Palestinian families flee toward Rafah from the southern outskirts of Khan Younis, in Gaza, on Monday. The Israeli army bombarded Khan Younis, the latest epicenter of the conflict in Gaza, on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected what he said were Hamas' conditions for the release of hostages, amid mounting pressure from their families. AFP
Foreign execs hail pledge on opening-up
Investing in China is vital for the future of global financial institutions as opportunities arising from the opening of the world's second-largest economy remain extensive and promising, international executives and experts said.
'Status quo' Taiwan remarks draw rebuke
A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the United States said on Monday that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end and would only bring disaster to the people in the Taiwan region, and that any attempt to justify separatist moves under the pretext of "democracy "is doomed to failure.
Revamped animal feed formulas to reduce reliance on imports
Authorities are working to revamp animal feed formulas with an aim to curb the use of soybean meal, a byproduct of soybean oil extraction.
Zones aim to integrate culture, tourism
On Dec 18, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced a plan to build national demonstration zones to further boost the integration of the cultural and tourism industries.
Bully pulpit lawmakers in Washington bullyragging others in bid for decoupling
After decades of economic globalization, all the open economies in the world have become tightly woven in a web of global supply chains.
Hindu temple built on ruins of mosque opens
To the hymns of priests, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prostrated himself in front of the statue of a venerated god in Hinduism at a consecration ceremony livestreamed in and outside India on a day of widespread celebrations, only to the concern of opposition parties and other religious groups.
Demand from China drives US' soybean trade
China is likely to import 30 million metric tons of soybeans from the United States in the latter's 2024 marketing year (Sept 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024), matching the amount imported in the previous marketing year, the US Soybean Export Council predicted on Tuesday.
Chinese mini-dramas turn hot overseas
A poor female worker reluctantly agrees to an intimate relationship with a wealthy farm owner in Africa, but their initially forced interactions soon blossom into an unexpected romance.
Paws and passion
A unique cat competition is happening right now, featuring stray cats from more than 280 universities across China. They're all competing for the title of "Best Meow Alumni" from Jan 21 to Feb 21.
Composure carries Coco through
US Open champion Coco Gauff came through a huge test at the hands of Ukrainian world No 37 Marta Kostyuk on Tuesday, winning 7-6 (6), 6-7 (3), 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open for the first time.
