Palestinians in Gaza City celebrate on Saturday the announcement of an Egypt-brokered cease-fire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group.Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua
Global firms confident in China's growth
Multinational corporations have voiced optimism and confidence in China's long-term potential for economic growth, despite mounting external uncertainties such as the potential risks of decoupling and supply chain disruptions.
Smearing of HK judges slammed
Government officials and political heavyweights strongly condemned a United States report and so-called "hearing" that smeared Hong Kong's judicial system and threatened to sanction Hong Kong judges.
Watchdogs warn against 'circle culture' in CPC
China's top anti-corruption watchdogs have reiterated opposition to cliques and political and interest groups within the Communist Party of China, calling for all Party members to be vigilant about avoiding such organizations.
Washington shows it can talk the talk, but it also needs to really walk the walk
There is no doubt about the importance of the higher-level engagement between Beijing and Washington following US Ambassador Nicolas Burns' meetings with Chinese foreign and commerce ministers on May 8 and May 11, respectively.
The 'seven-C' guardrail preventing Sino-US conflict
Editor's note: As the world's two largest economies, China and the US need to strengthen communication and cooperation, desist from interfering in each other's domestic affairs and, at the same time, shoulder their respective international responsibilities, and work together to advance world peace and development. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Return of cultural relics a global trend
The recent trend of repatriating artifacts was welcomed worldwide because the treasures can provide people with valuable insights into their country's history and help preserve a country's heritage, experts said.
Upgrading trade to deepen global recovery
China's foreign trade is resilient in a challenging, uncertain environment as the players concerned continue to innovate and be nimble for steady growth, riding policy support for new growth points, observers said.
Nation showing more signs of recovery
Regarding the ongoing debate about whether we are in economic recovery or whether deflation runs the risk of derailing a comeback, we clearly state that the current situation is the beginning of an economic recovery, not a deflationary cycle. There are five takeaways regarding the economic situation this year — China will once again lead the world in terms of economic recovery; the real estate market is witnessing some green shoots of resurgence; the stock market is expected to witness a structural bull market; the country will maintain an accommodative monetary policy; the US Federal Reserve will likely pause rate hikes and will start cutting interest rates going forward.
Carmakers see growth despite bumpy road felt across sector
Carmakers saw their sales in April soar from the same month last year, but the country's leading trade association said further efforts are needed to boost recovery in the world's largest vehicle market.
Witness of history
In 1573, Zhu Yijun sat on the throne, as a 10-year-old boy and the ruler of an empire that had fallen from its apex.
Curry: Golden State dynasty not done yet
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Stephen Curry is far from ready to accept that these Golden State Warriors are done chasing championships together.
