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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has extended congratulations to re-elected prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne. The twin island held a snap general election on April 30 where Browne’s Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a historic landslide electoral victory, leaving the main opposition party with only one seat in parliament. Li said in a congratulatory message on Thursday, that he stands ready to work with Browne towards strengthening mutually beneficial and fr

China has achieved its first successful artificial breeding of the loach (Traccatichthys pulcher), which is a huge breakthrough in fish conservation efforts at the Datengxia Water Conservancy Hub, according to the project's developer on Thursday. The fish species, endemic to the Pearl River basin, is known for its vibrant colors. It is a popular ornamental fish and an economically important species in the Hongshui River basin. Wild populations of this loach have declined in r

Northern China is bracing for its first heat wave of the year, with temperatures expected to approach 40 C in the coming days, and experts cautioning the public to take precautions to prevent heatstroke. According to Weather China, a website affiliated with China Meteorological Administration, most parts of northern China will experience a temperature rise from Saturday to early next week, especially in areas north of the Yangtze River. Ye Menglong, a meteorological analyst a

China's gold consumption edged up in the first quarter of 2026, mainly driven by the strong demand for gold bars and coins, data from the China Gold Association showed on Saturday. The country's gold consumption totaled 303.29 tonnes in the first three months of the year, up 4.41 percent year on year, according to the data. In breakdown, consumption for gold bars and coins surged 46.4 percent to 202.06 tonnes, while gold jewelry consumption fell 37.1 percent to 84.62 tonnes.

China will host the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, from May 22 to 23, the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday. Against a backdrop of rising global uncertainty, sluggish economic growth and complex challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region, China will work with APEC members to build consensus around two key priorities at the meeting, Li Chenggang, China's international trade repr

China's foreign trade maintained solid growth as coordinated policy efforts across regions and departments boosted momentum, highlighting the resilience and vitality of imports and exports, official data showed Saturday. China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 14.2 percent year on year to reach 4.38 trillion yuan (about 639.4 billion U.S. dollars) last month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC). Exports rose 9.8 percent to 2.48 tril

The Brazilian government announced on Thursday that starting from May 11, Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports will be granted visa-free entry, the Xinhua News Agency reported. According to a communiqué issued by Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens of the People's Republic of China holding ordinary passports are eligible for short-term visa-free entry, with a maximum stay of 30 days per entry, according to Xinhua. The move will help attract more Chinese tou

China is willing to work with the United States to faithfully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, so that China-U.S. relations can truly stabilize and improve, to better benefit both countries and the whole world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with a visiting delegation of U.S. senators l

China is recruiting volunteers for a bed-rest experiment designed to simulate the effects of microgravity as part of research into long-duration spaceflight, state media reported. The experiment, called the Earth Star-3 bed-rest study, is scheduled to begin in Beijing later this year, the China Astronaut Research and Training Center said Wednesday. Participants may receive up to 70,000 yuan ($10,300) in compensation. Volunteers will be randomly assigned to either a control or

During the May Day holiday, music lovers across China flocked to the Strawberry Music Festival in Beijing and Dongguan, Guangdong province. More than 180,000 fans gathered over three days, sharing a collective experience. The festival, curated by Modern Sky, China's cornerstone of independent rock, offered a confluence of musical generations — both domestic and international. This year's lineup featured legendary international acts including American alternative rock band Pix

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang had an official meeting with Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Home Affairs of Guyana. The two sides exchanged views on the current security situation in Guyana, safeguarding Chinese citizens’ security, visa issues and other matters. Counselor Li Hanqing, representatives from the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana, and the Commissioner of Guyana Police Force, Clifton Hicken also attended.

Over 1,000 teachers from across The Bahamas participated in the Teacher Fest 2026 event hosted by Bahamian influencer Mr. Das Quay on May 3. It featured activities such as dancing, trivia contests, and various interactive games Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong delivered remarks at the event, introducing China’s fine tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education. She commended educators for “shaping lives and shaping nations” with their vital role in soci