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A compilation of excerpts from discourses on Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping has been published in French by the Central Compilation and Translation Press. Compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the book collects a series of important discourses by Xi between November 2012 and October 2023 regarding Chinese modernization. Bo...

Dive into the Fusion of French Elegance and Chinese Culture Blurb: This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-French diplomatic relations. We went to the French Cultural Center in Beijing to witness the magic of cultural exchange unfold. Check out the video to view the highlights! @InstitutFrChine  

China's Chang'e 6, aimed at retrieving the first samples from the far side of the moon, embarked on its journey this week, carrying payloads from ESA, Italy, France, and Pakistan. What makes the mission so special? Liz from #MegaProject experienced the excitement at the launch site and heard thoughts from international scientists.

Quanzhou, a city on UNESCO's World Heritage List, is a place of incredibly rich culture and history. Join #UnboxingChina as we take a glimpse into such culture and history through the city's unique architecture and diverse religious scene.

Fifteen years ago, a rare blood donation from a Kazakh named Ruslan made waves, catching President Xi Jinping's attention and altering the course of Ruslan's life. But here's the incredible part: that single act of selflessness didn't just make him a hero; it forged in him a strong tie to China, inspiring him to learn Chinese and contribute to Sino-Kazakh exchanges. It's truly thought-provoking, i...

The China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo in the US have recently signed an agreement for giant panda conservation, selecting a pair of giant pandas to be sent to the San Diego Zoo for a 10-year international conservation partnership. To ensure the well-being of the giant pandas in the US, in March, experts from the China Wildlife Conservation Association traveled to the US...

A Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XVIII spacecraft with three astronauts aboard blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China at 8:59 pm on Thursday. After separating from the rocket and entering orbit, the spacecraft was scheduled to conduct a fast automated rendezvous and docking procedure with the Tiangong space station. It was to dock with the radial port o...

TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, said it will go to court to challenge the legislation, which was signed by the United States President Joe Biden and requires ByteDance to sell its stake in the app or it will be blocked in the country. 中国科技公司字节跳动旗下的TikTok表示将向法院提起诉讼，以挑战美国总统签署的一项法律，该法律要求字节跳动出售其在该应用中的股份，否则该应用将在美...

The three post-1980 generation crew members of the Shenzhou XVIII mission said on Wednesday that their similar professional backgrounds and mutual trust will help them complete all the objectives set for the mission. 2024年2月24日，神舟18号的三名80后航天员表示，他们相似的专业背景和相互信任将有助于他们完成任务所设定的所有目标。 The Long March 2F rocket carrying the astronauts aboard the Shen­zhou X...

Beijing hopes that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China will help effectively manage differences between the two countries, strengthen dialogue and advance mutually beneficial cooperation, said an official with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs. While briefing the media on Blinken's three-day visit, which will start on Wednesday, th...

Chemical recycling to reduce plastic waste It can also decrease carbon dioxide emissions and boost oil production A recent report called for intensified efforts to tap chemical recycling as a key solution to addressing plastic pollution, considering its potential to dispose of low-value plastic waste that is difficult to recycle. 最近有一份报告呼吁加大力度，利用化学回收作为解决塑料污染的关键解决方...

The world's first diamond made from peony-derived carbon elements made its debut on Wednesday in Luoyang, Henan province. 4月17日，世界上第一颗由牡丹碳元素制成的钻石于在河南省洛阳市首次亮相。 The 3-carat diamond was sourced from red peonies from the national flower garden in Luoyang. It was donated to the Luoyang National Peony Garden by Luoyang Time Promise Co. 这颗钻石取材于...

When asked what has helped sustain President Xi Jinping's friendship with him over the past 39 years, Luca Berrone, a board member of Iowa Sister States and a seasoned American businessman, responded with one word: "Respect". In 1985, Xi, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhengding county committee in Hebei province, led a five-person delegation to Iowa for a two-week visit. Berrone h...

Rescuers evacuate stranded residents on Saturday in the flood-hit city of Shaoguan, Guangdong province. 2024年4月20日，广东省韶关市的救援人员疏散被困居民。 Relevant departments in Guangdong province are making all-out efforts to combat severe flooding, with their top priority being safeguarding people's lives and property, as torrential rainfall over the past few days left several areas inundated...

At many tourist attractions in China, red ribbons that bear visitors' signatures and auspicious phrases, such as wishes for career success or a healthy family, are tied to trees, handrails and other objects for good luck. 在中国的许多旅游景点，人们会把带有游客签名和吉祥语(如对事业成功或家庭健康的祝愿)的红丝带系在树木、扶手和其他物品上，以求好运。 The red ribbons proved popular on Saturday among a...

Trade tension between China and the United States,  simmering  over Washington's repeated tariff increases and policy restrictions against Chinese exporters and enterprises, has escalated again with Washington's launch of a Section 301 investigation targeting China's  maritime , logistics and shipbuilding sectors. However, the old playbook of unilateralism and protectionism pursued...

Bookings to overseas destinations in Asia and Europe have also increased "I was holding my breath and clicking the screen very quickly. I grabbed the ticket in just a couple of seconds, then all the tickets sold out," said Li Yufang, 29, who bought a high-speed train ticket from Beijing to Huangshan, Anhui province, on Wednesday for the May Day holiday. "It was like the Spring Festival holiday, li...

China and the United States are strengthening financial cooperation through the China-US Financial Working Group, a positive and essential step for preventing global financial crises and injecting stability into the fragile global economy, experts said. They commented after the China-US Financial Working Group held its fourth meeting on Tuesday in Washington. The meeting was co-chaired by Xuan Cha...

China's fixed-asset investment, a pivotal growth driver, grew at a faster-than-anticipated clip in the first quarter amid a big bet on manufacturing and high-tech sectors, thus getting the economy off to a solid start this year, analysts said on Tuesday. 2024年4月16日，分析人士表示，在侧重发展制造业和高科技行业的情况下，作为经济增长关键驱动力的中国固定资产投资在第一季度以高于预期的速度增长，从而使...

The Ministry of Public Security has debunked a video that sparked a nationwide search after it was widely circulated on social media. 一段视频在社交媒体上引发了全国范围内的传播和关注，公安部对此视频进行了辟谣。 The video, depicting homework booklets supposedly lost by a Chinese first grader in Paris, was revealed to be a meticulously crafted ploy for online attention. 这个描述...

China's national security authorities have released five typical cases of crimes that threaten national security, urging the public to heighten their awareness as the nation observes National Security Education Day on April 15. 中国国家安全部门近日公布了5起威胁国家安全的典型犯罪案件，敦促民众在4月15日国家安全教育日之际提高安全意识。 These cases include instances of overseas enterprises and intelli...

China's gross domestic product expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter after a 5.2 percent rise in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, boding well for a steady economic recovery in the following months. 4月16日官方发布的数据显示，继2023年第四季度增长5.2%之后，中国第一季度国内生产总值同比增长5.3%，预计未来几个月经济将实现稳步复苏。 The country's GDP came in at 29....

The Foreign Ministry said in an online statement on Sunday that Beijing has expressed deep concern over the situation in the Middle East following Iran's drone and missile strikes on Israel, and has called for relevant parties to exercise calm and restraint to prevent further escalation of tension. 2024年4月14日，外交部在线上发布一则声明表示，中方对伊朗无人机和导弹袭击以色列后中东局...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explored Chongqing on Sunday to experience the charm of the mountainous industrial city in Southwest China. The tour included a visit to a factory, interaction with local young people, a city walk and a visit to an exhibition of a Sino-German scientific project. Scholz is the first leader of a major Western country to visit China this year. His high-profile delegation...