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Chinese defense minister meets with guests attending SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting

  QINGDAO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Wednesday held individual meetings in east China's Qingdao city with his counterparts from Belarus, Iran, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. They are attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers' Meeting from Wednesday to Thursday. Unilateralism and protectionism are surging, while hegemonic, high-handed, and bullying acts severely undermine the international order, making these practices the biggest sources of chaos and harm, Dong said. He called for efforts to enhance coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the SCO, defend international fairness and justice, and uphold global strategic stability. The attendees commended China's rotating SCO presidency for enhancing institutional mechanisms and cross-sector cooperation, while expressing strong readiness to consolidate and develop military cooperation.  ■

SCO defense ministers' meeting held in China

  QINGDAO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers' Meeting on Thursday convened in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. It is necessary for the SCO to serve as an anchor of stability amid the current complex global situation, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said while addressing the meeting. China is willing to work with all SCO member states to adhere to the original aspiration of the organization, carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit," firmly safeguard international fairness and justice, jointly address security challenges, and promote steady and far-reaching defense and security cooperation, Dong noted. All parties participating in the meeting agreed to enhance strategic communication, promote practical cooperation, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.  ■

China remains "thriving land" in global economy: Premier Li

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  BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China's economy will remain a thriving land in the global economy, and the expansion and upgrading of the massive Chinese market will keep generating significant dividends, offering greater trade and investment opportunities for other countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors, Li affirmed China's commitment to high-standard opening up and its ongoing deep integration into the global economy, a move set to create fresh development opportunities worldwide. Li noted that when the AIIB was launched, President Xi Jinping proposed making the AIIB "a new type of professional, efficient, and clean multilateral development bank." Over the past decade, the number of AIIB members grew from 57 to 110, Li said, praising the bank for having fueled the common development of its members, pioneered new models of global...

Economic Watch: Sino-German cooperation deepens in smart manufacturing

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  HEFEI, June 26 (Xinhua) -- As China emerges as a global hub for smart manufacturing and technological innovation, German companies are ramping up their presence and partnerships in the country, moving beyond traditional technology transfer to embrace joint R&D and ecosystem-level collaboration. At the Sino-German Smart Manufacturing Matchmaking Conference held from Tuesday to Thursday in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, nearly 100 German enterprises -- including industry leaders like BMW and Siemens -- gathered to explore new opportunities, signaling a renewed momentum in bilateral industrial cooperation. The three-day conference included field visits, matchmaking sessions and in-depth exchanges, resulting in 28 trade and investment deals worth over 6.8 billion yuan (about 949.46 million U.S. dollars). These covered a wide range of sectors, from new energy and intelligent connected vehicles to high-end equipment, life sciences, environmental protection, and artificial inte...

China-Mozambique cooperation bears fruit after 50 years of diplomatic ties

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  MAPUTO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Over the 50 years since the establishment of their diplomatic ties, China and Mozambique have forged a strong and reliable partnership rooted in mutual trust and support. The cooperation has brought improvements to local development and the livelihoods of the people. For Silva Jacinto Magaia, one of the people who built the Maputo-Katembe Bridge, the project holds deep personal significance. Completed in 2018, the bridge has dramatically improved traffic flow and strengthened connections among families and communities. "Before the bridge, we had to wait five or six hours to cross the bay on two aging ferries. It was slow, unsafe, and frustrating. Now we can get across in five to ten minutes. The bridge changed everything," he said. The bridge is one of many key infrastructure projects built by Chinese companies in Mozambique. China has helped construct the Maputo Ring Road, upgrade mobile networks, and build landmarks, including the National Stad...

Chinese envoy calls for efforts to uphold int'l system with UN at core

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  UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for efforts to uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter. Eighty years ago, following the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, the San Francisco conference unanimously adopted the UN Charter, laying the cornerstone of multilateralism, establishing the basic norms governing international relations, and charting a clear course forward for humanity, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations. He called on states to jointly safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II and reject any erroneous rhetoric or acts aimed at distorting history. "We should firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, the international order underpinned by international law, and the rules-based multilateral trading system," he told a General Assembly event to mar...

Xi meets Ecuadorian president

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  BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Beijing on Friday. Xi said this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and bilateral relations have maintained a good momentum. "Ecuador has joined the big family of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and China and Ecuador have signed a free trade agreement, carrying out fruitful cooperation in areas such as energy, mining, power and infrastructure construction," Xi said. China has always viewed and developed relations with Ecuador from a strategic and long-term perspective, and is willing to work with Ecuador to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership, Xi added. He stressed that the two countries should be good friends that respect and trust each other and good partners that seek common development, calling on both sides to continue supporting each other's core interests and major concerns and increase exchanges on state gove...

China's top legislator meets Ecuadorian president

  BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Beijing on Friday. Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the relationship between China and Ecuador has consistently demonstrated a positive development momentum. China is willing to work with Ecuador to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and continually enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides, he said. Zhao said the NPC is ready to work with the National Assembly of Ecuador to enhance exchanges at all levels of legislative institutions, providing legal support for practical cooperation between the two countries. Noting that Ecuador and China have always adhered to mutual trust and respect, ...

China willing to maintain economic, trade exchanges with U.S.: vice finance minister

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  BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker of the French National Assembly, in Beijing on Friday. Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said China was willing to work with France to consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, and strengthen multilateral coordination to promote the development of China-France relations and China-EU relations. The CPPCC is willing to contribute to the development of China-France relations, Wang said. Braun-Pivet said the French National Assembly and the National People's Congress of China had a productive dialogue on Thursday, having in-depth discussions on economy and trade, people-to-people exchanges, environmental protection, biodiversity and international affairs. In the face of many common challenges, France is willing to carry forward friendship with C...

China's top political advisor meets French National Assembly speaker

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BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker of the French National Assembly, in Beijing on Friday. Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said China was willing to work with France to consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, and strengthen multilateral coordination to promote the development of China-France relations and China-EU relations. The CPPCC is willing to contribute to the development of China-France relations, Wang said. Braun-Pivet said the French National Assembly and the National People's Congress of China had a productive dialogue on Thursday, having in-depth discussions on economy and trade, people-to-people exchanges, environmental protection, biodiversity and international affairs. In the face of many common challenges, France is willing to carry forward friendship with Chi...

Chinese premier meets Senegal's counterpart

  BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday. Li said over the years, China and Senegal have respected each other, treated each other as equals, and carried out mutually beneficial cooperation in a sincere and friendly manner, achieving fruitful results. China is willing to enhance solidarity and cooperation with Senegal, continue two-way support, expand practical cooperation, and firmly walk hand in hand on the road to modernization, he said. Li noted that China stands ready to strengthen the docking of development strategies with Senegal, promote the quality and efficiency of cooperation in various fields, and continuously enhance the internal impetus for development. He called on both sides to make good use of trade and investment facilitation measures, expand the scale of bilateral trade, and explore cooperation potential in areas such as agricultural product processing, industrial parks, new energ...

China, U.S. have confirmed details on framework for implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: commerce ministry

  BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Economic and trade teams from China and the United States have recently further confirmed the details on the framework for implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone talks on June 5, and consolidating the outcomes of the economic and trade talks in Geneva, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Friday. The confirmation of these details came as the two sides maintained close communication following economic and trade talks in London from June 9 to 10, the spokesperson said when responding to a related media query. China will review and approve applications for the export of eligible controlled items in accordance with the law, and the United States will remove a series of restrictive measures imposed on China accordingly, the spokesperson said. China hopes that the United States will leverage the role of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism further, enhance mutual unde...

Xi meets Senegalese PM

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  BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday. Xi said that last September, he co-chaired the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, leading China-Africa relations into a new phase of jointly building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Noting that China and Senegal are companions on the path to development and revitalization as well as good brothers, Xi said China is willing to work with Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, deepen their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and inject fresh impetus into China-Africa friendship and Global South cooperation. Xi stressed that China and Senegal should firmly support each other in pursuing independent development paths, enhance exchanges among the two countries' political partie...

Chinese human rights delegation visits Greece, promotes exchanges

  ATHENS, June 27 (Xinhua) -- A delegation led by Baima Chilin, president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, concluded a three-day visit to Greece on Friday, aimed at strengthening exchanges and mutual learning. The visit, held from June 25 to 27, included Baima Chilin's participation in an international symposium on human rights wisdom in classical civilizations and meetings with George Katrougalos, former Greek foreign minister and current UN Human Rights Council independent expert on international order, and Ioannis Theofanopoulos, former ambassador to China and president of the Greece-China Association, among others. During the visit, the Chinese delegation elaborated on China's perspective on human rights governance and highlighted China's human rights development path as well as human rights achievements in China's Xizang. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on enhancing exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and Greek civilizations an...

China, Vietnam hold border meeting on judicial cooperation

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  This photo taken on June 28, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of a border meeting held by Judicial administrative authorities from China and Vietnam, in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Judicial administrative authorities from China and Vietnam held a border meeting from Saturday to Sunday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to enhance cooperation. The meeting, the first of its kind, brought together nearly 150 participants from both countries, including officials from the justice departments, local judicial administrative organs, and legal professions. (Xinhua/Yin Gang) NANNING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Judicial administrative authorities from China and Vietnam held a border meeting from Saturday to Sunday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to enhance cooperation. The meeting, the first of its kind, brought together nearly 150 participants from both countries, including officials fro...

Chinese premier to attend opening ceremony of AIIB annual meeting

  BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend and address the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors in Beijing on June 26, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday. Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, said AIIB is a new type of multilateral development bank for the 21st century that was established under President Xi Jinping's proposal and commitment. Since its establishment, thanks to the joint support from all of its members, AIIB has acted as a truly international, rule-based and high-standard institution, achieved leapfrog development and become a new important member of the system of global multilateral development institutions, making active contribution to global infrastructure development and sustainable growth, Guo said at a news briefing. Under the theme of "Connecting for Development, Collaborating for Prosperity," this year's annual m...

Chinese premier meets PM of Vietnam

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  TIANJIN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, who is in north China's Tianjin Municipality for the 2025 Summer Davos. Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam, Li said the deep friendship of "comrades and brothers" has remained firm and fresh over time. Since the successful visit of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, to Vietnam in April, the comprehensive strategic cooperation between China and Vietnam has been further advanced. China is willing to continue to implement the outcomes of President Xi's visit with Vietnam to bring more benefits to the two peoples, Li said. Li pointed out that the unstable and uncertain factors in the current international situation are still increasing. China and Vietnam should unite more closely, enhance strategic commun...

China calls on SCO members to deepen cooperation on law enforcement, security

  BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong on Tuesday called on Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to deepen practical cooperation on law enforcement and security, and to promote the development of a closer SCO community with a shared future. Wang made the remarks when attending the 20th Meeting of the Security Council Secretaries of the SCO Member States, where he delivered a keynote address. He noted that China stands ready to work with all member states to make new and greater contributions to the security and stability of the region and the world at large. The Global Security Initiative, which was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, advocates a new path for security that features dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance, and win-win results over zero-sum outcomes, Wang said. China is willing to implement this initiative alongside all member states, vigorously promoting the "Shangha...

(Summer Davos) China Focus: 2025 Summer Davos sees sustainability and AI meet global collaboration

 TIANJIN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- A premier barometer of global economic trends and industrial transformation, the 2025 Summer Davos Forum has seen record attendance for recent years, with over 1,700 participants traveling from around the world. Its popularity is testament to both the convening power of the event, which is taking place from Tuesday to Thursday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, and the unparalleled magnetism of China's mega-scale market. Also called the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF), this year's forum is themed "Entrepreneurship for a New Era." "The theme, which builds on the DNA of this meeting since its inception, particularly focuses on how innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancements can unlock growth, competitiveness and productivity," Mirek Dusek, managing director of the WEF, said on Tuesday at the forum's opening press conference. The event spotlights five key areas: dec...

China willing to share original technologies, innovative scenarios globally: premier

  TIANJIN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to share its original technologies and innovative scenarios with the world, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday. Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality.  ■

China vows open markets, better business environment: premier

  TIANJIN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will continue to foster a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized, and always keep the doors wide open and warmly welcome businesses from all countries to invest and deepen their roots in China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday. Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality.  ■

Xi, Mozambican president exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of ties

  BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo exchanged congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties on Wednesday. Xi noted that over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China and Mozambique have trusted and supported each other, and the friendship between the two countries remains rock-solid regardless of changes in the international landscape. Xi expressed firm belief that the bilateral ties will see an even brighter future as long as both sides uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations and move forward hand in hand. Noting that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mozambique relations, Xi said he is willing to work with President Chapo to take the anniversary as a new starting point for carrying forward the traditional friendship, and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation under the frameworks of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the Forum ...

Chinese FM exchanges congratulations on 50th anniversary of ties with Mozambican counterpart

  BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi exchanged congratulations on Wednesday with Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that China and Mozambique share a traditional friendship. Over the past five decades, the two countries have upheld mutual respect and trust, consistently supporting each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, he said. Noting that bilateral cooperation in areas such as agriculture, infrastructure, energy and resources has yielded fruitful results, Wang said the two countries have also maintained close coordination on international affairs, jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice. He added that standing at a new historical starting point, he is ready to work with Lucas to implement the important consensuse...

Chinese vice premier meets chairperson of supervisory board of Louis Dreyfus

  BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, chairperson of the supervisory board of Louis Dreyfus Holding B.V., in Beijing on Wednesday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is committed to comprehensively promoting high-quality development and is accelerating the construction and development of a unified national market. The people's aspiration for a better life is constantly driving the development of the agriculture and food industry and releasing huge domestic demand potential, He said, adding that China is committed to creating a stable and open trade and business environment. "We welcome more foreign-funded enterprises, including Louis Dreyfus, to deepen practical cooperation with China and share development opportunities," he said. Margarita Louis-Dreyfus said Louis Dreyfus would further explore the Chinese market, actively promote the country...

China ready to work with other BRICS countries for peace, stability in Middle East: FM spokesperson

  BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to join hands with other BRICS countries to continue working for a peaceful and stable Middle East, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Brazil, the BRICS chair, released the BRICS Joint Statement on the Escalation of the Security Situation in the Middle East Following Military Strikes on the Territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In response to a related query, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a daily news briefing that BRICS is a force for progress that champions global peace and stability and defends international fairness and justice. Following the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, BRICS released a joint statement calling for ceasefire, dialogue and consultation, which played a constructive role for deescalation of tensions in the region, Guo said. At last year's BRICS Summit in Kazan, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted that BRICS should be "committed to peace" and "act as defend...

China, CEEC launch initiative on AI in agricultural science, technology

  SOFIA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- A China-Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) initiative on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into agriculture was launched here on Wednesday. The Sofia Initiative on Promoting Agricultural Science and Technology Education through AI was inaugurated at the 2025 annual meeting of the China-CEEC Modern Agricultural Science and Education Innovation Alliance. Promoting AI-driven agricultural paradigms and academic disciplines, building AI and education practice platforms, supporting the AI-era competence of educators and students, enabling agricultural data sharing via AI, and strengthening international cooperation in AI and education are the five main fields of the initiative. "Let us focus on three core goals -- technological empowerment, educational innovation, and resource sharing -- to promote AI applications in agriculture, build an 'AI + Agriculture' educational system, and make agricultural data, AI tools, and teachin...

Chinese premier exchanges ideas with entrepreneurs at Summer Davos

  TIANJIN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended a symposium at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, exchanging ideas with business entrepreneurs. After hearing the remarks from representatives, Li noted that the current international landscape is in the midst of profound and complex changes, posing significant challenges to global economic development. Some 160 business representatives from more than 30 countries and regions attended the symposium. The Chinese economy maintained stable growth, relying not only on a solid foundation of stability and improvement, and proactive and effective macro policies, but also on the effective utilization of market forces and the resources of enterprises, including substantial contributions from foreign-funded enterprises, the premier said. At the same time, China offers a vast stage for the development of foreign-funded enterprises, Li noted. Li said th...