China announces AI capacity-building action plan, stressing AI should not be used to maintain hegemony

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be used as a tool to maintain hegemony.  Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at the High-Level Meeting on International Cooperation on Capacity-building on Artificial Intelligence at UN headquarters in […]

China's central bank cuts RRR by 50 basis points to strengthen market confidence

The People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, announced a 50 basis point cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR), effective Friday. The cut will lower the weighted average RRR for financial institutions to around 6.6 percent. Experts believe that the reduction is an important manifestation of supportive monetary policy, which will continue […]

Experts warn Philippines may ‘hijack’ UN for own agenda at planned summit

As the general debate of the 79th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is set to open on Tuesday, experts warn that the Philippines may "hijack" the UN platform to promote its own agenda by asserting its illegal claims in the South China Sea, given that Manila has previously stated its plan to […]

Shaolin a modern beacon for Chinese culture

The Shaolin Temple, nestled in the Songshan mountain range of Central China's Henan Province, is renowned not only as a sacred site of Zen Buddhism but also as the birthplace of the renowned Shaolin kung fu. Now, the temple is constructing a museum dedicated to promoting Shaolin culture. The temple, which dates back to the […]

Chinese, Uzbek youth foster exchanges at international art festival

The "Future World" International Youth Art Festival was held on Saturday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with over 500 participants, including government officials, cultural figures, artists, and youth representatives from both China and Uzbekistan. The festival was co-hosted by China's State Council Information Office, the Youth Affairs Agency of Uzbekistan, and the Samarkand regional government. The festival […]

24-hour libraries gain popularity across China

As the sun sets and the city is enveloped in the peaceful cover of night, a new trend is gaining momentum across China: the 24-hour library. These well-lit havens provide a sanctuary for students, professionals, and anyone in need of a quiet place to read or study in the late hours. In addition to staying […]

A dance troupe’s efforts in strengthening China-Africa ties

A dance troupe staged a performance that integrated elements of Chinese and African folk dances at the opening ceremony gala show of the just-concluded 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in Beijing. Amid lively, rhythmic drumbeats, dancers from China and Africa, dressed in their respective traditional costumes, entertained the crowds with the […]

Culture Beat: NCPA to stage Peking Opera classic ‘Farewell My Concubine’

To celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, which will fall on Tuesday in 2024, the National ­Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) will present a series of exciting performances, including the Peking Opera Farewell My Concubine, which will be staged on Friday. The opera is a classic work that was initially adapted from the story of Xiang […]

Exclusive: Revealing the reality of China Coast Guard presence in Huangyan Island in South China Sea

Editor's Note: A dedicated group of individuals tirelessly patrol the South China Sea year-round, protecting China's national sovereignty, security, and maritime rights. These individuals make up the China Coast Guard (CCG). In the eyes of some foreign media outlets, they are seen as "aggressive actors in international disputes." But what is the true role of […]