Expert: China advancing human rights protection in emerging areas
The new National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2026-2030) places stronger emphasis on the rights to subsistence and development, common prosperity, environmental rights, digital-era human rights and business-related human rights, highlighted Liu Huawen, director of the Institute of
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China's Three Gorges new waterway project to tap development potential
The Three Gorges new waterway project, China's first major project launched during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), is set to unlock the full development potential of the Yangtze River, the world's busiest inland waterway, a guest speaker said during the latest episode of China Economic
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Chinese top seeds through to mixed doubles semifinals at Australian Badminton Open
The top-seeded Chinese pairings of Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping and Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui advanced to the mixed doubles semifinals at the Australian Badminton Open after winning their quarterfinals here on Friday.
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Renaming of Japan parliamentary group to include 'Taiwan' exposes right-wing lawmakers’ scheme to meddle more blatantly in Taiwan-related issues: Chinese expert
A cross-party group of pro-Taiwan Japanese lawmakers decided on Thursday to adopt a new name that explicitly includes the word "Taiwan," Japanese media outlets reported on Friday.
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Reapers harvest wheat in Licha Town, China's Shandong
Reapers harvest wheat in Licha Town, China's Shandong
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China's railway fixed-asset investment up 2.6 pct in first five months
China's railway fixed-asset investment rose 2.6 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, as the country continued to advance railway construction to support domestic demand and regional development, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
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Senior Chinese political advisor visits Thailand
Xian Hui, vice chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), led a delegation to visit Thailand from Wednesday to Friday.
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China promotes 'tech for good' to safeguard human rights
At the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, Jaber Alsalaj picked up the English and Arabic copies of the National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2026-2030).
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NEV boom transforms east China county
As evening fell over Xiatang Township in eastern China, a local night market was bustling with activity.
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China's yuan loans grow 9.11 trln yuan in first five months
China's yuan-denominated loans rose by 9.11 trillion yuan (about 1.34 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first five months of 2026, central bank data showed on Friday.
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Hong Kong stocks end higher
Hong Kong equities closed higher on Friday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index gaining 1.93 percent to finish at 24,718.10 points.
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China issues rainstorm alert as heavy downpours forecast in southern regions
China's National Meteorological Center on Friday issued a blue alert for rainstorms, as heavy rain or rainstorms are expected to hit parts of southwest China, east China and south China from Friday to Saturday.
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A show aimed at reaping personal political gain by Teodoro: Chinese FM says of Philippine defense chief's remarks on Chinese 'wickedness'
China has noted that Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is still confusing black and white and launching smear attacks.
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China to take necessary measures to safeguard legitimate rights of Chinese companies and nationals: FM on US sanctions of Chinese entities related to Iran
When asked by a foreign reporter to comment on the US Department of the Treasury's announcement of sanctions against nine individuals and entities from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for allegedly providing support to the Iranian military in procuring
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