President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for visiting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing on Wednesday. Aliyev started his three-day state visit to China on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY
China, Azerbaijan elevate partnership
China and Azerbaijan elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Wednesday, a move that marks the countries' commitment to enhancing all-around cooperation amid complex changes in the international landscape.
Officials seek limited use of AI in judiciary
Senior judges from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization called on Wednesday for deeper exchanges and cooperation in the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial field, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with legal and ethical safeguards.
London talks on Ukraine crisis downgraded as Rubio pulls out
LONDON/PARIS — Talks among US, Ukrainian and European officials on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict faltered on Wednesday as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly canceled his trip to London, downgrading the negotiations.
RECEDING COVER
Snowfall in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly 2 billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report on Monday.
Economists: Unite to oppose US tariff hikes
As the United States clearly leverages tariffs as a bargaining chip in its dealings with trade partners, the rest of the world must stand together to respond in a cooperative manner, rather than negotiate for Washington's mercy, economists have urged.
Talks with China will not materialize if the White House expects all get no give
So, good news. And bad news. Let's start with the good.
Removing obstacles
Against the backdrop of an intensifying global climate crisis, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as major developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region, face similar environmental pressures to their development aspirations. Currently, with the alignment of China's carbon neutrality goals and ASEAN's energy transition plans, bilateral collaboration in addressing climate change is entering a new period of strategic opportunities.
RESTORING A CITY'S CHARM
As night falls, an outdoor movie is playing in a public area in front of the Fisher Coffee shop on Shiquan Street in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, captivating residents. Nearby, lights flicker on the river as tourists on boats lift their phones to capture the enchanting scene.
Street singer busks his way into hearts
Luo Xiaoluo, a grassroots singer from Guilin in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, found his roots in Shanghai's streets to become a music sensation particularly popular among middle-aged and elderly audiences.
