President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.Li Xiang/Xinhua
Synergy of blueprints with Russia stressed
President Xi Jinping highlighted China's readiness to better synergize its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) with Russia's economic and social development strategies when he met with visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday in Beijing.
Hong Kong to forge financial alignment ahead
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should seize opportunities and proactively and deeply align with the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) in order to strengthen cooperation with the Chinese mainland in the economic and financial fields, and leverage its niche strengths to continuously promote new progress in global financial governance reform, according to Vice-Premier He Lifeng.
Hovering danger
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Envoy: China, US can build on momentum
China and the United States should "seize the momentum" of the recent meeting of their presidents in Busan, South Korea, and keep the "giant ship" of bilateral relations on a steady course, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said on Monday.
CIIE a platform for cooperation and innovation-driven growth
The eighth China International Import Expo opening in Shanghai from Wednesday to Monday next week confirms that China's market remains one of the most promising destinations for trade, investment, innovation and cooperation.
Cholera not just a medical challenge
The last outbreak of cholera in the United Kingdom was in 1866; the United States has not had an outbreak since 1911.
Bring up to date
Nowadays, the world has changed. The election of Donald Trump for the second time as the president of the United States has already thrown up unique challenges. This is not simply a temporary issue. A new way of cooperating and working together is now urgently needed.
Starbucks sells major China biz stake to Boyu
Starbucks Coffee Co announced on Tuesday that it has sold a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, a leading Chinese investment firm, forming a joint venture that will operate Starbucks' retail operations in the country. The move marks a major step in the coffee chain's next phase of growth in its fastest-expanding market.
Syndicate members sentenced for killings and telecom fraud
Five members of a 21-person family-run syndicate based in northern Myanmar were sentenced to death by a Chinese court on Tuesday for multiple charges, including crimes that resulted in the deaths of six Chinese nationals.
Pilot to build top-tier shopping hubs
China will select some 15 cities for a pioneering two-year pilot program aimed at building a world-class consumption environment, and attracting spending from overseas tourists.
When 'Li Bai' talks back
At Beijing's Robot Mall in Yizhuang — the world's first 4S store for humanoid smart robots — a figure named "Li Bai "takes center stage.
Do Gunners have a shot at the title?
Five straight wins, just three goals conceded all season.
