Government Shutdown Sparks Holiday Travel Fears
The US government shutdown halts welfare programs, stirring concerns over holiday travel, food aid and healthcare among everyday Americans.
Global Buyers Eye New Horizons at Canton Fair Under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
138th Canton Fair saw over $25B in intended exports from 223 countries and regions as global buyers embrace green, digital and smart manufacturing under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan.
At Least 21 Bodies Recovered After Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Tarutao Island
Authorities in Malaysia and Thailand have recovered at least 21 bodies after a migrant boat capsized near Tarutao Island, with search-and-rescue efforts set to continue for seven days.
At CIIE Shanghai, China’s Openness Fuels Global Connections
At the eighth CIIE in Shanghai, Rwanda, Slovakia, Georgia and others showcase how China’s open doors spark global collaborations in coffee, AI, digital trade and crafts.
Gaza Truce Enters Second Month, Straining Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan
A month into Gaza’s fragile truce, aid deliveries fall far below targets, hostage exchanges continue, and boundary disputes threaten Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Chinese mainland’s New Measures to Boost Private Investment in Infrastructure
Chinese mainland’s State Council unveils measures to open infrastructure1from rail to LNG terminalsto private capital, allowing shareholdings above 10% to boost growth and efficiency.
Chinese Mainland Uses Real-World Scenarios to Accelerate Tech Innovation
The Chinese mainland will leverage real-world scenarios – from the 15th National Games to smart factories – to speed up tech drives in 5G, AI, robotics, Industrial Internet and BeiDou.
Six ‘Little Dragons of AI’ Showcase Breakthroughs at WIC 2025
At WIC 2025, six ‘Little Dragons of AI’ from the Chinese mainland unveiled thought-controlled prosthetics, outdoor robots, spatial intelligence and open-source AGI, igniting debate on data, tech barriers and jobs.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Ouattara on Cote d’Ivoire Re-election
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Alassane Ouattara on his re-election as Cote d’Ivoire’s president, highlighting deepening Sino-Ivorian ties and future economic cooperation.
China Condemns Japan Over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Strait Remarks
China condemns Japan’s Prime Minister for hinting at military intervention in the Taiwan Strait, urging Tokyo to uphold the one-China principle and cease interference.