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2 pandas to leave for Russia for 15-year research project
A pair of giant pandas will leave for Moscow, Russia for collaborative research, a panda research base in southwest China's Sichuan Province said Friday.
Carmaker BYD to build NEV base in east China
Leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD will set up an industrial base for passenger vehicles and key components in the city of Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
Ethiopian PM and Austrian PM visit Alibaba and meet with Jack Ma
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the headquarters of e-commerce giant Alibaba on Thursday, and discussed with Jack Ma issues of small and medium sized enterprises and globalization, huanqiu.com reports.
Fire Department finds potential safety issues in shop visited by Kris Wu
A video of Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu at a noodle shop that recently went viral on Chinese social media Weibo has drawn the eatery the attention of the local fire department due to suspected safety issues.
International coalition to promote development of green B&R
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) International Green Development Coalition has been launched in Beijing to promote international cooperation for green development.
World's highest highway tunnel open to traffic in Tibet
The world's highest highway tunnel was open to traffic on Friday at an altitude of over 4,750 meters above sea level in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
China pledges to help Zimbabwe build production capacity
The new Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Guo Shaochun has pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development, agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
Artisan keeps his craft alive with each carved mahjong tile
Just opposite the entrance to a neon-lit night market, one of Hong Kong's few remaining carvers of mahjong tiles engraves the two Chinese characters for the number 8,000 on a piece of acrylic.
Think tank calls for closer cooperation in tech sector
Senior officials and a think tank called for closer cooperation in the tech sector as the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation kicked off in Beijing.
China, Russia, U.S. reach consensuses on Afghanistan issue
Representatives of China, Russia and the United States on Thursday reached consensuses on various aspects of the Afghanistan issue including sovereignty, internal dialogue, terrorism, military withdrawals and smuggling.
Xi calls for fair treatment to Chinese enterprises, students, scholars abroad
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on all countries to create a sound investment environment, and treat Chinese enterprises, students and scholars abroad as equals.
China establishes mechanism for fulfilling international agreements: Xi
China attaches great importance to the establishment of a constraint mechanism for the fulfillment and implementation of international agreements, and the modification and improvement of laws and regulations in accordance with the need of further opening-up.
China not to adopt beggar-thy-neighbor currency devaluation: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China will not engage in beggar-thy-neighbor currency devaluation.
China to increase imports on larger scale: Xi
President Xi Jinping said Friday that China will increase imports of goods and services on a larger scale.
China prohibits forced technology transfer: Xi
China will step up protecting the legitimate rights and interests of foreign owners of intellectual property rights, and prohibit the forced transfer of technology, President Xi Jinping said Friday.
Xi highlights sustainable development under BRI
China will work with other parties to promote a coalition of sustainable cities and an international coalition for green development under the Belt and Road Initiative, President Xi Jinping said Friday.
China to allow foreign businesses in more sectors with controlling or full stake: Xi
China will allow foreign investors to operate businesses in more sectors with controlling or full stake, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.
China to support 5,000 people for BRI innovation exchanges: Xi
China will support 5,000 people from innovation sector in Belt and Road countries in conducting exchanges, training programs and joint researches in the next five years, President Xi Jinping said Friday.
China to invite 10,000 representatives of political parties, think tanks, NGOs from B&R countries: Xi
A total of 10,000 representatives of political parties, think tanks and non-governmental organizations from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative will be invited to China for exchanges in the next five years, President Xi Jinping said Friday.
Xi stresses high-quality, sustainable infrastructure under BRI
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday highlighted building infrastructure of high quality, sustainability, risk resilience, reasonable pricing, inclusiveness and accessibility under the Belt and Road Initiative.