Top: Archaeologists work at the Xianrendong site in Huadian, Jilin province, part of a cluster of sites in Jilin listed among China’s top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025, which were announced in Beijing on Wednesday. Xinhua file photos Above, from left: A jade owl from the Zhengjiagou site in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province; a gold ornament from the Changchun site in Fuping county, Shaanxi province; a ritual pottery vessel from the Nanzuo site in Qingyang, Gansu province; and a pottery drinking vessel from the Zhongcun site in Xiyang county, Shanxi province. Photos provided to China Daily
High priority put on reducing disaster risks
China is placing disaster resilience higher on its development agenda, with President Xi Jinping stressing that disaster prevention, mitigation and relief should be viewed from the strategic perspective of both high-quality development and high-level security.
Shanghai's pet-friendly policies put back on leash
Cradling her 2-year-old white poodle in her arms, Shao Yunyun was recently denied entry to the indoor area of a cafe near Suzhou Creek in downtown Shanghai, an establishment which she and her dog had previously frequented.
Arctic sea ice has hit record low, says report
Arctic sea ice cover has shrunk to its lowest level since satellite observations started in 1979, marking one of the most alarming signals in global climate monitoring last year, according to a new report released by the China Meteorological Administration.
New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled
China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
World given more examples of damaging double standards practiced by the US
The 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons opened at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday. Its objective is to negotiate an action plan to advance the treaty's core goals on nonproliferation, the peaceful use of nuclear technology under international safeguards, and disarmament.
Openness of China benefits its trading partners
The global economic landscape stands at a crossroads. While some traditional economic powers have retreated behind protectionism and unilateral tariffs, China has charted a decisively different course. Beijing's strategy to not only expand the volume of imports but to fundamentally optimize their structure has become a significant stabilizing force in global trade today.
US political violence grows more alarming
United States politicians from both sides of the aisle have called for a cooling of political violence after a shooting interrupted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on Saturday, which many view as a symptom of increasing polarization in the country.
Policymakers signal more policy support
While China's economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers showed no signs of complacency and vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting that outlined priorities for the next phase of economic tasks.
THE CITY OF TOMORROW
Half futuristic tech hub, half ecological and traditional retreat — that's Xiong'an New Area — a smart city rising from North China's Hebei province since 2017. Built to ease Beijing's non-capital functions, it is also meant to model how cities of the future might work.
PSG, Bayern clash sets Champions League record
PARIS — Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain trailed early, led by three goals and ultimately held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the highest-scoring semifinal match in UEFA Champions League history on Tuesday.
