Xi stresses role of basic research in China's sci-tech strength
30/04/2026 | 4 min
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged greater efforts to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
China's manufacturing activity holds steady in April
30/04/2026 | 4 min
China's manufacturing sector remained in expansion territory in April, signaling stable growth momentum. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 50.3.
China, Australia pledge cooperation on trade and regional stability
30/04/2026 | 4 min
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have held strategic talks in Beijing, calling for closer cooperation and support for global free trade.
Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine and White House shooting in phone call
29/04/2026 | 4 min
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump have held a phone call, discussing Iran, Ukraine, and a shooting at a White House press event. Their discussions also included future economic and energy cooperation.
China will continue to facilitate trade with Africa following zero-tariff policy: spokesperson
29/04/2026 | 4 min
A Foreign ministry spokesperson says China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African diplomatic partners demonstrates a shared commitment to contributing to global peace and development, adding that China will steadily enhance trade with Africa.