UNCTAD Warns of “Painful” Cuts Amid Rising Global Tariffs
UNCTAD warns its 2026 budget faces painful cuts, risking support for nations navigating US-imposed tariffs amid a donor funding decline.
Escalation in Iran-Israel Conflict: Airstrikes Over Tehran Spark Global Concern
Tensions between Iran and Israel erupted into airstrikes over Tehran, drawing global calls for de-escalation from Beijing to the G7 amid uncertainty over the conflict’s next phase.
Tianjin’s Panshan Mountain: Pine Peaks, Stone Terraces & Clear Streams
Panshan Mountain in Tianjin’s northern Chinese mainland is a national 5A scenic spot famed for pine forests, stone landscapes and streams—it enchanted Emperor Qianlong over 30 times.
Global Stories Come Alive at 2025 Beijing International Book Fair
The 31st Beijing International Book Fair opens with 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions, showcasing 220,000 titles and featuring Malaysia as guest of honor.
Breathtaking Views of Qingdao’s Laoshan Mountain
Discover the natural beauty and Taoist roots of Laoshan Mountain, Qingdao’s coastal gem along the Chinese mainland’s 18,000-km shoreline.
PBOC Urges Stronger Economic Oversight for Emerging Markets at Lujiazui Forum
At the 2025 Lujiazui Forum, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng urges major IFIs to strengthen economic oversight and boost emerging markets’ voting rights to match their economic weight.
Study Unveils Grassland Carbon Sink Mechanism on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Researchers discover how alpine grasslands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau act as key carbon sinks, offering insights for ecological security.
Sri Lanka and the Chinese mainland deepen trade ties with 30% surge
In 2024, trade between the Chinese mainland and Sri Lanka jumped 30% to $5.36B, underscoring deeper ties ahead of Sri Lanka’s guest role at the China-South Asia Expo.
Chinese mainland and Central Asia Bolster AI & Energy Tech Partnership
Astana Declaration: the Chinese mainland and five Central Asian nations unite on AI, energy and green tech, launching new centers for poverty relief, education, desertification control and trade.
Beijing Rejects G7’s Unwarranted Claims on Taiwan, Seas and Economy
Beijing rejects G7’s claims on Taiwan, South China Sea, East China Sea and trade, urging respect for the one-China principle and regional consensus.