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Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker during his official visit to China. The two sides highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, expanding practical cooperation, and upholding multilateralism amid global challenges.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema who is on a state visit. The heads of state witnessed the signing of cooperation documents covering the implementation of the Global Security Initiative, zero-tariff measures, industrial and supply chains, and Chinese-language education.

Chinese scientists have set a new record for the coldest temperature ever achieved by humans, marking a major step toward absolute zero. They cooled a cloud of rubidium atoms to 9.7 picokelvin, and kept it stable for observation for seven seconds.

China has delivered its second large cruise ship built at home, the Adora Flora City, in Shanghai, marking a major step forward in the country's cruise shipbuilding industry.

A majority of lawmakers in Israel have endorsed Gadi Eisenkot to form a government following his closely contested election battle with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has announced his resignation amid a deepening political crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank.

A report at the China International Import Expo shows that China is now a global production hub and key source of demand, with a growing capacity to absorb goods from around the world. The Export-to-China Capacity Development Report notes that China's import mix has evolved to a more diversified structure encompassing industrial products, energy, and raw materials, as well as agricultural commodit...

The 41-year-old is Portugal's leading goal scorer with 146 goals in 234 caps. Ronaldo's decision to bring an end to his 23-year career with the national team came after a fall-out with coach Jorge Jesus during the international break.

US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says they are going to end the war with Iran, and there will be support from some Senate Republicans. Meanwhile, US media say the House of Representatives could move as soon as next week to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as many Republican lawmakers blame him for the election results.

The ninth China International Import Expo has opened in Shanghai, running from November 5 to 10. More than 480 exhibits are making their global, Asian or China debut, a record high.

The European Commission has urged Ukraine to speed up reforms to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of 2028. Its annual enlargement package also outlines accession roadmaps for Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro.

China has pledged to continue supporting Cambodia's development and strengthen bilateral cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for closer cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture and industrial development.

The China Internet Development Report found that technologies for intelligent interconnection and human-machine collaboration are profoundly reshaping the way people produce and live. The report unveiled during the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit said China's enterprise AI agent market exceeded 21 billion yuan in 2025.

US President Trump has congratulated the Democrats after projections showed that they have secured control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump said he looks forward to working with them. He acknowledged that the war in Iran played a role in the GOP's losses.

China's services trade has maintained steady growth in the first nine months of 2026, with total imports and exports reaching nearly 5.77 trillion yuan, up 8.5 percent year on year.

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11.

China has pledged to work with all parties to ensure a successful conclusion to the 2026 APEC "China Year" and deliver fruitful results at the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

Voting is underway in the crucial midterm elections in the US, which are shaping up to be a major test for the Trump administration in its second term amid high inflation and rising living costs.

At the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in east China's Zhejiang Province, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for further efforts to build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

The National Development and Reform Commission says China's emerging pillar industries are expected to more than double their output value to over 10 trillion yuan by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period in 2030.

The International Maritime Organization has warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for shipping, saying it has no confirmation that mines have been cleared from the waterway.

China's central bank and two other financial regulators have announced further measures to support the country's capital market and boost investor confidence.

In a meeting with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, China's top diplomat Wang Yi says the country will continue to work together with all parties to restore regional peace in the Middle East.

During talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is willing to further communicate and coordinate with Arab countries and Gulf Cooperation Council members to restore peace and achieve long-lasting stability in the Middle East.

OPEC+, a group comprising OPEC members and other oil-producing nations, has decided to keep oil production unchanged in December for a third consecutive month.