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President Xi Jinping has called for all-out search and rescue of the missing and trapped and immediate relocation of those in danger in order to minimize casualties following recent floods and geological disasters triggered by torrential rain across East China, North China and Northeast China.
China's tax and fee revenue is expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan between 2021 and 2025, while newly implemented tax and fee reductions are projected to total 10.5 trillion yuan during the same period, according to the State Taxation Administration. See more details in the graphic below.
China's position on the economic and trade issue is consistent and clear, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday in Beijing at a press conference in response to questions about the economic and trade talks between China and the U.S. in Sweden.
The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Monday for a new round of economic and trade talks in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.
Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson met with Vice Premier He Lifeng in Stockholm on July 28.
President Xi Jinping has called for all-out search and rescue of the missing and trapped and immediate relocation of those in danger in order to minimize casualties following recent floods and geological disasters triggered by torrential rain across East China, North China and Northeast China.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the world must reject "hunger as a weapon of war".
As the eighth China International Import Expo approaches, both veteran participants and newcomers are preparing for the Nov 5-10 event in Shanghai, and are expressing strong confidence in the platform's value for accessing the Chinese market and fostering international trade cooperation.
French wine producers still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates.
International trade is a complex system, like a living ecosystem. It is made up of many parts that are connected to each other, and even small changes can have a huge impact on them. Many people think tariffs are a simple tool. If you add a tax on imported goods, you protect your local industries. But trade does not work that way. It is not just about countries trading one-to-one. It is a network of choices made by enterprises and governments that react to each other. Change one part, and the whole system can shift.
A test flight for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) low-altitude sightseeing tourism project was successfully completed at Shenyang City in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday.
For a vast number of Americans, waking up and making a cup of coffee is part of their daily routine.
The Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex welcomes pets this summer, offering dedicated play zones and dining areas for shoppers with furry companions.From July through August, the Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex, operated by China Duty Free Group, is hosting what it calls Hainan province's first "pet-friendly social space", inviting shoppers to interact with dozens of free-roaming cats and bring their dogs for active play. The Super Cat Space on the mall's first floor features play areas, feeding stations, and interactive sections where shoppers can pet breeds like British Shorthairs, Devon Rexes, Persians, and Garfield.
Thousands of mosquito-eating fish have been released into parks in Foshan, Guangdong province, to help prevent and control the spread of dengue fever, chikungunya, and related diseases transmitted through mosquitoes.
Due to several days of heavy rainfall, Liulimiao town in Huairou District, Beijing, was hit by mountain floods, affecting multiple villages. Roads, power, and communications in some areas have been damaged. Following the disaster, rescue teams quickly were mobilized to assist, evacuating affected residents and delivering emergency supplies.
Residents of a Beijing village organised rescue efforts using a digger to save around 100 people trapped after Monday's torrential rain flooded large areas, China Media Group's Voice of China program reported.
Eight people have been confirmed dead and four others remain missing as of Tuesday noon after a landslide in a village in north China's Hebei Province, according to local authorities.
China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday activated a Level-IV emergency flood response in four provincial regions, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Jiangxi, in response to Typhoon Co-May, the eighth typhoon of the year.
Water conservancy authorities on Monday announced China's No.1 flood of major rivers of 2025 in the Luanhe River, located in north China's Haihe River Basin.
A video clip showing several elderly people occupying seats at a KFC restaurant in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, has sparked heated online discussions. Some netizens noted that while the elderly seeking relief from the heat is understandable during hot weather, the restaurant is a place of business and is not obligated to provide such services.
In the home of 36-year-old Zou Minglei in Wuhan, Hubei province, you'll find some of China's most cherished museum artifacts — not originals, but remarkably lifelike reproductions made of cake and chocolate.
An ancient tree in Shaanxi province is no longer a lonely watcher; it now participates in modern people's lives.
A rare and endangered orchid species -- Hairy Lady’s Slipper was found again at Huaping National Nature Reserve in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to local Forestry Bureau.
A chartered flight for pets landed in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct. 16, inaugurating a new service model for the local airport.
The latest pet craze sweeping the younger generation in China is different from what people expected, as stones become the beloved companions of the Generation Z.
Experts have called the ruling awarded in 2016 by the so-called South China Sea Arbitration Tribunal illegal and invalid from the outset, saying that it contradicted historical facts, undermined international law, and was driven by political manipulation.
On the morning of July 15, the Sharp Blade-2025 International Sniper Competition opened at a training base of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China, with over 50 sniper teams from more than 20 countries participating in the event. The Sharp Blade-2025 International Sniper Competition is a significant event for the PAP to conduct combat-oriented training and international military cooperation.
China on Monday urged Japan to draw lessons from history, in a bid to exercise prudence in security issues as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
The DPP authorities claimed the move was an attempt to erase the so-called "median line" of the strait and posed a "military threat" to Taiwan.At a news conference Monday, ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said Taiwan is part of China and there is no such thing as a "median line" in the strait.
Journalists from home and abroad are welcome to cover the commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, Xinhua News Agency said.
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency have praised China's innovative application of digital tools and artificial intelligence in strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety.
Zhejiang Province has been taking the lead in innovation across China, with its rapid growth in intellectual property development and strong protection in this domain, officials said.
The record number of new attendances and product releases during the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance have reflected the rapid progress made in China's AI industry, which is emerging as an important driver of high-quality economic growth, said officials and company executives who participated in the event in Shanghai.
More than 60 intelligent robot models debuted at the WAIC, with more than 80 enterprises specializing in embodied intelligence taking part. Not only has the number of robots increased, but their functions have also become more diverse.
China launched a new group of low-Earth orbit satellites for its satellite internet project from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday at 6:03 p.m BJT.
As artificial intelligence technologies immensely reshape people's lifestyles and profoundly influence the global economic and technological development landscape, China, as one of the leading countries in the AI sector, has continuously contributed its wisdom to global AI governance to make AI technologies more secure, reliable, controllable and equitable.
As up-to-date embodied intelligence technologies and products debuted at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, experts and industry insiders said that substantial development of the industry depends on the creation of an amiable industrial ecosystem.
To mark the first anniversary of the Beijing Central Axis' World Heritage inscription, capital authorities released a three-year action plan focusing on protection of the route on Sunday. It outlined 45 key tasks to safeguard this 7.8-kilometer ensemble of palaces, ceremonial and public buildings, roads and other aspects that govern the overall layout of the old city area of the Chinese capital.
Backed by the Wuling Mountains and overlooking Dongting Lake, Liyang Plain in the northwestern part of Central China's Hunan province is not particularly prominent among the country's plains. It spans 700 square kilometers, making it incomparable to vast landmasses such as the North China Plain with an area of 300,000 sq km.
The Beijing Central Axis was added to the United Nations' cultural heritage list on July 27, 2024, signifying prestigious recognition for the 700-year-old line of historical and cultural landmarks traversing the heart of the Chinese capital. As the first anniversary of this inscription approaches, many tourists come to visit Xiannongtan Temple.
Experts at the 2025 SCO Inter-Civilizational Dialogue, held in Tianjin on Wednesday, highlighted China's pioneering role in cultural heritage preservation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states.
Cities and villages across Guizhou province recently celebrated the annual Torch Festival with tens of thousands of flaming torches to light up the night sky.
After dedicating himself to furniture-making for 40 years, 59-year-old Lu Junfang now promotes wooden handicrafts via livestream from Shizuishan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region.
China's 16-year-old prodigy Pan Qimiao earned a bronze medal in the women's sabre individual event at the Fencing World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Sunday.
Qin Haiyang of China competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 28, 2025./VCG Qin Haiyang of China competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 28, 2025.
Chinese swimmers stole the show at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday, as child prodigy Yu Zidi left everyone stunned with her phenomenal talent and the country's "breaststroke king" Qin Haiyang reclaimed his crown in a magnificent manner.
Two Chinese divers, Zhang Wenao and Hu Yukang swept the men's 1-meter springboard final in first and second place respectively at the 2025 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Summer World University Games in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday.
With its sizeable assets neutralized by Japan's run-and-gun game, the Chinese women's team has crashed out of its home Asia Cup earlier than expected, with alarm bells ringing for the future.
At the "Sharp Blade-2025" International Sniper Competition being held at a military training base in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, female snipers from the Falcon Commando Unit of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) have displayed outstanding professional skills and extraordinary mental toughness. The two PAP female snipers participating in the event noted that the international competition not only provided them with precious practical experience but also served as a rigorous test and validation of their long-term training results.
Giant pandas were seen adorably lounging in their enclosures Thursday, enjoying delicious treats.
Female giant panda twins Rui Bao and Hui Bao born in South Korea celebrated their second birthday on Monday. Their home Everland theme park threw a special birthday party for them.
The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) on Wednesday said the Shenshuping Base in southwest China's Sichuan Province had welcomed this year's first giant panda cub in captivity.
As China’s largest standalone panda enclosure, the Xining Panda House is home to four giant pandas: one male and three females.
Giant panda "Mei Zhu" enjoys a special meal for the Dragon Boat Festival at the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 29, 2025.
Hong Kong's giant panda twins now have a larger playground where they can run, climb and tumble as much as they want. The new space is set to welcome visitors on May 27.