Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Cai Dafeng, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, attended a reception Thursday

China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national dignity and opposing external interference, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press conference in Beijing in response to a query about the US indictment against Cuban Revolution leader Raul Castro, which was condemned by the Cuban foreign minister. China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council. China firmly opposes the abuse of judicial means and external pressure on Cuba under any pretext. "The US side should stop abusing sanctions and judicial measures against Cuba, and stop resorting to threats of force at every turn," Guo said. (Video edited by intern Sun Yuman)

China supports Pakistan in playing a fair and balanced mediating role in promoting regional peace, China said Thursday. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press conference in Beijing when asked whether China and Pakistan would discuss the Iran situation during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's upcoming visit to China. Guo said that China and Pakistan will have in-depth exchanges of views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest during Sharif's visit. China will work with Pakistan and other members of the international community, in the spirit of the four-point proposal put forward by President Xi Jinping, to make positive efforts to restore peace and stability in the Middle East at an early date, he said. (Video edited by intern Sun Yuman)

China's National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 50 million yuan (about 7.32 million US dollars) from the central budget to support emergency restoration in quake-hit areas of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the commission said Thursday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied work on building a unified national market and reviewed and approved a plan for the development of a modern emergency response system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

China Coast Guard (CCG) has cracked seven major maritime drug trafficking cases and seized 11.5 tonnes of narcotics since 2025, all of which have been linked to overseas drug sources, the CCG disclosed at an international maritime meeting that concluded on Thursday.

Join Bubble Bamboo, an adorable fluffy giant panda, in celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls on Friday. In this series, our cuddly adventurer treks across vast plateaus, lush grasslands, and winding rivers to reunite with his childhood buddies through their matching friendship badges. This episode features his heartwarming rendezvous with a Tibetan antelope on the first leg of his journey. Native to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Tibetan antelopes were once an endangered species. Thanks to decades of relentless conservation efforts, their population has bounced back to over 300,000. (Produced by Cheng Weidan, Xu Zheqi, Zhang Jian and Lu Dong)

On Taohua Island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, a group of doctors are emerging as true-life heroes. Traveling aboard a medical ship, they deliver free healthcare services to residents on remote islands. In the past, many elderly islanders spent hours traveling on boats just to see a doctor. Today, medical staff from provincial and city hospitals regularly volunteer on their days off to bring healthcare directly to local communities. Regardless of distance or weather, they remain steadfast in their mission. (Video source: Zhejiang International Communication Center)

Recent high-level interactions between China and the US have sent a significant signal: Both sides are emphasizing the need to stabilize relations, manage differences and avoid confrontation.

In a speech marking his second anniversary in office, Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te superficially projected a posture of "willingness to engage in dialogue" and "maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits."

China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national dignity and opposing external interference, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

China supports Pakistan in playing a fair and balanced mediating role in promoting regional peace, China said Thursday.

Spain's Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Social Economy Yolanda Diaz visited China from May 17 to 20, attending the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing and traveling to Shanghai, said on Wednesday.

Trade volume between China and Russia has surged 19.7 percent year on year to reach 85.2 billion US dollars during the January-April period, marking a good start to this year, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday.

China will increase retail prices of gasoline and diesel from Friday to reflect recent changes in international oil prices, the country's top economic planner said Thursday.