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Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Friday presented certificates of order to promote two

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Hong Kong stocks close higher

Hong Kong's stock market closed higher on Wednesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.4 percent to close at 24,681.10 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1 percent to end at 8,184.38 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 1.3 percent to 4,740.49 points.

ASML raises 2026 sales forecast on strong AI-driven chip demand

Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML on Wednesday raised its 2026 sales outlook, citing strong AI-driven demand for advanced chipmaking equipment.

Graphics: China's GDP expands 4.7% in H1 2026

China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Wednesday. "National economy operated within an appropriate range with new growth drivers developing rapidly in the first half year," said Mao Shengyong,

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Panda bonds highlight growing international confidence in China's market

Panda bonds -- yuan-denominated debt securities issued in by overseas entities in China's domestic market -- have gained remarkable momentum this year.

China's home price declines continue to ease in June

The overall year-on-year decline in home prices across major Chinese cities continued to narrow in June, official data showed Wednesday, adding to signs of a gradual stabilization in the property market.

China's economy grows 4.7% in first half of 2026

China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026, reaching 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion), data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday.

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US Central Command announces new strikes on Iran

The US military on Wednesday morning completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran, US Central Command said in a statement.

Routine border checks lifted at Spain-Gibraltar crossing

Routine border checks at the Spain-Gibraltar land crossing were lifted in the early hours of Wednesday, in line with new border arrangements under the post-Brexit agreement between the European Union and Britain.

Kazakh president arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Wednesday.Tokayev will attend the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, scheduled to be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20.

Explainer: Is the US-Iran memorandum of understanding still alive?

Fresh US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation have plunged Washington and Tehran back into open conflict less than a month after they signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and paving the way for broader negotiations.

Moody's cuts Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 3.7 pct amid security risks

Global rating agency Moody's has lowered its forecast for Israel's economic growth in 2026 to 3.7 percent on Tuesday night, down from the January projection of 5 percent.

GDI Group of Friends reaffirms UN's role in global development cooperation

The Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative on Tuesday called on the international community to uphold the United Nations' central coordinating role in international development cooperation and promote inclusive and balanced development partnerships.

Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo top 2,000

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has surpassed 2,000, reaching 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to a situation report released by the country's health authorities.

Marine farms in E China's Rongcheng City resume operations after Typhoon Bavi passes

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A drone photo taken on July 15, 2026 shows aquaculture workers planting Gracilaria seaweed at a marine farm in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province.