Soldiers carry the flag-draped casket of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, during a funeral ceremony on Tuesday at Mehrabad Airport in Teheran. Raisi's casket, together with those of seven members of his entourage, arrived in Teheran from Tabriz in northwestern Iran's East Azerbaijan Province, where the crash happened.Iran's Presidency/Reuters
Iranians mourn late president
Massive crowds filled the main square of Tabriz in northwestern Iran as well as mosques in Teheran and elsewhere on Tuesday as Iranians prayed for and held funeral ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who were killed on Sunday in a helicopter crash.
Key anti-graft campaign bearing fruit
China is continuously improving the legal framework and strengthening international cooperation to advance the work of preventing the escape of corruption suspects, pursuing fugitives, recovering stolen assets and improving the cross-border corruption governance system, experts said.
Hog breeding system reduces import reliance
Authorities have recently approved a homegrown breeding system for a fast-growing hog strain called the Lansi pig, helping to lessen China's reliance on imported boars for hog production.
Stricter scrutiny for capital markets
China has recently released a guideline to ensure the high-quality development of its capital markets, with particular emphasis on strict scrutiny of initial public offerings, strengthened trading regulation and the promotion of long-term capital investment.
Global outlooks discussed in Chongqing
Chongqing, which aims to improve recognition of its products in overseas markets, hosted the 2024 Land-Sea Economic Forum, themed "China, an Opportunity: New Era of Brand Globalization", at the Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center on Saturday.
Whatever support secessionists get, 'independence' ain't going to happen
By announcing a new round of sanctions on three US companies for their involvement in arms sales to China's Taiwan island on Monday, Beijing has sent an unmistakable message to the United States that it has both the resolve and the means to counter any challenge to the one-China principle.
Sino-Kazakh shared path to prosperity
The Kazakh people have a proverb: "Friendship is an inexhaustible wealth." This proverb reflects the essence of Kazakhstan's foreign policy, particularly in our relations with China. We deeply value the friendship, good neighborliness, and strategic partnership that unite us. Chinese President Xi Jinping noted during his conversation with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in 2023 that our relations are grounded in mutual respect. This strong partnership is key to our successful interaction over the years.
Talks open window for cooperation
The first intergovernmental dialogue between China and the US is a positive sign for collaboration between the two leading countries in artificial intelligence, experts say, which has established a new platform to draw on each other's governance experiences and contribute to global AI regulation.
Policy efforts can stabilize realty
China still has policy room to further stabilize the property market by boosting demand and optimizing supply without excessive stimulus, thereby further reining in the industry's downturn, experts said.
China emerging as energy storage powerhouse
China's power storage capacity is on the cusp of growth, fueled by rapid advances in the renewable energy industry, innovative technologies and ambitious government policies aimed at driving sustainable development, experts said.
Mozart rocks China
A French musical has taken Chinese audiences by storm. Starting in Langfang, North China's Hebei province in April and concluding in Tianjin in November, Mozart — L'opera Rock will tour over 20 cities across China, captivating numerous audiences and igniting fan enthusiasm.
Encouraging routine cultural exchanges
A crowd of young figure skaters, all with varying levels of skill — some still stumble and occasionally fall on the ice — can be seen learning some basic maneuvers.
