Japan to Elect New Prime Minister on October 21
Japan’s ruling and opposition parties set October 21 as the day for a parliamentary vote to elect a new prime minister, kicking off a 58-day Diet session ending on December 17.
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Tianjin Hosts 7th China Helicopter Exposition: 400+ Firms, Flight Demos & Low-Altitude Zone
The 7th China Helicopter Exposition kicks off in Tianjin, featuring 160,000 m2 of exhibits, 400+ enterprises, flight demos, and a new 5,000 m2 low-altitude economy zone.
Trump, Putin to Meet in Budapest for Ukraine Peace Talks
Former President Trump announced a meeting with President Putin in Budapest to pursue peace talks aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.
Zhi-Xing China–U.S. Youth Dialogue Sparks Cultural Connections
Over 200 students from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. gathered at Peking University for the Zhi-Xing China–U.S. Youth Dialogue, exploring climate, tech and culture to strengthen ties.
China’s Commerce Minister Meets Apple’s Tim Cook to Bolster Trade
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Apple CEO Tim Cook met in Beijing to discuss stabilizing China-U.S. trade relations and boosting Apple’s business investment in China.
Top Chinese Diplomat and Blackstone Chief Urge Strong U.S.-China Cooperation
Wang Yi and Stephen Schwarzman met in Beijing to stress peaceful coexistence, equality and mutual benefit as the foundation for stronger U.S.-China cooperation.
China to Implement Visa-Free Travel for Swedish Nationals
China will launch visa-free travel for Swedish nationals, marking 75 years of ties and boosting tourism, trade, and green partnerships.
China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Controls to Boost Legitimate Trade
China will optimize rare earth export licensing, cut review times and facilitate legitimate trade, defending controls as legal safeguards and urging the US to correct its restrictive measures.
Residents of the Chinese Mainland Reach 79-Year Life Expectancy
Residents of the Chinese mainland now average a 79-year life expectancy in 2024, reflecting gains in income, pension coverage and low unemployment under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
PLA Navy Ships Qi Jiguang & Yimengshan Arrive in Thailand for Goodwill Visit
The Chinese PLA Navy’s 83rd taskforce, led by ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan, docked at Thailand’s Sattahip base for a four-day goodwill visit, strengthening naval ties.