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Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger pictur

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At 22, Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming has already taken home Olympic gold, silver and bronze, and was recently recognized

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Chongqing, they call it a cyberpunk city in the mountains. But look closer, and you'll find a city where ancient wonders

Shortly after the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 26, 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the

China's property investment declines in first four months

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China's investment in property development decreased in the first four months of 2026, down 13.7 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.The floor space of newly-built commercial buildings sold was 252.58 million square meters, down by 10.2 percent year on year. The

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.2 pct in April

The surveyed urban unemployment rate in China stood at 5.2 percent in April, 0.2 percentage points lower than that of the previous month, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's industrial output up 5.6 pct in first four months

China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.A robotic arm works at the workshop of Brose automotive technology enterprise management company in Taicang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 25, 2026.

China's retail sales up 1.9 pct in first four months

China's fixed-asset investment down 1.6 pct in first 4 months

China's fixed-asset investment went down 1.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed Monday.

China's first-tier cities report housing price rise in April

Home prices in China's first-tier cities, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, increased last month compared with March, while second- and third-tier cities reported narrowed price declines or unchanged price levels, official data showed Monday.

China’s auto industry growth is not a zero-sum game with the world

As Chinese domestic auto brands grow at remarkable speed, foreign media outlets are impressed by "China speed." But some have voiced undue concerns and even engaged in sensational hype.

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Vietnam's southern hub approves master plan outline with 100-year vision

Vietnam's southern hub Ho Chi Minh City has approved an outline for its 2025-2050 master plan with a 100-year vision to transform itself into a leading sustainable, innovative and livable mega-city in the Asia-Pacific region, local media VnEconomy reported on Monday.

China's satellite navigation industry reports growth in 2025: white paper

China's satellite navigation industry continues to expand, with the total output value of the sector reaching 629 billion yuan (about 91.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, an increase of 9.24 percent year on year, according to a newly released white paper on Monday.The white paper, unveiled by the

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination

The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew ‌members and two medical staff remaining on board.

Top DPRK leader calls for strengthening first-line units in southern border

The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has called for strengthening the first-line units in the southern border and turning the border line into an "impregnable fortress," the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Monday.

China presents Outstanding Diplomat Medal to 8 foreign diplomats

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday presented the Outstanding Diplomat Medal to eight current and former foreign ambassadors in Beijing in recognition of their outstanding contributions to promoting friendship and cooperation between China and other countries.They are former Russian Ambassador

Back to the Nile -- Khartoum fisherman reclaims life after war

On the banks of the Nile in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, fisherman Abdullah Ali sat in his small wooden boat, fingers tracing the worn threads of an old fishing net as the setting sun shimmered across the calm waters."The Nile taught us patience. No matter how life stops, people always return to it

Sinner wins Italian Open to complete Career Golden Masters

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated 23rd seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 45 minutes in the men's singles final at the Italian Open on Sunday, capturing his maiden Rome title and becoming the youngest player in history to complete the Career Golden Masters.Ruud opened the match with a clear

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China vows crackdown on illegal drone flight system tampering

China's Ministry of Public Security on Monday vowed to maintain a tough stance against the illegal use of drone flight control systems by releasing 10 typical cases of such offenses.In some cases, individuals used technical means to help others illicitly bypass drone restrictions, such as altitude