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Upgraded payment connectivity delivers China’s tourism dividends faster, wider

KUALA LUMPURL Lin Qian, a tourist from southwest China's Chengdu, found her latest Labor Day holiday trip to Kuala Lumpur quite tourist-friendly, as "even...

China unveils AI robot for high-risk industrial work

China has showcased a new generation of embodied artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to perform high-risk industrial tasks, marking a significant step forward in...

Bangladesh foreign minister to visit China for key talks

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is scheduled to visit China from May 5 to 7 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi,...

IMO urges caution as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has urged vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz to exercise “maximum caution” amid rising maritime security concerns following...

Iran says US response to peace plan hard to assess

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that the United States’ response to Tehran’s 14-point peace proposal is “difficult to assess,” citing what it described as...

UAE issues emergency alert amid regional missile concerns

The United Arab Emirates has issued an emergency alert warning of potential missile-related threats amid rising regional tensions and increasing military activity in and...

Iran submits 14-point proposal to US through Pakistan

Iran has submitted a 14-point counterproposal to the United States seeking a permanent end to hostilities and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the...

Iran condemns Trump remarks on seizure of vessels

Iran on Saturday strongly condemned remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the seizure of Iranian vessels, describing the comments as an admission of...

China deploys AI robot police squad in Hangzhou traffic system

The eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou has deployed a fully operational “robot police squadron” during the Labor Day holiday, marking a major step in...

UK introduces plan to tackle possible jet fuel shortage

The government of the United Kingdom has announced a contingency plan aimed at managing a potential shortage of jet fuel, allowing airlines to consolidate...

Seven OPEC countries to raise oil output in June

The OPEC group has announced that seven of its member countries will increase their combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in June,...

Cuba condemns Trump’s military threats amid rising tensions

Cuba has strongly condemned what it described as escalating military threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that such statements had reached “dangerous and...

Iran rejects claims over Supreme Leader’s condition

Iranian officials have strongly rejected circulating reports regarding the health condition of senior political figure Mojtaba Khamenei, stating that he is in complete good...

China warns Taiwan issue is core risk in US ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated that the Taiwan question remains central to China’s core interests and represents the most significant risk in...

China warns US over new telecom certification restrictions

China’s Ministry of Commerce has strongly opposed recent United States measures targeting telecommunications and certification sectors, warning that the move could undermine global trade...

First zero-tariff shipments from Africa arrive in China

China has begun implementing a sweeping zero-tariff policy covering all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, marking a major expansion in...

UN warns of global crisis over Strait of Hormuz disruption

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of severe global economic consequences if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, calling for the...

Iranian rial hits record low against US dollar

The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to a record low against the US dollar, according to the Iranian media, amid continued volatility in the...

China rejects US claims over Panama port issues

China on Wednesday rejected allegations by the United States regarding Chinese involvement in port-related issues in Panama, terming the claims completely unfounded and a...

China slams US sanctions on Cuba as “illegal and brutal”

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday strongly criticised the United States over its sanctions and blockade on Cuba, saying that fabricated excuses...

China warns against “might-is-right” approach in global affairs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said it is high time to support, reinvigorate and strengthen the United Nations amid growing global turbulence...

China invites foreign firms to deepen cooperation, expand investment

China has welcomed greater cooperation from foreign businesses, including Jardine Matheson, and expressed readiness to further expand mutually beneficial economic ties, according to state...

China upgrades MAZU early warning system amid El Niño forecast

China has unveiled a major upgrade to its “MAZU” early warning system, a cloud-based meteorological platform designed to help countries, particularly developing nations, better...

China expands zero-tariff access for African countries with diplomatic ties

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced that China will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that maintain diplomatic relations...

UN General Assembly president Annalena Baerbock to visit China

President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Annalena Baerbock is scheduled to visit China from April 29 to 30,...

Beijing rejects “long-arm jurisdiction” by Washington

China on Monday urged the United States to abandon what it called the “abuse of sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction,” after Washington imposed fresh restrictions...

Afghanistan economy projected to grow 4% in 2026: World Bank

Afghanistan’s economy is projected to grow by around 4 percent in 2026, driven by stronger domestic demand, increased private investment, and the reintegration of...

Hezbollah rejects direct Lebanon-Israel talks: Naim Qassem

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday said the group rejects any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, warning that Lebanese authorities would be making...

China calls EU industrial law “discriminatory”

China’s Ministry of Commerce has said that the European Union’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) amounts to “institutional discrimination” and creates serious barriers to...

China reports breakthrough in yak cloning technology

Chinese scientists have announced a significant breakthrough in yak cloning, reporting the successful natural birth of 10 cloned calves in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous...

Iraq seeks Chinese expertise for $17bn Development Road project

Iraq’s parliament has underscored the need to benefit from China’s technical and engineering expertise in implementing the country’s ambitious “Development Road” project, a major...

China delivers largest LNG carrier built independently

China on Sunday marked a major milestone in its maritime engineering sector by delivering its largest independently designed and constructed liquefied natural gas (LNG)...

Iran FM to visit Pakistan again amid regional diplomacy

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan following his ongoing regional diplomatic engagements in Oman, before proceeding to Russia,...

ASEAN reviews energy security amid Middle East tensions

The Philippines, serving as this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, has convened senior officials to assess the impact of escalating...

Ancient artifacts discovered in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province

Archaeologists have discovered two dozen historical artifacts, including pottery items and a stone inscription, in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, according to the official Radio...

China warns US over export control bills targeting technology sector

China has issued a strong warning against a series of export control bills recently advanced in the United States House of Representatives, saying the...

AI, big data reshape China’s appeal for international students: report

Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data and new energy are expanding academic opportunities for international students in China, according to a...

Iran says war must end on its own terms, rejects US framework

Iran has stated that any resolution to the ongoing conflict must be based on its own conditions rather than those set by the United...

373 Sino-foreign education programmes operating in China

China had established 373 Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions and programmes offering postgraduate degrees or higher by the end of 2025, including 69 doctoral-level programmes,...

Iran denies any planned talks with US during Pakistan visit

Iran has firmly denied reports of any planned meeting with the United States during its ongoing diplomatic engagements, as its foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil...

Iran says no direct talks with U.S. as both sides head to Pakistan

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will not hold any negotiations with U.S. officials during his visit to Pakistan's capital Islamabad, the semi-official...

China adds seven EU entities to export control list

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Friday announced that it has added seven European Union-based entities to its export control list, citing national security concerns...

Xi Jinping congratulates Iraq’s new president Nizar Amedi

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday extended congratulations to Nizar Amedi on assuming office as the new President of Iraq, expressing Beijing’s commitment to...

China selects five international projects for Tianwen-3 Mars mission

China has selected five international cooperation projects for its upcoming Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission, marking a major step in expanding global participation in the...

Two Pakistani astronauts arrive in China for space mission training

Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and joined the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing, marking a significant milestone in bilateral space cooperation,...

China warns of worsening instability in Syria

China has urged the international community to intensify coordinated efforts to prevent the ongoing Middle East conflict from further destabilising Syria, warning that spillover...

China criticises unilateral US trade measures

China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the United States’ decision to refund certain tariffs as a “helpful step” toward correcting what it called previous...

Beijing warns against discrimination in EU tech rules

China has formally submitted its objections and recommendations to the European Commission regarding a draft revision of the European Union’s Cybersecurity Act, expressing what...

Beijing shares anti-desertification technology worldwide

China has highlighted its decades-long efforts to combat desertification, showcasing large-scale ecological restoration work in the Tengger Desert region and its expanding international cooperation...

US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

The United States Department of War has confirmed that its forces intercepted an oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean, in what...

UN concludes key hearings for next secretary-general

The United Nations General Assembly has concluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general, marking a key stage...

Lebanon president condemns killing of journalist in strike

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Israel over a recent airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured another reporter,...

Iran says diplomacy conditional on national interests

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that diplomacy remains an important tool to safeguard national interests, but stressed it will only...

China launches global initiative on nuclear technology cooperation

A global initiative aimed at strengthening international cooperation in the nuclear technology industry was launched on Tuesday at the ongoing third International Nuclear Technology...

Two Pakistanis selected for China’s space mission training

In a landmark development for international space cooperation, the China Manned Space Agency on Wednesday announced that two Pakistani candidates have been selected as...

EU approves 90-billion-euro loan package for Ukraine

European Union (EU) member states’ ambassadors on Wednesday approved a 90-billion-euro (105.6 billion U.S. dollars) loan package for Ukraine, according to reports citing sources...

Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in Washington talks

Lebanon will seek an extension of the ongoing ceasefire and urge Israel to halt demolition operations in southern Lebanon during upcoming talks in Washington,...

Xi Jinping calls for free passage in Strait of Hormuz

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the continued normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of regional stability and uninterrupted...

China expresses concern over US seizure of Iranian vessel

China has expressed concern over the reported interception of an Iranian cargo vessel by the United States, urging restraint and caution amid rising sensitivities...

China warns against external military presence in Asia-Pacific

China has cautioned against external military involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, saying that peace and stability should remain the top priority amid ongoing joint...

Multinationals deepen investment in China despite global uncertainty

Despite growing global economic uncertainty, multinational companies continue to expand their operations in China, drawn by what they describe as a strong industrial ecosystem,...

Chinese humanoid robot completes race, surpasses human record benchmark

A humanoid robot developed by Unitree Robotics has completed a 1.9-kilometre winding course in 4 minutes and 13 seconds during a qualifying round of...

Spanish PM calls for suspension of EU-Israel agreement

Spain will propose that the European Union terminate its Association Agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Sunday, citing concerns over compliance...

Iran only exercising right to self-defence, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran has no intention of aggression against any country and is only exercising its “legal right to...

Trump signals possible Iran-US deal within days

United States President Donald Trump has indicated significant progress in ongoing negotiations with Iran, suggesting that a potential agreement could be reached within days,...

Iran warns US, Israel of “new defeats” in Army Day message

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that the country’s navy is “ready to inflict new bitter defeats” on the United States and...

China-Italy boost local government and cultural exchanges

The 4th China–Italy Friendship Cities Cooperation Dialogue was held in Rome, while the 2026 China–Italy Historical and Cultural Cities Dialogue took place in Perugia,...

China, Turkmenistan launch Galkynysh gas field Phase IV

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special representative Ding Xuexiang said that the smooth commencement of the fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field will significantly...

China conducts air and sea coordination drills

The Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace over the East China Sea...

Over 86,000 Afghan migrants return from Iran, Pakistan: UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR has reported that more than 86,000 Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan within...

UN calls for access to clearance tools as Gaza mine risk increases

While aid cargo is entering Gaza, restrictions on “dual-use” items, including equipment needed to dispose of unexploded ordnance, continue to constrain the humanitarian response,...

Iran urges Islamic countries to block Israel’s use of their territory

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Islamic countries to prevent Israel from using their lands against Muslims, according to a statement posted on...

China launches high-precision greenhouse gas detection satellite into orbit

China on Friday launched a Long March-4C carrier rocket to send a satellite for high-precision greenhouse gas detection into the preset orbit. The rocket blasted...

Beijing lodges strong protest over Japanese vessel’s Taiwan Strait entry

The entry of a Japan Self-Defense Forces vessel into the Taiwan Strait severely threatens China's sovereignty and security, and China firmly opposes it and...

Chinese embassy urges Japan to investigate threats, ensure safety of personnel

TOKYO: The Embassy of China in Japan on Thursday urged the Japanese side to promptly investigate a series of terror threats and take effective...

China-Europe Railway Express freight volume rises 22pc in Q1

The China-Europe Railway Express recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with both freight volume and train frequency increasing significantly, reflecting rising...

China calls for ceasefire in eastern DR Congo at UN

A Chinese envoy called on the international community to push for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Noting that eastern DRC...

Wang Yi urges peace as Iran signals willingness for dialogue

Wang Yi said that China supports maintaining the momentum of ceasefire and peace talks, which serves the fundamental interests of the Iranian people and...

China accelerates hydrogen energy pilots for green transition

China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has convened a meeting to outline key tasks in advancing the country’s regional pilot programs for hydrogen energy, as...

13th China Internet Audio and Video Convention kicks off in Beijing

The 13th China Internet Audio and Video Convention kicked off on Wednesday, bringing together industry representatives, technology companies, and media professionals to discuss the...

UN warns Sudan facing world’s worst humanitarian crisis

The United Nations on marked the third anniversary of the Sudanese civil war with a warning that the world's worst humanitarian crisis is deepening. UN...

UAE, Iran discuss easing regional tensions after ceasefire

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call conversation on Wednesday with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to...

Xi urges stronger China–Russia coordination to defend Global South unity

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard...

China welcomes efforts to end conflict, backs Pakistan’s mediation role

China welcomes all efforts conducive to the end of the conflict, and commends Pakistan for facilitating the temporary ceasefire between the United States and...

China warns against external military presence in Asia-Pacific region

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday warned that if certain regional countries recklessly seek external support regardless of the consequences, they will...

Xi meets Spanish PM, calls for stronger China-Spain partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent...

Xi proposes four-point plan for Middle East peace

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, when meeting with Sheikh...

China calls U.S. blockade of Iran ports ‘dangerous and irresponsible’

China criticized the reported U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports, calling the move “dangerous and irresponsible” and urging restraint to prevent further escalation in...

l The rocket lifted off at 12:03 p.m. Beijing Time from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, according to Chinese media. This...

China warns of retaliation over US tariff threat

China on Tuesday warned it would take “resolute countermeasures” if the United States proceeds with additional tariffs over allegations that Beijing is supplying military...

Islamabad, Geneva emerge as options for U.S.–Iran talks

Diplomatic efforts to restart stalled U.S.–Iran negotiations are intensifying, with Islamabad and Geneva being considered as potential venues for a new round of talks...

Europe resists U.S. push on Hormuz blockade

Britain and France will co-host a high-level meeting this week on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a coordinated European push to...

Pakistani officials, Iranian embassy rebut reports of imminent US-Iran dialogue in Islamabad

Pakistani authorities and the Iranian embassy on Tuesday dismissed circulating media reports and social media claims suggesting that a second round of talks between...

Chinese scientific bodies call for inclusive global AI governance

Multiple Chinese scientific organizations have jointly issued an initiative urging the establishment of an open, fair, inclusive and effective global framework for artificial intelligence...

China congratulates Hungary’s Tisza party on election victory

China has extended congratulations to Hungary’s Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, on its reported victory in the parliamentary elections, expressing readiness to further...

China rejects reports of arms supply plans to Iran

China has strongly rejected reports suggesting that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, dismissing such claims as baseless and urging an end...

China terms US–Iran talks in Pakistan a step towards de-escalation

China has described recent United States–Iran discussions held in Pakistan as a positive development toward easing regional tensions, urging all sides to remain committed...

Britain rejects support for US-led blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Britain has distanced itself from reported plans linked to a United States naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer...

EU warns no Middle East stability while Lebanon remains in conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday has said there can be no stability in the Middle East while Lebanon remains engulfed...

Syria, Jordan sign agreements to boost cooperation across key sectors

Syria and Jordan have signed a series of agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors, according to an official statement issued on...

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