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China's primary school student population peaked in 2023, with middle schools expected to follow next year, according to Huai Jinpeng, the minister of education. The high school population is projected to peak in 2029, and higher education institutions in 2032, he said in a recent interview with China Central Television. In response to these demographic shifts, the ministry plans to prioritize educational resources for regions experiencing significant population growth and sc

Beijing Central Business District (Beijing CBD) ranked sixth globally in the 2025 Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report released on Friday, moving up one place from 2020. The report was released by EY, a global professional service firm, with the support of the Global Business Districts Innovation Club. First launched in 2017 and updated in 2020, this year's edition marks the third release of the report. It evaluates 30 leading business districts across 19 countries

China has officially commissioned its most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian , in a ceremony that marks a major leap forward for the nation’s naval power and technological innovation. The event, held on November 5 at the naval port in Sanya, Hainan, saw President Xi Jinping preside over the commissioning and symbolically press the launch button inside the carrier’s flight-deck control room. The moment highlighted one of the ship’s most remarkable features — its electromag

China has teamed up with Brazil and the European Union to launch a new international coalition aimed at standardising and linking carbon markets across the globe. Announced on 7 November by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at a world leaders’ summit in Belem, the "Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets" seeks to build a unified framework for carbon pricing and emissions trading. President Lula said carbon markets have the potential to become major revenue st

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's top political advisory body has adopted a decision to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, a great national hero, a great patriot, and a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution. The decision was made at the 14th session of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on Saturday. Nov. 12, 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, and a grand commemorat

China and the United States have reached a series of major agreements during recent economic and trade talks in Kuala Lumpur, signaling a significant easing of tensions between the world’s two largest economies. As part of the deal, the U.S. will cancel its 10% “fentanyl tariffs” and extend for another year the 24% tariffs on Chinese goods, including products from Hong Kong and Macao. China will make corresponding adjustments to its countermeasures, and both sides agreed to c

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for calm and cooperation in China–U.S. relations on Thursday, telling U.S. President Donald Trump that the two nations must “navigate through the winds and waves” to keep their partnership on course. Speaking at their high-profile meeting in Busan, Xi said that despite differences, Beijing and Washington had maintained “overall stability” under their joint leadership. “Since your reelection, we have spoken on the phone three times, exchange

Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of regional solidarity, economic integration, and innovation during his keynote speech at the 26th ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK (APT) Summit in Jakarta on Wednesday. Addressing leaders including Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Premier Li highlighted the resilience of the APT framework, noting that it has withstood challenges from the Asian Financial Crisis, the Global Financial Crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. “The more d

The All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots (ACFTC) held an event in Beijing Sunday to mark the first Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration, following the national legislature’s vote last Friday to establish October 25 as the official observance. Taiwanese participants told the Global Times the day reflects shared aspirations for national reunification, honors historical truth, and highlights ties across the Taiwan Strait. Qi Jialin, chairman of the Alliance for the Re

China, US delegations reached basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns after two days of talks. The essence of China-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results, and the two countries gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said after meeting in Kuala Lumpur from Saturday to Sunday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Guided by the