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France’s iconic Eiffel Tower is increasing its ticket prices by 20%, CNN’s affiliate BFMTV has reported, to help cover the costs of renovation work and financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic. 美国有线电视新闻网旗下的BFM电视台报道称，法国的标志性建筑埃菲尔铁塔门票价格将上涨20%，这是为了帮助支付翻修费用以及弥补新冠疫情期间发生的亏损。 An adult ticket including an elevator ride to the summi...

Premier Li Qiang has urged China, Japan and the Republic of Korea to reject external disruptions and stay committed to harmonious coexistence and mutual support. Li made the remark on Monday when addressing the 8th China-Japan-ROK Business Summit in Seoul on the sidelines of the ninth Trilateral Summit Meeting among the three Asian neighbors. "China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are geographica...

After imposing steep additional tariffs on Chinese exports such as electric vehicles and solar panels, the United States is instigating a broader trade war against China. Highlighting the potential threat from what she labels as China's excess industrial capacity, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored the Joe Biden administration is seeking to get Europe to gang up with the US to act in a...

China and the Republic of Korea have agreed to start high-level strategic dialogue between their foreign ministries and expedite the second phase of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement amid their strained relations in recent years. The decision was made on Sunday when Premier Li Qiang met with ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul ahead of the ninth Trilateral Summit Meeting among Chin...

In a classroom filled with eager students, the lecture on exercise and nutrition is in full swing. Meanwhile, on the sports field, students are jogging, and in the training center, they are learning rock climbing. In the cafeteria, teachers guide students on healthy diet. This is not just any ordinary class at the Peking University, but a groundbreaking course titled "Physical Fitness Enhancement:...

Ireland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced Wednesday. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said the historic move was coordinated with the other two, marking "an historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine." He said it's intended to help get a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a two-state solution. The official recognition by t...

Discover the exquisite bamboo shoot delicacies that Hangzhou residents cherish. Join us on a flavorful journey through Hangzhou's vibrant cuisine scene and meet the resilient locals who stay flexible to keep up with the changing times, but remain strong and thrive like bamboo. #ChinasHiddenTreasures

The People's Liberation Army announced on Thursday morning that it started two-day joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan from 7:45 am Thursday. In a brief statement, the PLA's Eastern Theater Command declared that the exercise would take place in the Taiwan Strait, the north, south and east of Taiwan Island, as well as areas around the islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin....

President Xi Jinping has reached out to all visitors from the United States with a welcoming gesture in a message that he sent to the 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit, which opened on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province. "We cordially welcome US tourists to travel to China to meet Chinese friends, experience Chinese culture, tour scenic mountains and rivers, and get a firsth...

China still has policy room to further stabilize the property market by boosting demand and optimizing supply without excessive stimulus, thereby further reining in the industry's downturn, experts said. 专家表示，中国仍有政策空间通过提振需求和优化供应来进一步稳定房地产市场，而无需过度刺激，从而进一步遏制房地产业的低迷。 However, the country needs to ramp up efforts to restructure both the propert...

Massive crowds filled the main square of Tabriz in northwestern Iran as well as mosques in Teheran and elsewhere on Tuesday as Iranians prayed for and held funeral ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who were killed on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian are credited with resounding achievements in foreign relations that are li...

Lai Ching-te has sent a dangerous signal of seeking "Taiwan independence" and making provocations to undermine cross-Strait peace and stability in his speech after assuming the role of the Taiwan region's new leader on Monday, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said. 中国大陆发言人表示，赖清德在2024年5月20日就任台湾地区新领导人后的讲话中发出了寻求“台独”的危险信号，并进行了破坏两岸和平与稳定的挑衅。 C...

Technology was the major theme of this year's National Disability Day, which fell on Sunday, as emerging technologies ranging from wearable devices to brain implants help people with disabilities better connect with society, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation. 中国残疾人联合会表示，今年的全国助残日的主题是科技，因为从可穿戴设备到脑植入物等新兴技术正在帮助残疾人更好地融入社会。 Nat...

China is building a more positive tourism image globally, with more foreign visitors sharing their good travel experiences online and not unfairly stereotyping the country. 中国正在全球范围内建立更加积极的旅游形象，越来越多的外国游客在网上分享他们美好的旅行经历，而非不公正的刻板印象。 Two Mad Explorers from Ireland, a video blog channel on YouTube with more than 160,000 subscribers, has recorded t...

据伊朗迈赫尔通讯社20日报道，伊朗总统莱希在直升机事故中遇难。 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died along with his foreign minister when his helicopter crashed, Iran's Mehr news agency said on Monday. 来源：新华社  伊朗迈赫尔通讯社

The US' decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports marks a further escalation in Washington's efforts to curb emerging industries in China, forcing Beijing to adopt measures to defend its interests, said analysts and heads of business associations on Thursday. 5月16日，分析师和商业协会负责人表示，美国决定对中国进口商品征收额外关税标志着华盛顿遏制中国新兴产业的举措进一步升级，迫使北京...

Sunshine, exuberance, great athleticism. The Olympic Qualifying Series Shanghai kicked off in grand style on Thursday at the Huangpu Riverside, with enthusiastic spectators swarming into the venue to experience the festival-style event. 阳光、热情与精彩的竞技运动一同出现。5月16日，奥运资格系列赛上海站在黄浦江畔隆重拉开帷幕，热情的观众蜂拥而至，体验这场节日般的盛会。 Competitions for skateboarding...

The National Immigration Administration announced to fully implement on Wednesday a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships in coastal provinces of China, and the policy is effective immediately. 5月15日，国家移民管理局宣布，在中国沿海省份全面实施外国旅游团乘邮轮入境免签政策，该政策即日起生效。 Foreign tourist groups, comprising two or more individuals, arriving...

China's plan to sell 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) in ultra-long-term treasury bonds marks its latest move to bolster fiscal support for the economy, a step that experts say will stabilize expectations, boost domestic demand and shore up growth. 中国计划出售1万亿元（1,380亿美元）超长期国债，这是中国加强财政支持经济的最新举措，专家认为这一举措将稳定预期、促进内需并支撑经济增长。 The issuance...

China has launched a nationwide campaign to address key issues such as campus bullying and excessive homework in basic education. 中国在全国范围内开展了一场运动，以解决校园欺凌和作业过多等基础教育中的关键问题。 According to a circular made public by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, the campaign will continue until the end of this year and will primarily focus on regulating and rectifying prob...

The Palace Museum in Beijing has been designated as the official address of the secretariat for a new international technical committee focused on standardizing cultural heritage conservation. 北京故宫博物院被指定为一个新的致力于规范文化遗产保护的国际技术委员会秘书处的官方地址。 It is a significant milestone as this is the first committee of its kind within the International Organization for Stand...

China decided last week to extend the short-stay visa-exemption policy for citizens of 12 countries, of which 11 are European nations, until the end of 2025. This extension underscores the prospects for China-Europe engagement in the years ahead and will bring a fresh wave of European tourists to China, analysts said. 中国上周决定将对12个国家(其中11个是欧洲国家)公民的短期免签证政策延长至2025年底。...

The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in northwestern China announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with its French counterpart on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and the protection of the Terracotta Warriors. 2024年5月8日，位于中国西北部的秦始皇陵遗址博物馆宣布，将与法国博物馆合作修复巴黎圣母院大教堂和保护兵马俑。 The collaborative research conducted with France...

The United States is intensifying its tech war against China. In yet another act of "economic coercion" targeting Chinese companies, the US has revoked export licenses that allowed tech giants such as Qualcomm and Intel to supply chips to Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei, which Washington has already put on a trade restriction "entity list" since 2019 on the grounds that it pose...

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the China-Hungary relationship is now at its best in history, and he called on the two sides to summarize the valuable experience of the past and continue deepening practical cooperation in various sectors. The two countries decided to elevate bilateral relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. Xi, who had just conclu...