Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed strengthening the role of education in supporting scientific and technological advancement as well as talent development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for a deep understanding of the needs of Chinese modernization for education, science and technology, and talent. The goal is to cultivate a steady stream of talent, unlock their full potential, and ensure their abilities are…

The UAE has signed two strategic agreements with copyright organisations in India and China. This initiative marks a significant step towards fostering international cooperation in protecting the rights of creators and ensuring fair compensation for their work, as reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The agreements were formalised by the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association. These partnerships aim to facilitate the exchange of protected creative content among stakeholders while guaranteeing that authors and publishers receive…

China is fully confident in achieving the economic growth target of around 5 percent this year as there is solid foundation, support and guarantee, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a press conference on Thursday. Describing last year’s economic performance as satisfactory, Zheng said that the Chinese economy has shown strong resilience and vitality, laying a solid foundation for this year’s development. In 2025, China will step up efforts to boost consumer spending, Zheng said.…

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Expanding China’s domestic demand will create new opportunities for growth across multiple sectors, an official said in the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency. Domestic demand is a “home market that will not move away,” and its growth will increase the country’s market capacity and bolster economic circulation, according to Huang Lianghao, an official of the Research Office of the State Council. Huang made the remarks while discussing this year’s…

 The concerns of the public are the key issues highlighted in the government work report. China’s government work report, unveiled Wednesday at this year’s annual session of the national legislature for deliberation, has garnered widespread attention from home and abroad. How did the world’s second-largest economy perform in the past year? What are its major development goals and policy directions for 2025? In the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, guest…

The Spring Festival, China’s most significant holiday, is also a vital driver of the country’s economy. This year, it shone even brighter, as the festival followed its inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking renewed enthusiasm domestically and attracting heightened interest from abroad.  The statistics speak for themselves: 2.3 billion cross-regional trips and a record box office of 9.51 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) during the Spring Festival holiday from 28 January to 4…

A century-old camphor tree, once on the brink of death, has been revived as a group of deputies to the municipal legislative body in Fuzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, went to great lengths to come to its rescue. Throughout 2023, the fate of the tree was the most pressing concern of Zheng Shuhong, a deputy to the municipal people’s congress of Fuzhou, the city’s legislature. The camphor tree, once a source of shade for generations of locals in Xujia Village…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation on 24 February. The leaders discussed international issues and bilateral cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. This is reported by the official website of the Russian President. It is noted that the parties considered ways to expand cooperation in the field of economy and trade, investment, culture, education, and sports. They also confirmed the schedule of meetings due to the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),…

Brazil’s agricultural sector achieved a landmark feat in January 2025, recording US$11.0 billion in exports—the second-highest January export value in the country’s history. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. This surge was largely driven by robust increases in key exports, such as coffee, cellulose, and cotton, the source claims. Although shipments of soybeans, corn, and sugar-related products declined, the strength of Brazil’s other sectors led to a 5.3 per cent rise…