A protester holds up a Mexican flag as burning cars line a street on Sunday in Los Angeles, the United States. Thousands protested against the ongoing crackdown on immigrants, blocking a major freeway and setting self-driving vehicles on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades to control the mob.Mario Tama/Getty Images/Afp
Protests escalate in Los Angeles
A heavy cloud of smoke and the acrid stench of burning metal lingered over downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, as protesters clashed with law enforcement officers for a third day during a large-scale demonstration over immigration policies and deportations.
China praised for lead role in UN initiative
As the world celebrates the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations on Tuesday, China has been praised by officials and observers for spearheading the adoption of the UN resolution establishing the day, calling it a move that is expected to foster mutual understanding, peace and global cooperation.
Experts wary of AI-driven content tool
A gray industry offering "artificial intelligence-generated content" or AIGC rate reduction services has surged on Chinese online shopping platforms like Taobao, raising concerns during the ongoing graduation season.
GCC citizens hail China's visa-free plan
Fatima Ahmed was returning to Bahrain from the ITB Shanghai tourism trade event in May when China announced it had extended its visa-free policy to four more Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, countries, including hers.
GRAND CANAL PLAYS INTEGRAL ROLE IN JIANGSU'S PROSPERITY
The economic and cultural well-being of Jiangsu, East China's coastal province, is largely dependent on its network of waterways, with the Grand Canal being the most prominent.
CPI decline may spur easing, stimulus
China's price levels remained subdued in May, leaving ample room for further monetary easing and robust fiscal stimulus in the remainder of the year, analysts said on Monday.
Equality, respect and mutual benefit key to producing positive outcomes in London
That China and the United States held the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism in London on Monday, soon after their leaders called for the meeting in their telephone talks on Thursday, shows their common understanding of the necessity with which their economic and trade relationship has to be adjusted.
Advancing at the double
The multilateral trading system, primarily embodied by the World Trade Organization, plays a pivotal role in regulating international trade and fostering global economic stability.
Sichuan charms international visitors
Giant pandas, dazzling drone shows, mouthwatering cuisine and breathtaking plateau landscapes — these were just a few of the experiences that left French traveler Hugo Pellegrin in awe during his visit to Sichuan province in late May.
Instrument at the heart of heritage
For Wang Peng, virtuoso performer of the guqin — a seven-stringed zither — and master artisan of making the ancient Chinese instrument, its quiet resonance transcends both time and space.
