Red Cross vehicles arrive in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip to collect coffins containing the bodies of four Israeli hostages to be handed over by Palestinian militant groups on Thursday. JEHAD ALSHRAFI/AP See story, page 6
G20 urged to uphold peace and security
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the Group of 20 members to work together to uphold peace and stability to build a more secure world, reiterating the need to defend multilateralism and enhance the role of the United Nations to address global challenges.
Jobseekers leverage digital economy boom
A growing number of jobseekers are extending their career boundaries to more cutting-edge areas thanks to the development of digital economy, and embracing flexible jobs breaking the stereotyped notion of labeling them as low-income or with lower working skills. The new trend makes experts to call for the working rights protection of these flexibly employed and secure the sustainable and healthy development of the thriving job sector.
Chinese, Russian FMs pledge to advance ties
Senior diplomats from China and Russia have reaffirmed the "unshakable foundation" in their bilateral friendship and the high level of mutual trust despite an evolving international landscape, and pledged joint efforts to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.
Old friends in a new era
Editor's note: China Institute of International Studies released a report titled "China-Russia Relations in the New Era" on Friday, saying their bilateral ties are at a historically high level because of leadership diplomacy. Below are excerpts from the speeches of three experts at the report's launch event.
Reinvestment record set by foreign biz
Foreign businesses, including those from the United States, reinvested a record 162.28 billion yuan ($22.3 billion) in China last year, helped by the country's deferred taxation policy, according to the latest data from the State Taxation Administration.
Arab leaders discuss Gaza reconstruction
Arab leaders gathered in Saudi Arabia on Friday for a meeting that focused on Cairo's proposed plan to rebuild Gaza to counter US President Donald Trump's controversial scheme for the United States to take over the enclave and to save a fragile cease-fire between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel after 16 months of conflict.
Exploring 'tails' of feline friendships
At 14 years old, Wang Tianjun began accompanying his father on long truck journeys, eventually becoming a truck driver himself. For over 40 years, he traveled the roads, but when his wife and children returned to their hometown, he was left to drive alone — until he met a stray kitten wandering along the highway.
Weaving preservation with tradition
Every time Liu Xianglan sits gracefully on the ground with her back straight, fastens a handloom around her waist, and begins to weave, a steady stream of questions flows from the curious visitors to her hometown of Wuzhishan city in South China's Hainan province.
