President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.Feng Yongbin/China Daily
China to hold military parade on Victory Day
China will hold a grand military parade in Beijing on Sept 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression and fascism, aiming to demonstrate China's firm resolve to uphold the achievements of World War II victory and international fairness and justice, senior officials announced on Tuesday in Beijing.
Li urges efforts to defend free trade
Premier Li Qiang called on Tuesday for resolute efforts to defend free trade and true multilateralism and uphold the stability of global industrial and supply chains, reiterating China's commitment to working with various countries in the joint pursuit of modernization through pragmatic and mutually beneficial cooperation.
More oversight urged for liquid food transport
China will strengthen oversight of bulk liquid food transport in response to public concerns over food safety, with draft legislation proposing harsh penalties for violations, according to a proposed amendment under review by the country's top legislature.
KHOOMEI: SOUNDS OF HARMONY
Editor's Note: Using a blend of words and visuals, this series explores unique communities and reveals the heart of China through food, architecture, craftsmanship, landscapes and traditions.
Victory celebrations salute past sacrifices and cherish the peace and progress they won
China announced on Tuesday that it will hold a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War during which President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech.
'Ceasefire' watershed for Middle East
Iran launched a limited missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base, a US military air facility in Qatar on Monday, in retaliation for the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. Shortly after that, US President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire", but later added that both sides have violated the agreement.
Truce hailed but tensions simmering
Editor's note: As tensions flare and diplomacy teeters, this page examines the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire and the high-stakes diplomacy surrounding it. We also turn inward to the United States, where President Donald Trump's military decision has exposed deep fractures within his own "MAGA" base.
Nation in vanguard of global AI advances
China is at the global forefront of the development and application of fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, which is vital for bolstering industrial upgrades and will inject new momentum into high-quality economic growth, said experts and entrepreneurs at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, on Tuesday.
Sino-African trade enjoying golden age
China and Africa achieved several cooperation deals earlier this month and the signed projects are expected to help Africa further promote its green development, infrastructure connectivity and industrial transformation, and boost the continent's economic growth, industry players said.
Sharing China's heritage at Osaka Expo
Dong Weiqian was only 8 when the Shanghai World Expo was held in 2010.He didn't get the chance to visit — and has always regretted it.
Chinese journeyman reaches Club World Cup
The silence in the Auckland City locker room stretched for 24 suffocating hours after its 10-0 defeat to European giant Bayern Munich in its Club World Cup opener.
