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- WMO forecasts El Nino to reach at least moderate strength
The World Meteorological Organization says the current El Nino is set to strengthen, bringing above-average global temperatures and raising drought risks in South Asia, the Horn of Africa, and Central America.
- NBA star Curry signs 10-year deal with China's Li-Ning
NBA star Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending his sneaker free agency after parting ways with Under Armour last November.
- Nvidia, Unitree and Sharpa unite to design humanoid robot
Nvidia has teamed up with China's Unitree Robotics and Singapore's Sharpa to launch a new humanoid robot design aimed at real-world use.
- US strategic petroleum reserve hits lowest level since January 2024
Data from the Department of Energy shows the reserve stood at 357.1 million barrels as of Friday.
- China's first online departure tax refund store opens in Beijing
China's first online departure tax refund store has opened in Beijing, along with the launch of service counters at the first batch of hotels across the city.
- Russia, China set model for state-to-state ties: Kremlin
A Kremlin aide says Russia and China have set a model for state-to-state ties and cooperation between neighboring countries. Yury Ushakov says bilateral ties are steadily forging ahead and have reached an unprecedentedly high standard.
- Xi and Putin to exchange views on bilateral ties and expanding cooperation: FM spokesperson
Beijing says Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will exchange views on bilateral ties, cooperation and international issues of common concern during Putin's state visit to China this week.
- Second Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 opens in Shanghai
The Second Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 is underway in Shanghai, with participants reviewing the APEC cooperation in the first half of the year and preparing for the outcomes of the leaders' meeting and other events through…
- China's economy maintains steady growth in first four months
The Chinese economy maintained stable growth in the first four months of this year, supported by government policies to stabilize employment, businesses, markets, and expectations.
- UAE condemns drone strike near Barakah nuclear plant
The United Arab Emirates has condemned what it calls a "terrorist attack" after a drone struck an electricity generator near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
- China launches new batch of satellites for Spacesail Constellation
China has launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket, sending a new group of satellites into space. The satellite group, the ninth batch of the Spacesail Constellation, successfully entered its planned orbit.
- ZXMOTO's Debise takes fifth win with Czech victory
French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO has won another tight race at the Czech Round of the Supersport World Championship, securing his fifth win of the season with the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer.
- Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern': WHO
The World Health Organisation says it has determined that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern." It said the outbreak does not meet the criter…
- Xi, Putin send congratulatory letters to 10th China-Russia expo
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have sent congratulatory letters to the 10th China-Russia Expo, expressing hope that it could deliver benefits to the two peoples.
- UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
The UN chief's press office says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel.
- Debise claims fourth WorldSSP win of season for China's ZXMOTO at Czech Round
French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO claimed victory in Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Czech Round on Saturday, securing his fourth win of the season with the Chinese manufacturer.
- China, U.S. achieve positive outcomes in economic, trade consultations: ministry
According to the Chinese commerce ministry, China and the U.S. have reached positive outcomes in their economic and trade consultations. They plan to continue implementing prior agreements and have reached common ground regarding tariff ar…
- Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China from May 19 to 20
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20. The visit coincides with the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination.
- Combination of Shenzhou-23 spaceship, carrier rocket transferred to launch area
The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, along with its carrier rocket, has been moved to the launch site. This indicates China's readiness for the upcoming space mission.
- Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year
President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the U.S. in the autumn of this year, following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump, as stated by Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.
- China's railway trips climb 6.8 pct in first four months
China State Railway Group reported that railway passenger trips increased by 6.8 percent between January and April, reaching almost 1.6 billion.
- Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders…
- Spokesperson: New vision of China-US relations provides guidance for bilateral ties
The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the new vision for China–US relations agreed by the two presidents is conducive to the sustainable development of bilateral ties, as well as to global peace and prosperity.
- Israel, Lebanon hold third round of peace talks in Washington
Israeli and Lebanese officials have begun a third round of peace talks in Washington. The discussions, held at the US State Department, are expected to continue on Friday.
- Mahmoud Abbas re-elected as Fatah leader
Fatah has re-elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as the movement's leader during its eighth general conference.
- Xi Jinping: China and U.S. should be partners, not rivals
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a banquet to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China, saying that the China-U.S. relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the current world. He said the two…
- Xi: China, U.S. agree to work toward a constructive relationship of strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and the United States have agreed to work toward building a constructive relationship of strategic stability. He said the new vision will provide strategic guidance for bilateral ties over the next t…
- President Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties are mutually beneficial
Chinese President Xi Jinping has described China-U.S. economic and trade relations as mutually beneficial and win-win in nature. He made the remarks during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
- President Xi: China and U.S. have more common interests than differences
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed that China and the U.S. have more common interests than differences. He was speaking while holding talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
- U.S. Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires on Friday.
- Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit to China through Friday. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
- Beijing says it welcomes President Trump's state visit to China
Beijing says it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations.
- China, U.S. start economic, trade consultations in South Korea
Chinese and U.S. delegations have held consultations on economic and trade issues in South Korea. The consultations took place at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday.
- U.S. processes billions in tariff refunds after court rulings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it has processed more than 35.4 billion dollars in tariff refunds and interest as of Monday.
- Chinese foreign minister calls on Pakistan to intensify Iran mediation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to continue its mediation efforts and help address issues surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Xi calls for promoting a closer China-Tajikistan community with a shared future
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country is willing to work with Tajikistan to promote a closer community with a shared future between the two countries during talks with his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit…
- Over 70 percent of respondents stress importance of healthy, stable China-U.S. ties: CGTN poll
Over 70 percent of respondents to a CGTN poll ahead of the U.S. president's state visit to China agree that a healthy, stable China-U.S. relationship is crucial to the international community.
- Kremlin signals openness as Europe discusses possible dialogue with Russia
The Kremlin has described growing discussions in Europe about the need for dialogue with Russia as a positive development.
- Evacuation completed for hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius
Spain has completed the evacuation of all passengers and most crew members from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius off the island of Tenerife.
- Mainland says Taiwan's exclusion from WHA due to DPP authorities
A Chinese mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's failure to take part in the 79th World Health Assembly is entirely the result of secessionist political manipulation by the Democratic Progressive Party authorities.
- China, U.S. launch anti-drug trafficking operation, arresting five
China's Ministry of Public Security says anti-drug agencies of China and the U.S. have arrested five suspects in a joint anti-drug trafficking operation.
- Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft completes rendezvous with space station
China's Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has completed its rendezvous with the Tianhe core module. Shenzhou-21 astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station will enter the cargo ship to transfer supplies.
- China launches Tianzhou-10 cargo mission from Wenchang
China has launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to its space station, delivering essential supplies and equipment to support ongoing orbital operations.
- U.S. President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China
China says U.S. President Donald Trump will visit China from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- China sweeps men's and women's team titles at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships
China has completed a clean sweep of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, winning the men's and women's team titles in dominant fashion.
- Spanish authorities evacuate hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife
Spanish authorities have launched an operation to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. The vessel had anchored off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tener…
- Cruise ship hit with hantavirus arrives at port in Canary Islands
The cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak has arrived at the Spanish island of Tenerife, where its passengers are expected to disembark in a carefully managed repatriation operation.
- Xi's special envoy attends Djiboutian president's inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Losang Jamcan has attended the inauguration of Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh. He says China is willing to work with Djibouti to carry forward traditional friendship, expand cooperatio…
- Russia-China interaction "most important factor in stabilizing international relations": Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says interaction between his country and China is the most important factor in stabilizing international relations when he’s speaking during a press conference after the celebrations of the Victory Day.
- China-Europe Railway Express trips top 130,000
The China-Europe Railway Express has made 130,000 trips by Saturday. The China State Railway Group said total cargo value has exceeded 520 billion U.S. dollars.