China’s Special Envoy Attends Costa Rica Presidential Handover Ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy, Chen Xiaodong, attends the presidential handover ceremony in San Jose, Costa Rica, from May 7-8.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy, Chen Xiaodong, attends the presidential handover ceremony in San Jose, Costa Rica, from May 7-8.
Explore the story of the Yihai Alliance, a 1935 pact of sworn brotherhood between the Red Army and the Yi people that ensured safe passage through Sichuan.
Discover how the Yihai Alliance, a ritual of blood brotherhood between the Red Army and the Yi people, paved the way for the historic Long March in 1935.
Cross-regional passenger trips in the Chinese mainland are expected to exceed 1.5 billion during the May Day holiday, setting a new historical record for domestic travel.
The Chinese mainland reported a record-breaking 1.5 billion cross-regional trips during the May Day holiday, with road travel remaining the dominant mode of transport.
Discover the ethereal beauty of Yamdrok Lake in Xizang, a shimmering turquoise wonder featured in the film ‘Enjoy Your Journey’.
Shandong Taishan ended a long winless streak against Shanghai Shenhua with a 4-1 victory in Jinan, powered by a stunning hat-trick from Cryzan.
Over 436,000 international travelers entered the Chinese mainland visa-free during the May Day break, a 14.7% increase that underscores the appeal of expanded travel policies.
Over 436,000 international travelers entered the Chinese mainland visa-free during the May Day holiday, marking a 14.7% increase in global mobility.
The Chinese Embassy in the UK has slammed “unilateral” British sanctions on Chinese entities, calling them baseless and demanding their immediate revocation.
The Chinese mainland’s film market saw a boost during the May Day holiday, with ticket sales rising by over 10% and total revenue hitting 758 million yuan.
China’s May Day holiday box office earned 758 million yuan, driven by a 10% surge in ticket sales and a strong performance by the crime thriller “Vanishing Point.”
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met in Beijing on May 6, 2026, to strengthen diplomatic ties and regional cooperation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi meet in Beijing to discuss peaceful nuclear energy, regional stability, and strategic cooperation.
A State Council investigation team will probe the causes of a fireworks plant explosion in Hunan that left 26 people dead and 61 others injured.
China calls on the United States to lift its blockade and unilateral sanctions on Cuba, citing violations of international norms and the right to development.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit China on May 6, according to an announcement by the Chinese foreign ministry.
China’s railway system recorded over 117 million passenger trips during the May Day holiday, with peak return traffic managed through increased train services.
Explore the poetic traditions, seasonal delicacies, and playful rituals of Lixia, the Beginning of Summer, celebrated across the Chinese mainland.