President Xi Jinping interacts on Tuesday with staff at the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, a large-model incubator, in Shanghai's Xuhui district.Xie Huanchi/Xinhua
Shanghai urged to be tech hub
President Xi Jinping has called on Shanghai to accelerate efforts to build itself into a pacesetter for scientific and technological innovation, saying that the municipality should strive to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence development and governance.
FOREIGN VISITORS IMPRESSED BY EASIER SALES TAX REFUNDS
Anna Lanny, a 26-year-old tourist from Russia, was delighted to receive her tax refund on the spot after making purchases recently at the upmarket SKP department store in Beijing's Chaoyang district.
All-out efforts urged to treat injured in fire
President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to treat people injured in a restaurant fire and swiftly determine the cause of the deadly blaze, which occurred on Tuesday in the city of Liaoyang in Northeast China's Liaoning province, killing 22 people.
Bumper cotton harvest expected in Xinjiang
The planting season for growing cotton in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China's primary cotton-producing hub, is expected to conclude this week.
White House playing a mug's game with its pompous 'strategic uncertainty'
The past three months have been a sobering lesson in the folly of hubris. The actions of the White House, whose occupant claims he runs the country and the world, have created devastating uncertainty for people and businesses around the world.
Trade unions' new role in tech revolution
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. On Monday, in his important speech to mark the anniversary on May 1, President Xi Jinping highlighted the need to comprehensively enhance the quality of the workforce amid the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation.
Doubts grow as Trump marks 100 days in office
As US President Donald Trump completes the first 100 days of his second term on Tuesday, his administration's aggressive tariff strategy against other countries, especially China, has rapidly escalated uncertainty, pushing the crucial bilateral relationship into a new phase of tension.
Beijing launches joint initiative to bring back endangered species
A collaborative conservation project titled "Oaks for Leopards" was recently launched in Beijing, with the capital joining forces with Hebei and Shanxi provinces to restore and protect the wilderness of North China.
Concept stores eye consumption bounce
Beijing is accelerating its transformation into a global consumption center by creating a globally attractive retail environment, with the city launching the world's first "Beijing gifts" coffee concept store on Tuesday, as part of China's latest moves to spur domestic consumption.
Auto Shanghai unveils strategic, smart focus
SHANGHAI — The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) has drawn nearly 1,000 companies from 26 countries and regions and has quickly become the focal point of the global auto market.
A carnival of unity
Returning to Beijing Language and Culture University for the 20th World Culture Carnival on April 26 felt like coming home.
Eagles star Yang looks set to soar in NBA
A 19-year-old 7-footer with a versatile game not unlike NBA superstar Nikola Jokic? No wonder scouts across the league have kept an eye on him. However, he remains a raw talent.
