BEIJING — Beijing’s spring sandstorms in Xi Jinping’s childhood weren’t just natural phenomena to him; they were a persistent nuisance. “We had to wear thick masks,” he once recalled. “If we left the windows open for just a day, the floor would be covered in a layer of gray.” That gritty memory stuck, fueling not… Continue reading Xi Focus: Xi Jinping Drives China’s Relentless Fight Against Desertification
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Lot-Drawing Ceremony is a Traditional Religious Ritual and Historical Convention That Must Be Upheld in Reincarnation of Living Buddhas: Signed Article
The following is a signed article by Liu Huan, an assistant research fellow at the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Lot-drawing ceremony is a traditional religious ritual and historical convention that must be upheld in reincarnation of Living Buddhas For a long time, the 14th Dalai Lama has been spreading… Continue reading Lot-Drawing Ceremony is a Traditional Religious Ritual and Historical Convention That Must Be Upheld in Reincarnation of Living Buddhas: Signed Article
Forums on China-Central Asia Cooperation Development, Silk Road int’l Communication held in Astana
ASTANA – The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held on Sunday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Around 240 representatives from media, think tanks, cultural institutions and business sectors across China and Central Asia engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including deepening Silk Road cooperation. At… Continue reading Forums on China-Central Asia Cooperation Development, Silk Road int’l Communication held in Astana
Photo Exhibition Held in Russia to Commemorate World Anti-Fascist War Victory
ST. PETERSBURG – A photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War was held here on Thursday. Titled “Immortal Merits, Eternal Memory”, the exhibition was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and TASS news agency. Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, and Andrey Kondrashov, director general of TASS news… Continue reading Photo Exhibition Held in Russia to Commemorate World Anti-Fascist War Victory
Asia-Pacific News Agencies Seek Cooperation to Tackle Global Changes, Tech Challenges
ST. PETERSBURG – The 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) kicked off in St. Petersburg on Thursday. During the two-day event, representatives of member news agencies will hold in-depth discussions on how news agencies can respond to global changes and technological challenges. Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of Russian president, read… Continue reading Asia-Pacific News Agencies Seek Cooperation to Tackle Global Changes, Tech Challenges
Chinese FM Meets African Envoys
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 26 May met with African diplomatic envoys in China and celebrated Africa Day together in Beijing. Ambassadors or charge d’affaires of more than 50 African countries to China and representatives of the African Union in China attended the meeting. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the… Continue reading Chinese FM Meets African Envoys
Russia Continues Work on Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Reactor: Putin
ST. PETERSBURG – Despite the complex situation surrounding Iran, Russia remains committed to the Bushehr nuclear reactor project, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. “Despite the complexity surrounding Iran, we completed the Bushehr nuclear reactor there. We’ve also signed contracts to build… Continue reading Russia Continues Work on Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Reactor: Putin
Russia Willing to Strengthen All-round Collaboration with China: Putin
ST. PETERSBURG – Russian President Vladimir Putin said late Wednesday that Russia and China share a broad spectrum of cooperation areas, and Russia is committed to strengthening all-around cooperation and exchanges with China. Putin made the remarks in response to a question from Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, during a meeting with heads… Continue reading Russia Willing to Strengthen All-round Collaboration with China: Putin
Xi, Central Asian Leaders Sign Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation
ASTANA, – Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the five Central Asian countries on Tuesday signed here the treaty of permanent good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation. Xi was accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. African Times has published… Continue reading Xi, Central Asian Leaders Sign Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation
GLOBALink | Young Central Asians Pursue Medical Dreams in China’s Xinjiang
For many young Central Asians, China’s Xinjiang is an ideal destination to pursue their medical dreams. Click to explore their stories. #GLOBALink African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency