Increasing gold holdings remains a long-term strategic direction for China's central bank as it works to optimize the composition of its international reserves, while the fundamental drivers supporting a long-term rise in gold prices remain intact, experts said.

Shipping rates between China and its major trading partners have diverged sharply in recent weeks, with short-haul routes to Southeast Asia recording sustained price increases, while long-haul services to the West Coast of the United States have faced downward pressure.

Consumption vouchers issued by local governments are driving a surge in spending across China's ice and snow industry this winter, as provinces roll out subsidies to boost participation in winter sports and related tourism.

The Sea Breeze Circus arena in Azerbaijan's capital Baku was buzzing with excitement earlier in December, as more than 1,000 spectators witnessed the debut performance of an acrobatic troupe from Liaocheng, Shandong province.

I come from Tajikistan, a mountainous land in Central Asia, where Tajik — a variety of Persian — is my native tongue.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo on Friday in Dar es Salaam, calling for further strengthening China-Africa friendship.

As early as 7:00 a.m. local time, Katherine Ngulube, a 23-year-old mother of two from Lusaka, Zambia's capital, was already preparing to collect a free food hamper for her family.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held talks with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos here, with both sides vowing to advance the all-weather strategic partnership.

This January, immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of China's winter landscapes. Wander through the historic streets of Fenghuang ancient town and experience the serene elegance of West Lake, where snowflakes gently blanket the scenery. From the glittering ice sculptures of Harbin to the crystalline rime ice of Jilin, each destination offers its own unique charm.

China will advance the opening-up of its services sector in nine additional pilot cities, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.

A joint maritime exercise is set to include the participation of BRICS members including China, Russia and South Africa, according to a statement released by China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday.

Cable-stayed bridge across Chuhe River completes closure in Nanjing, China's Jiangsu

China on January 9 said that it hopes the Gaza ceasefire agreement will be effectively implemented to ease the humanitarian crisis and restore regional stability at an early date.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday chaired a State Council executive meeting during which arrangements were made to implement a package of policies that will boost domestic demand by leveraging coordinated fiscal and financial measures.