President Xi Jinping (center) meets on Tuesday in Beijing with foreign ministers and heads of standing bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, who are in China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of SCO Member States. Xi noted that over the past 24 years since its founding, the SCO has always upheld the Shanghai Spirit, grown into a mature and robust organization, and demonstrated strong vitality. China announced on Tuesday that the SCO Tianjin Summit will be held from Aug 31 to Sept 1.Feng Yongbin/China Daily
Turnaround in China-Australia ties benefits both
China and Australia vowed on Tuesday to enhance bilateral ties, and work together to uphold multilateralism and free trade and jointly cope with global challenges amid the transformation and turbulence in the international landscape.
SCO urged to inject stability into the world
President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that in the face of a turbulent and changing international landscape, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization must play a more proactive role in injecting greater stability and positive energy into the world.
Crackdown initiated by internet regulator to safeguard minors
China's top internet regulator has launched a two-month nationwide campaign to crack down on online content that endangers the physical and mental health of minors, including short videos promoting dangerous activities such as the "choking challenge".
Easier finance funding consumption
China has charted a clear road map to provide more targeted financial services to shore up consumption, which analysts said will better help the world's second-largest economy to steady its growth in the face of external pressures.
Green, beautiful, livable cities call for modernized urbanization path
As the nation enters a new phase of development, the just concluded Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing marks a pivotal moment, outlining a comprehensive vision for building modern, people-centric cities, moving beyond rapid growth to focus on quality, sustainability, and intrinsic development.
Why China still anchors global supply chains
Editor's note: Amid rising protectionism and global supply chain disruptions, Li Xingqian, vice-chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, emphasizes China's vital role in global supply chains. In an in-depth conversation for Dialogues with Thinkers, China Daily's high-end interview program, he explains to China Daily's Yao Yuxin the vision behind the China International Supply Chain Expo — as a platform for rebuilding trust, resilience and inclusive growth. Following are excerpts from the interview.
US threatens Russia with 100% tariffs
KYIV/WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday new weapons for Ukraine routed through NATO, and threatened Russia with steep tariffs if a ceasefire deal is not reached in 50 days.
Industrial sector puts up solid half
China's industrial sector has maintained a steady recovery momentum in the first half, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing posting rapid growth despite challenges and external uncertainties, officials and experts said.
Diversification, innovation key to energy security
China's long-term energy security strategy is robust enough to withstand even extreme scenarios, such as the potential shutdown of the vital Strait of Hormuz, said industry experts and company executives.
Reviving Xixia in the digital age
When Deng Wentao first began researching the Xixia civilization as a graduate student, he found himself constantly correcting misconceptions.
Swiatek back in Pole position
For weeks, while back home in Warsaw last year, Iga Swiatek hung out with friends and made new ones, but didn't dare tell them about the doping case that was hanging over her.
