China Adopts Major Revision to Prison Law, Focus on Rights & Rehabilitation
China’s top legislature passes the first major revision to the Prison Law in 30 years, focusing on enhanced oversight, inmate rights, and rehabilitation.
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China’s top legislature passes the first major revision to the Prison Law in 30 years, focusing on enhanced oversight, inmate rights, and rehabilitation.
The Hong Kong crime thriller ‘Cold War 1994’, starring Chow Yun-fat and Aaron Kwok, premieres in cinemas across the Chinese mainland on May 1, with special fan events planned.
An exhibition in Yokohama on Japan’s WWII atrocities prompts emotional apologies and sparks a crucial dialogue on historical memory amid regional security concerns.
An exhibition in Yokohama detailing Japan’s wartime actions in Asia has moved visitors, leading some to issue emotional apologies for historical atrocities.
African officials praise China’s expanded zero-tariff policy, calling it a transformative step that will boost industrialization and investment across the continent.
African officials praise China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for 20 nations, calling it a transformative boost for industrialization and investment on the continent.
A major retrospective of celebrated Chinese painter Fu Luofei’s work is on display in Beijing this Labor Day holiday, featuring over 400 pieces of realist and wartime art.
President Xi Jinping urges stronger foundational scientific research to boost China’s original innovation and build long-term technology strength.
President Xi Jinping outlines a comprehensive strategy to strengthen China’s foundational scientific research, emphasizing its critical role in achieving technological self-reliance.
In 2026, Dali remains a premier retreat for those seeking a slower pace, offering natural beauty and cultural depth for travelers and dreamers alike.
The 2026 Asian Beach Games conclude in Sanya, Hainan, with OCA leaders praising the event’s smooth organization, safety standards, and sustainable legacy.
A new CGTN poll shows over 87% of global respondents believe China’s upcoming zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations will significantly boost the continent’s economic growth and trade ties.
China’s legislature passes a comprehensive Social Assistance Law to strengthen the legal safety net for vulnerable groups, effective July 2026.
China has launched its first drone logistics route across the Bohai Sea, connecting Dalian and Qingdao, promising faster and more efficient deliveries.
Shanghai residents can now apply to visit Kinmen and Matsu, marking a latest step in expanding cross-strait travel and exchanges following recent policy measures.
China’s manufacturing PMI registers at 50.3 in April 2026, staying above the expansion-contraction line despite a marginal monthly decline, indicating sustained sector growth.
A new survey reveals over half of US firms in China expect profits in 2025, highlighting resilient and deepening business ties despite global challenges.
Chinese FM Wang Yi and Australian FM Penny Wong stress joint commitment to multilateralism and global trade during high-level talks in Beijing.
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Qinzhou, forcing residents to use kayaks for transportation amid disrupted city life.
Brazil’s Culture Minister Margareth Menezes shares insights on the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture, highlighting the power of art to strengthen international bonds.