A Chinese mainland official on Friday urged Taiwan business people and businesses to join hands in resisting external risks and challenges, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday.
The Chinese Embassy in Chile on Thursday firmly opposed the recent actions and statements by the US over a China-Chile astronomical cooperation project, condemning them as “outright Neo-Monroe Doctrine behavior.”
In response to a reporter question on White House statement claiming that China now faces tariffs of up to 245 percent on imports to the US, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that "We have noticed relevant report. As for how the figure comes out, you can ask the US side for the specific tax rate figures."
The anti-China rhetoric of some individual British politicians is extremely absurd, reflecting their arrogance, ignorance, and twisted mindset, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Wednesday, in response to various comments in the UK regarding the government's takeover of British Steel, during which several politicians took the opportunity to attack all Chinese companies and the Chinese government.
Slamming Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Lai Ching-te's recent claim that so-called “global north democratic countries” are eager to attract outstanding Taiwan businesses, and that investment of the island should "depart from the Chinese economy for the global north," as well as that Taiwan should take advantage of every geopolitical and economic change to promote the right direction for its development, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the so-called “global north” is a fabricated concept by the DPP authorities led by Lai Ching-te to justify its anti-China and decoupling agenda.
In response to an inquiry about the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on the Taiwan island hyping the name of their pavilion as “TECH WORLD” at the 2025 Osaka World Expo, claiming that the abbreviation “TW” alludes to “Taiwan” and touting it as a so-called “diplomatic breakthrough,” Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that this kind of self-congratulatory behavior is nothing more than deceiving oneself and others.
Commenting on US' sending a retired general to serve as senior observer for Taiwan military's annual Han Kuang 41 exercises and so-called “advisor” to Taiwan military's chief of the general staff, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and does not allow for any external interference.
China has uncovered an espionage case involving a state ministry staff member who was arrested after proactively reaching out to foreign spy agencies, offering to leak state secrets in critical sectors and stealing nearly 300,000 internal documents, according to the Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Tuesday.
A Chinese expert said the hype around the so-called “West Philippine Sea” is nothing new and should not be taken too seriously as the South China Sea remains the widely accepted name used by the international community after the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said it welcomed the report of label change on Google Maps.
China has condemned recent malicious cyber activities by the US government and expressed its concern to the US side through multiple channels, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, after public security authorities in Heilongjiang Province issued a wanted notice for three US National Security Agency (NSA) agents for their involvement of cyberattacks during the 9th Asian Winter Games.
Commenting on a question regarding British Steel, a spokesperson from Chinese Embassy in the UK said late Sunday night that, “We are following closely the developments of British Steel involving the Chinese private company,” and have urged the British side to act in accordance with the principles of fairness, impartiality and non-discrimination and to make sure the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese company be protected.
Jin Xiangjun, deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Shanxi Provincial Committee and governor of Shanxi Province, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and laws and currently under disciplinary review and supervision investigation, the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Commission of Supervision announced on Saturday.
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed on Saturday an espionage case involving a former employee of a research institute under a Chinese military industry group, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, stealing and selling core secrets in the technological research and development and practical application of key sectors.
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an order to release revised guidelines on the enforcement of the drug administration law in the Chinese armed forces.
In response to questions regarding that the US applies 10 percent baseline tariff to most countries, suspends the higher "reciprocal tariffs" for a 90-day period while threatens to impose 125% tariffs on imports from China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday denounced the US' tariffs as "a blatant defiance of universal principles and a confrontation with the entire world."
Xi sends congratulatory message to 9th CELAC summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday presided over a symposium with economic experts and entrepreneurs to listen to opinions and suggestions on the current economic situation and upcoming economic work.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and striving to open new ground for China's neighborhood work, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "China's Position on Some Issues Concerning China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations."
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and striving to open new ground for China's neighborhood work.
In response to certain US politicians once again pushing forward legislation that smears Hong Kong's autonomy and rule of law while calling for the revocation of privileges for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in the US, or even their closure, a spokesperson for the Commissioner's Office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expressed strong condemnation and firm opposition on Wednesday.
Lee Jae-myung, chief of South Korea's main liberal opposition Democratic Party, resigned as party leader on Wednesday amid wide expectations for his presidential run.
Japan on Tuesday released its annual government foreign policy report, which stressed the importance of Tokyo deepening ties with Washington while also reiterating its policy of promoting a "mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests" with China.
At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit China from April 10 to 11, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Commission of Supervision decided to expel three senior officials from the CPC over serious violations of discipline and laws, according to three separate statements released by the CCDI and the National Commission of Supervision on Monday.
In response to a query regarding the Philippines' National Security Council's claim that China recently arrested three Philippine citizens suspected of espionage and labeled it a "retaliation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that concerning the involvement of Philippine nationals in espionage activities in China, relevant Chinese authorities have disclosed specific details.
The Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China's Tiangong Space Station is continuing to methodically carry out space science experiments, technical tests, and emergency rescue training after successfully completing their third extravehicular activity (EVA), the China Central Television reported on Sunday.
A compilation of excerpts from discourses on Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has been published in Spanish by the Central Compilation and Translation Press.
Picking up a shovel, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined children, officials and local residents in planting trees on a riverbank in the nation's capital Beijing this spring, following a tradition that he has kept as the country's top leader for 13 consecutive years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for pooling strength in the building of a Beautiful China and making the country even greener through afforestation efforts.
China voiced strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Tuesday to the latest "sanctions" imposed by the US on six individuals over Hong Kong affairs, calling its newly released so-called Hong Kong Policy Act report "filled with lies and fallacies" and constituted a serious interference in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs. China will take resolute countermeasures in response to the US's actions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. In response to a media inquiry on the current situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the Eastern Theater Command and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council have already released statements regarding the joint exercises. The exercises are a stern warning and a strong deterrent against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, as well as a legitimate and necessary move to safeguard China's sovereignty and uphold national unity, said Guo.
April 1 marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and India. In a recent interview with the Global Times, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said the relationship is at a crucial stage, urging both sides to overcome obstacles and take proactive steps to advance cooperation. Xu said that India was among the first countries to recognize the People's Republic of China and the first non-socialist country to establish diplomatic ties with China.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a leadership meeting to review a set of regulations on ecological and environmental protection inspection.
Editor's Note: The book of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China includes a number of Chinese President Xi Jinping's governance ideas that involve improving Party conduct, such as "the issue of working style is in no sense a small one." Xi stressed that "if the Party has a sound style of work, then the people are at peace and willing to stand with the Party in both success and adversity." In March, the Communist Party of China (CPC) launched a Party-wide education campaign to implement its central leadership's Eight-Rules decision on improving work conduct, immediately after the conclusion of the annual two sessions. The move underscores that the Eight Rules have not only become a "golden hallmark" of the CPC's efforts to improve Party conduct in the new era, but also a mobilization order for Party members to uphold credibility with concrete actions, stay clean and dedicated in their work, and create new achievements.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said it will review CK Hutchison's Panama Canal ports deal in accordance with laws to ensure fair market competition and protect public interests, according to a Q&A release conducted by Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei (HKTKWW) Media with the market regulator published on its official website.
On the snowy plateau of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, the cause of human rights has made all-round and historic progress, according to a white paper on Xizang's human rights development and progress released on Friday.
The following is the full text of a white paper on human rights in Xizang in the new era. The white paper was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Friday.
China advances high-standard opening up, and its door will open wider: Xi
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed three espionage cases involving outsourced service personnel on Friday, warning of potential risks. In one case, a cleaner employed by an outsourced provider proactively contacted foreign intelligence agencies, resulting in the leakage of classified information and posing a threat to national security, according to the MSS.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on Friday.
In recent days, advocates of “Taiwan independence” called for the expulsion of more people from the mainland who are married to Taiwan residents, sparking greater controversy in the island. A total of 76 Taiwan-based scholars issued a joint statement criticizing the regional leader Lai Ching-te for using populism to rally support, suppressing free speech through ideological censorship and urging the DPP authorities to “step back from the brink.”
In response to a media inquiry on details of the verdict of Li Yanhe, editor-in-chief of Taiwan's Gusa Press, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that on February 17, Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court publicly delivered the first-instance verdict in accordance with the law, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the process.
In response to a media inquiry regarding reports from Taiwan media outlets about some US lawmakers drafting a so-called “America supports Taiwan act," which proposes replacing the term “Chinese Taipei” with “Taiwan” in official communications and documents between the US side and the island, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and allows no foreign interference.
Mainland authorities strictly protect the personal information security of Taiwan compatriots who hold relevant certificates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council said on Wednesday. The remarks came as reply to media inquiry on the DPP authorities' investigation on public officials on the island who hold mainland ID documents.
In response to a media inquiry regarding Lai Ching-te and the DPP authorities' promotion of what they call “security reforms,” which includes plans to amend several laws, and urges other political parties not to act as “agents of the Communist Party of China,” Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the intention of Taiwan authorities led by Lai to amend these “laws” is aimed at facilitating the implementation of “green terror” on the island, allowing them to use oppressive laws to further suppress dissidents and incite “anti-China” sentiments, thereby restricting exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits as well as with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.
The Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council launched a column on Wednesday for reporting the malicious acts of "Taiwan independence" henchmen and accomplices persecuting Taiwan compatriots.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to unveil the regulation on implementing the anti-foreign sanctions law, comprising 22 articles, set to take effect on Monday, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday. The document includes content in areas such as improved countermeasures, detailed procedures, and strengthened departmental coordination.
Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang will attend and deliver a keynote speech at the opening plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Hainan on March 27 at the invitation of the Forum.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines and some American business people, who are here to attend the China Development Forum 2025.
March 23 marks the 65th World Meteorological Day, with the theme of "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together."
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee on the occasion of the latter's 70th anniversary of founding.
The Group of Friends for Peace, which was set up by China and Brazil, together with some countries of the Global South, to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, said that recent developments suggest the conflict might be approaching “a turning point,” and urged all parties and stakeholders to embrace this opportunity and engage constructively in peace talks.
A theory promotion symposium on "studying the first volume of Selected works of Xi Jinping on economy" was held in Beijing on Wednesday, co-hosted by the People's Daily and Renmin University of China, following the book's recent publication.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday afternoon. He visited a modern flower industry park and the Old Town of Lijiang to learn about local efforts to develop specialized agriculture based on regional conditions, enhance the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage, and foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, according to the Xinhua News Agency on Thursday.
Starting from Thursday, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has adopted two new measures to further facilitate Taiwan residents' study, work and life on the mainland, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at press conference.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on southwest China's Yunnan Province to break new ground for its development in the pursuit of Chinese modernization.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited the Old Town of Lijiang in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Wednesday afternoon, stressing the sustainable and healthy development of the cultural and tourism industry.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited a modern flower industry park in the city of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday afternoon.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday afternoon.
China's central government announced Thursday that two new measures aimed at facilitating travel and residency for residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan on the mainland took effect on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of adhering to high-quality development and driving growth by further deepening reform and opening-up comprehensively, during his inspection in southwest China's Guizhou Province from Monday to Tuesday.
After two central government bodies in Hong Kong reposted two opinion pieces criticizing CK Hutchison Holdings for its decision to sell ports in Panama and elsewhere to an investment group led by an American asset manager, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday, before attending the Executive Council meeting, that the HKSAR government expects foreign governments to provide a fair and just environment for businesses, including Hong Kong enterprises, and opposes the use of coercion or pressure tactics in international economic and trade relations, Hong Kong media RTHK reported.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has stressed that areas with large ethnic minority populations should preserve their distinctive culture and let it shine through the integrated development of culture and tourism.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected an ethnic village in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Monday afternoon.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office both responded on Monday to inquiries regarding military exercises around Taiwan Straits, with foreign ministry spokesperson saying Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests, and “if the foundation is shaken, whatever above it cannot stand.”
Since the publication of the first volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China in 2014, the book has garnered widespread recognition globally, becoming a key resource for political figures, scholars, and experts in many countries. It stands as the leader's work with the most published languages, the widest coverage, and the greatest global influence, opening a "window of thought" for understanding China in the new era.
In the book-lined office of Professor Stelios Virvidakis at the University of Athens, Greece's oldest and most esteemed academic institution, a letter is carefully preserved like a precious, delicate bridge model.
This year marks the second anniversary of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the GCI on March 15, 2023, during a dialogue between the Communist Party of China and other global political parties held via video link.
As March 14 marked the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Anti-Secession Law, a symposium was held in Beijing to commemorate the law's enforcement, where China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, emphasized the need to resolutely combat "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and curb external interference.
REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE GOVERNMENT Delivered at the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on March 5, 2025
The full text of the Report on the Work of the Government was released via Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday.
In response to an inquiry on an NPC deputy's advice that measures to punish die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists could be further detailed and implemented through legislative work at the NPC Standing Committee level or through regulatory rules at the State Council level,Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the lawful punishment of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists for splitting the country and inciting division is a rightful act meant to defend national sovereignty, reunification of the motherland and territorial integrity.
March 12, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese revolutionary and statesman Sun Yat-sen. In his final political testament to the Chinese people, he left the words: "Peace, struggle, and save China." In response to a media inquiry on what insights these words offer for the current cross-Straits relations and China's development, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Sun was a great national hero, great patriot, and great forerunner of China's democratic revolution. Throughout his life, he pursued national unity and the revitalization of China, earning the admiration of all Chinese people.
Recently, many celebrities from Taiwan island have reposted "Taiwan, Province of China" on Weibo while Taiwan's so-called "mainland affairs council" has labeled this as a "united front tool" from the mainland and claimed that they will examine the actions, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. Taiwan has never been a country. It is entirely natural for a wide range of Taiwan people, including entertainers, to express their recognition of the country and their opposition to "Taiwan independence" separatism. This is a reflection of national righteousness.
As media reports have noted, the 2024 and 2025 government work reports on Taiwan-related content emphasize "China will firmly advance the cause of reunification" but do not mention "peaceful reunification." When asked whether this indicates a change in the mainland's position, the spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Chen Binhua responded on Wednesday that China is willing to make the utmost effort and show the greatest sincerity to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification in resolving the Taiwan question. "If 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces provoke, coerce, or challenge the bottom line and cross red lines, we will be forced to take decisive measures," he said.
In response to a media inquiry about the Chinese mainland's defense budget increasing by 7.2 percent this year, while Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" claimed it hoped the mainland would exercise "rational restraint" and refrain from "military provocations," Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities continuously hype up the so-called military threat from the mainland while currying favor with external forces that exploit Taiwan. It is self-evident who is truly undermining cross-Straits peace and fueling tensions in the Taiwan Straits.
When asked by the media about the Lai Ching-te administration's ban on exchanges with several mainland universities on the list of prohibited exchanges and cooperation, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that the Lai Ching-te administration has ignored the mainstream public opinion on the island of Taiwan that has been calling for peace, development, exchange and cooperation since May 2024.
In response to a media inquiry about the US and Ukrainian leaders' multiple debates during their meetings has fueled distrust toward the US in Taiwan island, while Taiwan's regional authorities propagated differences between Taiwan and Ukraine in an attempt to dismiss skepticism, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities had previously aggressively pushed the narrative of “Today Ukraine, tomorrow Taiwan,” attempting to incite anti-mainland sentiment and seek external backing. Now, they are hastily trying to draw a distinction. This self-contradictory and self-defeating behavior only exposes their anxiety and lack of confidence.
The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its third session on Tuesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Top US officials met with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, aiming to find a path toward ending the conflict with Russia. The talks took place hours after Kiev launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on March 5 took part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Chinese national lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a decision to amend the Law on Deputies to the National People's Congress and to the Local People's Congresses at Various Levels at the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Chinese national lawmakers on Tuesday passed a resolution on the government work report at the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Xi attends closing meeting of NPC annual session
The following is the schedule for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Tuesday:
China's top political advisory body on Monday concluded its annual session, calling on political advisors to make new and greater contribution to advancing Chinese modernization.
Multiple international observers have expressed confidence in prospects of Chinese economy during this year's "two sessions," and they noted that the world's second-largest economy's high-quality development through innovation will inject fresh impetus into world economic growth amid mounting global uncertainties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced on Monday that Tokyo will establish a framework for dialogue with the Pacific Islands nations and offer $3 million to them to address climate change after Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Baron Devavesi Waqa.
Delegations from the US and Ukraine are set to sit down at the negotiation table in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, after a public spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House last month, which was followed by the US pausing military aid to Ukraine and stopped sharing intelligence.
In response to a question that following Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks at the Two Sessions press conference that "the only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is 'Taiwan, Province of China,'" some views hold that it shows the Chinese mainland's policy toward the Taiwan region is becoming tougher, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, clearly stated that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is not a country, and Taiwan is part of China. It affirmed that there is only one seat of China in the UN, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government that represents China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, paid a visit on March 6 to national political advisors from the China Democratic League (CDL), the China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and the education sector, who are attending the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing. Xi attended their joint group meeting, and listened to their comments and suggestions. He emphasized that on the new journey of the new era, it is essential to deeply understand the needs of Chinese modernization for education, science and technology, and talent. It is crucial to strengthen the role of education in supporting scientific and technological advancement as well as talent development, and to further create a dynamic environment where a steady stream of talent emerges, their full potential is unlocked, and their abilities fully utilized.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Chinese national lawmakers submitted 269 proposals to the country's annual legislative session as of Saturday noon, the deadline for proposal submission at the ongoing third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC).
Xi attends closing meeting of top political advisory body's annual session
Those keen to understand the trajectory and focus of the world's second-largest economy will find a recurring theme at China's "two sessions" this year -- reform and opening up.
The following are the schedules for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has repeatedly emphasized the importance of rural revitalization when attending deliberations and group meetings with different delegations and political advisors during the "two sessions" over the years.
"Taiwan independence" secessionist forces cannot obstruct the historical trend of reunification, Yan Ke, a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC) from the Taiwan delegation and vice president of the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, said on Sunday when addressing media after a group meeting at the third session of the 14th NPC.
The following are the schedules for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Sunday.
National lawmakers and political advisors of Taiwan origin have given their acknowledgment of the parts concerning Taiwan in a government work report and voiced their firm opposition to "Taiwan independence" separatism and external interference.
The presidium of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held its second meeting Saturday.
The third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held its second plenary meeting Saturday to deliberate work reports of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP).
China intensified its crackdown on telecom fraud, corruption, and crimes against minors in 2024 while taking resolute action against severe violent crimes, according to the work reports by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate released on Saturday.
China's national lawmakers on Saturday started deliberating a work report of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
The third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held its second plenary meeting on Saturday.
The only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is “Taiwan, Province of China.” Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for implementing the requirements for high-quality development to ensure a successful conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for military development.
In response to media inquiry over some countries claiming that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not equate to the One China principle, does not clarify the island of Taiwan's sovereignty, and does not prevent the island from participating in international organizations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that the only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is "Taiwan, Province of China." Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future. To clamor for "Taiwan independence" is to split the country, to support "Taiwan independence" is to interfere in China's internal affairs, and to connive at "Taiwan independence" is to undermine the stability of the Taiwan Straits.
History and reality affirm Taiwan is inalienable part of China: FM
In response to reports made by Canadian authorities on Thursday accusing China of using AI to create false information and conduct cyberattacks within Canadian territory, a spokesperson for the Embassy of China in Canada stated that Canada, without factual basis, has fabricated false information and made unfounded accusations against China, tarnishing its reputation. China firmly opposes and will never accept such actions, the spokesperson said, according to the Embassy of China in Canada on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed strengthening the role of education in supporting scientific and technological advancement as well as talent development.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing.
The following are the schedules for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed strengthening the role of education in supporting scientific and technological advancement as well as talent development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's women of all ethnic groups and from all walks of life ahead of International Women's Day, which falls on March 8.
President Xi Jinping on Thursday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold a press conference on Friday on the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress.
The following are the schedules for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Thursday.
China has set an economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2025, reflecting a sound economic outlook despite increasing global uncertainties, as policymakers are determined to secure steady recovery through decisive and effective measures.
The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, opened its third session on Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged east China's Jiangsu Province, an economic powerhouse, to play a major role in the country's overall development.
China will support and encourage private investment, and guide more private investment toward major infrastructure and public wellbeing projects, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation.
China will advance integrated and clustered development of strategic emerging industries along with other efforts to foster emerging and future industries, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation.
Xi attends opening meeting of NPC annual session
Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) gathered in Beijing on Tuesday at a preparatory meeting to elect the presidium and set the agenda for the third session of the 14th NPC, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
The following are the schedules for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday.
The annual "two sessions," a highly anticipated event on China's political calendar, began on Tuesday with the opening of the annual session of the country's top political advisory body.
China's top political advisory body opened its annual session on Tuesday and the nation's top legislature published agenda of its annual session on the same day, fully ushering the country into the “two sessions” time.
DPP authorities' prohibition of universities on Taiwan island from engaging in exchanges and cooperation with Chinese mainland institutions harms the interests of universities on the island and exposes the DPP's absurd narrow-mindedness and arrogance, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, held at the Great Hall of the People.
Annual session of China's national legislature to run from March 5 to 11
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The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, held a press conference on Monday, one day before its annual session, as the eyes of the world turn to China for the two sessions.
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, held a press conference on Monday, one day before its annual session.
The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's national political advisory body, closed the tenth session of its standing committee on Sunday in Beijing.
It is early March, which in China typically signals the start of the annual "two sessions" political season. So what are the "two sessions"?
The first volume of selected works of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on economy has been published and is available nationwide.
Global attention will turn to Beijing as the "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature and the top political advisory body, commence. This gathering serves as a critical platform where the people's voices will be heard by policymakers, while the country's development priorities will be discussed.
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China will unveil its annual GDP growth target and policy arrangements for high-quality development at the upcoming national "two sessions" in Beijing.
The Party School of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) on Saturday held the opening ceremony for its 2025 spring semester.
China's national "two sessions," a key political event shaping the country's policy direction, are set to convene in Beijing next week against the backdrop of a complex and challenging domestic and global environment.
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, or China's top political advisory body, opened the 10th session of its standing committee on Saturday in Beijing to prepare for the upcoming annual session of the CPPCC National Committee.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has underscored efforts to promote the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
The main agenda proposed for the upcoming third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was unveiled Saturday.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to discuss a draft government work report to be submitted by the State Council to the upcoming national legislative session for review.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to discuss a draft government work report to be submitted by the State Council to the upcoming national legislative session for review.
Responding to an inquiry regarding reports that Trump administration released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, which included $870 million in military assistance to the Taiwan region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China is seriously concerned about relevant reports.
"'Protection fees' won't protect 'Taiwan independence' forces, and the 'chess pieces' will inevitably turn into 'abandoned pieces,'" said Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, during a press conference on Wednesday. Her remarks came in response to reports that the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on Taiwan island are contemplating arms purchases from the US, ranging from $7 billion to $10 billion, in an effort to gain favor with the Trump administration.
In response to recent reports that a number of individuals, including Taiwan actor Darren Wang, may face criminal liability for allegedly evading military service, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated on Wednesday, "We do not comment on individual cases."
A spokesperson from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council called a recent claim made by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te that "Taiwan is a chess player, not a chess piece" as self-deceptive and laughable.
When asked to comment on Taiwan authorities' claims that the Togolese-registered ship Hong Tai, which has a mainland background, was involved in dragging and breaking the No. 3 cable from Taiwan to Penghu, and was stopped on the grounds of the so-called caught-in-the-act, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that about a hundred incidents of damage to submarine optical fibre cables occur globally every year, and these are common maritime accidents.
Tie Ning, vice chairperson of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, chairs and oversees an oath-taking ceremony held by the 14th NPC Standing Committee to pledge allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 25, 2025.
China voiced firm opposition on Wednesday to Japan's recent move allowing individuals from the Taiwan region to "list Taiwan instead of China" as their place of origin, stating that such an attempt to create "two Chinas" or 'one China, one Taiwan' seriously violates the one-China principle.
In response to a question about the EU's sanctions on Chinese enterprises, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that he has made clear China's attitude regarding relevant practices of Canada, and has also elaborated on China's position on the Ukrainian crisis. “I want to emphasize that China's position of clearly opposing illegal unilateral sanctions is consistent,” Lin said, adding that normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian enterprises should also not be interfered with or affected.
In response to inquiry regarding Canada's announcement to impose sanctions against 76 foreign entities and individuals for providing dual-use items to Russia, including more than 20 Chinese entities, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that Canada imposing sanctions on Chinese entities is completely unreasonable and is a serious mistake, emphasizing that China firmly opposes this and has lodged solemn representations with Canada.
With renewed contact between the US and Russia, and recent talks between diplomats at a series of multilateral occasions, the Russia-Ukraine conflict appears to be entering a new phase. Amid the recent subtle changes and new uncertainties in the relations between the Trump administration and Europe as well as Ukraine, Chinese diplomats are working hard to play a constructive role in the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed orders to publish three regulations on the military's interior order, code of conduct and military formation.
The Chinese government is committed to cracking down on gambling and related crimes and consistently requires Chinese citizens abroad to strictly abide by local laws and regulations, refraining from engaging in illegal activities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Friday in response to an inquiry about reports that Philippine police raided an offshore gambling operator in Manila on Thursday, arresting over 450 people, including 137 Chinese citizens.
China has become the world's second most influential soft power nation after the United States, according to the sixth annual Global Soft Power Index released here by Brand Finance on Thursday.
In response to an inquiry on whether the first batch of approximately 200 Chinese nationals rescued from scam centers in Myawaddy of Myanmar have returned to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that firmly combating online gambling and telecom fraud crimes is an inevitable choice to safeguard the common interests of regional countries. This is in line with the shared expectations of peoples from all nations.
Taiwan authorities are considering an arms purchase package worth billions of dollars from the US, according to a Reuters report, which Chinese mainland experts regard as a proactive move of the island authorities aimed at currying favor from the Trump administration in terms of both easing tariff pressure and attempts to “resist reunification by force.” However, in the face of firm resolution and strong capability of the Chinese mainland to achieve reunification, any more arms purchases are nothing but self-consolation to the island, experts said.
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) will hold its 14th session in Beijing on Feb. 24 and 25.
Zou Jiahua, a former vice premier of China's State Council, died of illness at the age of 99 in Beijing at 11:42 p.m. Sunday, an official statement said.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday urged Japan to be cautious in its words and actions regarding the Taiwan question and avoid taking petty actions, following reports that Japan's Ministry of Justice will allow "Taiwan" to be listed as a place of origin on its family registry whereas residents from Taiwan island are currently registered as Chinese residents.
When asked whether the reported meeting between the defense chiefs of Japan and the US in Japan in late March, which involves the Taiwan question, will impact Foreign Minister Wang Yi's planned Japan visit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that we urge the US and Japan to abide by the one-China principle and their own commitments, and immediately stop interfering in China's internal affairs and manipulating China-related issues.
In response to a question regarding US Vice President JD Vance's speech at AI summit in Paris which claimed authoritarian regimes are using AI to advance their own agendas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that regarding cooperation in AI, we have repeatedly emphasized that China actively embraces intelligent transformation, vigorously promotes the innovative development of AI, places high attention on AI safety, and supports and encourages enterprises to engage in independent innovation.
When asked about the Trump administration's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and whether China would change its designation for the Gulf, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has taken note of the relevant reports and the reactions from relevant countries.
When asked to comment on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' claim that public offices and public schools have been completely banned from using AI models from DeepSeek, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that such moves only harm the interest of Taiwan enterprises and public.
US auto giant Tesla held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the launch of the production of its Megapack energy storage plant in Shanghai's Lingang New Area, the company told the Global Times on Tuesday, describing the development as a new example of “Tesla speed” in China, following the success of its Gigafactory already in operation in Shanghai.
US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports "without exceptions or exemptions" has drawn strong reactions from major US trading partners, with some of its traditional allies vowing firm countermeasures.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged Jilin Province to further implement the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee's strategic arrangements for the full revitalization of northeast China in the new era and to play a bigger role in advancing Chinese modernization.
Xi orders all-out rescue of people buried in SW China landslide
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday night during a festive ceremony highlighting the city's ice and snow culture.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Friday hosted a banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin to welcome international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games.
China has lodged serious protests to the US side, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, responding to a question about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks on China during his visit to LAC countries, including that on China's cooperation with LAC, the Panama Canal, Belt and Road cooperation, 5G and cybersecurity, and the one-China principle. The groundless comments from the US, steeped in Cold-War mentality and ideological bias, are unfounded accusations against China aimed at sowing discord between China and relevant LAC countries, the spokesperson said.
In response to an inquiry on whether China can confirm the information on that Mongolian Prime Minister may visit China next week to sign agreement on coal trade, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that regarding the specific arrangements for high-level exchanges and cooperation, “if there is any relevant news, we will release it in due time. Please stay tuned.”
Chinese FM responds to inquiry on reports claiming China exploring antitrust probe into Apple's policies.
In a recent interview with local media outlet RTHK, Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau expressed strong dissatisfaction with the US decision to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, which also applies to products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), according to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, which stresses the importance of family ties, family education and family values and traditions, will be published on Saturday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday noted solid progress the country has made in advancing Chinese modernization amid "complex and challenging" situations over the past twelve months at a high-level reception to ring in the Chinese New Year.
Red lanterns swayed above doorways, their vibrant tassels dancing in the biting winter breeze. Inside the modest village homes, the warmth of friendship and tradition crackled like a well-tended hearth as families opened their doors to an unexpected guest: President Xi Jinping.
In response to certain US lawmakers once again proposing a so-called "bill" and threatening to impose sanctions on officials, judges, and prosecutors of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on a so-called list of "sanctions," a spokesperson of the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Saturday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command ahead of the Spring Festival.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited a food market in Shenyang, capital city of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Thursday morning.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said on Thursday that the steel industry is an important basic industry of the country and the real economy is the foundation of the national economy. Xi made the remarks while visiting a cold rolling mill of Bensteel Group in Benxi City, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday afternoon inspected a steelmaker in Benxi City, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
As the Year of the Snake draws near, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday inspected Shenyang, capital city of Northeast China's Liaoning Province. Xi made the trip to the city shortly before the Spring Festival, the most important festival for the Chinese people, which falls on January 29 this year.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday inspected Shenyang, capital city of northeast China's Liaoning Province.
In response to an inquiry about whether China will consider dropping the sanctions against Marco Rubio, who has been confirmed as the next secretary of state under the Trump administration, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China will firmly defend national interests. In the meantime, it's necessary for high-level Chinese and American officials to maintain contact in an appropriate way.
The three-phase ceasefire agreement should be implemented continuously and comprehensively, and we hope that the US, as a guarantor, will provide effective support for this, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, during the Security Council's open debate on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Monday.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday extended festive greetings to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Beijing with the envoys of the 10 ASEAN countries to China on Thursday. Wang stated that a series of serious online gambling and telecom fraud cases have recently occurred in the Thai-Myanmar border region, posing threats to and harming the vital interests of citizens from China and other countries. This issue requires heightened attention.
The Ministry of Public Security (PBS) has prioritized cases of Chinese citizens lured abroad and subsequently being lost or trapped after families of those concerned have sought help through various channels, including social media, reported the China Central Television (CCTV) on Wednesday. In response, the PBS has deployed local police departments to sort out these cases and launch thorough investigations with the support and assistance from the Foreign Ministry and Chinese embassies, coordinated rescue efforts are underway.
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on further deepening reform comprehensively will be published on Thursday.
The spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities during a press conference on Wednesday, accusing them of resorting to the old tactic of "spending people's money on brainwashing." He further claimed that the DPP has kept cyber army to smear Chinese mainland.
At a national prosecutors' meeting on January 13, prosecutorial authorities decide to deepen efforts to promote the lawful governance of cyberspace. They will collaborate with public security and other agencies to strictly crack down on telecom and online fraud, particularly cross-border telecom fraud.
In response to a media inquiry regarding the Philippine National Security Council spokesperson's claims about China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in the South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that CCG conducts patrols in relevant waters in accordance with the law, which is justified and beyond reproach.
Chinese Embassy in the UK strongly condemned British Conservative lawmaker Tom Tugendhat's visit to China's Taiwan island. Tugendhat has been scheming to suppress the Chinese community in the UK and create incidents to undermine China-UK relations during his time in office. His purpose for visiting the island is to incite “Taiwan independence” activities, disrupt cross-Straits peace and stability and create obstacles to the development of China-UK relations, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy said on Monday
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for high-quality audit-based oversight to provide safeguards for the country's high-quality economic and social development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged law societies to play a better role as bridges in a letter sent to the ninth congress of the China Law Society, which opened on Friday.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a CPC leadership meeting on Thursday to study and arrange disaster relief following a 6.8-magnitude quake that struck Xizang Autonomous Region earlier this week.
The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership met on Thursday to hear a series of work reports from the leading Party members' groups of state institutions, including the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, top court and procuratorate.
On the morning of Jan. 6, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). He emphasized that unprecedented efforts have been made to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance and promote the fight against corruption since the beginning of the new era, yielding widely recognized results. It is essential to remain steadfast in the ongoing fight against corruption and to maintain strategic resolve and a tough stance. We must press forward without pause or compromise, coordinate efforts to ensure that officials do not have the audacity, opportunity or desire to become corrupt, and resolutely win this tough, protracted and all-around battle.
Foreign leaders and heads of international organizations have sent condolence messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping or expressed their sincere sympathies in other ways since a strong earthquake on Tuesday struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
The disciplinary body of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has called for confidence and perseverance in the protracted war against corruption as the current situation remains grave and complex.
China warmly welcomes the new addition to the BRICS family, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, in response to Brazil, as the BRICS chair 2025, releasing a statement on Monday night announcing the official entry of Indonesia as a full member into BRICS.
During the three-day visit of the Maldivian Foreign Minister, Abdulla Khaleel, to India, some Indian media outlets linked China-Maldives cooperation, which is unrelated to the visit, to Maldives-India relations. Experts say this is an outdated mindset of the Indian media to exert pressure on South Asian countries.
On New Year's eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2025 New Year message through China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the message:
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with representatives of retired officials and groups who received awards for their outstanding work.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed efforts to maintain strategic resolve and stay united in forging ahead against all odds to build a strong country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a New Year's message to ring in 2025 at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
A meeting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership has stressed strengthening Party discipline and urged senior leaders to set an exemplary and leading role in observing Party rules.
With cross-Straits relations showing signs of thawing after recent exchange activities, Taiwan authorities' self-proclaimed "presidential office" held its first "tabletop simulation" designed to test the island's response in a scenario conflict with the Chinese mainland while stressing the "defense resilience" of Taiwan's society.
Xi extends congratulations to commencement ceremony of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project
The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislative body, on Wednesday started to seek for public comments on seven draft laws, including a draft law on private sector promotion. The draft law was deliberated during the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC 13th session held from Saturday to Wednesday.
Refuting the remarks made by certain countries regarding the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which misrepresent the actions taken by the HKSAR police against Kwok Fung-yee and 12 other anti-China disruptors, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the blatant attacks and smear campaigns against the legitimate law enforcement actions of the Hong Kong police.
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has ordered the arrest of Wu Yingjie, a former member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), for suspected bribe-taking, the SPP said Tuesday, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards have made positive comments on the cooperation achievement in 2024, discussed and determined the future cooperation direction and specific projects, and fully exchanged views on topics of common interest during the eighth high-level work meeting between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard in Hanoi, Vietnam from December 16-21, according to China Military Online.
Issues involving 4,039 million yuan have been rectified, 248 systems have been improved and 1,200 individuals were held accountable for misappropriating special funds allocated for rural student nutrition under compulsory education, according to a report issued by the National Audit Office on Sunday.
The US once again approved military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region. This seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, especially the August 17 Communiqué of 1982, and China's sovereignty and security interests. The decision is a severe breach of the US leaders' commitment of not supporting “Taiwan independence,” and sends a gravely wrong signal to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces. China strongly deplores and firmly opposes it and lodged serious protests at once with the US.
China's top legislature on Saturday started a regular session to review a raft of bills including law drafts and reports.
The US House of Representatives failed on Thursday to pass a new Republican spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan stopgap bill. A Chinese expert said the latest development again highlighted the confusion in US political parties, and the rising US debt, which is at the center of the bill, is the result of irresponsibility on the part of successive governments, which has also cast a shadow of uncertainty over the world economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland.
Chinese President Xi Jinping left the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on a special plane on Friday after concluding a series of activities here.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that "one country, two systems" is a good policy that must be adhered to for a long time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed his confidence in Sam Hou Fai, who was just sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said Macao will surely open up new horizons for development and keep creating new glories, as long as the policy of "one country, two systems" is comprehensively, accurately and unwaveringly implemented.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed drawing on the experience since the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability in the two special administrative regions (SAR).
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that "one country, two systems" is a good policy that must be adhered to for a long time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the enormous transformation that has taken place in Macao since its return to the motherland in 1999.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning administered the oath of office to Sam Hou Fai, new chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning attended a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday commended the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) for its achievements over the past five "extraordinary" years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland at the Macao East Asian Games Dome Thursday evening. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, is in Macao for the anniversary celebrations, the inauguration of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), and an inspection tour of the SAR.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged Hong Kong and Macao to strive for greater accomplishments and achieve better development, as the practice of "one country, two systems" has entered a new stage.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from all walks of life in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Thursday afternoon.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday afternoon met with Ho Hau Wah and Chui Sai On, two former chief executives of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on Thursday morning.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Macau University of Science and Technology Thursday morning.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Ho Iat Seng, the outgoing chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), expressing the central authorities' full acknowledgment of the work of Ho and the fifth-term Macao SAR government.
The practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics has achieved success widely recognized by the world, showcasing great vitality and unique charm, said Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival at Macao on Wednesday afternoon.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further deepening rural reform and making solid advances toward the goal of building up China's strength in agriculture.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Hainan to make the Hainan Free Trade Port an important gateway driving China's opening up in the new era, and strive to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization.
The Philippine Senate on Monday ratified a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) with Japan that would allow their militaries to deploy on each other's soil. Chinese analysts said that the agreement signifies that the Philippine government has sacrificed the country's sovereignty in order to cater to the strategic goals and interests of the US in the Asia-Pacific region. They also pointed out that signing so-called reciprocal agreements allows Japan to boost its military strength through testing water step by step, which poses risks to the security of the entire region.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China's diplomacy in 2024 had created a sound external environment for China's high-quality development and injected valuable stability into a volatile world.
