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  KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Tuesday that China is willing to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to jointly implement the Global Civilization Initiative. Addressing the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC Summit, Li called on the three sides to effectively manage differences through mutual understanding and to explore a new path for the inclusive advancement of diverse civilizations.  ■

  KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Tuesday that he looks forward to the early completion of talks on free trade area agreement between various parties and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at an early date. Addressing the inaugural ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC Summit, Li urged the three parties to build the related regions into a large shared market where resources, technologies and talents flow more efficiently, and trade and investment enjoy greater freedom and convenience.  ■

  KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly forge an example in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration. He made the remarks when addressing the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Li called on the three sides to create a model of cross-region openness, noting that the population and economic aggregate of China as well as countries of the ASEAN and the GCC account for approximately one quarter of the world's total. A full connection of the three markets will surely give rise to a much larger space for development and a more significant scale effect, he said. China and the ASEAN have fully completed the negotiations on the upgrade of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, Li noted, adding that it is expected that an early completion of talks on the free...

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly forge an example in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration on Tuesday. He made the remarks when addressing the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. China, ASEAN, and GCC countries enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges, Li said, adding that against complex changes in international landscape and a sluggish economic growth, the establishment of such a communication platform and cooperation mechanism as this trilateral summit marks a major innovation in regional economic cooperation. Through closer connectivity and cooperation, the Chinese premier said, the three sides can build a dynamic economic circle and growth pole, which carries great significance for their respective prosperity as well as for peace and development in A...

  KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Tuesday that China will work with Vietnam to advance their comprehensive strategic cooperation toward higher quality and deeper levels. Li made the remarks during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit. Li said that not long ago, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to Vietnam, where the two sides agreed to accelerate the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance in line with the overarching goals characterized by "six mores." China stands ready to work with Vietnam to implement the outcomes of the visit, maintain high-level exchanges, deepen mutual political trust and enhance mutually beneficial cooperation in various field...

  KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, continuously opening up new prospects for common development. Li made the remarks when addressing the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum 2025. The successful convening of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit opened up a new chapter in trilateral cooperation, Li said, adding that the summit featured in-depth discussions on the theme of "Synergizing Economic Opportunities towards Shared Prosperity," which held great significance. He said in today's world, joining hands to address challenges is in itself a way of creating opportunities. In the face of escalating geopolitical conflicts and confrontations, Li said, it is believed that staying committed to deepening mutual trust and enhancing solidarity can creat...

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday addressed the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The following is the full text of his remarks at the summit: Remarks by H.E. Li Qiang Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China At the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit Kuala Lumpur, May 27, 2025 Your Honorable Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Your Highness Crown Prince Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to join you in Kuala Lumpur. First of all, the Chinese side would like to extend sincere appreciation to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his vision in proposing the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit. We also wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Malaysian government for the dedicated efforts and thoughtful arrangements made for the summit. China, ASEAN and GCC countries have a long history of friendly interactions, with ex...

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Economic Forum 2025. The following is the full text of the speech: Speech by H.E. Li Qiang Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China At the Opening Ceremony of The ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum Kuala Lumpur, May 27, 2025 Your Honorable Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Distinguished Guests, Business Leaders, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to join you in Kuala Lumpur for the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum. The ASEAN-China-GCC Summit is successfully held today. We have agreed to strengthen our trilateral partnership and ushered in a new chapter of trilateral cooperation. The leaders of participating countries have had in-depth discussions under the theme of "Synergizing Economic Opportunities Towa...

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Amid escalating global challenges, China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have forged a groundbreaking path in cross-regional cooperation. In a historic move, they convened a landmark trilateral summit in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia -- ASEAN's current chair -- marking a bold step toward collective resilience, economic synergy, and a shared vision for prosperity. At the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC Summit on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on the three parties to set a global benchmark in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration. His call comes at a critical juncture, as rising protectionism and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to fracture the international order. Amid global economic headwinds and mounting uncertainties, Li noted that by strengthening connectivity and collaboration, the three sides can forge a vibrant economic c...

BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang returned to Beijing on Wednesday aboard a chartered plane after paying an official visit to Indonesia and attending the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit in Malaysia. Li was seen off from the airport by Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing and Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Hou Yanqi.  ■

 ISLAMABAD, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, said Tuesday that China is playing a vital role in transforming the destinies of Pakistan's young workforce through employment opportunities created by Chinese enterprises operating in the country. Addressing a job fair in Islamabad, where dozens of Chinese companies gathered under one roof to recruit skilled Pakistani workers and graduates, Qamar hailed the event as "a declaration that Pakistan is no longer a nation of untapped potential, but a nation unleashing it." "Our youth are not just job-seekers, they are future-makers," she said, adding that Pakistan's population of 140 million under the age of 30 holds immense promise for driving economic growth and technological advancement. Jointly organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCP) and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) of Pakist...

  BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- China will trial a policy granting ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain visa-free entry into China up to 30 days from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. At a daily press briefing, Mao elaborated on China's recent announcement of a unilateral visa-free policy for the four Gulf countries on a trial basis. Nationals from these four countries traveling to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives or friends, exchanges or transit for up to 30 days will not be required to obtain a visa for entry, Mao said. "With the United Arab Emirates and Qatar that have implemented reciprocal visa-free policies with China since 2018, China now grants visa-free treatment to all GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. We welcome more friends from the GCC countries to embark on an impromptu trip to China," Mao said.  ■

  BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- After an economic and trade meeting in Geneva earlier this month eased trade tensions between China and the United States, orders from U.S. purchasers have soared, and the shipping services have been running at full capacity, according to a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. "This fully reflects the huge demand from each of the two countries," spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular news briefing. Mao's remarks follow comments from President of the American Chamber of Commerce in China Michael Hart at the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025 in Beijing last week. Hart said China is both an important commodity market and commodity supplier for the United States. The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is mutually beneficial and win-win, Mao said, adding that economic and trade cooperation between the two largest economies in the world has brought tangible benefits to enterprises and consumers of bot...

  BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Co-President of Morgan Stanley Dan Simkowitz in Beijing on Wednesday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China's commitment to promoting high-quality development through high-level opening up will invigorate and add impetus to the Chinese and global economies. He welcomed more U.S.-funded financial institutions and long-term capital, including Morgan Stanley, to continuously deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China and actively participate in the construction and development of China's capital market. Simkowitz was pleased with the substantive progress made in the U.S.-China economic and trade talks and said that he would continue to focus on the Chinese market and provide high-quality services to promote investment cooperation between U.S. and Chinese enterprises.  ■

  XIAMEN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- All people in the world should make joint efforts to address climate change, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a press conference after co-hosting the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting with Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau. Wang expressed deep regret over the withdrawal of certain major countries from the Paris Agreement, emphasizing that China's commitment to supporting and playing a proactive role in global climate governance will not waver regardless of changing circumstances. He noted that China will also remain active in implementing South-South cooperation on climate change. He said that China has undertaken remarkable efforts to assist Pacific Island countries in enhancing their capacity to address climate change...

 FUZHOU, May 20 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-style fast food restaurant in Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia, was filled with tantalizing aromas and a bustling crowd. Steaming peanut butter noodles and savory beef wontons had just come out of the kitchen, but were already being snapped up by eager customers. "I just had a bite of the noodles. It tastes exactly like back home," said Zhou Wei, a native of east China's Jiangsu Province, who has lived in Saudi Arabia for 13 years. "To find such authentic Chinese food in a foreign land is truly heartwarming." The flagship Shaxian Delicacies restaurant in Saudi Arabia officially opened on May 11 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, marking this brand's first franchised outlet in the Middle East. Originating from Shaxian District of the city of Sanming in east China's Fujian Province, Shaxian Delicacies have long enjoyed widespread popularity across China, thanks to high quality and afforda...

  BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The first port and terminal standardization subcommittee under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was officially established in China on Tuesday, with its secretariat hosted by the country, the Ministry of Transport has announced. The subcommittee, approved by the ISO, is established under the ISO Technical Committee for Ships and Marine Technology. It is the first ISO technical body in the port sector initiated by the ministry. The newly established subcommittee will promote global "hard connectivity" of port infrastructure and "soft connectivity" of rules and standards, said Xu Wenqiang, director of the ministry's science and technology department, at a press conference. The subcommittee will focus on leading global green and intelligent development in port operations, system construction, and technology applications, with 23 participating members and 27 observing members. Ports and terminals serve as crucial...

  BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials and scholars from China and Denmark have pledged to deepen cooperation on green innovation during an event marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Scientific and technological cooperation has always been an important part of China-Denmark relations, contributing significantly to economic development, social progress, and the improvement of people's livelihoods in both countries, noted Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun. He made the remarks while addressing the China-Denmark Green Research & Innovation Day, held simultaneously in Beijing and Copenhagen on Monday (Beijing time). In the face of pressing global challenges like climate change, it is more important than ever for countries, including China and Denmark, to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in jointly advancing green and zero-carbon sustainable development, he said. Yin emphasized green innovation as a key directi...

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday.  ■

  by Xinhua writer Zhao Yan RIO DE JANEIRO, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil aims to work with China to strengthen the voice of the Global South in defending multilateralism and free trade, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said. The two countries can leverage platforms such as the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, BRICS, and the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in 2025 (COP30) to jointly promote these issues, he said in a recent interview with Chinese media outlets in Brazil ahead of his ongoing visit to China. "Brazil sees China as a political partner, an economic partner and a very strong strategic partner in this turbulent world of the 21st century," said the Brazilian leader. The visit to China is an extension of the good relations that Brazil has established with China in recent years, he said, adding that the bilateral relationship is improving and gaining greater strategic significance. "We do not want the supremacy o...

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China has decided to offer a visa-free policy to five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and will expand the policy to cover more regional countries in due course, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. Xi made the remarks in a speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing.  ■

  CONAKRY, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Morning light streams through the windows of the newly opened medical complex at the Sino-Guinean Friendship Hospital in Conakry. Radiologist Liu Peng and her Guinean colleague Amelie Lamah examine spinal scans on a 1.5T MRI machine, seamlessly switching between French and Chinese as they work. This moment of teamwork captures the daily rhythm at one of Guinea's largest public hospitals, a flagship Chinese aid project. Since 1963, China has sent over 25,000 medical team members to 48 African countries, treating more than 230 million patients and winning the hearts of the African people with dedication. They have been working to fight Ebola outbreaks, improve medical procedures and train generations of local professionals, shifting the focus from short-term aid to sustainable empowerment. In March 2025, the 31st Chinese medical team arrived at the hospital, comprising 24 specialists from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Beijing Municipal Health Commission a...

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil on Tuesday issued a joint statement on strengthening the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet and jointly upholding multilateralism, and a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis.  ■

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday. The statement said China and Brazil welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to start peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's positive response. China and Brazil hope that Russia and Ukraine will start direct dialogue as soon as possible, which is the only way to end the conflict, the statement said.  ■

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to enhance communication and coordination on the Ukraine crisis and support Russia and Ukraine in initiating direct dialogue. Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Tuesday. During their talks, the two heads of state exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis. They agreed that China and Brazil, as a peace-loving progressive force, should enhance communication and coordination, give full play to the role of the Group of Friends for Peace, support Russia and Ukraine in initiating direct dialogue, and work with countries in the Global South to continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis.  ■

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to open peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's positive response. The statement said that China and Brazil hope that Russia and Ukraine will begin a direct dialogue as soon as possible, which is the only way to end the conflict. It said that China and Brazil commend recent signals of willingness to engage in dialogue on the Ukraine crisis, and expect relevant parties to initiate fruitful negotiations, build a greater consensus to achieve a political settlement, and address the legitimate concerns of all parties. China and Brazil believe it is necessary to find a solution to the Ukraine crisis by examining its root cause, with the aim of reaching a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement. The statement said that to achieve that goal, China and Brazil in May 2024 called on all relevant parties to create...

  BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents after holding talks in Beijing on Tuesday. Lula is on a state visit to China. At the Great Hall of the People, the two heads of state witnessed the signing of 20 cooperation documents covering the fields of development strategy alignment, science and technology, agriculture, digital economy, finance, inspection and quarantine, and media.  ■

 BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday announced the launch of five programs to advance shared development and revitalization with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. The five programs, ranging from solidarity, development and civilization to peace and people-to-people connectivity, were announced by Xi when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing. In 2015, Xi and LAC delegates attended the opening ceremony of the first ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, which marked the launch of the forum. On Solidarity Program, Xi said China is willing to strengthen solidarity with LAC countries and continue to support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, to firmly safeguard the international system with the U.N. at its core and the international order underpinned ...