'Authoritative' history of CPC proves popular

A series of books on the history of the Communist Party of China has been well-received among readers, and more works will be published on the Party's major events, Party history researchers said.

US urged to stop Taiwan arms sales

China lashed out at the United States over the Trump administration's approval of a Taiwan arms deal, with the authorities demanding the US stop the sales.

China calls for trade drive

China would like to see the establishment of an East Asian economic community through deeper pragmatic engagement and a sustained drive focusing on regional connectivity, free trade, financial cooperation and sustainable development, Vice-Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said on Friday.

Li promotes Sino-Philippine ties

China supports the Philippines in its drive toward development, including construction, economic growth and maintaining stability, Premier Li Keqiang said in Beijing on Friday, during a meeting with the country's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alan Peter Cayetano.

Shanxi lauded for anti-graft fight

China's difficult but increasingly successful fight against corruption was outlined on Friday to senior international visitors, by the Communist Party of China's Shanxi Provincial Committee.

Flower power inspires farmers to grow

Ding Jianhai landed a big opportunity last year when he was commissioned to replant the flower beds and lawns beside a pond in a local park. The only problem was he had no idea how to do it.

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Anniversary advances Hong Kong 'confidence'

The central government will as always support Hong Kong in growing its economy and improving the people's livelihoods, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during his trip to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

Economy prioritized in Xi's trip to Europe

Senior diplomats say priority areas for cooperation - such as connectivity and new energy cars - are likely to be part of the deals to be signed during President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Russia and Germany.

Beijing to assist Manila in its fight against terrorism

China is willing to "lend a hand" to the Philippines in its fight against terrorism and will continue to provide necessary help as required, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday, a day after Beijing offered Manila urgent military assistance.

Carrier battle group will call on HK

The People's Liberation Army Navy aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning and its battle group will make their first visit to Hong Kong amid celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the special administrative region's return to the motherland, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.

China intending to take lead with national AI plan

China will roll out a slate of important artificial intelligence projects and step up efforts to cultivate AI talent as part of the country's upcoming national plan to gain a lead in the cutting-edge technology, a senior official said on Thursday.