President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday during their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. The two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and China-European Union relations, among other things.Feng Yongbin/China Daily
Political resolution of Ukraine crisis urged
President Xi Jinping said on Monday that a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and an early ceasefire are in the best interest of all parties, and urged the international community to create conditions for direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Report: Illegally grounded vessel of Philippines destroys ecosystem
A Chinese scientific expedition team discovered that the illegally grounded Philippine military vessel near China's Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea has rusted, with peeling paint and the leaching of heavy metals severely affecting the quality of surrounding waters, according to a report.
Repairs to Dongting Lake dike completed after late-night effort
Flood control and rescue efforts at Dongting Lake in Hunan province reached a crucial phase late on Monday night, with a breached dike sealed at around 10:30 pm.
Disparaging of Orban's shuttle diplomacy belies NATO's transition in purpose
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described his Monday visit to Beijing as "Peace Mission 3.0".
China, Bangladesh always cooperate toward a better future
At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is paying an official visit to China from Monday to Wednesday. This is Sheikh Hasina's fifth visit to China but her first in five years.
UNDER THE STRAIN
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Left-wing bloc springs surprise in French polls
France is heading toward a hung parliament, with its new leftist alliance securing the most seats in the second round of national elections on Sunday but failing to win enough to comfortably govern.
Economists say H1 GDP likely to top 5%
China's economy will likely expand by over 5 percent in the first half of this year amid strong policy stimulus, robust industrial production and stable external demand, providing a solid base for achieving its annual growth target of around 5 percent, economists said on Monday.
Northwest China broadening tourist appeal
Small cities in Northwest China, with their cooler temperatures and ethnic diversity, have seen significant growth in booking volumes of travel products this summer, with the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region becoming a particularly popular tourism destination.
Plateau's textiles have high standards
With a pasture turning into a natural runway, over 40 Tibetan models showcased 100-plus pieces of clothing primarily made of locally featured yak wool during a fashion show staged on June 28 in Madoi county, Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai province.
'Like the first time' — Sinkovic brothers eye third Games gold
Martin Sinkovic, the younger half of Croatia's remarkable rowing brothers, has no doubt how they will feel when they take to the water in Paris in search of a third Olympic gold.
