President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing before their talks on Wednesday. Ding Haitao / Xinhua
Xi, Maldivian leader elevate relations
President Xi Jinping and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Wednesday, with both nations pledging further cooperation on the building of the Belt and Road, the digital economy and green development.
Key watchdog vows to advance anti-graft fight
The top disciplinary watchdog of the Communist Party of China will prioritize the investigation of corruption cases involving collusion between officials and businesspeople, according to a communique issued on Wednesday.
Harsher punishments handed out for illegal land occupation
Chinese courts have stepped up efforts to combat the illegal occupation or utilization of arable land, upholding the concept of green development and handing out harsh punishments to violators, so that the country can promote farmland conservation and ensure food security.
NGO founder finds way to clear the air
When recalling the early days of Airman, an NGO he initiated in 2014 that mainly targets air pollution, Zhao Liang has many vivid memories of the struggles he faced.
Washington's hoopla over Chinese tech symptom of its own harmful dysfunction
Nvidia announced at a technology conference in Las Vegas that four Chinese automakers will use the company's DRIVE technology to power their automated driving systems.
Will Manila stop creating trouble in 2024?
The Ferdinand Marcos Jr government in the Philippines veered away from the previous Rodrigo Duterte administration's South China Sea policy in 2023, by making provocative moves that have raised tensions in the region.
Germany troubled by nationwide protests
As William Lau hurriedly departed from Berlin for a business trip on Tuesday, he saw that certain areas of the city were obstructed by farmers' protests.
SME performance improves in 2023
Business performance of China's small and medium-sized enterprises improved in 2023 on the back of the gradual resumption of work and production after the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a package of supportive policy measures, the latest data showed on Wednesday.
Xizang expressway brightens local lives
The completion of a key expressway linking Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, and Shigatse, a prefecture-level city, has boosted local transportation and transformed the livelihoods of residents.
An idea and idyll worth protecting
It was late December, and a winter chill was gripping Wuyishan, a county-level city of southeastern China's Fujian province. A two-hour drive from the downtown area through the depths of lush forest led to Xianfengling (Xianfeng Ridge) of Mount Wuyi, where an imposing fault zone cuts through a myriad of mountain trees.
Building legacies
If Tong Jun were alive today, he'd celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, anticipated to be completed this December, with particular gusto.
Medvedev more motivated than ever
If there is one player who simply thrives on hardcourts, it is Daniil Medvedev, and 2024 promises to be an eventful year for the world No 3, who is hoping to finally get over the final hurdle at the Australian Open.
