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China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Friday it has decided to repeal Announcement No. 29 of 2025 (on the suspension of imports of US logs), according to a GAC statement. The move follows an evaluation of the corrective measures taken by the US side and is in accordance with relevant Chinese laws, regulations, and international standards on phytosanitary measures. The decision will ta ke effect on November 10, 2025, per the statement. Cale Pelland opera

The prestigious journal Nature has published a groundbreaking study by Chinese scientists who, for the first time, uncovered a shared mechanism behind two rapid and powerful antidepressant treatments — ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy. The research identified the adenosine signaling pathway as the key driver of their effects, shedding light on a long-standing mystery in depression therapy and paving the way for safer and more effective treatment options. The article tit

China's foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.3433 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of October, an increase of 4.7 billion U.S. dollars, or 0.14 percent, from the end of September, official data showed on Friday. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange stated in a statement that the U.S. dollar index rose and global financial asset prices generally increased last month, influenced by factors such as macroeconomic data, monetary policies and economic outlooks in major econo

China has reaffirmed its commitment to global climate cooperation and urged the international community to uphold multilateralism in tackling climate change, said Ding Xuexiang, Special Representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Belen Climate Summit on Thursday. Addressing world leaders and delegates, Ding began by conveying President Xi’s congratulations to Brazil for hosting the summit and for its role as Chair of COP30. He commended Brazil’s leadership in advan

China has reiterated its call for closer international cooperation in disaster response and emergency management, highlighting the urgent need to improve global capabilities in disaster prevention and mitigation. Speaking at a high-level Belt and Road ministerial meeting on Thursday, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized China’s commitment to working with other nations to strengthen disaster prevention systems, enhance emergency response strategies, and promote the us

China International Construction Company (CICC) Assembly Limited has officially launched a series of modular cabin homes in Jamaica, positioning them as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional housing. The company, which has operated in Jamaica since 2019, introduced four prefabricated cabin models at its Ferry Pen site in Kingston. The units, spanning 260 to 400 square feet, are priced between $7.8 million and $9 million JMD and are aimed at buyers seeking a

China has voiced strong opposition to the use of force by the United States in the Caribbean, calling for adherence to established international legal frameworks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks during a press briefing on Tuesday, amid reports of rising tensions involving Venezuela and US military operations in the region. The comments follow media reports that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking military support from Russia, China, and Iran

Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's commitment to advancing high-quality growth and expanding its high-level opening up to the world, during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai on Wednesday. Li emphasized that China will steadily broaden institutional openness and accelerate the opening of its services sector through comprehensive pilot programs. He unde

In southwest China's Guizhou Province, which is famed for its signature sauce-aroma liquor, a centuries-old craft is embracing a new companion: artificial intelligence (AI). Distillers here are turning to data and algorithms to decode the intricacies of traditional brewing, aiming to precisely control the subtle variables that define a perfect bottle of baijiu, China's fiery grain liquor. Kweichow Moutai is China's leading liquor producer and has been at the forefront of this

U.S. coffee giant Starbucks Coffee Company announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture with Boyu Capital, a leading alternative investment firm, to operate Starbucks retail in China. Under the agreement, Boyu and Starbucks will operate a joint venture with Boyu holding up to a 60-percent interest in Starbucks' retail operations in China, while Starbucks will retain the remaining 40-percent interest in the joint venture, and continue to o

Members of Jamaica’s Chinese community have stepped forward to assist residents affected by Hurricane Melissa, organizing relief efforts to help those in some of the hardest-hit areas of St Elizabeth. Videos shared on Instagram by Neil Yap Sam show volunteers gathered at the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA)headquarters in Kingston, assembling care packages destined for communities struggling in the wake of the storm. Tables lined with essential goods — including rice, can

The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad through the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, recently hosted a Diplomatic Dialogue that explored the evolving relationship between China and the Caribbean and the prospects for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development. The event brought together prominent academics, policy experts, and business leaders from both regions, creating a vibrant platform for discussion on s