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Xi exchanges congratulations with top Lao leader on 65th anniversary of ties

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday exchanged ...

Xi, president of Cape Verde exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of Cape Verde Jose Maria Neves on Saturday exchanged congratulatory messages on ...

Chinese, Vietnamese coast guards conduct first joint patrol in Beibu Gulf in 2026: official release

To further deepen maritime cooperation between the Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards and enhance law enforcement collaboration, jointly ...

China to closely follow progress of relevant legislation, carefully assess its impact: MOFCOM on US House Committee on Foreign Affairs passing MATCH Act and related bills
China has consistently opposed any actions that overstretch the concept of national security and abuse export control measures, ...

OP-ED

Cherishing the sincere public sentiment behind China-US giant panda cooperation: Global Times editorial

The giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are about to begin a new chapter of life in the US amid goodwill and high expectations, sending a positive signal.

'Abnormal airflow' impacts the foundation of South Korea-US alliance

Zhan Debin

GT Voice: US critical minerals small circle will only raise costs, not security

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CHINA

Chinese scientists discover rare-earth-rich new lunar minerals in Chang'e-5 mission samples
Chinese scientists have identified two previously unknown lunar minerals from the 1,731 grams of moon samples returned by Chang'e-5 mission, marking another major breakthrough in deep-space research. The findings were announced on Friday at the opening ceremony of the 11th China Space Day. The two newly discovered minerals ...
China launches new test satellites for internet technology
China issues assessment measures for carbon peak, neutrality goals
Two Pakistani astronauts arrive in China for space mission training
Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and been admitted to the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing on Friday.

New round of China-US giant panda co-op will enhance friendship between Chinese, American peoples: FM responds to whether new panda pair will be sent to US
Giant pandas are China's national treasure as well as envoys and bridges of friendship among people around the world. China believes the new round of China-US giant panda conservation cooperation ...

China invites international partners for Xihe-2 solar observation mission
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Friday announced opportunities for international cooperation on the Xihe-2 solar observation mission, inviting global partners to jointly advance solar science and research aimed ...

SOURCE

China allows qualified foreign investors to participate in treasury futures trading: CSRC
Platforms roll out anti-AI infringement measures as Douyin removes over 538,000 short videos
China bans exports of dual-use items to 7 EU entities involved in arms sales to or collusion with Taiwan island
China listed 7 entities from the EU, including FN Herstal, onto its export control list, effective from Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said in a statement on Friday.
Space is not 'arena' of major-power rivalry, China will build open 'friend circle' in space: Chinese FM
Space is not an “arena” of major-power rivalry, and China will continue to work with all parties to build an open “friend circle” in space and advance the common cause ...

BCI industry gains pace, with health authorities setting price guidelines
China's brain-computer interface (BCI) industry has made fresh headway, with many provinces having set government-guided prices for BCI-related procedures, with the prices for invasive BCI implantation ranging from 6,000 yuan ...

China welcomes more foreign friends to enjoy visa-free policy, experience a country that is both ancient and modern: FM
As the spring-summer travel season begins, we welcome more foreign friends to make full use of the visa-free policy and immerse themselves in the experience of a China that is ...

LIFE

Beijing to embrace art season with over 400 various cultural events
The capital's vibrant art scene is set to bloom this May as the city is set to embrace the Beijing Art Season, a major cultural initiative featuring over 400 distinctive ...

Chinese-led team uncovers oldest known body fossils of ringed worms
An international research team led by Chinese scientists has discovered the oldest known body fossils of annelids, extending the evolutionary record of a major animal group by more than 10 ...

Taiwan actor Darren Wang sentenced to 6 months for illegal data access
Darren Wang, an actor from the island of Taiwan, was sentenced to six months in prison by a court in New Taipei City on the island of Taiwan on Wednesday ...
Low-cost trend blends 'mechanical healing' with social sharing
Arranging colorful plastic beads into patterns and fusing them with heat to create pixel-style trinkets such as keychains and fridge magnets, pindou, or perler beads, have become the latest craze among young people in China. In 2026, the craft has been gaining traction for its simplicity, affordability, and ...
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