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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

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

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

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

More than 7.33 million people in China have registered as voluntary organ donors, according to the China Organ Donation Administrative Center. The country has so far recorded more than 65,000 cases of donation after circulatory death of citizens, helping to save the lives of over 200,000 patients with organ failure and restoring sight to over 100,000 people. A memorial activity for organs donation is held in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin province on April 3, 2025. [Photo

China says it remains in communication with the United States regarding the timing of a potential visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing that the trip is not linked to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing that China has noted Washington’s clarification calling recent media claims “completely false.” The U.S. has repeatedly denied any connection between the visit and Middle East tensions, with Trump, Trea

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