Lead: As declared by the United Nations General Assembly, April 12 of every year is the International Day of Human Space Flight. This year marks 65 years since Soviet (Russian) cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel to space. By Lawal Sale “Poyekhali!” Поехали (Let’s go!)Continue Reading
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China is willing to work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and to promote practical cooperation. Wang, also a memberContinue Reading
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit China from April 11 to April 15, marking his fourth trip to the country in four years, according to Reuters. During the visit, Sánchez is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and top legislator Zhao Leji as MadridContinue Reading
Ties between Lesotho and the People’s Republic of China were strengthened during the signing of a protocol on waiving partial loans between the two countries. The ceremony, held on Thursday, saw Finance and Development Planning Minister, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, signing on behalf of the Lesotho government, while Ambassador ofContinue Reading
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing. Invited by the CPC Central Committee and Xi, Cheng is the first KMT chairperson to have led a delegation to theContinue Reading
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday unequivocally condemned Israel’s massive strikes across Lebanon earlier in the day, his spokesperson said. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the loss of civilian lives and is deeply alarmed by the mounting toll on civilians,” Stephane Dujarric said in a statement, referring to the hundredsContinue Reading
By Liu Shiyao, (People’s Daily China) China’s commercial space industry has taken another step forward with the successful maiden flight of the Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket, developed by CAS Space. The rocket was recently launched from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, successfully deploying multipleContinue Reading
By Wang Zhou, (People’s Daily China) A new AI-driven canteen in Beijing’s Dongcheng district is transforming mealtime routines for residents and office workers. Operated by municipal enterprise Shoukai Group, the 260-square-meter “Jingshan AI Canteen” features 80 seats and serves three daily meals, demonstrating how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everyday dining.”OnceContinue Reading
By Wang Wenzheng China’s newly revised Foreign Trade Law officially came into effect on March 1, 2026. The legislation aims to strengthen legal safeguards as China accelerates its transformation into a trader of quality. The revision reflects China’s specific conditions while aligning with international rules and practices. The revisionContinue Reading
By Dou Hao, (People’s Daily China) Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, is rapidly developing a thriving open-source AI community. This ecosystem connects developers, startups, and industry resources, accelerating the transformation of ideas into real-world applications.At the center of this ecosystem is the ModelScope community, one of China’s largestContinue Reading
