Faculty members and students participate in a commencement and degree conferral ceremony for undergraduates at Peking University in Beijing on Wednesday. More than 4,100 graduates from the university embarked on new journeys in their lives after finishing their study programs. The Ministry of Education launched a nationwide campaign in June to support the employment of this year's college graduates. The campaign, which will last through July, focuses on publicizing central and regional support measures, including one-time job expansion subsidies, social security benefits, training allowances for employers, and employment stabilization policies for college graduates. The number of China's university graduates this year is expected to reach 12.22 million.Jiang Qiming/China News Service
Consumption set to continue robust growth
Bolstered by sustained policy support for trade-in programs, China's consumption is likely to continue its robust growth momentum in the second half of the year, better underpinning the country's stable economic growth amid mounting external uncertainties, analysts said.
Li's visit to Rio to strengthen BRICS links
Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Saturday to Tuesday, as China seeks to work with all parties to improve global governance and promote the high-quality development of BRICS cooperation.
Action plan to aid disabled job seekers
China's central government has outlined plans to ensure the continued channeling of resources towards creating more job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Connecting hearts using threads
A camp where Chinese embroiderers and Saudi Arabian artists exchanged ideas and collaborated recently wrapped up in Suzhou New District. During the 12-day event, artists from both countries worked together to create a set of four embroidery pieces that blend elements from their respective cultures.
Zones give impetus to heritage protection
In mid-June, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the establishment of seven new national-level cultural ecology protection zones. These zones aim to preserve a range of cultural heritages, including ethnic cultures such as Hakka and Tibetan, as well as intangible cultural heritage projects, notably the Chinese-style rap culture of Baofeng in Henan province.
Lai's shameless display of hubris at cost of well-being of island's residents
Lai Ching-te, leader of the Democratic Progressive Party authorities on China's Taiwan island, delivered the fourth installment of his so-called 10 lectures on unity on Tuesday.
Green energy powers Indonesia ties
As China and Indonesia commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations, a subtle yet significant transition is underway — from investments primarily focused on infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative framework to strategic collaboration in clean energy. As Indonesia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 and China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy technology, the relationship between the two sides is poised to enter a new era, an era driven, not by roads and rails, but by solar panels, green finance and innovation.
Chinese chipmakers thrive despite curbs
China is accelerating its semiconductor production, which is essential for artificial intelligence development, despite facing US export controls, according to recent industry reports.
Offshore yuan-based stablecoins eyed
China may step up efforts to explore offshore renminbi-based stablecoins as recent legislation in China's Hong Kong may provide a legal foundation for such innovations, currency experts said, calling it a move that can enhance the country's role in shaping the evolving global monetary system in the digital era.
Domestic chip firms riding out tariff storm
Washington's restrictions on high-tech exports, including advanced chips and tariffs, are causing significant losses for US companies, while simultaneously accelerating breakthrough innovations in China's technology sector, industry leaders and experts said.
Needle strokes in new light
Time, light, and space — rarely do these concepts enter the conversation around embroidery. But for artist Diao Juan, they are the foundation of a radical reimagining.
Gonzalo goal helps Real grind its way into last 8
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book the Spanish giant a place in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.
