Indian companies actively attend 9th CIIE, eyeing deals in the vast market
On Saturday morning, the consumer goods section of the ongoing 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai was already bustling with activity.
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China is willing to build stronger ties with Iran, special envoy says
China is willing to build stronger ties with Iran and believes that the use of force cannot resolve the issues surrounding Iran, Zhai Jun, China's special envoy to the Middle East, said in talks with Iranian officials.
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Cuban FM to visit China
Special Envoy of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the Cuban Government, Member of the Political Bureau of the PCC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla will pay an official visit to China from Nov. 10 to 13, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced
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Slovakia's FM to visit China
Slovakia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanar will visit China from Nov. 10 to 11, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
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CIIE 2026: Openness is not an either-or choice
Shanghai is once again where the world has come to sell. The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), running from November 5 to 10, has drawn 162 countries, regions and international organizations, along with a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors.
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Senior Chinese official stresses high-quality development, security in Yunnan
KUNMING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese official Wang Xiaohong called for promoting high-quality development based on local conditions while strengthening security measures during an inspection tour of Yunnan Province in southwest China from Saturday to Sunday.Wang, a member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a state councilor, called for fully and faithfully applying the new development philosophy, coordinating development and security, and improving the precision and effectiveness of policy measures to advance high-quality development in light of local conditions.He demanded tough action against prominent illegal activities, including online gambling, telecom fraud, drug-related crimes and smuggling, while stressing the use of technology to strengthen border management and control.Wang visited Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture and the provincial capital Kunming, where he toured border ports, enterprises, industrial parks and public security checkpoints.Wang urged Yunnan to actively participate in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and focus on its development into a gateway to South and Southeast Asia.He called for measures to improve the capacity and efficiency of passenger and cargo clearance at border ports, advance the high-quality development of pilot free trade zones, strengthen major transport corridors and promote economic growth in border areas.Wang also emphasized the need to capitalize on the province's comparative advantages by developing distinctive industries, including tourism, culture and flower cultivation, and called for stronger innovation-driven development.
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PrimeBOT's 10,000th personal robot rolls off production line as large-scale manufacturing of consumer embodied AI accelerates
Chinese robotics company PrimeBOT said on Sunday that its 10,000th personal robot has rolled off the production line, a milestone in the company's push toward large-scale mass production of consumer-grade embodied artificial intelligence (AI) products.
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China Coast Guard patrols waters around Diaoyu Dao
A vessel formation of the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Monday conducted a patrol in China's territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands, according to a statement by the CCG.
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Inner Mongolia International Communication Center uses digital storytelling to boost global visibility
The Inner Mongolia International Communication Center (IMICC) was unveiled in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to a press release sent to the Global Times by the center.
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BRICS youth gather in China to explore innovation and cooperation
Twenty-five young representatives from BRICS countries have gathered in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, for a six-day exchange program aimed at exploring opportunities for science and technology innovation and strengthening cooperation among member countries.
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Digital innovation builds new foundations for Asia-Pacific connectivity
Digital innovation is emerging as a key driver of growth across the Asia-Pacific, offering new ways to strengthen regional connectivity, narrow development gaps and promote inclusive growth.
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China extends suspension of 24 pct additional tariff on US goods for two months
China will continue to suspend the 24 percent additional tariff rate on imports originating in the United States for two months while keeping the 10 percent additional tariff rate in place, according to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on Monday.
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Death toll rises to 14 in north China building fire
The death toll from a fire at a building in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, has risen to 14, local authorities said on Monday.The fire broke out at the building in the city's Yingze District at 4:59 p.m. on Sunday.
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Chasing limits at 4,600m: The race across Siguniang Mountain
The 2026 Kailas Ultra Tour Mt. Siguniang wrapped up on November 7, bringing together 2,750 runners for an epic mountain challenge. With five race distances, an average course altitude of above 3,600 meters and the highest point exceeding 4,600 meters, the race pushed athletes to their limits amid
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