Huge waves generated by Typhoon Podul lash the seafront in Taitung, China's Taiwan region, on Wednesday. The typhoon is expected to make a second landfall between Xiamen in Fujian province and Shantou in Guangdong province by early Thursday morning.AFP
Stronger ties benefit Pacific island nations
This summer, Basi Sammuel, a 15-year-old boy from the Solomon Islands, completed a journey that stretched across the Pacific Ocean — and straight into the operating room of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University in Guiyang, Guizhou province.
China stands firm against intrusions
China will not back down, but will instead more resolutely safeguard its national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, authorities and experts said, after the Philippines and the United States separately dispatched warships, warplanes and official vessels to intrude into the territorial waters and airspace of China's Huangyan Island within just two days.
Mainland braces for Podul's 2nd landfall
As Typhoon Podul is poised to make its second landfall along the coastal areas between Guangdong and Fujian provinces, transportation — particularly train services in the two provinces — was significantly affected on Wednesday.
Opportunities spring from Fanjing Mountain
Editor's note: This year marks the 20th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's proposal of the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". China Daily will present a series of stories on how resources such as mountains, rovers, lakes, forests and farms are being transformed into priceless gifts.
US annual human rights circus show exposes its hypocrisy and political bias
The US Department of State released its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices on Tuesday, about three months later than usual. However, the additional time has not been spent improving the content to align with facts, but instead on reducing it to about one-third the length of last year's reports.
Anti-aggression spirit still inspiring today
This year marks 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.
250% US tariffs pose threat to Canada's pharma industry
The proposed US tariffs of up to 250 percent on pharmaceuticals could trigger shortages, inflate costs and disrupt the tightly integrated drug trade with Canada, health economists say.
Loan subsidies set to boost consumption
China has unveiled a policy granting interest subsidies for consumer loans for a year, in a bid to cut household borrowing costs, stimulate spending, and accelerate economic growth by aligning fiscal and monetary measures.
Russian production plays on emotions
Konstantin Khabenskiy's direction of The Seagull is nothing short of transformative. Touring China as part of the prestigious Moscow Art Theatre's international program, this production breathes new life into Anton Chekhov's classic while also reflecting the timelessness of its themes.
Greek saga powers festival opener
The Wuzhen Theatre Festival, held annually in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has long been known for its large-scale stage epics. Each year's opening production is a showpiece, often drawn from world-renowned theater companies.
Barca aims to add steel to attacking edge
BARCELONA — While Barcelona thrilled on its way to winning La Liga last season, scoring 102 goals in the process, coach Hansi Flick accepts that, this season, his team needs to improve defensively.
