
President Xi Jinping’s New Year Address Highlights Decade of Change and Continuity
President Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year address reflects on a decade of change and continuity in China, highlighting achievements in development and poverty alleviation.
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President Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year address reflects on a decade of change and continuity in China, highlighting achievements in development and poverty alleviation.
After nearly three years of COVID-19 restrictions, China is confidently reopening to the world, enhancing global interactions, and showcasing strong economic resilience through high-level opening-up and international cooperation.
China has suspended tariff reductions on 12 chemical products from Taiwan under the ECFA, citing breaches of the agreement due to Taiwan’s trade restrictions.
The Yangtze finless porpoise, China’s ‘panda in the water’, faces extinction. Discover how dedicated conservationists are striving to save this rare species in ‘Smiling Angels of the Yangtze’.
Recent disclosures highlight the CIA’s espionage activities targeting the Chinese mainland, revealing challenges in international intelligence operations and their impact on global relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year message emphasizes people-centric development, focusing on enhancing livelihoods, education, and economic opportunities to drive China’s modernization and growth.
China’s first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, has embarked on its maiden commercial voyage from Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s shipbuilding industry.
Tesla and BYD are leading the global surge in electric vehicle sales in 2023, with experts highlighting the significant contribution of Chinese EV manufacturers like GAC.
In Gaza, amidst ongoing conflict, father of two, Mahmoud Sukkar, wishes only to reunite with his family. After a year of pain and his sons injured, he hopes the new year brings love and peace.
Philippines considers constructing permanent civilian structures on disputed Second Thomas Shoal amid rising South China Sea tensions.
Young voices from France, Malaysia, Croatia, and Russia unite in ‘The Power of Youth’ to celebrate 2024 and reflect on 2023’s significant events.
A 23-year-old volunteer medic in Ukraine shares his heartfelt wish for peace as the new year approaches, highlighting the universal longing for tranquility amid ongoing conflicts.
Music festivals are making a vibrant return across China in 2023, with young people reconnecting with live music and shared cultural experiences.
Discover the extraordinary underwater world off China’s Hainan Island, where unique creatures like shiny jellyfish, color-changing frogfish, and ingenious crabs thrive in a vibrant marine ecosystem.
Discover how China is embracing the concept of ‘Dopamine Earth’ through vibrant landscapes and cultural trends that aim to boost happiness and well-being.
Thousands gather at Tiananmen Square to witness Beijing’s first flag-raising ceremony of 2024, welcoming the new year as the national flag rises with the dawn’s first light.
China emerges as a key player in driving global economic growth in 2024, advocating for multilateral cooperation to overcome international challenges and promote shared prosperity.
Discover the inspiring journey of the Yangtze finless porpoise, known as the ‘smiling angel’, as conservation efforts offer hope for this endangered species in China’s great river.
Discover Fuyuan City in China’s Heilongjiang Province—the country’s easternmost point and the first to welcome the sunrise each day, known as the ‘Eastern Pole of China.’
In 2023, South African farms exported their first batch of high-quality corn to China’s Guangdong province, strengthening trade ties and boosting mutual growth in agriculture and aquaculture sectors.