German auto giant Mercedes-Benz said it considers the European Commission (EC)'s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles "a mistake that can lead to far-reaching negative consequences," and calls for the postponement of the enforcement of the tariff measures, following a crucial EU vote on the EV issue. The automaker said in a statement sent to the Global […]
"Bitterness and barrenness are found everywhere," was once a true reflection of many places in northwest China, including Yuangudui village and Bulenggou village in Gansu Province. The two villages were considered as "brothers in hardship," as they shared the same journey from poverty to prosperity. In the past, the two places faced great hardship, difficulty, […]
The launch of the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System's (BDS-3) final two satellites in September marked the completion of China's independently-developed satnav system, for which President Xi Jinping has given continuous support. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has been closely following […]
The second Sino-Swiss Research Integrity Workshop: Responsible Research and Innovation was held at the Residence of the embassy of Switzerland in China on September 5 in Beijing. From September 5 to September 9, Swissnex in China curated a 5-day program to bring together leading Swiss and Chinese researchers at the intersection of AI, governance, and […]
As the world faces challenges from threats, disputes, and misunderstandings, we need to work together to showcase different cultures, learn about them, respect them, and learn from each one, said various scholars and experts at the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum on Thursday. In his video speech, former French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin said that the […]
A total of 10 films are set to hit Chinese theaters during the National Day film season, the second most lucrative film period of the year after Spring Festival season. The slate spans a diverse range of genres including drama, war, crime, action, disaster, family, adventure, and comedy. Chen Jin, a data analyst from Ali […]
The Russian-language touring version of the musical "Anna Karenina" premiered at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday. Based on renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece, this musical production has been well received since its stage debut in 2016. The award-winning musical, featuring its original cast, will run through Friday. The Beijing Performing Arts Centre, […]
A white collar worker surnamed Wang in her 20s, based in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, starts her day by waking up and sitting before a made-in-China "magical mirror" or a mirror device powered by domestically developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that scans her face and analyzes her health condition in real-time. After breakfast, she […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday encouraged personnel in China's space industry to continue to work hard and accelerate progress in space endeavors. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the representatives of space scientists and engineers who participated in the […]
Having stood out for her language skills and deep understanding of Chinese culture, Yasmine Hamed from Egypt claimed the African Continental Championship of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students and participated in the global finals of the competition that recently concluded in Pingtan, East China's Fujian Province. A total of […]