Presidents from 10 Midwest states' farm bureaus have sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, urging the government to end its trade disputes with China, according to a news release by Nebraska Farm Bureau on Wednesday.sin.
A 5G industry alliance comprising 16 companies was founded in Shanghai today — World Telecommunications Day.
A video clip showing a motorcyclist in Zhaotong, Yunnan province, carrying six primary school pupils on his motorbike has proved popular after it was shown online.
China has decided to stop the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imports of sorghum from the United States, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday in a statement.
Tencent said their profit advanced 61 percent in the first quarter to 23.29 billion yuan (US$3.7 billion), in part due to strong gaming and advertising income.
Huawei Spain launched the sixth edition of its grant program "The Future of TIC," it said in a press communique issued on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump ripped the Russia probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller on Thursday, the day that marks the one-year anniversary of Mueller's appointment.
The Malaysian police seized 72 bags of jewelry, various currencies and another 284 boxes of luxury branded handbags after a search operation in relation to the 1MDB probe which was carried out at several premises involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak, reported the national Bernama news agency on Friday.
Standardized Hunan cuisine robot chefs, the first of their kind, started cooking local dishes at a restaurant in Changsha city, Central China's Hunan province, on May 1, icswb.com reported on Monday.
To better promote museum culture, IMD features a different theme each year in order to offer a common topic for all museums to follow.
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker here on Thursday said the European Union (EU) would protect the interests of its companies amid the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
China aims to launch a system to track the production, sale, use and recycling of electric car batteries by August, according to draft rules published on Thursday, as it tries to prevent mounting pollution risks.
After a series of meetings and months-long negotiations, Nepal's two major left-wing parties declared their unification and launched the new communist party on Thursday.
From Jay Chou in the 2000s to G.E.M. today, China has produced its share of music megastars with legions of fans across Asia.
"It is called 'Nian Nian You Yu' in Chinese," Nassaem Mabrouk, a 19-year-old Tunisian college student, was taking photos of a blue-and-white porcelain vase at an ongoing Chinese porcelain art exhibition in Tunis, capital of Tunisia.
The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against a U.S. journalist who proposed blowing up the Crimean Bridge, which links southern Russia and Crimea, the committee said Thursday.
Pema Wanggyal used to be an ordinary herdsman living in Shongpa, a small village at the side of Lake Manasarova. Three years ago, he was assigned a new job - a ranger of the "holy lake". Pema's job involves protecting wildlife and natural environment around the lake from being harmed.
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, passed on Thursday in the second reading an amended version of a bill authorizing the president to impose sanctions in response to economic restrictions adopted by the United States and its allies, as well as other "unfriendly states" against Russia.
A popular video we-media apologized on Thursday for "erroneously referring to a hero" and "creating a bad social influence" after it reportedly humiliated a civil war hero and ignited a backlash.
China Telecommunications Corp unveiled a white paper on Thursday to detail its demands for artificial-intelligence-enabled smartphones, as the nation's third-largest telecom carrier by subscribers aims to establish a beachhead in the AI era.
In the week since Argentina sought IMF help to arrest a sharp fall in the peso, the Turkish lira, Hong Kong dollar and Indonesian rupiah have all needed official pledges of support after similar plunges.
China's top public security university will train staff and students in police aviation, a move that will help with the country's counter-terrorism efforts and protect the people.
A new study published on Thursday in the Journal of Clinical Investigation showed that a kind of E. coli, associated with "travelers' diarrhea" caused more severe disease in people with blood type A.
Party organizations of all levels must arrange the study of a newly published book about Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Party's top publicity authority said in a statement released on Thursday.
A pearl in the shape of a sleeping lion, assumed to have formed in Chinese waters in the first half of the 18th century and now classified as the largest pearl found in natural fresh water, will be auctioned here on May 31, the Dutch auction house Venduehuis announced Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Vice Premier Liu He to discuss bilateral ties here at the White House.
Chinese company OneSpace Technology on Thursday successfully launched the country's first privately designed commercial rocket, with the company's CEO saying OneSpace may be able to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX in the next five to 10 years.
Prince Harry and his bride Meghan Markle will share their first moments as a married couple Saturday travelling in a horse-drawn carriage through the streets around Windsor Castle.
Four such artifacts excavated in Shaanxi province, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, will be featured in a new set of stamps issued by China Post on May 19.
May 18 marks the International Museum Day.
China witnessed fast growth in new foreign-funded companies in the first four months this year thanks to policies that have boosted the confidence of foreign investors.
Francois's langurs, an endangered monkey species, are seen at the Mayang River national nature reserve in Yanhe Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 17, 2018.
Aerial photo taken on May 17, 2018 shows Jiuzhaigou scenic area in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed the third Ebola case, also the first case in the urban area, in the latest Ebola epidemic declared early this month.
Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, in which they abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset.
China expects the United States to take concrete action as soon as possible on a case involving Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE, and to resolve it in a fair and reasonable manner, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Gao Feng said Thursday.
China on Thursday reiterated its opposition to the U.S. Section 301 investigation and urged the United States to cease investigation procedures.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Thursday urged South Korea to stop its joint military drills with the United States and stop using northern defectors to attack Pyongyang, so that inter-Korean talks could be resumed.
Thursday is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. To mark the special day, leaders of China's telecom industry gathered in Beijing to discuss the proper use of artificial intelligence (AI) and how 5G technology can better integrate with AI.
The nation of Georgia hopes to become a logistics hub between Europe and Asia within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, a senior Georgian diplomat said in an exclusive interview.
The recent efforts made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should be encouraged, welcomed and supported by the international community, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
A court in east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday heard the appeal of a woman sentenced to death for starting a fire that killed four members of the same family in 2017.
More pet owners are willing to bury their pets in pet cemeteries despite the high cost.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Russia's city of Sochi on Thursday, saying it's an opportunity for future peace talks, the Syrian presidential media office said.
The National Supercomputer Center in Tianjin unveiled a sample machine for the new-generation exascale supercomputer at the second World Intelligence Congress.
China United Network Communications Group Co, the country's second-largest mobile carrier by subscribers, has established a new unit in the Xiongan New Area, as part of its broader push to help build it into a high-tech, smart area.
The first whole-genome analyses of ancient human DNA from Southeast Asia revealed that there were at least three major waves of human migration into the region over the last 50,000 years.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted anew before dawn Thursday, spewing a plume of ash more than 9,000 meters into sky and prompting local authorities to urge resident to take shelter.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday to be the country's first female director of the CIA, despite her ties to the agency's past controversial interrogation program.
China's first carrier rocket designed and built by a private enterprise was launched on Thursday morning from a test base in northwestern China.
Consulate General of China in Los Angeles expressed its deep concern Wednesday over the report of a doctor at the University of Southern California (USC) accused of bad behavior to female patients including Chinese students in recent years.
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Vice Premier Liu He at the White House on Thursday.
Chinese tourists have shown an increased interest in Russia, the host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup from June 14 to July 15, according to major Chinese online travel agencies.
The 15th Meeting of Cultural Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States was held in Sanya, Hainan province, on Wednesday and Thursday.
China holds huge market potential for digital wealth management as more Chinese fintech firms are using technology in wealth management services, according to a report released on Tuesday.
The nanny responsible for killing four members of a family in an arson appeared in court in eastern China on Thursday to appeal her death sentence.
China will ramp up resources to develop core technologies such as artificial intelligence chips and sensors, as part of its broader push to integrate AI into the manufacturing sector.
Measures adopted by Pyongyang recently deserve endorsement, and the parties concerned, particularly Washington, should cherish the rising opportunities for peace, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group issued an internal letter on Wednesday rebutting the market rumor that it failed to back Chinese telecom company Huawei in setting global standards for the fifth generation mobile communications technology.
President Xi Jinping's special envoy, Vice-Premier Liu He, met in Washington on Wednesday with former U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger and several U.S. lawmakers.
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He in the White House Oval Office on Thursday.
China has taken solid steps in lowering import tariffs, sending out a strong signal to keep its promises of further opening-up.
China on Thursday morning launched a rocket developed by a Chinese private company from a launch center in northwest China.
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, passed on Thursday in the second reading an amended version of a bill authorizing the president to impose sanctions in response to economic restrictions adopted by the United States and its allies, as well as other "unfriendly states" against Russia.
China witnessed fast growth in new foreign-funded companies in the first four months this year thanks to policies that have boosted the confidence of foreign investors.
The Chinese government has demanded local authorities to halve the time required for starting businesses as part of efforts to improve the business environment and encourage entrepreneurship.
China hopes for positive and constructive outcomes from the ongoing Sino-U.S. economic and trade consultations, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday.
China and France have agreed to make use of "three handles" to comprehensively enhance practical cooperation between the two countries, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday.
OneSpace Technology, China's first private rocket producer, declared the maiden launch of the company’s OS-X0 rocket from a testing base in Northwest China a success Thursday.
China has finally started its own mobile satellite phone service two years after launching its Tiantong-1 01 mobile communications satellite into orbit.
The Myanmar government has returned 4,932 acres (1,997 hectares) more of farmland, confiscated by the Ministry of Defense, to 528 farmers in Kanbalu district, Sagaing region, marking the largest amount of land returned over the last two months, Myanmar News Agency reported Thursday.
China will change its “one long-haul international route, one airline” policy in a move expected to reduce air ticket prices and increase competition, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
South Korean retail giant Lotte has sold its 72 supermarket stores and 15 properties for 1.665 billion yuan ($2.62 billion) to regional retailer Liqun Group from east China's Shandong Province, according to China.com.cn.
The robot saleswoman Gisela personally assembles a toy robot from a robust cardboard in a kiosk and sells it in Berlin, Germany, May 16, 2018.
Real estate developers have shifted their focus to smaller nearby cities as tighter housing sales policies continue in China's large cities.
A taskforce from the armed police corps of Jilin Province responsible for all kinds of chemical and biological emergencies conducts a drill.
Seven people have died and another six were injured after a road accident in Dehui city, northeast China's Jilin Province, on Thursday morning.
A black bear specimen seized in border checks at Luohu Port in Shenzhen City, South China’s Hainan Province May 16, 2018.
The Wuhan summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April could certainly contribute to an enhanced understanding in forums like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an Indian former foreign secretary said to Xinhua recently.
Ke Hong, member of China's national pole dancing team, performs in the World Pole Sport and Fitness Championships in Tianjin, May 16, 2018. Ke won the men’s singles title.
Seven people were killed and one was injured after a heavy downpour hit Minxian county of Dingxi city in northwest China's Gansu Province on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities announced on Thursday.
The 15th China International Film and TV Program Exhibition opened in Beijing on Thursday morning, with over 300 participants from more than 50 countries and regions bringing around 80,000 programs.
A book to help the public understand Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was released by Xuexi Publishing House on Thursday.
China's streaming giant Tencent Video announced in a press release on Monday that it will livecast the upcoming awards ceremony as well as original content from the red carpet ceremony on its platform.
China's Guangzhou city is doing all it can to attract top financial professionals and other talents to join its ambitious program of building a global financial hub, a municipal official said Wednesday.
Chinese netizens have accused comedic act, Rage Comic, of violating the country’s newly enacted law protecting the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs, after the comic posted a video depicting Dong Cunrui, a soldier and a heroic figure of the Communist-led armed forces during China's civil war.
The mudflat scenery attracted about 3.34 million tourists to Xiapu in the year of 2017, with the tourism revenue reaching 2.5 billion yuan (392 million U.S. dollars).
Congolese Health Ministry officials carry the first batch of experimental Ebola vaccines in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo May 16, 2018.
Europe is taking a number of measures to make travel more easy for Chinese tourists during the 2018 EU-China Tourism Year.
Mobile gaming drove Tencent’s profits up by 61 percent in the first quarter, topping expectations and dispelling concerns about tighter revenue margins.
People get to the streets in Mexico City after evacuating buildings following a seismic alarm on May 16, 2018.
Chinese coffee shop operator luckin coffee has sued Starbucks for monopoly, according to a message by luckin coffee Vice President Guo Jinyi posted on the Chinese social media platform WeChat on Wednesday morning.
Still image obtained from a video shows a pair of NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station embarked on a six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk today to upgrade and repair the orbiting outpost.
China Mobile says it plans to build more than 100 5G base stations in Shanghai by the end of 2018, as a step toward its goal of achieving large-scale commercial 5G deployment by 2020, The Paper.cn reported.
Fifteen workers were injured by molten steel in a steel mill accident in central China's Henan Province on Thursday.
Four giant pandas, on loan from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province, arrived in Cangzhou and Tangshan cities in Hebei Province recently, starting a three-year trip in these two northern cities.
Home prices increased slightly in April compared with the previous month, according to a monthly report published on Wednesday by China's National Bureau of Statistics. The report tracks housing prices in 70 major cities in China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Vice Premier Liu He on Wednesday met with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and some key U.S. lawmakers to discuss China-U.S. ties.
Participants compete in a 108-kilometer hiking race in Dunhuang City, Northwest China’s Gansu Province, May 16, 2018.
Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Transsion Holdings surpassed South Korean conglomerate Samsung to become the top vendor in Africa in the first quarter of 2018, according to an industry report on Tuesday.
A recent online video from Weifang, East China's Shandong province, has attracted web users' attention. It shows a shocking scene of a man saving a boy falling from a fifth floor window by grabbing him in midair.
Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has an additional 28 national-level intangible cultural heritage representative inheritors, according to the lastest list released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Total soybean exports from the United States to China would fall at least 20 percent for the 2017-18 marketing year, compared to a historic record of 36 million metric tons last marketing year, if the trade dispute between China and US cannot be solved in a timely manner.
U.S. coffee giant Starbucks Corp on Wednesday announced plans to more than triple its revenue and almost double the number of its stores in China over the next five years.
A study published Thursday in the journal Fertility and Sterility showed that among couples receiving infertility treatment, depression in the male partner was linked to lower pregnancy chances.