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The world welcomed on Wednesday a diplomatic breakthrough for peace in the Middle East as Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, potentially suspending a six-week-old war that has killed hundreds and disrupted global energy supplies. The eleventh-hour truce was achieved as US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to obliterate "a whole civilization" and Iranian authorities agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay a five-day official visit to China starting on Saturday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday that Sanchez's visit, his fourth to China in four years, will be the latest high-level exchange between the two countries following last year's visits by both the Spanish prime minister and king. During the visit, Chinese leaders will discuss bilateral relations and issues of

A game media company in east China’s Shandong Province recently has turned a departing employee into an AI-powered digital worker to continue handling tasks, according to media reports. The former employee, who previously worked as an HR specialist, now has a digital avatar capable of handling basic tasks such as consultations, interview scheduling, and preparing presentations and spreadsheets. According to a screenshot from the reports, the digital employee can introduce its

The top priority is to bring an immediate end to the military operations and return to dialogue and negotiation, so as to fundamentally resolve the issues and restore peace and stability in the Gulf region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday regarding the Iran situation. Weeks into the Iran conflict, the two sides continue to exchange military strikes. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz drew widespread concern. There is a growing call for a ceasef

China will continue to implement control measures regarding retail prices of gasoline and diesel from Wednesday, aiming to mitigate the impact of rising international oil prices on its domestic market, the country's top economic planner said on Tuesday. Since the adjustment of domestic oil prices in late March, international crude oil prices have experienced significant fluctuations, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said in a statement. Based on the exist

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has called for efforts to accelerate the development of a modern water network, comprehensively advance the protection and management of rivers, and continuously improve capabilities to safeguard water security. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an investigation tour to the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangxi from Monday to Thursday. During his trip, Liu learned

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to unveil a set of regulations on industrial and supply chain security. Taking effect from the date of promulgation, the 18-article regulations are aimed at preventing security risks in industrial and supply chains, enhancing their resilience and security, and safeguarding economic and social stability as well as national security. The document clarifies the principles for work on industrial and supply chain se

China has achieved a remarkable depth of over 3,400 meters in its first hot water ice drilling experiment in Antarctica, breaking the previous international record of 2,540 meters, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday. On February 5, China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team successfully completed the country's first hot water ice drilling test in the Qilin Subglacial Lake region, reaching a depth of 3,413 meters. The achievement marks the country's capability to co

Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies. Here are some photos of the experience: An exchange activity is held in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, April 2. 2026, as part of a training program on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) heal

China's listed companies are reporting their 2025 annual results, with data pointing to a fact that tech-driven earnings growth is emerging as a powerful new engine. Of more than 1,200 companies that had filed annual reports as of Friday morning, nearly 90 percent turned a profit, according to data provider Wind. Firms in high-tech industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and telecommunications, stood out, suggesting that their sustained innovation e

China's government-backed consumer goods trade-in programs benefited over 60.93 million purchases in the first quarter of 2026, boosting sales of 433.17 billion yuan (about 62.84 billion U.S. dollars), commerce ministry data showed Friday. A total of 1.41 million subsidy applications were received for auto trade-ins, driving new vehicle sales of 228.69 billion yuan in Q1. People shop for smartphones and other consumer electronics eligible for the Chinese government's trade-in

China is ramping up efforts to better balance imports and exports as it seeks to optimize its trade structure and drive high-quality economic growth. A commentary in Qiushi Journal — a key publication of the Communist Party — said achieving more balanced trade is essential to expanding opening-up and improving living standards. The approach is a priority under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). In recent years, China has moved to boost imports, cutting tariffs to about