President Xi Jinping attends a welcoming ceremony hosted by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (right) in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday.Xie Huanchi/Xinhua
Heartfelt welcome reflects robust ties
"Dear Grandpa Xi Jinping, welcome to Astana, Kazakhstan," Daria, a 10-year-old Kazakh girl, told the Chinese president in Mandarin shortly after his arrival on Tuesday. "We are honored to meet you, and we like you!"
Xi calls for opening new chapter in China-Kazakhstan relations
President Xi Jinping said he looks forward to meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to plan the way forward for closer China-Kazakhstan cooperation and draw a new blueprint for the further growth of bilateral relations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Blind Tsinghua grad aims to inspire others
Thirty-nine-year-old Liang Jiangbo, who became the first blind person to earn a postgraduate degree from Beijing's prestigious Tsinghua University last month, said he plans to devote himself to helping more disabled people better integrate into society.
Tourism getting a high-tech boost
To better integrate the culture and tourism industry into the nation's digital economy, the Chinese government recently unveiled its Action Plan for the Innovative Development of Smart Tourism, calling for more immersive and personalized experiences for tourists by using new technologies.
SCO's continued impact and appeal stems from it holding fast to the Shanghai Spirit
The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on Wednesday and Thursday is set to further strengthen the pragmatic economic cooperation of the organization.
SCO helps maintain stability, promotes prosperity
The Belt and Road Initiative has yielded fruitful results for both China and Kazakhstan, and become not only a brand of Chinese diplomacy but also an effective tool for strengthening international cooperation, promoting global growth and helping build a community with a shared future for mankind.
UNGA adopts proposal by China on AI
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on Monday proposed by China to strengthen international cooperation on artificial intelligence capacity building and advocate for "an open, fair and nondiscriminatory business environment".
Talks critical to resolving EU tariff spat
Despite the challenging and highly complex nature of China-European Union negotiations on the latter's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, such talks remain the most effective way to prevent the escalation of bilateral economic and trade tensions, said market watchers and business leaders.
AR glasses give enhanced sector clarity
Wang Liming, a software engineer in Beijing, decided to buy Apple's augmented reality glasses after trying them on in an offline experience store.
Explore China's rural revitalization successes
On June 27 and 28, a group of 10 young people from various countries, including Russia, the United States, Iran, Thailand, and Grenada, set out on a journey to Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province, to explore the city's rural revitalization initiatives.
Mavericks woo Klay away from Warriors
DALLAS — Klay Thompson has taken off his Golden State jersey for the last time — and the Warriors say they're going to retire it to commemorate his time with them.
