China 'committed to safeguarding' peace

China does not intend to assume a role as Big Brother, but instead seeks to build a community of a shared future with all its neighbors, Premier Li Keqiang said.

New media links 'become a driving force' for region

The power of the pen is rewriting Asia's future with greater-than-ever dynamism in an age where the script of the world's story is increasingly composed of ones and zeros, according to the executive director of the Asia News Network.

Exhibition showcases competition winners' works

An exhibition featuring all the winning entries of the 4th Asia Press Photo Contest was unveiled on Monday in Beijing. Gold prizes for categories including General News, Portraits and Spot News were given to eight photographers from Malaysia, Bangladesh and China.

AIIB 'set to earn international trust, credibility'

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will earn international trust and credibility through its performance, the bank's President Jin Liqun said on Tuesday.

Video: Joint efforts help spread the news in Asia, say executives

As media executives from the Asia News Network convene in Beijing for their annual meeting, China Daily reporters talk to some of the participants, seeking their insights into the challenges Asian media face, working concepts and cooperation among ANN members.

Japan's South China Sea maneuvering at G7 Summit a 'clumsy show'

Japan's continuous meddling in the South China Sea is a "clumsy show" that goes against not only the interests of the G7, but also the peace and security of the South China Sea region, a Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday.

Other G7 countries shouldn't blindly follow Japan, US agenda

With the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit to discuss a number of global issues, the rest of the G7 nations other than the United States and Japan, should be wary as the summit has been geared up to specifically manipulate the intentions of the host Japan and its supporter the US, rather than representing the common interests of the seven industrialized countries or the world.

New Zealand PM to visit Fiji: report

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is expected to make an official visit to Fiji next month, leading local newspaper Fiji Sun reported Wednesday.

Qomolangma safety under scrutiny as third climber dies

A 43-year-old Indian mountaineer has died while descending from the summit of Mount Qomolangma, the third fatality on the world's tallest mountain since climbing resumed.

Obama says US-Vietnam comprehensive partnership at early stage

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the US-Vietnam comprehensive partnership is still in early stage, urging further cooperation between the two sides.

Outsiders should respect regional order in South China Sea, says spokesman

Outsiders should respect rules and order set by countries in the South China Sea region in line with the international law, a Chinese spokesperson said on Tuesday.

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