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As China’s annual “two sessions” wrapped last week, Beijing signaled that its economy will continue to provide stability in a turbulent global landscape. For 2026, China set a GDP growth target of 4.5–5 percent—well above the IMF’s global forecast of 3.3 percent—reflecting strong fundamentals and confidence in long-term growth. China’s massive domestic market is a key driver. Trade-in programs, consumer subsidies, and interest support helped generate 2.6 trillion yuan in sale

Another survivor of the Nanjing Massacre has passed away, leaving only 21 living witnesses of one of history’s darkest chapters. Guan Shunhua, who lived to 101, spent her final years carrying the memories of a tragedy that touched her family personally. Born in 1925, Guan and her family fled Nanjing in 1937 as Japanese troops advanced, seeking safety in Huaian. They returned a month later, only to take shelter in a refugee zone on Ninghai Road. Her uncle was killed by invadin

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an end to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that the war “should not have happened” and urging all parties to return to negotiations. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of China’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing, Wang said disputes should not be settled by force and stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle East. He also indicated that China

China has outlined its economic direction for 2026 during the annual Two Sessions meetings in Beijing, where Premier Li Qiang presented the Government Work Report detailing the country’s priorities for the year ahead. A key announcement was a projected GDP growth target of between 4.5% and 5%. Instead of setting a single figure, Chinese policymakers opted for a range, giving authorities greater flexibility to respond to global economic uncertainty. The move signals a shift aw

At the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, the US criticized China for allegedly expanding its nuclear arsenal, citing it as a flaw in the expired New START treaty with Russia. China’s ambassador for disarmament affairs, Shen Jian, rejected the claims, calling them “groundless” and a pretext for the US to justify its own nuclear modernization. Shen reaffirmed China’s support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and urged the US to honor global nuclear-test morato

China saw unprecedented travel activity over the nine-day Spring Festival holiday, with total cross-regional passenger trips surpassing 2.8 billion, an 8.2% increase from last year, the Ministry of Transport reported. Daily trips averaged 311 million, peaking at 380 million on February 22. Railways, highways, waterways, and civil aviation all recorded significant gains. Chinese railways alone carried 121 million passengers, up 11.5%, with 18.73 million traveling on February 2

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday began an official visit to China, saying the trip aims to create “opportunities” that will “benefit” the UK. The visit marks the first time a British prime minister has visited China since 2018 and comes amid tensions over US tariffs, as well as strains among Western allies over issues including US ambitions in Greenland. Starmer, accompanied by around 60 leaders from business, academia and cultural sectors, arrived in Beijing

China's Central Military Commission has issued a set of regulations on the election work of the Communist Party of China (CPC) organizations within the military, which will take effect on Feb. 1, 2026, said a statement released on Sunday. Drawing on experience from Party election practices in the military since the 18th CPC National Congress, the regulations standardize the election of delegates and Party organizations at various levels of the armed forces, according to the s

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will make a four-day official visit to China starting on Wednesday, making him the first Canadian head of government to visit the country in eight years. President Xi Jinping will meet with Carney to "offer new strategic guidance for further improving and developing China-Canada relations", the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress,

Beijing has sharply criticised the United States over plans to divert Venezuelan oil exports away from China and toward Washington, deepening tensions between the two powers over energy and sanctions policy. China’s Foreign Ministry condemned the move after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a proposal to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil currently stranded in the country under a U.S.-enforced blockade. The oil, which has been largely unable to reac

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the People’s Republic of China has responded to US military strikes within Venezuela overnight, condemning the US action and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. A response posted to its website moments ago noted deep shock and concern in the aftermath of Trump’s announcement this morning that Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores had been captured, and that a ‘large scale’ strike had been carried out. “China is deeply shocked by and strongl

China will develop an "eco-police" mechanism to integrate crackdowns, prevention and governance of environmental and resource-related violations, and advance the value transformation of ecological resources, according to an official document. Jointly released by 10 central departments including the Ministry of Public Security, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,