China emerged from ‘zero-COVID’ in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world
1 year ago

China emerged from ‘zero-COVID’ in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns winds down without the dreamed of robust recovery for the world’s No. “This year started on a such optimistic note,” said Wang Xiangwei, a China expert and former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post newspaper. it seems to be a realistic solution for China to participate in the game of great powers and in global governance.” During the National People’s Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced an economic growth target of around 5% for the year. “The EV market is getting better year by year, even though the overall economy is not promising,” said Li Jing, a salesperson at a small electric car dealer in Wuwei, a city of 1.2 million people in eastern China’s Anhui province.

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Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite what some would have us believe, the so-called Thucydides Trap is not a historical inevitability. Thus it is all the more important for policymakers of the two countries to strive to manage the differences between the two sides, enhance mutual trust and expand cooperation, so as to find the right way for the world's top two economies to get …

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite what some would have us believe, the so-called Thucydides Trap is not a historical inevitability. Thus it is all the more important for policymakers of the two countries to strive to manage the differences between the two sides, enhance mutual trust and expand cooperation, so as to find the right way for the world's top two economies to get …

US-China relations: Beijing calls for reset in bilateral tieunder President Donald Trump
6 days, 12 hours ago

US-China relations: Beijing calls for reset in bilateral tieunder President Donald Trump

Live Mint  

China’s top diplomat expressed hope on Tuesday that the incoming Trump administration would foster cooperative ties with Beijing, hours after former President Donald Trump remarked that the COVID-19 pandemic had strained his once-cordial relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as per Reuters. “We hope the new U.S. administration will make the right choice and work with China in a mutually-beneficial …

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges
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2 weeks ago

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges

China Daily  

Muscatine students learn how to make dumplings in Beijing during their 10-day trip to China in January. When asked about President Xi Jinping's ambitious proposal made last year to invite a total of 50,000 young people from the United States over a period of five years to visit China on exchange and study programs, Eric Foster, nephew of legendary journalist …

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges
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2 weeks ago

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges

China Daily  

Muscatine students learn how to make dumplings in Beijing during their 10-day trip to China in January. When asked about President Xi Jinping's ambitious proposal made last year to invite a total of 50,000 young people from the United States over a period of five years to visit China on exchange and study programs, Eric Foster, nephew of legendary journalist …

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges
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2 weeks ago

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges

China Daily  

Muscatine students learn how to make dumplings in Beijing during their 10-day trip to China in January. When asked about President Xi Jinping's ambitious proposal made last year to invite a total of 50,000 young people from the United States over a period of five years to visit China on exchange and study programs, Eric Foster, nephew of legendary journalist …

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Xi's proposal facilitating exchanges

China Daily  

Muscatine students learn how to make dumplings in Beijing during their 10-day trip to China in January. When asked about President Xi Jinping's ambitious proposal made last year to invite a total of 50,000 young people from the United States over a period of five years to visit China on exchange and study programs, Eric Foster, nephew of legendary journalist …

China calls for shared global growth
2 weeks, 2 days ago

China calls for shared global growth

China Daily  

People visit the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. The Global Development Report 2024 launched by the Center for International Knowledge on Development on Friday said the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development "faces great challenges in meeting its deadline". They should push the 2030 Agenda back …

Xi: Modernization bodes well for world
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Xi: Modernization bodes well for world

China Daily  

By Zhang Yunbi in Beijing and Zheng Caixiong in Guangzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-04 08:04 Journalists covering the 2024 Understanding China Conference enter the conference venue in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Dec 3, 2024. The Chinese path to modernization "meets the aspiration of 1.4 billion people for a better life and will make new and greater contributions …

China ready to meet challenges of Trump era
2 weeks, 6 days ago

China ready to meet challenges of Trump era

China Daily  

The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden on Nov 16 has set a crucial stage for the future of China-US relations. Trump has emphasized the importance of reducing trade imbalances, addressing intellectual property rights concerns and countering China's growing global influence, and his "America first" strategy, defined by economic nationalism and strategic competition, could intensify …

Chinese way of ensuring growth for all
1 month ago

Chinese way of ensuring growth for all

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-23 10:03 Guests exchange views at the Fifth Think Tank Forum on National Governance in Developing Countries held in Beijing on Friday. The attack by Western powers against China is an attempt to not only hinder its cooperation with other developing countries, but also keep developing world "poor, heavily indebted and dependent," …

Chinese way of ensuring growth for all
1 month ago

Chinese way of ensuring growth for all

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-23 10:03 Guests exchange views at the Fifth Think Tank Forum on National Governance in Developing Countries held in Beijing on Friday. The attack by Western powers against China is an attempt to not only hinder its cooperation with other developing countries, but also keep developing world "poor, heavily indebted and dependent," …

Xi says China to align Belt and Road cooperation with Bolivia's 2025 development plan
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1 month ago

Xi says China to align Belt and Road cooperation with Bolivia's 2025 development plan

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Bolivian President Luis Arce on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 19, 2024. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Bolivia to align Belt and Road Initiative with Bolivia's 2025 development plan. China supports Bolivia in independently exploring a development path …

Xi says China to align Belt and Road cooperation with Bolivia's 2025 development plan
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1 month ago

Xi says China to align Belt and Road cooperation with Bolivia's 2025 development plan

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Bolivian President Luis Arce on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 19, 2024. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Bolivia to align Belt and Road Initiative with Bolivia's 2025 development plan. China supports Bolivia in independently exploring a development path …

Xi says China to align Belt and Road cooperation with Bolivia's 2025 development plan
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1 month ago

Xi says China to align Belt and Road cooperation with Bolivia's 2025 development plan

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Bolivian President Luis Arce on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 19, 2024. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Bolivia to align Belt and Road Initiative with Bolivia's 2025 development plan. China supports Bolivia in independently exploring a development path …

Chinese President Xi Jinping says ‘ready to work’ with US counterpart Donald Trump to boost relationship
1 month ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping says ‘ready to work’ with US counterpart Donald Trump to boost relationship

Live Mint  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden that he’s ready to work with Donald Trump to improve the relationship between the world’s biggest economies. Speaking in their final meeting before Trump takes office, Xi told Biden that the US and China shouldn’t pursue decoupling and instead strive for peaceful existence over the long term. Although he’s supported both …

China's Stability: A Beacon of Hope in a Turbulent World
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Stability: A Beacon of Hope in a Turbulent World

China Daily  

China's continued efforts to promote cooperation under the Global Security Initiative (GSI) framework and its significant contributions to global stability are highlighted in this news article. The country's proactive diplomacy and financial assistance to various conflict zones demonstrate its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in the world.

China's Stability: A Beacon of Hope in a Turbulent World
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Stability: A Beacon of Hope in a Turbulent World

China Daily  

China remains a major provider of stability and certainty amid turbulence and turmoil, and its efforts to promote cooperation under the Global Security Initiative (GSI) framework have yielded positive outcomes. The country is actively engaged in de-escalating and political settlement of ongoing conflicts, including the Ukraine crisis, and has been a permanent member of the UN Security Council, ensuring its …

New China's developments benefit the world
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New China's developments benefit the world

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Sep 30, 2024 Editor's note: Over the past 75 years, New China has made remarkable progress that not only benefits the Chinese people but also creates opportunities for the global community. Equally significant is China's commitment to collaborating with the global community and sharing the benefits of modernization worldwide, a principle deeply rooted in traditional Chinese values. …

Nation set to become global partner for peace, amity
3 months ago

Nation set to become global partner for peace, amity

China Daily  

Palestinian children are seen near a destroyed building after an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, on July 24, 2024. A number of recent and past developments bear testimony to the fact that China is leaving deeper imprints at regional and global levels because of its soft diplomacy focused on consolidating economic cooperation, fostering peace and …

Nation set to become global partner for peace, amity
3 months ago

Nation set to become global partner for peace, amity

China Daily  

Palestinian children are seen near a destroyed building after an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, on July 24, 2024. A number of recent and past developments bear testimony to the fact that China is leaving deeper imprints at regional and global levels because of its soft diplomacy focused on consolidating economic cooperation, fostering peace and …

Laying foundation for a fair and just world order
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Laying foundation for a fair and just world order

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 29 near China Nation Convention Center, showing a sign of The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which will be held from Sept 4 to Sept 6, 2024. First, unlike Western economies, China does not dictate conditions or set political terms for providing loans or aid for African countries, or for engaging in …

Laying foundation for a fair and just world order
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Laying foundation for a fair and just world order

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 29 near China Nation Convention Center, showing a sign of The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which will be held from Sept 4 to Sept 6, 2024. First, unlike Western economies, China does not dictate conditions or set political terms for providing loans or aid for African countries, or for engaging in …

Wang: China ready to inject new impetus into Africa's development, revitalization
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wang: China ready to inject new impetus into Africa's development, revitalization

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola in Beijing on Sept 1, 2024. China is willing to work with African countries to ensure the successful convening of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to inject new impetus into Africa's development and revitalization, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on …

Xi urges US to work with China
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to work with China

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Aug 29, 2024. President Xi Jinping has urged Washington to "view China and its development in a positive and rational light" and "work with China to find a right way for two major countries to get along". While great changes …

China playing a key role in maintaining world peace
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China playing a key role in maintaining world peace

China Daily  

By Wilson Lee Flores | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-06 09:01 In an increasingly polarized world, China is emerging as a significant player in the quest for world peace. These ancient principles guide China's efforts in conflict resolution, aiming to harmonize opposing views and foster mutual understanding. The Chinese proverb "Endure a moment of anger to maintain peace; retreat …

Lasting efforts on mediation reap success
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lasting efforts on mediation reap success

China Daily  

By ZHANG YUNBI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-07-28 23:38 Foreign Minister Wang Yi poses for a group photo on Tuesday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing with members of Palestinian factions, who signed a declaration on ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity. Following China's success in enabling rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran last year, Beijing hosted talks for …

Lasting efforts on mediation reap success
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lasting efforts on mediation reap success

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi poses for a group photo on Tuesday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing with members of Palestinian factions, who signed a declaration on ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity. Following China's success in enabling rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran last year, Beijing hosted talks for internal reconciliation between Palestinian factions in the past week, …

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit, China shows its rising influence
4 months, 3 weeks ago

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit, China shows its rising influence

Associated Press  

In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine’s foreign minister at a moment when pressure is mounting on the country to negotiate an end to the grinding war there. “It’s a recognition — one much sought after by Beijing — that China has international influence and could play a role in improving …

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence
4 months, 3 weeks ago

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a recognition — one much …

China's policy agenda offers global benefits
4 months, 4 weeks ago

China's policy agenda offers global benefits

China Daily  

A view of a privately owned textile company in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Experts expressed optimism about China's long-term social and economic policies outlined in the resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively, saying the modernization drive of the world's second-largest economy is of global significance. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan, president of the Pak-China Corridor of Knowledge and executive director of the …

'A just cause finds great support': Xi Jinping and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'A just cause finds great support': Xi Jinping and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

China Daily  

"WITH PEACE, A COUNTRY ENJOYS PROSPERITY" "The 'Three evil forces,' drug trafficking and transnational organized crime are serious threats to regional security and stability." When Xi first addressed the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek in 2013, he opened his speech with a clear and concise assessment of the security situation facing SCO members. The Chinese leader stressed security cooperation …

President calls for expanding imports from developing nations
6 months, 1 week ago

President calls for expanding imports from developing nations

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping delivers a video speech to the opening ceremony of the celebration for the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, June 12, 2024. President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China will actively seek to expand imports from other developing countries, step up cooperation in trade, investment and development, and help implement the …

US, Europe Fear of China’s Dominance Threatens Climate Fight, Says Xi’s Envoy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US, Europe Fear of China’s Dominance Threatens Climate Fight, Says Xi’s Envoy

Live Mint  

-- Efforts by the US and Europe to stem China's dominance in green technologies risk stalling the fight against global warming, according to the veteran diplomat tasked by Xi Jinping to represent the top polluter on climate issues. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued warnings about China’s overcapacity and record exports of cheap solar equipment and lithium-ion batteries, while the …

China’s Xi meets foreign business leaders amid jitters over economy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s Xi meets foreign business leaders amid jitters over economy

Al Jazeera  

Meeting comes as Beijing seeks to woo foreign investment after a challenging few years for world’s No 2 economy. Taipei, Taiwan – Chinese President Xi Jinping met with American business leaders and academics at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, state media has reported, as he tries to woo foreign investment back to China after a challenging few years for …

Global attention riveted on China's diplomacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Global attention riveted on China's diplomacy

China Daily  

With the two sessions scheduled to start next week, the international spotlight is once again expected to be on China's diplomatic maneuvers as the nation gets ready to unfold its policy measures at the biggest annual event on its political calendar. Responding to an online survey conducted by China Daily website about readers' interest in China's diplomacy, some people said …

US would step onto right side of history by acting in conformity with San Francisco vision: China Daily editorial
10 months ago

US would step onto right side of history by acting in conformity with San Francisco vision: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference was the latest in the series of efforts by the two countries to inject stability and positive energy into their ties. In contrast to …

Xi affirms nation's commitment to future of humanity
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi affirms nation's commitment to future of humanity

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after receiving the credentials of 42 ambassadors to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 30, 2024. President Xi Jinping stressed China's unwavering commitment to the future of humanity and the welfare of the people during a meeting with foreign envoys on Jan 30, saying that …

Xi affirms nation's commitment to future of humanity
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi affirms nation's commitment to future of humanity

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping stressed China's unwavering commitment to the future of humanity and the welfare of the people during a meeting with foreign envoys on Jan 30, saying that the nation will continue contributing its wisdom and solutions to global peace and development. The nation stands ready to deepen ties and expand mutually beneficial cooperation based on equality and mutual …

Xi Jinping seeks to improve China’s ties with record number of countries to counter US
11 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping seeks to improve China’s ties with record number of countries to counter US

Firstpost  

In contrast to Washington’s strategy of building alliances with predominantly affluent allies, Beijing is pursuing a strategy of cultivating ties with developing nations, which constitute the majority of the world’s population, leveraging aid, trade, and investments. Chinese President Xi Jinping strengthened diplomatic ties with a record number of countries last year as part of his efforts to mobilise the Global …

Vision gaining ground among China's partners
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vision gaining ground among China's partners

China Daily  

By Zhang Yunbi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-01-08 06:53 The vision of "building a community with a shared future for mankind", first put forward by President Xi Jinping in 2013, has gained increasing popularity among China's partners at its doorstep and beyond. At a once-in-five-years, high-level meeting held last week to set the tone for the country's diplomacy, China's …

'Break new ground', maintain 'fighting spirit': Xi reveals China’s push for global power at meeting on foreign policy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Break new ground', maintain 'fighting spirit': Xi reveals China’s push for global power at meeting on foreign policy

Firstpost  

President Xi Jinping, addressing a two-day Central Conference on Foreign Affairs Work, emphasised the need for diplomats and cadres to “break new ground,” unite the majority of the world, and maintain a resilient “fighting spirit” Beijing has vowed to seize “strategic opportunities” and enhancing its “international influence, appeal, and power” in order to shape the swiftly changing global landscape and …

Sino-US ties vital to global development
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sino-US ties vital to global development

China Daily  

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. Although the challenges between the US and China have intensified due to disruptions in the global industry and supply chains, and international trade, as well as regional conflicts, Sino-US trade has remained quite resilient, because Chinese products still appeal to US consumers, and China maintains its …

Sino-US ties vital to global development
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sino-US ties vital to global development

China Daily  

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. Although the challenges between the US and China have intensified due to disruptions in the global industry and supply chains, and international trade, as well as regional conflicts, Sino-US trade has remained quite resilient, because Chinese products still appeal to US consumers, and China maintains its …

China emerged from 'zero-COVID' in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world
1 year ago

China emerged from 'zero-COVID' in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This year started on a such …

We must not over-interpret China's grand moves of diplomacy on the world stage
1 year ago

We must not over-interpret China's grand moves of diplomacy on the world stage

Live Mint  

If recent diplomatic activities are to be believed, China is bouncing back from the wilderness as more and more major actors on the world stage try to reset their engagement with Beijing. The very concept of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ became a zone of contestation with China resisting the rest of the world’s attempt to frame this broad region as central to …

Time for world to put SDGs back on track
1 year, 3 months ago

Time for world to put SDGs back on track

China Daily  

China's development and UN SDGs Hussein Askary Workers look at solar power panels at a photovoltaic power plant in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on May 4. President Xi proposed the Global Development Initiative in his address, via video link, to the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2021 to "steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, …

Chinese vision to help tackle global challenges
1 year, 3 months ago

Chinese vision to help tackle global challenges

China Daily  

Workers look at solar power panels at a photovoltaic power plant in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on May 4. President Xi proposed the Global Development Initiative in his address, via video link, to the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2021 to "steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth in face of …

Chinese vision to help tackle global challenges
1 year, 3 months ago

Chinese vision to help tackle global challenges

China Daily  

Workers look at solar power panels at a photovoltaic power plant in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on May 4. President Xi proposed the Global Development Initiative in his address, via video link, to the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2021 to "steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth in face of …

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