A worker handles products at the Shu Brocade Workshop of the Chengdu Shu Brocade Research Institute, a private enterprise in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on July 3.Li Xiangyu/For China Daily
China still key in driving global growth
Editor's Note: This year marks the conclusion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, during which the country has made significant strides in achieving its economic and social development goals. Starting on Wednesday, the State Council Information Office will hold a series of news conferences to highlight the country's high-quality fulfillment of targets set for the period.
Li commends Sino-Egyptian solidarity
Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China and Egypt, as important countries of the Global South, should further strengthen strategic coordination to safeguard their common interests.
Campaign takes aim at tour operators
China is taking action against tour operators who engage in illegal practices — including forcing travelers to shop at designated stores — with the aim of protecting consumers and ensuring a safe and more enjoyable travel experience.
Kuala Lumpur gatherings should work to reinforce solidarity against tariff threats
With the United States' disruption of global industry and supply chains becoming the new normal, and the unpredictability of the policies of the world's largest economy creating uncertainties, the role of regional economic cooperation and integration as the ballast and driver for Asia's economic development has become all the more important.
Strategic autonomy of vital importance to European Union
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's weeklong working visit to Brussels, Berlin and Paris recently once again showed he is one of the world's most well-versed international relations managers with excellent diplomatic skills and deep understanding of global affairs.
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Editor's note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network (ANN), of which China Daily is among its 20 leading titles.
Gwadar Port expansion to boost growth
Pakistan's decision to expand operations at Gwadar Port marks a milestone that will inject fresh momentum into growth, prosperity and cooperation in the region while enhancing the scope and connectivity of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, analysts said.
Beijing ready to face US trade arrows
China's safety net — woven from robust domestic consumption, upgraded supply chains, and responsive policy levers — ensures that Beijing is well positioned to withstand Washington's ever-broadening trade war that has rattled markets worldwide, analysts said.
Innovation helping heat up country's ice cream market
As scorching temperatures continue to grip much of China, the country's ice cream market is heating up — not just in terms of sales, but also in competition, innovation and strategic expansion.
FANTASY TALE FINDS NEW FANS
Dressed in a flowing white gown styled in ancient Chinese fashion, a musician sits gracefully on a street in Italy, her eyes veiled by a green cloth.
Songs that shape heritage
As the sun dips below the distant mountains, the air comes alive with the melodies of traditional instruments. The first notes of the morin khuur — the iconic horse-headed fiddle — rise like a gentle breeze, followed by the deep, resonant voices of Mongolian singers.
Sabalenka and Alcaraz roar into semis
LONDON — Aryna Sabalenka was having a hard time dealing with her Wimbledon quarterfinal opponent's unusual game style. The mistakes were mounting Tuesday. The stress was rising. The deficit was troubling.
