Forum's young volunteers ready to represent 'prospering China'

Zhang Weiguo just finished several weeks of intensive training, preparing for only a few days of giving high-quality service.

S. Korea's ruling party wants hearing on THAAD

SEOUL - South Korea's ruling Minjoo Party said on Friday that it will push for a public hearing on deployment of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile defense system to stop conflicts over the issue.

Sino-US deal eases access to markets

China and the United States have reached a new deal that will ease market access in the areas of agriculture, financial services and energy, marking both sides' willingness to advance the trade relationship and alleviating fears of a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

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Chinese-born Italians find cultural voice

ROME - Cultural initiatives and exchanges have nurtured the integration of second-generation Chinese immigrants in Italy as dozens of people gathered at the Nelson Mandela public library in Rome's San Giovanni neighborhood to watch documentaries on Chinese-born young people, and discuss about their hopes, experiences and search for identity.

Shanghai chooses new leadership lineup

The eastern metropolis of Shanghai witnessed a new leadership lineup as the municipality's once-in-five-years Party congress concluded on Friday.

Boy won hearts with salute, wows with top marks

Lang Zheng, who became a national icon after he was photographed saluting his rescuers following the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008, will be a junior high school student in the autumn.

Heritage sites in China to hand out free tickets

China plans to give out 37,000 free tickets to 74 of its UNESCO World Heritage and scenic sites to celebrate its first Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, Zhang Linwei, deputy head of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development's urban construction department, said on Friday.

Chinese student delivers message of peace to world

Young Chinese speech competitor Gu Yunxiang wowed the audience with a powerful speech at the grand final of the International Public Speaking Competition in London on Friday.

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Xi, Moon discuss concerns

President Xi Jinping and the Republic of Korea's new president, Moon Jae-in, talked about Beijing's "major concerns" and agreed in their first phone conversation on Thursday to meet at an early date, sending positive signals for the bilateral ties.