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Brussels eyes tougher measures to curb supplier dependence

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:33:18 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify their supply chains and reduce reliance on individual suppliers, particularly those based in China.

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said that the proposal is being examined as part of a broader review of the European Union's trade defense framework, which is expected

Rubio’s remarks on Tiananmen protest anniversary anger China

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:28:46 GMT

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 37 years ago.

China said Rubio's remarks were an attempt to damage its political system. At the same time, Taiwan urged China to confront its past.

The events of June 4, 1989, when Chinese troops opened fire on student-led pro-dem

Train services between China and Laos reaping huge trade benefits

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:26:58 GMT

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying from the Lao border town of Boten on May 25, it marked a notable economic milestone.

The arrival officially pushed the volume of cross-border fruits transported via the China-Laos Railway since the start of the year past the 100,000-tonne mark, hitting 107,900 tonnes, in a sha

Update: Xi leaves for state visit to DPRK

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:19:14 GMT

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, left Beijing on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Xi's trip is at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

Xi's entourage includes his wife Pe

Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 7ships

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:30:08 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 8 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Monday reported 2 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 6 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory.

In a post on X, the MND said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 2 sorties entered Taiwan's eastern part ADIZ. #ROCArmedFo

BELARUS-MINSK-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-EXPORT TO CHINA-SPECIAL EVENT

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:45:47 GMT

(260607) -- MINSK, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng visits an agricultural exhibition during the Belarus special event "Big market for all: Export to China" in Minsk, Belarus, June 7, 2026. Han attended the Belarus special event and delivered a speech here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Experts draw inspiration for Eurasia from China's governance under Xi's leadership

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:15:32 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Russian edition of the first volume of "China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership" has received a warm response from representatives of media organizations, think tanks, and government institutions across Eurasia.

The book was officially launched at a ceremony on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, attended by around 100 representatives from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and ot

World Insights: Wide-ranging cooperation boosts China-DPRK friendship

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:15:26 GMT

In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, China-DPRK traditional friendly and cooperative relations have maintained sound and steady development.

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republi

Uyghur leaders intensify global campaign against China's repression at key international forums

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:35:26 GMT

Munich [Germany], June 7 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief highlighting its international advocacy efforts, using major global platforms in Japan and Europe to draw attention to what it describes as Beijing's continuing genocide, forced labour practices and transnational repression targeting Uyghurs from East Turkistan.

During a week-long visit to Japan beginning on May 31, WUC

Portuguese share their China stories through short videos

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:15:12 GMT

Participants at the event, through personal narratives, travel experiences and everyday observations, offered diverse perspectives on China they have come to know through study, friendship and firsthand encounters.

LISBON, June 7 (Xinhua) -- "Last year, I finally set foot in China and fulfilled a lifelong dream," 78-year-old Portuguese learner Joaquim Albuquerque said in Mandarin Chine

China expands legal warfare against Taiwan critics, report warns

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 7 (ANI): A new report by a United States congressional commission has accused China of increasingly using legal mechanisms as a political weapon against Taiwan, highlighting a criminal investigation launched against Taiwanese lawmaker Puma Shen as a key example of Beijing's growing campaign of cross-border repression, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, China has

Ahead of Xi's visit, N Korean ruler Kim's sister says nuclear-armed state absolutely irreversible

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:37 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], June 7 (ANI) Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to North Korea, the powerful sister of Kim Jong-un has said her country's status as a nuclear-armed state is absolutely irreversible, calling it a 'line of no retreat' and vowing not to tolerate any threats against it

'The DPRK's status as a nuclear weapons state is the line of no retreat, and it is a stark reality whether anyon

Culture | Environmental conservation, cultural tourism inject vitality into Grand Canal section in Hebei Province

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:47:28 GMT

HENGSHUI, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Connecting the Chinese capital Beijing and Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, the Grand Canal, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, is the world's longest artificial waterway.

Stretching approximately 75.1 kilometers, the Gucheng section of the Grand Canal has nourished the land along its banks for centuries and given rise to multiple provincial-level int

Culture&Life | Environmental conservation, cultural tourism inject vitality into Grand Canal section in Hebei Province

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:16:54 GMT

Stretching approximately 75.1 kilometers, the Gucheng section of the Grand Canal has nourished the land along its banks for centuries and given rise to multiple provincial-level int

CHINA-HEBEI-HENGSHUI-GRAND CANAL-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:15:27 GMT

(260607) -- HENGSHUI, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Residents practice Taichi along the Grand Canal in Gucheng County, Hengshui City, north China's Hebei Province, June 5, 2026.

Connecting the Chinese capital Beijing and Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, the Grand Canal, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, is the world's longest artificial waterway.

Stretching approximately 75.1

Foreign bloggers capture China's everyday sense of safety

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:17:34 GMT

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- "At night in China, my biggest concern going out is that there are simply too many tasty snacks at the night market -- the danger of putting on weight."

With a laugh, 31-year-old Tatiana Kucherova, originally from Russia, summed up what she calls the real risk of living in Guiyang, capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Tatiana arrived in Guiyang in 2016 to study Chi

Scientists in south China turn earthquake monitor into low-cost whale listening device with AI

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:45:21 GMT

NANNING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- In the heart of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, scientists have repurposed earthquake-monitoring gear into an AI-powered "marine stethoscope." By combining an island-based seismometer with advanced deep learning algorithms, this innovative system now tunes in to the elusive, low-frequency calls of an endangered whale species.

The breakthrough reveals that the whales "ov

China launches 'special maritime operation' off Taiwan

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:12:13 GMT

The effort comes in response to delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines, which Beijing considers illegal

China has launched a 'special maritime law enforcement operation' east of Taiwan in response to the announcement of maritime border talks in the area by Japan and the Philippines. China - which views t

China launches special maritime operation off Taiwan

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:12:13 GMT

The effort comes in response to delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines, which Beijing considers illegal

"Congress should answer why they tied India's fate to the dollar": Nishikant Dubey

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:01:26 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP's Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over India's historical economic decisions, alleging that the party was responsible for linking the country's economic fortunes to the US dollar.

Speaking on the issue of the rupee-dollar relationship, Dubey criticised Congress leaders for frequently raising concerns about the economy and the

CHINA-COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM (CN)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:46:08 GMT

(260607) -- BEIJING, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Parents wait outside a national college entrance examination site in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 7, 2026. Some 12.9 million people across China sat for the annual college entrance exam, or gaokao, on Sunday, a pivotal milestone for generations of young Chinese. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

(Hello Africa) Cultural bonds deepened as Zimbabwean students shine at "Chinese Bridge" competition

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:45:16 GMT

"My wish was to become the best competitor because I really like Chinese culture," 23-year-old Charissa Mavondo said. "It has been my dream to learn Chinese and this year I wanted to perform something that is different from all the other contestants."

HARARE, June 7 (Xinhua) -- On a crisp winter Friday in Harare, the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition in Zimbabwe kicked off wi

#CHINA-COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM (CN)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:15:16 GMT

(260607) -- BEIJING, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students walk out of a national college entrance examination site with smile in Cengong County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 7, 2026. This year's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, kicked off Sunday nationwide. (Photo by Tang Peng/Xinhua)

PORTUGAL-LISBON-CHINA STORIES-SHORT VIDEOS-COMPETITION-AWARD

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:58 GMT

(260607) -- LISBON, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Samuel Pascoal recites a Chinese poem at the award ceremony for the "My China Story" short-video competition and the 2026 Chinese Ambassador Scholarship in Lisbon, Portugal, June 6, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Feature: Portuguese share their China stories through short videos" (Xinhua/Xun Wei)

CAMEROON-MBALMAYO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE SERVICES

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:16 GMT

(260607) -- MBALMAYO, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Patients wait for free medical consultations provided by the 25th batch of the Chinese medical team in Cameroon at a health center in the village of Ngat-Bane, Mbalmayo, in the Centre Region of Cameroon, June 6, 2026.

The 25th batch of the Chinese medical team in Cameroon on Saturday provided free medical services to the people of Ngat-Bane, a village in the Centre

India can grow over 8% despite oil shocks, crude impact overblown in narrative: Neelkanth Mishra

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:31:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): India's growth momentum remains strong and fears that crude price shocks will derail it are a 'narrative problem, not reality,' said Neelkanth Mishra, India's newly appointed Executive Director at the World Bank.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Mishra spoke on Indian economy's outlook amid West Asia tensions, he argued that India is better placed than most energy importers to

BELARUS-MINSK-CHINA-INDUSTRIAL AND INVESTMENT COOPERATION FORUM

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:51:46 GMT

(260607) -- MINSK, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov addresses the opening ceremony of a China-Belarus industrial and investment cooperation forum in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. The forum was jointly organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the China-Belarus Industrial Park and the National Agency of Investment and Privatization of Belarus,

UAE-DUBAI-CHINESE BRIDGE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION (CN)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:51:07 GMT

(260607) -- DUBAI, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A competitor performs Tai Chi during the final of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Language Proficiency Competition in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), June 6, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese language competition brings UAE youth closer to Chinese culture " (Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-NIGHT OF CHINESE MUSIC

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:48:59 GMT

(260607) -- AUCKLAND, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at a night of Chinese music concert in Auckland, New Zealand on June 6, 2026. A night of Chinese music under the theme of "Conversation and Connection" was held on Saturday evening at the SkyCity Theater in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland, enchanting the audience with Chinese folk music (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

Generic semaglutide race hinges on API supply as china leads, global peptide demand to hit 99,000 kg by 2030: Goldman Sachs

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:31:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The speed of semaglutide genericisation and GLP-1 pricing after 2031/32 will likely depend less on demand and more on peptide API manufacturing capacity, Goldman Sachs expects. China already leads in synthetic API supply and is likely to be the key source for global generic players launching semaglutide ahead of patent expiry in 2027. The big unknown is whether CDMO capacity built for b

'Donald, Donald Trump': US President posts bizarre AI music video celebrating his global appeal

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:59:12 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has amplified a highly surreal, artificial intelligence-generated music video across his social media network, showcasing an array of fantastical digital avatars that depict him as a globally revered icon.

The online publication marks the latest instance of synthetically created media circulating directly within the American head of state's digital circ

(SP)ITALY-ROME-TAEKWONDO-ROMA 2026 GRAND PRIX-WOMEN'S +67KG

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:16:44 GMT

(260607) -- ROME, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mu Wenzhe (L) of China competes with Anastasiia Kosmycheva of Russia during their women's +67kg semifinal match at Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Rome, Italy, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

FOCUS | 2026 college entrance exam kicks off nationwide

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:15:28 GMT

(260607) -- BEIJING, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A parent talks to a student before the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2026. This year's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, kicked off Sunday nationwide. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-SEMIFINALS

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:45:06 GMT

(260607) -- JAKARTA, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rachel Allessya Rose (R)/Febi Setianingrum compete during the women's doubles semifinal match between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum of Indonesia at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels, 7 ships

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:30:29 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 7 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Sunday reported 4 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 9 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory.

In a post on X, the MND said, '4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded.'<

BELARUS-MINSK-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-BELARUSIAN FIRST DEPUTY PM-MEETING

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:15:25 GMT

(260606) -- MINSK, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

BELARUS-MINSK-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-BELARUSIAN PM-MEETING

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:15:17 GMT

(260607) -- MINSK, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

BELARUS-MINSK-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-INDUSTRIAL AND INVESTMENT COOPERATION FORUM

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:15:10 GMT

(260606) -- MINSK, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addresses the opening ceremony of a China-Belarus industrial and investment cooperation forum in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

From optical modules to chips -- China's tech supply chains sustain global AI growth

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:45:15 GMT

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- With the global push for AI computing power unleashing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure buildout, China-made optical modules that shuttle data and the chips that process it have become critical links. Featuring the world's leading market shares and accelerating upgrades, China's tech supply chains have become essential to sustaining global AI growth.

Numbers speak for themselves

"Chinese brain" powers Serbia's industrial transformation

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:15:04 GMT

Analysts say Serbia-China cooperation is evolving beyond a traditional focus on infrastructure, mining and steel production toward deeper technology-oriented collaboration.

BELGRADE, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's recent visit to China yielded over 900 million euros (1.04 billion U.S. dollars) in new investment agreements and a series of cooperation deals spanning manufac

China's new-generation axial flux motor injects dynamics into electric drive industry

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:45:26 GMT

HANGZHOU, June 6 (Xinhua) -- China has made a new breakthrough in high-performance axial flux motors, injecting fresh momentum into the country's booming electric drive industry.

Leveraging independently developed high-performance materials, this new generation of electric motor, featuring a more compact size, lighter weight, and higher energy efficiency, has entered mass production and applications, according to

Young Indonesians pursue dreams in NW China

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:45:21 GMT

YINCHUAN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- With graduation approaching, Indonesian student Maria Christina has been busy refining her resume and looking for jobs. Later this month, she will complete her master's degree in Chinese language and literature at Ningxia University in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

"Teaching Indonesian in China will be my first choice," said the 28-ye

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-NATIONAL FINALS

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:45:19 GMT

(260606) -- HARARE, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant showcases her Chinese calligraphy skills at the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 5, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cultural bonds deepened as Zimbabwean students shine at 'Chinese Bridge' competition" (Xinhua/Ye Ting)

China adds new university majors to support national strategic needs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:18:20 GMT

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- With China's national college entrance exam, also known as gaokao, set to kick off this weekend, around 12.9 million candidates will potentially have access to more academic options, following the introduction of a raft of new majors.

Multiple Chinese universities have rolled out new undergraduate programs such as embodied intelligence, low-altitude economy and management, and marine i

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-GIRL'S SINGLES-FINAL

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:16:29 GMT

(260606) -- PARIS, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Xinran reacts during the girl's singles final match between Sun Xinran of China and Alisa Oktiabreva of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

(SP)CHINA-ZUNYI-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:15:35 GMT

(260606) -- ZUNYI, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Yonghao (L) of China vies with Olimzoda Fathullo of Tajikistan during CFA Team China International Competition Zunyi 2026 between China U23 National Team and Tajikistan U23 National Team in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

Xinhua Commentary: Carrying forward time-honored China-DPRK friendship

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:15:09 GMT

As this year marks the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, China and the DPRK will surely carry forward their traditional friendship and deepen cooperation for the benefit of their peoples and the cause of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

China releases LangYa 2.0 AI model for full-blown marine phenomenon forecasting

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:15:46 GMT

QINGDAO, June 6 (Xinhua) -- A year after issuing its first ocean forecasting AI system, Chinese scientists on Saturday rolled out LangYa 2.0, a major upgrade that moves beyond basic sea variables to predict complex marine phenomena including typhoons, extreme rainfall and storm surges.

The new model was unveiled at the ongoing Fourth China Digital Earth Conference in Qingdao, a coastal city of east China's Shando

Taiwan lawmakers pass unanimous resolution against Beijing's diplomatic pressure tactics

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:01:06 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 6 (ANI): Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has unanimously passed a resolution condemning Beijing's alleged efforts to block President William Lai's planned visit to Eswatini in late April, according to a report by The Taipei Times.

As reported by The Taipei Times, the resolution was introduced by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party after the Presidential Office canceled Lai's scheduled April 21

Indian hockey team clinches bronze medal with commanding 3-0 win over Korea at Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:01:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The Indian hockey team secured the Bronze Medal at the Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026 after registering a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in the third-place match at Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday.

Sandeepa Kumari (2'), Captain Sweety Kujur (16') and Nousheen Naz (33') were on target as India capped off their campaign with an impressive podium finish.

Determined to bounce bac

UZBEKISTAN-ARAL SEA-CHINA-RESTORATION

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:45:08 GMT

(260606) -- ALMATY, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows Chinese Smart Agriculture Demonstration Zone outside the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea Basin in Nukus, Uzbekistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Central Asia cooperation brings hope to Aral Sea restoration" (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-AI MODEL-LANGYA (CN)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:18:30 GMT

(260606) -- QINGDAO, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member of the AI oceanography research team at the Institute of Oceanology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences is pictured while developing the LangYa 2.0 AI model in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, May 20, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China releases LangYa 2.0 AI model for full-blown marine phenomenon forecasting" (Photo by Zhang Yiyi/Xinhua)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES-SEMIFINALS

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:17:47 GMT

(260606) -- JAKARTA, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Xing (L)/Zhang Chi celebrate after winning the mixed doubles semifinal match between Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi of China and Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui of China at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

Fujairah Free Zone explores enhancing economic cooperation with China

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:32:34 GMT

FUJAIRAH, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Fujairah Free Zone Authority discussed prospects and opportunities for joint cooperation with China in economic and investment sectors of mutual interest.

The discussions took place during a visit by Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to the Fujairah Free Zone Authority, aimed at strengthening the close bilateral re

Economy | Trips via eastern corridor of China-Europe freight train network exceed 3,000 this year

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:15:50 GMT

HARBIN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.

The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports including Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang. The number of operating routes on this corridor has expanded to 27, linking over 60 Chinese cities with 14 European countries.

Chinese scientists reveal how deep-sea supergiant organism survives five years without food

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:15:42 GMT

QINGDAO, June 6 (Xinhua) -- It sounds like a creature from a sci-fi thriller: a deep-sea supergiant organism that can survive more than five years without a single meal.

Yet for the supergiant isopod, a distant relative of the common pill bug found in gardens with the size of a chunky tablet, this extreme fasting ability is simply an everyday strategy for surviving in one of the most food-starved habitats on Eart

Economy&Life | Trips via eastern corridor of China-Europe freight train network exceed 3,000 this year

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:15:38 GMT

HARBIN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.

China accused of intensifying crackdown as Tibetan monk disappears again after arbitrary detention

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:30 GMT

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 6 (ANI): A Tibetan monk from eastern Tibet has reportedly been detained for a second time by Chinese authorities, raising fresh concerns over China's continued suppression of religious freedom and dissent in Tibet.

Jamyang Tashi, a monk from the influential Labrang Tashikhyil Monastery in Amdo, was taken into custody by police in Sangchu County in early February, as re

#CHINA-EUROPE FREIGHT TRAIN-EASTERN CORRIDOR-3,000 TRAINS (CN)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:16:04 GMT

(260606) -- HARBIN, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains doing refitting work at the Manzhouli Station in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.

The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports inc

China's chipmakers emerge as rising force in AI memory market: Report

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:59:46 GMT

Hong Kong, June 6 (ANI): Chinese memory chipmakers are emerging as a growing challenge to global semiconductor leaders as they move ahead with public listings and rapidly expand their market presence amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, according to Jefferies' latest GREED & fear report.

The report highlighted that China's leading NAND flash maker, Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), and top DRAM

China steps up fish restoration in hydropower-rich upper Yangtze

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:15:40 GMT

CHENGDU, June 6 (Xinhua) -- China is expanding fish conservation and river connectivity projects in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, a hydropower-rich region where ecological restoration has become increasingly crucial for biodiversity protection.

The most recent measures include more than 30 million fish released into the Yalong River over the past 16 years, full traceable marking of juvenile fish release

CHINA-BEIJING-LAOS-THONGLOUN-DEPARTURE (CN)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:15:11 GMT

(260606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith leaves Beijing on June 6, 2026, concluding his state visit to China. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

CHINA-DEEP-SEA ISOPOD-RESEARCH (CN)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:45:43 GMT

(260606) -- QINGDAO, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken in May, 2018 shows a deep-sea isopod sampled from the ocean in China. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese scientists reveal how deep-sea supergiant organism survives five years without food" (Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Handout via Xinhua)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-WOMEN'S SEMIFINALS

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:45:26 GMT

(260606) -- JAKARTA, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An Se Young celebrates after winning the women's singles semifinal match between An Se Young of South Korea and Chen Yufei of China at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

InPics | Jiaopingdu Bridge in SW China's Sichuan

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:45:22 GMT

HUILI, June 6 (Xinhua) -- This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, the historic military maneuver in modern Chinese history.

Jiaopingdu, one of the major ferry crossings on the Jinsha River located on the border between Huili City of the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Sichuan Province and Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County of southwest China's Yunnan Provin

Xinhua Commentary: History has no single track

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:45:16 GMT

China's trajectory demonstrates that successful governance depends less on conformity to a predefined model than on the capacity to respond to changing realities and pursue steady improvement.

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. political scientist Francis Fukuyama, best known for his "the end of history" theory explaining the post-Cold War world, once again admitted his original prediction could be

Chinese manufacturers drive shared gains with BRI partners

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:47:01 GMT

NANCHANG, June 6 (Xinhua) -- From pickup trucks rolling onto the streets of Saudi Arabia to blood purification devices entering Southeast Asian hospitals, Chinese manufacturers are deepening their ties with Belt and Road partner countries, bringing benefits to local businesses, healthcare providers and consumers.

Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd. (JMCG), a leading automaker based in east China's Jiangxi Province,

Indian Team Sea Sakthi to represent nation at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): India will mark a significant milestone in sustainable maritime innovation as Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, becomes the country's sole representative at the prestigious Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026, scheduled to be held from July 8-11 in Monaco.

The competition, organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco, is one of the world's leading platforms

CHINA-SICHUAN-FISH RESTORATION (CN)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:46:25 GMT

(260606) -- CHENGDU, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows a fish release event at the Mengdigou hydropower station on the Yalong River in southwest China's Sichuan Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China steps up fish restoration in hydropower-rich upper Yangtze" (Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: A World Cup like never before

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:45:16 GMT

(260606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A vendor displays World Cup-themed merchandise at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-PUTIN-MEETING

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:45:09 GMT

(260605) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Accelerating global expansion, Chinese machinery companies gain ground in Trkiye

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:15:20 GMT

Nearly 200 Chinese companies participated in KOMATEK, presenting a wide range of products, including new-energy equipment, intelligent machinery and high-end industrial solutions.

ISTANBUL, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese construction machinery manufacturers are strengthening their presence in Trkiye, showcasing advanced technologies and expanding market influence as they pursue global growth opportun

President Trump wears Jordan Stolz's Olympic gold medal

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:30:40 GMT

Wisconsin [US], June 6 (ANI): Olympic speed skating champion Jordan Stolz shared a memorable moment with President Donald Trump during an agriculture roundtable in Wisconsin, placing his Olympic gold medal around the president's neck.

As per Fox News, the two later exchanged a handshake at the event, which centred on policies and challenges facing American farmers.

China Sports Weekly (5.31-6.6)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:45:30 GMT

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Shanghai wins first CBA title in 24 years

The Shanghai Sharks defeated the Zhejiang Lions 103-82 in Game 5 on June 5 to win the 2025-26 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Finals 4-1, winning their second league title and the first since 2002.

Wang Zhelin led the Sharks with 29 points and

CENTCOM: Iran Did Not Damage 5th Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:15:00 GMT

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CENTCOM: Iran Did Not Damage US 5th Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain

CENTCOM, the US Central Command, has said that "Iranian claims of damaging US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false."

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on June 5 said that its forces damaged the headquarters of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain with missile and drone strikes.

The US 5th Fleet

Taiwan detects 22 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 2 ships

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:30:07 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 5 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Saturday reported 22 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 8 naval vessels and 2 official ships operating around its territory.

In a post on X, the MND said, '22 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-ECONOMIC FORUM-SPEECH

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:15:15 GMT

(260605) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends a plenary session of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and delivers a speech on implementing the Global Governance Initiative and jointly working for a better future in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

TYLOO, BIG, FlyQuest advance to Stage 2 of IEM Cologne Major

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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TYLOO, BIG and FlyQuest earned elimination victories on Friday to advance to Stage 2 at the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major in Germany.

TYLOO knocked off Lynn Vision Gaming by a 13-5, 13-7 count to secure its spot in Stage 2, which features 16 teams battling June 6-9 for the eight spots available in Stage 3.

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Ambassador Xu Feihong says China fully supports India in its work as BRICS chair

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:57:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, extended full support to India in its role as the BRICS Chair for 2026.

In a post on X, Feihong stated that, 'India holds the BRICS presidency this year and China will take over the presidency in 2027. China fully supports India in its work as the BRICS chair and stands ready to work together with India to steer the high-quality development

India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:06:26 GMT

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister

India is considering increasing its use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) running through the Arctic ocean in the future because of disruptions to seaborne trade in the Hormuz strait, Alexey Chekunkov, the Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East a

Photographer captures visual journey of China's green transition

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:17:13 GMT

CHONGQING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, the wind swept through China's Gobi Desert and grasslands remained largely untouched by development. Now, rows of towering wind turbines and sprawling solar farms stretch across the horizon, reshaping the landscape and powering the country's green transition.

Among those capturing this transformation is Chinese photographer Chu Weimin. Over the past six years or so, th

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:16:36 GMT

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Xi's Album | Chinese, Lao top leaders hold talks in Beijing

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:16:31 GMT

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing on Friday.

CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:16:17 GMT

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Update: China firmly opposes U.S. escalation of blockade, sanctions on Cuba: spokesperson

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:15:43 GMT

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the latest U.S. escalation of the blockade and sanctions on Cuba, with Washington adding Cuban leaders to its sanctions list, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

The spokesperson's remarks came after the United States imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, including Diaz-Canel's wife and s

CHINA-CPC-PARTY SCHOOL-CAI QI-SPRING SEMESTER-GRADUATION CEREMONY (CN)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:15:34 GMT

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and president of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), attends a graduation ceremony for the second batch of graduates of the 2026 spring semester and presents certificates to the graduates, on June 5, 2026. The

"We continue to focus on dialogue, diplomacy": India on Russia-Ukraine conflict as Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:01:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reaffirmed India's consistent position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in response to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct talks with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter.

Addressing a weekly MEA briefing, a question was ra

Asian Games 2026: Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Oman seal spots in men's cricket event

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:57:42 GMT

Singapore, June 5 (ANI): Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Oman secured qualification for the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026 after impressive performances in the qualifying tournament in Singapore.

Nepal and Malaysia advanced from Group A, while Hong Kong and Oman emerged as the top two teams from Group B to book their places in the 10-team tournament scheduled to be held in Japan from September 2

Update: China urges Japan to reflect on war crimes, make clean break with militarism

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:50:02 GMT

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to deeply reflect on its war crimes and make a clean break with militarism.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing, in response to media reports regarding relevant plans of Japan's Nagasaki atomic bomb museum to update exhibition panels.

Mao said there is abundant evidence for the Nanjing Mass

AI-driven innovation empowers China's industries

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:49:51 GMT

QINGDAO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- In the eastern Chinese coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong Province, more than 1,100 AI-powered unmanned delivery vehicles are navigating streets and alleys, demonstrating capabilities in autonomous route planning, braking and obstacle avoidance.

Neolix, one of the pioneers in deploying unmanned vehicles in Qingdao, launched its pilot program in June last year. According to the company

Update: AI not owned by major countries, still less dominated by contest and rivalry: Chinese FM

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:49:46 GMT

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) should not be owned by major countries, still less dominated by contest and rivalry, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when answering a query related to the global AI race. She pointed out that AI is profoundly changing the way people work and live, which is a new frontier for all

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-QUARTERFINAL

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:46:54 GMT

(260605) -- JAKARTA, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iwanaga Rin/Nakanishi Kie (L) of Japan compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Iwanaga Rin/Nakanishi Kie of Japan at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-LAOS-THONGLOUN-TALKS (CN)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:45:46 GMT

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People ahead of their talks in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2026.

Xinhua Headlines: Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:45:37 GMT

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

Xi's upcoming visit, his first to the neighboring

Update: China, Laos agree to build all-weather community with shared future in new era

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:15:54 GMT

Noting that China has always regarded Laos as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, Xi said China is willing to work with Laos to a

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-PUTIN-CHINA-BILATERAL TIES

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:15:23 GMT

(260604) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin meets heads of 13 major international news agencies, including Xinhua, attending the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026. Putin said Thursday that the strong rapport between the Russian and Chinese heads of state lays a solid foundation for the two countries to continue opening up n

InPics | Long March landmark witnesses rural development in Yihai

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:15:18 GMT

LIANGSHAN, June 5 (Xinhua) -- This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, the historic military maneuver in modern Chinese history.

Nestled among the mountains in Mianning County, the Yihai Lake was the site of the historic Yihai Alliance during the Long March.

In recent years, Mianning County has leveraged the revolutionary heritage of the Yihai Alliance to attract visitors from

CHINA-BEIJING-LI HONGZHONG-MYANMAR-FOREIGN MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:46:29 GMT

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Myanmar's Minister for Foreign Affairs Tin Maung Swe in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

(SP)SINGAPORE-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-CHINA VS SINGAPORE

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:45:47 GMT

(260605) -- SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate after scoring during a friendly football match between Singapore and China in Singapore, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)