
Global Trade Rises $300B in H1 2025 Amid Uncertain Outlook
UNCTAD reports global trade grew by $300 billion in H1 2025, driven by services and price hikes, but faces risks from tariffs and economic uncertainty.
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UNCTAD reports global trade grew by $300 billion in H1 2025, driven by services and price hikes, but faces risks from tariffs and economic uncertainty.
China commits to multilateral human rights efforts as UN adopts resolution co-sponsored by Beijing, emphasizing development’s role in advancing fundamental freedoms.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges stronger China-Egypt strategic coordination during Cairo visit, highlighting Global South collaboration and economic partnership opportunities.
Egypt strengthens BRICS collaboration with a major solar initiative in partnership with China, signaling new economic opportunities and sustainable growth.
China maintains its position as the world’s leading manufacturing hub for 15 consecutive years, driven by strategic investments and innovation under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Egypt leverages China partnership and BRICS membership to drive infrastructure and tech-focused economic transformation, prioritizing sustainable development.
A special exhibition on Confucian culture opens in Shandong, featuring over 140 relics to explore its philosophical legacy and global influence.
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan drives 35 trillion yuan economic growth, 5.5% annual expansion, and 50% R&D surge, signaling robust innovation and resilience.
A cliffside bookstore in Guangxi transforms a massive sinkhole into a cultural retreat, blending geological wonders with literary charm for visitors worldwide.
Experts highlight China and the Global South’s pivotal roles in driving equitable climate governance and green technology investment during a recent high-level dialogue.
A 2,000-year-old bronze relic resembling the Labubu toy goes viral, bridging ancient art and modern pop culture at China’s Luoyang Museum.
Actress Hai Qing highlights technology’s role in transforming filmmaking at the 2025 SCO Film Festival in Chongqing, emphasizing innovation and cross-border collaboration.
Shanghai Museum’s new Silk Road exhibition features 300+ artifacts from Guyuan, revealing ancient cultural exchanges between China and Central Asia.
AI technology and cultural dialogue bring ancient Silk Road relics to life, revealing shared heritage and modern cooperation between China and Central Asian nations.
Meet Xu Dongliang, the artisan safeguarding Xinjiang’s ancient murals for over 30 years, preserving Silk Road history for future generations.
Director Feng Xiaogang highlights technology’s transformative role in filmmaking at 2025 SCO Film Festival, emphasizing innovation and cross-border collaboration.
American videographer Paschall Landon Douglas shares insights on Confucius Temple’s cultural significance in Qufu ahead of the Nishan Forum, highlighting its enduring legacy.
President Xi Jinping’s Shanxi visit highlights balancing revolutionary history with industrial modernization, signaling China’s tech-driven economic transformation strategies.
At Qufu’s Nishan Forum, an AI Confucius highlights ethical profit in modern business, blending ancient philosophy with global economic strategies.
Global leaders gather in Qufu, China, for the 11th Nishan Forum to discuss fostering cross-cultural understanding and leveraging ancient wisdom for modern challenges.