Xinhua Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (C), Zhang Zhiyuan (R) and Li Jiaying, or Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, for the upcoming Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, meet the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, May 23, 2026. Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying, orContinue Reading
By He Qi in Shanghai | CHINA DAILY China’s zero-tariff policy for 53 African diplomatic partners took effect on May 1, boosting coffee imports via Shanghai, China’s key port, and benefiting numerous African coffee farmers. The Hongqiao International Coffee Industry Chain Ecosystem Conference was held in Shanghai from TuesdayContinue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a “new stage” in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order. Putin’s two-day state visit marked his 25th tripContinue Reading
Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tea chat on Wednesday night at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi said that over the years, he and Putin have maintained frequent and close exchanges, and jointly created a new model of major-countryContinue Reading
Xinhua Trade volume between China and Russia has surged 19.7 percent year on year to reach 85.2 billion U.S. dollars during the January-April period, marking a good start to this year, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday. He Yadong, spokesperson for the MOC, revealed at a press briefingContinue Reading
Xinhua Tajikistan firmly adheres to the one-China principle, a Tajik Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday. Saidjon Shafizoda, acting head of the information and press department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, made the remarks at a briefing held at the Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan. He saidContinue Reading
By our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop in Lagos, aimed at revising the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) of 2000. The workshop brings together key industry players to assess the sector’s journey over the past two decades, celebrate milestones, and chartContinue Reading
By Luo Shanshan (BRNN/GSF) — Recent data from China’s Ministry of Commerce highlights a significant shift: foreign companies are significantly increasing their research and development (R&D) activities within China. Two key figures underscore this trend: First-quarter foreign direct investment (FDI) in China’s high-tech industries surged by 30.7 percent year-on-year;Continue Reading
By Wang Haonan (BRNN/GSF) — From AI-powered geological analysis and industrial design review to more efficient cross-border data services, digital and intelligent technologies are rapidly reshaping China’s service sector and creating new drivers for economic growth. In Beijing’s Chaoyang District, companies are turning long-dormant data resources into productive assets.Continue Reading
By Liu Dian (BRNN/GSF) — Practical partnerships and on-the-ground initiatives jointly implemented by China and countries around the world have painted a broader picture of how artificial intelligence (AI) is transcending borders, reshaping the landscape of global development and cooperation. China, a global leader in open-source AI development, hasContinue Reading
