President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits Yangquan Valve Co in Yangquan, Shanxi province, on Monday afternoon.Yan Yan/Xinhua
Shanxi urged to upgrade its industries
President Xi Jinping has called on North China's Shanxi province to further promote the transformation and development of the resource-based economy and strive to write its own chapter in advancing Chinese modernization.
New US tariffs pose threats to ASEAN nations
The United States has announced new tariffs for over half of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China's largest trading partners, which analysts said is a calculated escalation of Washington's efforts to reconfigure global supply chains away from Beijing.
Danas lashes Zhejiang coast with strong winds, heavy rain
Extensive emergency measures were in place Tuesday as Typhoon Danas approached the coast of eastern China, prompting mass evacuations, transport suspensions and port closures.
Smart cities key to driving SCO's intl influence
Officials and experts from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries emphasized the pivotal role cities have played in contributing to the organization's development and expanding its global influence during the thematic dialogue among leaders of SCO cities at a summit in Tianjin on Tuesday.
EU not doing itself any favors by trying to play the 'climate card'
According to a widely quoted Financial Times report, the European Union is holding back on signing a joint declaration with China on climate action this month, unless China pledges greater efforts to cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
Ignoring free trade benefits is absurd
Around the world, people are waking up to the benefits of freer trade. After years of free trade fatigue and growing protectionism, a majority of Americans now say the United States should pursue global free trade, while the European Union is striking free trade deals as fast as it can, and even regional competitors China, Japan and the Republic of Korea have agreed to deepen greater cooperation in trade.
Beijing sets out digital economy evolution
As the digital economy continues to evolve as a key force in reshaping global competition, Beijing has emerged as a global benchmark for digital economy development by embracing the latest trends in industrial transformation while focusing on technology, industry, application and open cooperation.
BRICS calls for fairer, balanced economic order
BRICS' push to recalibrate global economic order that is fairer and more balanced at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro has drawn fresh interest and support from Latin America in general.
Marine economy highlighted
China plans to boost its capacity for innovative marine technologies, optimize and expand its marine industries, enhance marine ecological protection and promote the blue economy, as the country eyes further ocean-driven economic growth, it was stated at a recent government meeting.
Growing recognition of Chinese medical devices
CHENGDU — How can people in remote and underdeveloped areas access advanced healthcare services? Can tailored medical solutions meet their unique needs?
Robotics festival sparks global friendships
In a bustling hall filled with curious visitors, a humanoid robot carefully poured drinks with the poise of a seasoned bartender. Nearby, a fluffy, cat-sized companion robot was surrounded by fascinated students.
Mbappe ready for PSG showdown
Kylian Mbappe will face his former teammates at Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since leaving the French club a year ago, as Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid revolution gets its biggest test yet in Wednesday's Club World Cup semifinal.
