Chinese premier signs decree to revise regulations on registration administration of social organizations
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to announce a decision revising the regulations on the registration administration of social organizations.The decision includes measures that clarify the rules regarding the merger and termination of industry associations and chambers of commerce, add provisions for court-appointed liquidation in debt handling during deregistration, and specify procedures for deregistration when organizations are unable to handle it independently.The decision takes effect on March 17, 2026. In accordance with this decision, the regulations shall be revised accordingly, with the sequence of articles adjusted, and re-promulgated. The revised regulations, published on Tuesday, consist of seven chapters and 37 articles.
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A stronghold for snow leopards emerges in Xinjiang
Snow leopards are quietly thriving in northwest China. A recent survey estimates that about 205 snow leopards live in and around the Tomur Peak National Nature Reserve, including roughly 130 individuals within the reserve itself.
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Xinjiang insures ancient trees to solve conservation funding gap
Xinjiang has insured 34 ancient trees in the Tianshan Mountains under a new "insurance + service" model, directly covering treatment costs for natural disasters and pests.
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China issues guideline to advance child-friendly development
China has rolled out a guideline to advance child-friendly development across society, aiming to better protect minors' lawful rights and interests and promote children's healthy, all-round growth, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday.
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China, Vietnam hold meeting to advance cooperation
The 17th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation was held in Hanoi on Tuesday.
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China ready to assist disaster-hit areas in Ethiopia: FM spokesperson
China is willing to provide assistance within its capacity to people in disaster-hit regions in Ethiopia and support the post-disaster reconstruction in light of the needs of the country, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
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A 100-year-old wellness story | Eating with the seasons, living as you like
A grandmother tends a bowl of yam and honey porridge at a village in the Henan Province city of Ruzhou on Friday, March 13.
Zhuang Aiqing, 106, eschews most medicine. She prefers her own cough remedies. She does not chatter about wellness practices, yet her daily rituals speak of millennia-old health traditions. For it was Ruzhou resident and Tang Dynasty (618-907) scholar Meng Shen who wrote the Materia Medica for Dietary Therapy, outlining principles of natural living.
People here today still follow many of his methods, valuing simple remedies and daily routines. In this episode, we journey to Meng's hometown and explore the secrets of longevity.
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Chinese president appoints new ambassadors
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, an official statement noted on Tuesday.Chen Shaochun was appointed ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, replacing Xiao Jianguo.Wang Qing was appointed ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), replacing Hou Yanqi.Zhang Maoming was appointed ambassador to Nepal, replacing Chen Song.Ma Xuliang was appointed ambassador to Libya.Zhu Kewei was appointed ambassador to Burundi, replacing Zhao Jiangping.
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Ministry Minutes | China announces emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
China will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq in the hope of alleviating the humanitarian predicaments in these countries, China said on Tuesday.
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Ministry Minutes | China opposes EU's unilateral sanctions against Chinese entities: foreign ministry
China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) against Chinese entities, China said Tuesday.
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3rd Silk Road Global News Awards opens submission call
The 3rd Silk Road Global News Awards officially launched its submission call on March 16. The awards are hosted by the Belt and Road News Network (BRNN) and organized by the BRNN council chair, People's Daily.The Silk Road Global News Awards is a flagship initiative of the BRNN, dedicated to
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Construction of urban village renovation project underway in Nanning, Guangxi
Construction of urban village renovation project underway in Nanning, Guangxi
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China sees fewer fires, casualties in 2025
China reported a total of 841,000 fires nationwide in 2025, a decline of 7.6 percent from the previous year, the National Fire and Rescue Administration said on Tuesday.
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Experts discuss efforts to reduce inequality, promote right to development at UNHCR
Chinese and international experts discussed strategies for inclusive development and advancing the right to development at a recent side event held during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
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