Ground Force tests proficiency of top officers

More than 200 major generals of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force simultaneously took part in a recent examination held across the nation, marking the Ground Force's first large-scale test of its high-ranking commanders.

Survey: 94% of juveniles have access to internet

Nearly 94 percent of Chinese juveniles - children under age 18 - had access to the internet as of July, while more than 30 percent of them had been exposed to information concerning gambling and drug abuse, a report by the China Communist Youth League and China Internet Network Information Center said on Tuesday.

Demolition of illegal gardens in State-owned forest area begins

Authorities began to demolish illegal gardens built in a State-owned forest area in Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang province, on Wednesday.

Pathways bring nature to big cities

Cycling or walking along the system of urban pathways in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, offers Zhao Qingyan evidence of the changing seasons.

Ex-security official is expelled from Party

Meng Hongwei, a former vice-minister of public security, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from public office for serious disciplinary violations, China's anti-graft watchdogs announced on Wednesday.

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Road of diplomacy

China's president makes rounds in Europe, reinforcing friendships and witnessing economic deals

BRI to speed up commerce with France

More trade and enhanced cooperation will characterize the future of Chinese-French economic relations amid the growing tangible benefits of the Belt and Road Initiative, said business executives and experts from both countries.

Artists draw inspiration from international bonds

An established art community in Paris will work to further strengthen cultural links among countries, particularly between China and France, a leading French art figure said in Beijing on Friday.

Expat helps bring countries together

A French expat who lives in Wuhan, Hubei province, is teaching his countrymen in his hometown about China to help them better understand the dynamic country.

Wuhan becomes hub for French firms

In the past 15 years, the French company Electricfil, a manufacturer of automotive engine and powertrain sensors, has seen its business blossom in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. The company also serves as a good example of China's cooperation with its home country.

Ties with Monaco example of solid diplomacy

China and Monaco have set a fine example of friendly exchanges between countries that are different in size and have different historical and cultural backgrounds and social systems, President Xi Jinping said.