BEIJING– Building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, China’s economy is continuing to make steady progress, said Ding Lin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission. Speaking on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Ding noted that despite a… Continue reading China’s Economy on Steady Upward Trajectory Amid External Challenges: Official
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Zheng Loses to Sabalenka in French Open Quarters
PARIS – Chinese Zheng Qinwen lost to world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the women’s singles quarterfinals at the French Open on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Zheng broke first in the first set before Sabalenka came back to win a tie-breaker. The top seed maintained the momentum in the second set to… Continue reading Zheng Loses to Sabalenka in French Open Quarters
Update: Xi’s Article on Building China Into Leading Country in Education to be Published
BEIJING – An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s… Continue reading Update: Xi’s Article on Building China Into Leading Country in Education to be Published
The journey of the coffee bean (3): Out of Africa
For coffee-producing countries in Africa, they may not be able to influence the market individually, but once they unite, they can speak with one voice in the global market. #GlobalSouth African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
The journey of the coffee bean (2): “White man’s drink”
In the late 19th century, Western colonizers seized land in Africa for planting coffee and tea. The harvested coffee was shipped out of Africa for processing and sale. At that time, local people grew up with a #ColonialMentality that coffee is a white man’s drink. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News… Continue reading The journey of the coffee bean (2): “White man’s drink”
The journey of the coffee bean (1): Birthplace in Africa
Blessed with favorable climate and fertile soil, coffee beans thrive in Africa. The two major coffee bean varieties, #Arabica and #Robusta, are said to have originated from the continent. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Youth Sports Exchange to Bridge Cultures, Strengthen Ties
NANJING – The 2025 Belt and Road Youth Sports Exchange Week (Jiangsu) officially launched on Wednesday in Jiangyin, east China’s Jiangsu Province, gathering nearly 500 international students from 66 countries and regions. Held at Jiangyin Feima Water City from May 20 to 27, the event features a lineup of activities, including youth men’s 3×3 basketball… Continue reading Youth Sports Exchange to Bridge Cultures, Strengthen Ties
Xi Urges China, France to be Reliable Forces for Maintaining International 0rder
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged China and France to be reliable forces for maintaining international order, open forces for promoting global growth and progressive forces for guiding multilateral cooperation. Speaking to French President Emmanuel Macron over phone, Xi called on China and France to jointly safeguard the UN authority and status,… Continue reading Xi Urges China, France to be Reliable Forces for Maintaining International 0rder
Preserving Cultural Heritage as National Treasure
BEIJING – Once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and home to countless cultural heritage sites, Luoyang in central China’s Henan Province is renowned as an ancient city that has witnessed “half of Chinese history.” A gem among these treasures, the Longmen Grottoes stands out, representing the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art. This UNESCO… Continue reading Preserving Cultural Heritage as National Treasure
Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to 2025 SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction, Sustainable Development
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 SCO (the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, held in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Xi pointed out that poverty eradication, a global issue, is a common goal of all countries in the world. Through arduous… Continue reading Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to 2025 SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction, Sustainable Development