China's Liu Yaxin embraces challenge in open water debut at worlds

SINGAPORE, July 16 (Xinhua) -- For China's veteran swimmer Liu Yaxin, finishing 22nd in the women's 10-kilometer open water event at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday, was a satisfying result, marking her first attempt at the demanding...

China tests robots for metro freight deliveries

In a trial on the Shenzen metro, a team of robots delivered goods to retailers at Wanxia station. CHINA has tested the autonomous delivery of goods using robots travelling on the Shenzen metro. The trial took place on July 14, when a fleet of...

China steps up for marine science in Nice

China sent a signal to the world from France last month: it wants to be seen as a responsible and engaged ocean player. From its plenary meetings to side events, the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice was brimming with China’s academics,...

Chinese buyers lead foreign US home purchases

Chinese researchers develop potent piperine derivative for breast cancer

Cancer Dysfunction of the tumor suppressor p53, commonly resulting from MDM2 overexpression or gene mutations, plays a key role in breast cancer progression. While the bioactive compound piperine has been shown to enhance p53 activity, its...

China remains an important growth engine for Australian wine business: industry representative

China Merchants Bank subsidiary gets HK crypto license

On Monday CMB International Securities, the Hong Kong subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, said it received a virtual asset license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which will make it the first Chinese banking subsidiary to get...

China Market Update: State Council Focuses Anti-Involution Campaign On EV Industry

CLNKraneShares Key News Asian equities retreated following yesterday’s strong gains as Vietnam outperformed and the Philippines lagged behind. The most significant development came after the market closed, as Premier Li chaired a State Council...

China Focus: China unveils new standards for funeral services, emphasizing transparency, eco-friendly practices

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) on Wednesday introduced new and revised funeral service standards aimed at modernizing the sector. These updated guidelines address funeral receptions, urn storage, sea burials...

China Reaffirms Thaw In EU Ties Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions Ahead Of July Summit

Home China China Reaffirms Thaw In EU Ties Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions Ahead... The normalisation of ties was first confirmed by both the European Parliament and Beijing earlier this year. China on Wednesday reaffirmed the normalisation of...

China's electricity load exceeds 1.5 billion kilowatts on Wednesday, breaking record

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s national electricity load exceeded 1.5 billion kilowatts on Wednesday, setting a new historic high, the National Energy Administration said, as extreme heat in wide swathes of the country drove up electricity demand....

China's Geely Automobile acquires full ownership of Zeekr for $2.4 billion

Russian energy minister to visit China for talks, forum

MOSCOW, July 16. /TASS/. Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov will depart today to China with a working visit to take part in the business forum and hold talks with head of the China’s National Energy Administration Wang Hongzhi. "I will fly...

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang turns on the charm in Beijing amid US-China tech rivalry

BEIJING – On a high-profile trip to China, with billions in potential sales to the lucrative Chinese semiconductor market at stake, Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang ditched his iconic black leather jacket for a traditional Tang suit. At the opening...

Cracks appearing beneath China's resilient economy

Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24 percent cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after work and on weekends, and hopes he can avoid awkward encounters with colleagues. "Being a part-time delivery...

Buhari’s death, a great loss - Chinese President Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Wednesday, extended condolences to President Bola Tinubu following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, “Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere...

One application approved by China planners

China Planning Board members approved the only application on their July 8 agenda, partly because several board members considered it already approved six years ago. The application was from Justin Rolfe, of Fairfield, to use half of the building...

India, China pledge improved ties amid border calm and trade talks

At a high-level diplomatic meeting in Beijing on July 14, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that relations between India and China are “gradually moving in a positive direction,” following months of cautious engagement and a...

China Seeks to Expand Multisectoral Cooperation with Morocco as Gateway to Africa

Rabat – China is eyeing a broader multisectoral partnership with Morocco and expanding its reach across Africa. Gong Zheng, mayor of the municipal People’s Government of Shanghai, conveyed his country’s ambition on Tuesday in Rabat during a...

Behind the Scenes: China’s Hand in Myanmar’s Election

As Myanmar’s military regime prepares to stage controversial elections later this year, China has quietly stepped up its behind-the-scenes diplomacy, strengthening ties with regime-aligned political parties and institutions. Since the 2021...