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China's overall nuclear power footprint, including units both in operation and approved for construction, has reached a world-leading 125 million kilowatts, driven by a rising number of new projects, according to an industry blue book released on Friday. The China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2026, published by the China Nuclear Energy Association, said that the country currently boasts a total of 112 operational or approved units, with a combined capacity of 125 million

China is ramping up efforts to expand domestic demand by placing greater emphasis on boosting consumption, expanding effective investment and raising incomes, as policymakers move to make the vast domestic market a stronger anchor for growth and sustain economic resilience amid external uncertainties, officials and experts said on Friday. Expanding domestic demand has been identified in the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social developm

A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025. However, the burden can be significantly eased, as more than half of the cost can now be reimbursed by China's national basic medical insurance, which covers most of the population. China's current national reimbursement drug l

After multiple global polls recently showed China's growing international favorability, a new survey conducted by United States-based nonpartisan organization Pew Research Center indicates that US public opinion on China is also taking a positive turn, slowly and steadily. Experts attribute this shift to several factors, including China's sound development and its more authentic portrayal on diverse social media channels. This changing trend could pave the way for cooperation

China's economy grew 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing expectations of some foreign institutions and reinforcing the country's role as a stabilizing force in an increasingly volatile global economy. The world's second-largest economy generated 33.4 trillion yuan (about 4.87 trillion U.S. dollars) in output during the period, accelerating by 0.5 percentage points from the fourth quarter of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Thursday.

Recently, a Chinese expert team, accompanied by Yang Shu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada and Chief Official for Economic and Trade Affairs in Grenada Tang Jianyi, successfully completed the preliminary technical research and on-site survey of relevant China-aid projects in Grenada. During the survey, the Chinese expert team held in-depth talks with Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, and the heads of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Tra

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday projected China's economy to expand by 4.4 percent in 2026, a forecast that underscores the country's resilience amid global headwinds from the Middle East conflict. The forecast was unveiled during the 2026 Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, or WBG, held in Washington from April 13 to 19. The latest World Economic Outlook was released as the heads of the IMF, the WBG, and the International Energy Agency met on Mond

President Xi Jinping has put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, calling for staying committed to the principles of "peaceful coexistence, national sovereignty, international rule of law, and a balanced approach to development and security", while reiterating China's willingness to play a constructive role in promoting peace and facilitating talks. Xi made the remarks on Tuesday when meeting in Beijing with Sheikh Khaled bin Moha

The Chinese government has rolled out guidelines on improving the drug price formation mechanism, with the aim of keeping drug prices within a reasonable range. These guidelines, recently issued by the General Office of the State Council, stress the need to refine the market-oriented mechanism for drug price formation, support the high-quality development of the pharmaceutical industry, and ensure that the people have access to medicines that are both high in quality and reas

China has issued new rules regulating providers of AI systems that simulate human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles in continuous emotional interactions with users, placing strict safeguards on content for minors. The interim measures, jointly released by the Cyberspace Administration of China along with four other government departments, aim to balance technological innovation with safety and public interest. Under the new regulations, such servi

China will step up efforts to strengthen community-level medical and health services and expand rehabilitation care, in a bid to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for the public, according to the National Health Commission (NHC). Jiao Yahui, an NHC official, made the remarks at a press conference held by the State Council on Monday, explaining newly issued measures to accelerate the development of a tiered diagnosis and treatment system. The tiered diagnosis and

Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned the Guyana-China Friendship Park located on the West Bank Demerara, at a ceremony on April 12, 2026. Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, cabinet ministers, foreign envoys accredited to Guyana, and thousands of local residents also jointly attended the event. The upgraded park stands at 66,700 square metres and features facilities such as Chinese-style pavilions, a basketball and t