TEHRAN – As their foreign ministers exchanged visits to deepen their partnership in the past year, Iran and China are now "facing a new horizon of cooperation," Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Tuesday. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Khatibzadeh said besides the geographical proximity between Iran and China, it is history, […]
Lockdown in Xi'an could be nearing end as no further infections found An epidemic prevention worker guides students returning to their hometowns at Xi'an Railway Station in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Tuesday, when the city registered no new confirmed COVID-19 cases. (YUAN JINGZHI / FOR CHINA DAILY) Beijing reported five new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, […]
This undated photo shows Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. (PHOTO/FMPRC.GOV.CN) BEIJING – A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that China is deeply shocked by and strongly opposes remarks from Slovenian leaders supporting "Taiwan Independence" in blatant violation of the one-China principle. Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a daily press briefing […]
Students of Beijing Academy, a middle school, practice martial arts during PE class in December. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) As awareness about children's health increases in China, Beijing is pioneering a new system of teaching and testing physical education as it strives to improve students' fitness levels. This fall semester, seventh grade students will […]
A family takes photos against a backdrop of blooming sunflowers at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, on July 4, 2021. (PHOTO / XINHUA) The Chinese mainland's population will stay above 1.4 billion for years despite a record low birthrate in 2021, but there is still an urgent need for new measures to encourage people […]
BEIJING – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that China and the Philippines should maintain their friendship, remove disruptions, deepen cooperation, and jointly open up a better future for bilateral relations. Wang made the remarks when addressing the Manila Forum for China-Philippines Relations via video. Facts have proved that Philippine President […]
Photo taken on May 26, 2021 shows a view of Beijing after rain. (LUO XIAOGUANG/XINHUA) BEIJING – The possibility of Beijing's first locally transmitted Omicron case being contracted from international mail cannot be ruled out, a local health official said Monday. Pang Xinghuo, deputy director of Beijing's center for disease control and prevention said they […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a special address at the 2022 World Economic Forum virtual session, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 17, 2022. (HUANG JINGWEN / XINHUA) BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the world to do everything necessary to clear the shadow of the pandemic and boost economic and […]
BEIJING – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday that the Chinese side is ready to work with the German side to push for a steady and long-term development of bilateral ties. Congratulating Scholz once again on his inauguration as German chancellor, Li said China and […]
Staff members spray disinfectants on the platform of Xi'an North Railway Station in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi province, Jan 16, 2022. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Transport departments across China will take epidemic prevention measures during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush to contain the spread of COVID-19, officials said. With the number of trips expected to […]
Student volunteers from nine countries pose for a photo at the Wukesong Sports Center in Beijing. (WEI Xiaohao / CHINA DAILY) The world expects all members of the United Nations to fulfill their obligations and observe the truce resolution adopted for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a daily […]
On September 16, 2021 local time, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, Sept 16, 2021. (PHOTO / FMPRC.GOV.CN) NANJING – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on Friday with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in […]
A video screenshot shows Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaking during a press conference in Moscow, Russia, Jan 14, 2022. (XINHUA) MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday spoke highly of the "unique architecture of Russia-China ties" and Russia's and China's joint efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and solve international problems. The annual […]
Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) meets with his counterpart of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on March 28, 2021. (Xinhua) BEIJING – China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with his counterpart […]
Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan meets visiting Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France Emmanuel Bonne in Beijing via video link. (PHOTO / XINHUA) China hopes France can play a positive role in guiding the European Union to maintain a correct understanding of China, and develop the bloc's relationship and cooperation with China independently, Vice-President Wang […]
Aerial photo taken on Sept 23, 2021 shows the autumn scenery of Saihanba forest farm in North China's Hebei province. (PHOTO / XINHUA) People who intentionally damage the environment, causing serious consequences, are set to face much harsher punishment, China's top court said on Thursday. The move to introduce punitive damage compensation in such cases […]
Zhang Wenhong, head of the Center for Infectious Diseases with the Shanghai-based Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, takes an interview on July 30, 2020. (PHOTO / XINHUA) The fast-spreading Omicron variant should not be treated like influenza, because it can pose severe risks to unvaccinated people and its long-term effects on recovered patients still remain […]
This file photo shows the signing ceremony of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement held via video conference in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Nov 15, 2020. (PHOTO / VNA VIA XINHUA) BEIJING – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday held a phone conversation with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on bilateral ties and the […]
Disease prevention and control official says some carriers may remain hidden People line up for COVID-19 tests at a testing site in Tianjin as the municipality rolls out its second round of citywide nucleic acid testing on Wednesday. (ZHOU WEI / FOR CHINA DAILY) The COVID-19 outbreak in Tianjin is controllable as effective and concrete […]
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) meets with Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu province on Jan 11, 2022. (JI CHUNPENG / XINHUA) NANJING – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Tuesday with visiting Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Nayef bin Falah […]