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Headline NewsChina chipmaker CXMT eyes record market value after Shanghai listing
China's AI ambitions got a boost as memory chipmaker CXMT debuted in Shanghai, with a strong first-day rally making it the mainland's most valuable listed…
Headline NewsChina's 2026 summer box office surpasses 5.7 billion yuan
China's 2026 summer box office has surpassed 5.7 billion yuan, with more than 120 Chinese and international films released or set to hit cinemas during the…
Headline NewsSuspect shot dead after Berlin attack
The suspect in a Berlin vehicle ramming and stabbing attack was shot dead by police, with the incident that killed one and injured 29 others being investigated…
Headline NewsRescue underway after 10 killed in NW China's flash flood
Rescue teams are searching for trapped tourists after a flash flood triggered by heavy rain killed 10 people and injured 23 in northwest China's Gansu Province.
Headline NewsChina rescues over 40 Vietnamese nationals in South China Sea
China has rescued more than 40 Vietnamese nationals after their vessel sank in the South China Sea, while search operations continue for the remaining missing…
Headline NewsRussia to extend gasoline export ban until year-end: deputy PM
Russia will extend its ban on gasoline exports through the end of 2026 to ensure stable domestic fuel supplies. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the…
Headline NewsIsraeli army detains at least 80 Palestinians in latest West Bank raid: NGO
A non-governmental organization says the Israeli army has launched a large-scale arrest campaign in the West Bank, detaining at least 80 Palestinians. The…
Headline NewsTyphoon Noul makes landfall in Huizhou, Guangdong Province
Typhoon Noul has made landfall in Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The severe typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall. China's…
Headline NewsChina raises emergency response as Typhoon Noul nears
China has raised emergency response as Typhoon Noul makes landfall in the country's south.
Headline NewsChina's inbound tourism surges as European interest grows
China's inbound tourism market continued to grow in the first half of the year, with European travelers becoming an increasingly important source of visitors…
Headline NewsJingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO has added China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites to the World Heritage List. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage…
Headline NewsLeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
All-time NBA scoring leader LeBron James has announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th season. James averaged 20.9…
Headline NewsSpain battles expanding wildfires as over 63,000 people evacuated or confined
More than 63,000 people have evacuated or received orders to remain indoors as wildfires continued to spread across central Spain. The national emergency…
Headline NewsSpanish PM calls wildfires "dramatic situation"
Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires continue to rage, with nearly 130,000 hectares of land—an area larger than Hong Kong—already burned so far…
Headline NewsChina opposes new US tariffs on global goods
China says it opposes unilateral tariffs in any form, warning that tariff and trade wars serve no party's interests as the United States imposes new duties on…
Headline NewsTop mathematics award's Chinese winners hope to inspire more young people
Wang Hong is the third female recipient in the history of the award. She expressed hope that her story will inspire more young girls. Deng Yu said he hopes…
Headline NewsChinese mathematicians Deng Yu, Wang Hong awarded Fields Medals
Deng Yu and Wang Hong have become the first Chinese mathematicians to win the Fields Medals. Deng won the honor for his work in partial differential equations…
Headline NewsTrump administration to impose new global tariffs
The United States says it will impose tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on goods from dozens of economies starting Friday. The measure comes amid a Section 301…
Headline NewsEU fines Google 890 mln euros over search bias
The European Commission has fined US tech giant Google 890 million euros, or about 1.02 billion US dollars, for violating the EU's Digital Markets Act by…
Headline NewsNearly 4,800 foreign firms increase investment in China in H1
China attracted over 400 billion yuan ($60 billion) in foreign investment in H1, with nearly 4,800 foreign companies increasing investment and high-tech…
Headline NewsSaudi Arabia, US ink deal on nuclear energy
Saudi Arabia and the US have signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, with Riyadh saying the deal will expand technology exchange, investment and…
Headline NewsChina aims to hit 3.5 billion kilowatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030
China says its total consumption of renewable energy is expected to reach approximately 1.8 billion tonnes of standard coal equivalent by 2030. A plan on the…
Headline NewsVozinha only African in fan-voted World Cup dream team
The 40-year-old helped Cape Verde hold champion Spain to a goalless draw in the group stages, and took finalist Argentina to extra time in the last 32. The…
Headline NewsThe Philippines must make correct decisions as ties reach crossroads: Chinese FM
During a meeting with the Philippine's foreign affairs chief in Manila, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lodged a strong protest against the Philippine…
Headline NewsChina issues five-year plan for promoting port modernization
China has unveiled a five-year plan through 2030 to modernize its ports of entry to expand openness and promote international cooperation. The country will…
Headline NewsChina's consumer goods trade-in programs generate sales of 1.1 trillion yuan in H1
China's consumer goods trade-in programs generated 1.1 trillion yuan, or over 160 billion U.S. dollars, in sales in the first half of the year, benefiting 150…
Headline NewsChina to expand imports of advanced tech equipment in 2026-2030
The General Administration of Customs says China will broaden imports of advanced technology equipment, key components, energy resources and quality…
Headline NewsChina targets routine contactless customs clearance by 2030
More than 90 percent of ports will be equipped with smart inspection devices, and they will empower customs operations along with artificial intelligence and…
Headline NewsUS defense secretary says Iran war cost $37.5 billion
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon's latest estimate puts the cost of the war against Iran at 37.5 billion dollars so far. He testified during…
Headline NewsChina supports early conclusion of consultations on South China Sea Code of Conduct: FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China stands ready to work with ASEAN to foster a new narrative of peace, stability, cooperation and friendship in the…
Headline NewsLebanese army begins deployment in southern town following Israeli withdrawal
Units of the Lebanese army on Tuesday began deploying in the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the…
Headline NewsChina's new energy heavy-duty truck fleet to exceed 1.6 million by 2030
The Ministry of Transport says China's fleet of new energy heavy-duty trucks should exceed 1.6 million by 2030. Sales of such trucks reached about 140,000…
Headline NewsIndonesia to roll out E10 fuel blend by 2027
The Indonesian government plans to launch a 10 percent ethanol blend in gasoline next year. The rollout will serve as the initial phase of a broader plan to…
Headline NewsChina's international passenger air routes reach 80 countries
Chinese airlines are running more than 1,000 regular routes. Their international passenger services cover 80 countries across five continents.
Headline NewsBritish PM appoints former defense secretary Healey as finance chief
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed a new cabinet, appointing former Defense Secretary John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ed Miliband was…
Headline NewsAndy Burnham officially becomes British prime minister
British Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has officially become Britain's prime minister after King Charles III invited him to form a government. He has…
Headline NewsChina's equipment manufacturing drives export growth in H1
China's equipment manufacturing sector became a major driver of export growth in the first half of the year. The export delivery value of the equipment…
Headline NewsChina's humanoid robots accout for over half of global total
China has developed more than 400 complete humanoid robot products, accounting for over half of the world's total. Quadruped robots from China accounted for…
Headline NewsSpain outclasses 10-man Argentina with Torres winner to win World Cup
Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the winner to give Spain its second title in…
Headline NewsBoat with 116 people on board sinks off Guyana coast
A massive search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Guyana after a passenger ferry carrying 116 people capsized late Saturday night.
Headline NewsChina's 2026 summer box office surpasses 4 billion yuan
China's summer box office has surpassed 4 billion yuan, or about 590 million US dollars, pushing the country's total box office for 2026 beyond 20 billion yuan.
Headline NewsKerr breaks men's mile world record at London Diamond League
Britain's Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League on Saturday, clocking a little over three minutes 42 seconds. He…
Headline NewsEngland take World Cup third place with 6-4 win against France
England beat France 6-4 to claim the World Cup third place on Saturday, its best finish at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 1966.
Headline NewsChina's homegrown C919 aircraft to serve first international route
China's domestically developed large passenger aircraft, the C919, will begin its international service on Aug. 12. The route operated by Air China will…
Headline NewsChina urges UK to protect Chinese investors after British Steel nationalization
China is urging the United Kingdom to properly protect the rights of Chinese investors after London nationalized British Steel, previously owned by China's…
Headline NewsChina, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to stronger partnership
China and Indonesia have pledged to deepen ties, with Beijing supporting stronger bilateral ties and Jakarta welcoming more Chinese investment and expanded…
Headline NewsPan Jianwei wins UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in Basic Sciences
Physicist Pan Jianwei has received the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in Basic Sciences, becoming the first Chinese recipient of the award. He was…
Headline NewsCanada wildfire smoke affects World Cup final host region: Copernicus
Massive smoke plumes from wildfires raging across Canada are degrading air quality in the country and the northeastern United States. Smoke from the wildfires…
Headline NewsChina to bolster soil, groundwater, rural environment protection
China has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen the protection of soil, groundwater and the rural ecological environment, outlining key tasks from 2026 to…
Headline NewsAndy Burnham confirmed as Britain's Labour Party leader
Britain's governing Labour Party has elected Andy Burnham as leader. The 56-year-old Greater Manchester mayor is now set to become the country's next prime…
Headline NewsBeijing rejects Trump claim of 2020 election interference
Beijing has rejected President Trump's claim of Chinese interference in the 2020 US election, as CBS News reported that no evidence has emerged of any foreign…
Headline NewsChinese company releases world's largest open-source AI model
Chinese startup Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, the world's largest open-source AI model by parameter count, with capabilities approaching those of leading…
Headline NewsXi announces creation of World AI Cooperation Organization, training opportunities
Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance…
Headline NewsWorld AI Cooperation Organization aims to ensure AI is beneficial, safe and fair
Twenty-nine countries have signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. The Shanghai-based…
Headline NewsShanghai hosts signing ceremony for World AI Cooperation Organization
Shanghai has hosted a signing ceremony for the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, just a day ahead…
Headline NewsXi, Tokayev reaffirm China-Kazakhstan ties ahead of global AI event
President Xi and President Tokayev have reaffirmed China-Kazakhstan cooperation in Shanghai, as global leaders and experts gather for the World AI Conference…
Headline NewsPew poll finds China now viewed more favorably than US
A Pew Research Center study finds China's global favorability has improved, while views of the United States have declined, including in traditional US allies…
Headline NewsUN chief in Shanghai to attend World AI Conference
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Shanghai to attend the World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance. The…
Headline NewsGiant pandas get new smart green home as Beijing Zoo marks 120th anniversary
Beijing Zoo has blended wilderness-inspired design with cutting-edge technology to create a sprawling pavilion that features indoor exhibition halls, animal…
Headline NewsArgentina to defend title against Spain in World Cup final
Argentina has set up a showdown with Spain in the World Cup final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1. The defending champion was still trailing until…