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China mulls giving domestic products 20% price evaluation preference in govt procurement: Finance Ministry

China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a draft on the standards and implementing policies regarding domestic products in government ...

Paraguay's move to expel Chinese diplomat seriously violates international norms: Chinese FM

In response to Paraguay's announcement on Thursday to expel a Chinese diplomat under the excuse of "interference in internal affairs," ...

China's determination to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity unwavering, FM responds to reports on military exercises surrounding Taiwan

In response to an inquiry on whether the mainland is planning to conduct more military exercises surrounding Taiwan island as ...

Chinese FM responds to Trump's pick of former senator David Perdue as new US ambassador to China
In response to reports that US President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday via social media his selection of former senator David ...

OP-ED

Qiong Yao's life also tells a story of home and country: Global Times editorial

The "Qiong Yao phenomenon" that swept across both sides of the Taiwan Straits was driven primarily by a profound sense of cultural resonance among the Chinese people.

The Philippines' self-directed South China Sea drama tiresome

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GT Voice: Deepening reliance on US risks Taiwan island's economic future

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CHINA

County role model inspires grass-roots CPC members to enhance self-cultivation, devote themselves to the people
Every time Meng Fanyu, a teacher at the Jiao Yulu Executive Leadership Academy (Jiao Yulu Academy) in Lankao county, Central China's Henan Province, strolls past a paulownia tree called "Jiao Tong," planted by Jiao, she recalls President Xi's thought-provoking words: "jian xian si qi," an ancient Chinese idiom ...
Astronomers from China, France, Japan observe in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies
Juvenile offenders involved in violent crimes with particularly serious consequences should be prosecuted: China's top procuratorate
Addition to UNESCO Heritage List shows growing popularity of Spring Festival
Traditional Chinese customs drew more attention from the world after the UNESCO inscribed the Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on ...

Chinese Foreign Ministry sends congratulations as UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list
In response to UNESCO on Wednesday inscribing Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

Drugs containing pangolin ingredients must not be newly included in medical insurance coverage: Chinese administrations
Pangolin decoction pieces remain ineligible for medical insurance coverage and drugs containing pangolin ingredients must not be newly included in medical insurance coverage, according to a recent notice by three ...

SOURCE

GCCAC advances cooperation with BRI partners
Xinjiang Cotton Association says it cannot accept discredit and boycott of Xinjiang cotton, calls on intl brands including Uniqlo to restore Xinjiang cotton use
Vitality of Chinese SMEs strengthened as policies' effect showing
A series of recent data show that as the effects of incremental financial policies and other pro-growth policies continue to manifest, the vitality and development confidence of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to improve.
Chinese localities unveil plans to boost AI development
Some Chinese provinces and cities have intensified their efforts to introduce action plans to boost the development of artificial intelligence (AI) industry from various aspects, including underlying technologies, infrastructure and ...

NDRC voices support extending Harbin's visa-free transit policy to 144 hours
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced its support for extending Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province's visa-free transit policy from 72 hours to 144 hours, according to ...

MOFCOM defends China's new measures to tighten control over dual-use items export to US, slams Washington's bullying act
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday defended China's new measures to tighten export controls on specific dual-use items to the US and voiced strong objections to the US' act ...

LIFE

Beijing Reading Festival highlights rising video explanation of books
The 14th Beijing Reading Festival kicked off at the Lao She Theater in Beijing on Thursday.

Puyuan town: Aiming to build a travel-and-shopping tourism model
A group of foreign students who recently immersed themselves in the historical charm and modern vibrancy of Puyuan, a picturesque town in Tongxiang, East China's Zhejiang Province. Known for its ...

Sixteen Japan-born crested ibises settle in Beijing Zoo
Sixteen Japan-born crested ibises, offspring of birds originally sent from China, officially settled at the Beijing Zoo on Wednesday after completing a month-long quarantine.
Chinese museums attract younger, international patrons
As the gates open, tourists rushing into the National Museum of China (NMC) in Beijing queue up to take photos with the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix crown from the best possible position, resulting in a long line that snakes through the exhibit hall. This scene is ...
ICH status result of China's cultural diversity
Short trackers face World Tour Beijing test