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China, Turkmenistan pledge to deepen ties amid national leader's goodwill tour
The Chinese president has met with the Turkmen national leader and chairman of the People's Council in Beijing (01:04). Iran has struck Israel with mi...
China, U.S. reach preliminary consensus on some issues: trade representative
China's International Trade Representative Li Chenggang says the country and the U.S. have reached preliminary consensus on certain issues after talks...
China's key economic indicators rebound in first two months
High-level economic and trade talks between China and the U.S. continue, with Beijing pledging to support the stability of the global trading system (...
China says 15th Five-Year Plan opens doors for shared global progress
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to France for economic and trade talks with the United States (01:16). Beijing says the newly ap...
NPC ends annual session, passes key laws and sets future agenda
China's National People's Congress has concluded its annual session after approving several key laws and documents including the 15th Five-Year Plan (...
CPPCC concludes annual session, pledges to enhance role in Chinese modernization
China's top political advisory body has concluded its annual session adopting key reports and resolutions, after more than 2,100 members met for a wee...
China's exports smash forecasts as trade jumps 18% in two months
China's foreign trade jumped 18.3% in the first two months of 2026, with strong gains in exports and trade with ASEAN and the EU (37:20). China's draf...
China's top legislature pledges stronger legal support for economic growth
China's National People's Congress highlights its role in supporting reform and development through high-quality legislation and pledges to advance ne...
China's economic expansion to boost employment, well-being, AI industry
The head of the National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic regulator, says the country's GDP is expected to grow by over six tri...
China sets development goals for years ahead, highlighting innovation, green growth
China is targeting growth of 4.5 to 5 percent in 2026 and a 3.8 percent cut in carbon emissions per unit of GDP, as the country outlines plans to fost...
Consumption, high-quality growth top agenda as China's annual political season begins
China's top political advisory body has opened its annual session as over 2,000 advisors consult on state affairs and provide democratic supervision (...
China's top political advisory body unveils key agenda for annual session
China's national political advisors will discuss a work report and other key documents when they open their annual advisory session on Wednesday (01:0...
3,000 Chinese nationals leave Iran, one confirmed killed: Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Red Crescent Society says the U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed over 550 people in Iran so far (01:04). China says more than 3,000 of its n...
China lays groundwork for next stage of modernization drive
China calls for stronger innovation and technological self-reliance, as the country's top leadership reviews the draft of the 15th Five-Year Plan (01:...
Beijing sets priorities for China-Germany ties, eyes stronger economic cooperation
The Chinese president outlines three priorities for future ties with Germany, as the two sides agree to promote cooperation, and uphold free trade (01...
Beijing hosts Merz as Berlin seeks stronger trade, strategic independence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a two-day visit to China, which comes amid rising transatlantic tensions and increasing calls across Europe for...
China restricts dual-use exports to curb Japan's re-militarization attempts
Beijing has added 20 Japanese entities to an export control list to curb Tokyo's attempts at re-militarization and acquiring nuclear weapons (01:08)....
Oman's FM: Next U.S.-Iran talks to take place Thursday in Geneva
China urges the U.S. to lift unilateral tariffs on trading partners (02:01). Oman says the next round of talks between the U.S. and Iran will take pla...
China's Spring Festival Boom: Spending, Travel and Global Festivities
The Spring Festival shopping season has been strong, with strong spending on shopping, dining, and travel across China (01:05). The US president is re...
China sees cross-border travel surge under visa free policy
The latest trilateral talks on the four-year Ukraine conflict have come to an end without any breakthrough reported (01:04). A court in South Korea ha...
Latest round of trilateral talks on Ukraine ends
The Chinese president has exchanged New Year greetings with his old friends in Iowa as part of the ongoing holiday festivities (01:00). The second day...
Iranian, U.S. delegations hold 2nd round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. negotiators including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have held another round of ta...
Spring Festival holiday abuzz with travel, cultural celebrations
Hundreds of millions of Chinese people are taking advantage of a long Spring Festival holiday, reuniting with family or traveling, as festivities acro...
Billions on the move: China gears up for New Year holiday rush
China has stepped up measures for the holiday rush, upgrading rail services, expanding highway EV charging, and adding airport self-service and securi...
China expects 2 mln daily cross-border New Year trips, boosted by foreign arrivals
China has forecast over 2 million daily cross-border trips during Spring Festival, a 14% rise from last year, as more foreign visitors are joining the...
China kicks off nationwide New Year spending drive with prizes, promotions
China rolls out a nationwide "Happy Spring Festival Shopping" campaign, aiming to boost consumer spending over the New Year holiday (06:27). China has...
From disorder to stability: white paper highlights Hong Kong's national security achievements
China's latest white paper highlights Hong Kong's national security efforts and achievements under "One Country, Two Systems (01:07)."The Munich Secur...
China to lead 2026 APEC with focus on openness, innovation, cooperation
The high court in Hong Kong has sentenced Jimmy Lai to a 20-year prison term for his role in anti-China riots in the city (01:07). A senior diplomat s...
Iran-U.S. nuclear talks begin in Oman
Nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. are underway in the capital of Oman, the first meeting since Washington joined Israel's 12-day bombing of Iran...
Xi urges stable China-U.S. ties, coordination with Russia in calls with Trump, Putin
The Chinese president has held separate calls with the U.S. and Russian leaders, urging stable ties with Washington, while calling for deeper China-Ru...
China's top policy paper highlights "regular, targeted assistance" in rural work
Chinese authorities say this year's No.1 central document outlines several key tasks and supporting measures to advance agricultural and rural moderni...
President Xi calls for deeper China–Uruguay ties, strengthened cooperation across sectors
The Chinese and Uruguayan presidents have met in Beijing to deepen their strategic partnership and expand trade and investment cooperation (01:07). Be...
Tensions persist as Iran, U.S. keep door open to dialogue
The Uruguayan president is in Beijing for a week-long state visit, becoming the first Latin American leader to visit China in 2026 (01:05). Iran's sup...
UK PM says it's important to maintain dialogue, cooperation with China
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses the U.K.-China Business Forum in Beijing, saying it's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation wit...
Leaders of China, UK agree to develop long-term, stable ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet in Beijing and agree to develop long-term and stable ties (01:06). The Chine...
U.K. PM begins official visit to China, first one since 2018
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China, the first trip to the country by a British head of gove...
Xi calls on China, Finland to deepen bilateral cooperation
Meeting with visiting Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for bilateral cooperation in energy transiti...
Finnish PM begins official visit to China
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says his visit to China aims to explore business opportunities and further promote Finnish exports to Asian market...
Japan's PM dissolves Lower House, triggering Feb. 8 snap election
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken by phone with his Brazilian counterpart, urging both nations to better defend their shared interests and those...
China hits all major annual and five-year targets for agricultural, rural development: official
Chinese officials say the country has hit all major annual and five-year targets for agricultural and rural development (01:02). U.S. President Donald...