Politics
China, Italy agree to expand legislative exchanges
​Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Senate Speaker Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati in Rome on Friday on expanding exchanges and cooperation between the two countries' legislative institutions.
Xi asks business, cultural circles to contribute more to China-Italy ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged personages of business and cultural circles in China and Italy to contribute more wisdom and strength to the cooperation between the two countries.
China's top legislator meets U.S. delegation
Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), on Friday met with a delegation of the U.S.-China Working Group from the U.S. Congress in Beijing.
China's Hong Kong rejects U.S. report for interfering in HKSAR's internal affairs
The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on a recent U.S. report, reiterated Friday that "foreign governments should not interfere in any form in the internal affairs of the HKSAR."
Chinese, Italian presidents agree to promote greater development of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, held talks Friday, and agreed to jointly push for greater development of the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
Chief of insurance investment company under investigation
Liu Hong, president of PICC Investment Holding Company Limited, is under investigation for suspected severe violation of discipline and law, an official statement said Friday.
Former CNPC vice general manager under investigation
Li Xinhua, former vice general manager of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), is under investigation, according to the country's top anti-graft agency Friday.
China voices firm opposition to U.S. report on Hong Kong: FM
China on Friday expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent U.S. report on the Hong Kong Policy Act, urging "prudent words and acts" on issues related to the Hong Kong SAR.
China urges U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan
China on Friday urged the United States to stop arms sales to Taiwan and its military links with the island.
President Xi's arrival captures Italy's attention
President Xi Jinping has arrived in Rome for the start of his state visit to Italy. Before the arrival, his visit had captured the attention of the Italian public.
Chinese premier to attend Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will attend the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference and deliver a keynote speech next Thursday in the southern province of Hainan.
Chinese president arrives in Italy for state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Rome Thursday for a state visit to Italy to map out the future of the bilateral relationship and move it into a new era.
China lodges stern representations with U.S. over Tsai Ing-wen's upcoming transit in Hawaii
China has lodged stern representations with the United States over Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's planned "transit" in Hawaii next week, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
Italian president: Xi's visit shows mutual respect, stable ties
Italy's leaders have spoken about President Xi Jinping's visit, which they say will open a new chapter in bilateral relations for the two countries.
South China Sea needs peace, stability: Chinese ambassador to UK
The South China Sea needs peace rather than conflict, stability rather than turbulence and it serves the interests of not only countries in the region but also all the countries in the world, Chinese Ambassador to Britain said.
Xi's visit to Italy a reminder of historic friendship and trade ties
President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Italy on Thursday. During the visit, China will propose expanding the ties between the two countries, which this year mark the 15th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Chinese president leaves for state visits to Italy, Monaco, France
President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Thursday for his state visits to Italy, Monaco and France from March 21 to 26, the first overseas trip by the Chinese leader this year.
Xi's book on governance impresses Italian readers
Readers at a seminar on "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" held here Wednesday said the book impressed them and facilitated a better understanding of the Asian country.
Differences between China, EU could be controlled: envoy
China and the European Union (EU) both know how to control differences and resolve problems in between, and thus develop their relations healthily, said Ambassador Zhang Ming, head of the Chinese Mission to the EU.
China calls for more countries to attach importance to Africa
China reiterated its stance on China-Africa cooperation on Wednesday, calling for more countries to think highly of Africa.