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Australian PM Albanese to depart Saturday for China's Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu
China Australia photo: VCG Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed the importance of Australia's ties with China ahead of his six-day visit to China, during a press conference on Friday where he talked up his upcoming visit to...

China-Myanmar crackdown exposes family-run crime empire involved in illegal casino operations
Chinese authorities have dismantled a sprawling criminal network in northern Myanmar run by the notorious Bai family, whose illicit empire spanned fake casinos, online fraud hubs, and drug trafficking—generating over RMB286 billion ($39.5 billion)...
China Focus: Poll shows rising interest in Chinese culture, signaling wider resonance of Oriental values
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A survey released on Friday shows that the majority of international respondents view exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations as essential to promoting peace, development and modernization in today's...
China Focus: Global civilizational dialogue builds bridges through cultural exchange
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Over 600 participants from around the world joined the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting held in Beijing on Thursday and Friday. Under the theme "Safeguarding Diversity of Human Civilizations for World...

entertainment 'I was so excited I wanted to cry': Fans spend up to $50k in auction to experience a day with Jackson Wang
For some fans, it might not be enough to see their idol in-person at concerts and events. In what ways could they get even closer? Hong Kong-born pop star Jackson Wang, who debuted in the South Korean boy group Got7 and is the founder of creative...

China cracks down on women writing gay erotica, some face up to 10 years in jail
BEIJING, July 11 — Chinese women who publish homoerotica online say they are being threatened with fines and jail time, as increasing enforcement of vague obscenity charges targets a rare space for LGBTQ identity and feminism. In recent months,...

China camouflaging its super tanks in Beijing? After Bohai sea monster, mystery vehicles raise expectations for military parade
Mysterious, heavily shrouded vehicles were recently spotted rolling through Beijing under tight security, just as reports surfaced of China’s successful tests of a massive, sea-skimming ekranoplan in the South China Sea. Both developments come as...
Chinese Cars Begin Dominating The Safety Charts
Chinese cars used to be known for being ripoffs of Western cars. Many of them were janky, with designs that looked like they were phoned in, and powertrains that had a habit of not working. Safety was not on the priorities list, either, but that...
China suffers opening loss in women's water polo at 2025 World Aquatics Championships
SINGAPORE, July 11 (Xinhua) -- China lost 15-7 to the United States in their first women's water polo Group B match on the opening day of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships here on Friday. Facing the U.S., which finished fourth at the 2024...

Chinese Animated Hit Ne Zha Gets English Release, Michelle Yeoh Lends Her Voice
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The English-dubbed version of “Ne Zha: Reborn” (Ne Zha 2), which performed brilliantly at the Chinese box office, will be released in the...

China stocks flat after touching 9-month high; Hong Kong gains on Goldman upgrade
HONG KONG, - China stocks gave up most of their gains and closed flat on Friday, weighed down by a drop in bank shares, while Hong Kong shares held on to gains after a Goldman upgrade. ** At market close, the Shanghai Composite index was barely...
Shanghai officials warm to stablecoins despite China crypto ban: Report
Mainland China, one of the most restrictive jurisdictions to cryptocurrencies globally, is reportedly showing signs of a shift in tone toward stablecoins amid new developments in Shanghai. The Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and...

China mapping strategic seabed off Taiwan: report
China’s oceanographic survey and research ships are collecting data in the Indo-Pacific region, possibly to better navigate the area with submarines, detect undersea cables or lay undersea mines, a New York Times article published yesterday said....

China National Pavilion Day At Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan Kicks Off
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) During the event, the China Pavilion hosted a cultural performance themed "Splendid China . Co-Painting the Future". Performers from Shaanxi Province showcased the rich Chinese culture in form of ethnic songs and dances,...

Shanghai then and now: From battleground to global gateway
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, we must pay tribute to the city of Shanghai. As a megacity in the East, Shanghai stood resilient amid the flames of war...

China's new practice in the development of sustainable marine economy
Editor's note: Feng Xuehao is a professor at the Ocean College, Zhejiang University. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. A bird's-eye view of the Deep Sea No.1 phase II drilling platform in Lingshui,...

China, Egypt sign MoU to boost financial ties, promote local currency settlement
The headquarters of the People's Bank of China in Beijing Photo: IC China and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday to enhance bilateral financial collaboration, promoting local currency settlement, central bank digital...

Chinese military jet approaches SDF plane again
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — A Chinese military jet approached a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force reconnaissance plane as close as about 30 meters over the East China Sea on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Japan’s Defense Ministry. There was no damage...

China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest
China has a preference for informal, behind-the-scenes engagement over formal arbitration processes. AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...

Chinese province says OK for officials to hustle on the side in tepid economy
BEIJING (Reuters) -As China's sluggish economy pushes local authorities to cut salaries and bonuses, one southern province has told officials they can pursue side jobs, saying it is OK to be a part-time driver, novelist or fitness coach. As long...