A People's Liberation Army honor guard at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, carries caskets on Thursday containing the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs in preparation for transportation to China. The remains of 25 Chinese soldiers who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53) arrived back in their motherland on Thursday.Yao Qilin/Xinhua
Digital trade new engine for joint development
President Xi Jinping has encouraged various parties to make full use of the Global Digital Trade Expo to seek cooperation, common development and shared benefits, in order to build digital trade into a new engine for joint development and inject new impetus into world economic growth.
Li: Cooperation a priority for G20 partners
Premier Li Qiang underlined the necessity for Group of 20 members to prioritize cooperation over development and expedite efforts in promoting strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth of the global economy, while addressing the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday.
Implementation of cease-fire deal delayed
GAZA — With the implementation of a truce in the Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Hamas delayed due to "last minute "details over which hostages would be released and how, humanitarian aid truck drivers continue to wait for more fuel and other essentials to be allowed into the area.
Shanghai bullish on Silk Road e-commerce pilot zone
In the wake of Shanghai receiving approval from the State Council to establish a pilot zone for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation, officials say the megacity in China will ramp up its efforts to promote the opening-up of the e-commerce sector, create a pioneering and experimental environment and support international and regional exchanges and cooperation.
Nature's bounty adds shine to artwork
The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of Southwest China nurture abundant lacquer trees.
Experts see more funding for innovation
Experts said on Thursday they expect China to accelerate the design and implementation of policy measures to boost financing of innovation-oriented science and technology enterprises, especially smaller firms and startups.
Innovation drives stable industrial growth
The construction of "the tallest building in Africa", with a designed height of 385.5 meters, in Egypt, has been facilitated by tower cranes, lifts, truck cranes and concrete pumps imported from China.
Manila sleepwalking into Washington's plans poses a threat to regional peace and stability
Although Manila claims the three-day joint maritime and air patrols of the Philippine and US forces in the South China Sea aim to "enhance regional security" and "foster a seamless partnership with the United States in safeguarding our shared interests", the contradiction between the two objectives should be evident to all.
Globalization redux
Editor's note: Global sustainable development and globalization are facing uncertainties and the risk of geoeconomic fragmentation. According to the World Openness Report 2023, the overall downward trend in world openness since 2008 continued in 2022, with divergence intensifying among countries and regions, while corresponding figures for emerging economies and developing countries have increased.
A naturally elevating trip
This year, domestic tourism is not just hot, it is sizzling. It seems that every popular tourist attraction is crowded and every hotel at a popular scenic area is charging top dollar.
Major artists share spotlight at exhibitions
Art lovers in Shanghai have much to look forward to this December, with two major exhibitions of paintings by Caravaggio and da Vinci.
