Days before the 2020 Spring Festival, President Xi Jinping visited Simola Wa village in Tengchong, Yunnan Province, Southwest China, to learn about rural revitalization and the development of distinctive ethnic minority communities. “Simola” means “a place of happiness” in the Wa language. This traditional village, with a history spanning overContinue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Beijing during a two-day inspection tour from Monday to Tuesday, extending Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairmanContinue Reading
The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday morning sentenced Jimmy Lai, an instigator of anti-China riots in Hong Kong, to 20 years in prison, Xinhua News Agency reported. Lai was found guilty in December by the High Court of the HKSAR on two chargesContinue Reading
A mainland spokesperson said on Thursday that the Taiwan question is “the most important issue in China-US relations.” During a press conference held by the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, a reporter asked how the Office understands Chinese President Xi Jinping’s statement regarding the Taiwan question during his recent phoneContinue Reading
China’s total power use in 2025 reached 10.3682 trillion kWh, according to the latest data released by the National Energy Administration, The figure surpassed 10 trillion kWh for the first time, with China becoming the world’s first country to reach that level. What does the figure of 10 trillionContinue Reading
China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush will begin on Monday, with inter-regional trips expected to hit a record 9.5 billion. The surge is driven by overlapping demand for family reunions and tourism during a longer holiday, analysts said. Road travel by private cars is expected to remain dominant, accountingContinue Reading
During a visit to Shanghai on Saturday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the great importance of engagement in fostering mutual trust and respect between nations. He participated in an exchange session with Chinese middle school students, during which he cited the Chinese parable, “the blind men and theContinue Reading
With cross-regional trips expected to hit 9.5 billion, China is preparing for what could be the largest Spring Festival travel rush in history — a massive migration that not only reunites families but also puts the country’s transportation system to the test. According to Li Chunlin, deputy head ofContinue Reading
Despite global uncertainties and domestic challenges, more Chinese cities and provinces crossed key gross domestic product (GDP) thresholds in 2025, underscoring the country’s high-quality regional development and economic resilience. With China’s economy expanding 5 percent year on year to over 140 trillion yuan (about 20 trillion U.S. dollars) lastContinue Reading
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