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  TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in north China's Tianjin on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the frequent communication between the foreign ministers of the two countries reflects the high level of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan, which is conducive to deepening mutual trust and friendship and promoting cooperation in various fields. He said China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests. China supports Pakistan in focusing on handling its own affairs, achieving independent and sustainable development, and continuously enhancing its comprehensive national strength, he said, addin...

  NANNING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Over 180 delegates from across China and ASEAN countries convened in Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Wednesday, to explore AI's transformative potential to boost women's development. Themed "Empowerment, Sharing, Innovation: Artificial Intelligence and Women's Development," the 2025 Exchange and Cooperation Forum on Women's Development with ASEAN marks its 9th edition since its debut as the China-ASEAN Women's Forum in 2006. "This convening reflects the growing urgency to place women at the center of technological transformation within ASEAN, China, and the broader global community," said Sok Chan Chhorvy, secretary of state, Ministry of Women's Affairs of Cambodia, during the event's opening ceremony. Wang Weiping, Guangxi's deputy Party chief, highlighted at the forum the region's strategic role as a gateway to Southeast Asia, leveraging cultural and g...

  XI'AN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The China-Europe freight train service is transforming global trade, with a growing number of companies using it to integrate into the global supply chain. In Xi'an, a China-Europe train hub in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the cross-border freight train service is bustling, as businesses leveraging this service go global. Geely's smart manufacturing car plant in Xi'an, with fully automated production lines, churned out 142,000 vehicles, worth more than 15.7 billion yuan (about 2.2 billion U.S. dollars), during the first five months of 2025. This vehicle output has spurred the growth of 21 parts suppliers, creating a province-wide automotive ecosystem. The plant's location and the train service's efficiency combine to provide a smooth export route for Geely. Xi'an Aiju Grain and Oil Industrial Group has also benefited from the train service. It has set up agricultural logistics and processing zones in both Kazakhstan an...

  BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Thursday met with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Beijing. In September last year, China and South Africa upgraded the bilateral relationship to an all-round strategic cooperative partnership in the new era. Han said this opened a new chapter in building a high-level community with a shared future between the two countries. He called on the two sides to further implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, constantly deepen political mutual trust, advance the high-quality development of bilateral cooperation, and serve the modernization endeavors of both countries. Mashatile said that South Africa attaches great importance to the relationship with China and firmly adheres to the one-China policy. Noting that the bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and other fields have made strong progress, Mashatile said they are ready to further implement the consensus reached to cont...

  BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- China has established partnerships with over 80 countries and regions in intellectual property (IP) cooperation, the country's top IP official said on Thursday. Shen Changyu, head of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), said this at a press conference on China's IP achievements during the 14th five-year plan period (2021-2025). The China-EU agreement on geographical indications (GIs) has come into force, realizing the mutual recognition and protection of the first group of listed products, Shen said, adding that China has successfully acceded to the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs. CNIPA Deputy Commissioner Hu Wenhui noted that the administration treats domestic and foreign enterprises equally in terms of IP protection. In the first half of the year, foreign applicants filed 94,000 trademark applications in China -- a year-on-year increase of 7.4 percent, with significant ...

  BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- China's mutual visa-exemption agreement with Malaysia officially took effect on Thursday, further expanding the country's visa-free travel policy. Under the policy, Chinese and Malaysian citizens holding valid ordinary passports can enter, exit or transit through the other country for travel without a visa. Each stay should not exceed 30 days, with a cumulative limit of 90 days within any 180-day period. The policy comes into effect three months after China and Malaysia signed a mutual visa-free agreement, marking another step forward in China's efforts to ease travel and boost international exchanges. Since Dec. 1, 2023, China and Malaysia have been implementing a trial visa-free policy for each other's ordinary-passport-holding citizens. In 2024, Chinese tourists made over 3.8 million visits to Malaysia, making China the largest source of tourists to Malaysia from outside the ASEAN region. The signing and implementation of the agreement ...

  BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Any attempt to forcibly "decouple" China-U.S. economic and trade ties is destined to fail, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Friday. The economic and trade relationship between China and the United States has experienced its ups and downs over the years, but the two countries remain important partners to each other, Wang told a press conference. Despite a decline in the share of bilateral trade in each other's overall trade volume, China-U.S. trade has remained generally stable, Wang said. According to the minister, the trade volume of goods and services between China and the United States rose by 18 percent and 34.7 percent in 2024 from 2017 levels, respectively. The two countries also remain key investment partners, with close exchanges between their business communities. "In essence, China-U.S. economic and trade relations benefit both sides and bring win-win outcomes. Cooperation is the only right path," Wang st...

  BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday urged the Philippine side to take concrete measures to ensure the safety, dignity and legal rights of Chinese students in the Philippines. China's Ministry of Education released an overseas study alert on Friday, urging students to assess security risks of studying in the Philippines and raise their awareness of precautions. When asked to comment on the alert, spokesperson Lin Jian said recently, the public security situation in the Philippines has been deteriorating, with a rise in crimes and harassment targeting Chinese citizens. The alert released by the Chinese government is a responsible and reasonable measure to safeguard the safety and rights of Chinese students, said Lin. "We once again remind individuals going to study in the Philippines to conduct a risk assessment," Lin added.  ■

  BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Thursday met with a delegation attending the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) China Forum in Beijing. Han said that the SMI actively encourages the international business community to participate in global green and low-carbon transition, which is of great importance. Noting that global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity conservation require joint efforts from all humanity, Han said China has always upheld the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity, and firmly implemented the national strategy on climate change, making significant contributions to global sustainable development. The delegation said that the business community would continue to deepen practical cooperation and make positive contributions to promoting global sustainable development.  ■

  VIENTIANE, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhou, deputy head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to visit Laos from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. During the visit, Chen met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, and Bounleua Phandanouvong, acting head of the LPRP Central Committee's Commission for External Relations. He also held brief discussions with leaders from various Lao Party and government departments. The two sides exchanged views on the relations between the two parties and the two countries, as well as issues of common concern. They agreed to follow the important consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and countries, enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen interparty exchanges, expand pragmatic cooperation, promote the steady and long-term development of ...

  VIENNA, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) will serve as a leading intergovernmental organization to help settle international disputes through mediation, a Chinese envoy said Friday. Li Song, China's permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, made the remarks at a promotion reception for the IOMed held during the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Noting that the UN Charter clearly stipulates that mediation is one of the preferred methods for the peaceful settlement of international disputes, Li said the IOMed will be the world's first intergovernmental legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. UNCITRAL Secretary Anna Joubin-Bret noted that she witnessed the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed in Hong Kong in May this year. She hoped the IOMed would strengthen cooperation wi...

  BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani exchanged congratulations Saturday on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Over the past 60 years, regardless of changes in the international landscape, the two sides have always respected each other and treated each other as equals, setting a model of mutual support and win-win cooperation between developing countries, Xi said. He noted that in recent years, China-Mauritania relations have been developing in a sound and stable manner, with growing political mutual trust and fruitful exchanges and cooperation across various fields. Xi recalled that he met with President Ghazouani last year during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, where they reached important consensuses and jointly announced the elevation of China-Mauritania relations to a strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties. Xi ...

  NANNING, July 19 (Xinhua) -- An AI-themed competition was launched on Saturday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to promote cross-border AI collaboration and innovation. The initiative, titled "AI Capacity-Building Action for All Cup" (AAA Cup), aims to strengthen the integration of AI technology and the real economy, promote the aggregation of innovative resources, and develop a new ecosystem for AI application. It also seeks to better serve the building of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future. The AAA Cup is designed as an international, professional and high-level AI competition, open to participants from China and ASEAN countries, including companies, startups, research institutes and individual developers. Awards such as "High-Potential Enterprises" and "Future Unicorn Enterprises Facing ASEAN" will be presented to outstanding projects, to recognize their efforts in exploring ASEAN application scenarios and promote...

  MEXICO CITY, July 19 (Xinhua) -- A forum on China-Mexico civilization exchanges and mutual learning was held here Friday, where participants agreed that China-Mexico civilization exchanges and mutual learning, as well as cultural and people-to-people ties are deepening. At the "Hongting Forum: Meeting of Civilizations between China and Mexico," the participants emphasized the need to strengthen traditional friendship, enhance cultural connectivity and elevate bilateral relations to new heights. President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said at the forum that China and Mexico share a long-standing tradition of friendship. He expressed the hope that both countries will carry forward the friendship, actively implement the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative, and push for new achievements in China-Mexico cultural and people-to-people exchanges. He also wished that the two sides will enhance friendship and mutual trust through civilization exchanges, enrich the world'...

  BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji will pay official goodwill visits to Kyrgyzstan, Hungary and Switzerland from July 23 to 31, and attend the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament while in Switzerland. Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will make the visits at the invitation of Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Laszlo Kover, Presidents of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker and President of the Council of States of Switzerland Andrea Caroni, as well as President of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Tulia Ackson and IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong.  ■

  KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Friday, with both sides pledging to advance bilateral ties and cooperation. The meeting was held during Wang's visit to Malaysia for ASEAN Plus foreign ministers' meetings. Noting that China is a trustworthy friend and partner of Malaysia, Anwar said that being friendly to China is a consensus of both the government and the people of Malaysia. Cooperation in various fields between the two countries has benefited both peoples. At a time when multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS are gaining strength and countries are striving for independence and development, China plays a leading role, and Malaysia deeply appreciates China's contributions, Anwar said. For his part, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that under the guidance of the two heads of state, bilateral relations...

  KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that China-Canada relations have experienced ups and downs in recent years. There are no territorial disputes or geopolitical conflicts between the two countries, and they can become partners that achieve mutual success. Noting that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada, as well as the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership, Wang said that it is an important opportunity to reflect on the past and think about the future. China and Canada should further implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, adopting a more objective and rational attitude towards each other and strengthening cooperation with a more...

  KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammyn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saying that under the strategic guidance of the two sides' leaders, bilateral relations have been on the right track of improvement and development. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said both sides should regain the original intention of being strategic partners, grasp the general trend of mutually beneficial cooperation, adhere to mutual respect, properly handle differences, and respond to the expectations of all sectors of the two countries. Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II, Wang said that, as co-creators of the post-war order and permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Britain should also jointly fulfill their international obligations, safeguard the fruits of victory in World War II, maintain the free tr...

  CANBERRA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ongoing visit to China marks a pivotal step in advancing the steadily improving relationship between the two countries. As the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, the visit underscores a shared commitment to deeper dialogue, greater mutual trust and expanded cooperation amid shifting regional and global dynamics. Over the past three years, China-Australia relations have steadily stabilized, improved and delivered tangible results through joint efforts on both sides. Under the strategic guidance of the two countries' leaders, bilateral dialogue and exchange mechanisms have resumed across various fields, practical cooperation has deepened, and people-to-people exchanges gained fresh momentum. The strengthening of ties is reflected in rising bilateral trade, Australia's dynamic presence at Shanghai's annual China International Import Expo, and the growing ...

  BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president. In his congratulatory message, Xi depicted Suriname as China's strategic cooperative partner in the Caribbean region. Thanks to the joint efforts from both sides, China-Suriname relations have enjoyed sound and steady growth with fruitful practical cooperation in various fields and close coordination in multilateral affairs over the past 49 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Xi said. Xi said that he attaches great importance to the growth of China-Suriname relations and stands ready to work with President-elect Simons to deepen the mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation and further grow the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.  ■

  by Xinhua writer Dong Yue BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Global Civilization Initiative is of great importance to fostering world development and peace, a veteran media professional has said. "The Global Civilization Initiative proposed by China advocates inclusiveness among civilizations, showing the right way for the international community to build peace and achieve development together," said Sovann Heng, editor-in-chief of the Cambodian version of Contemporary World magazine. He spoke to Xinhua on the sidelines of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday. "Every country has its own view, its own perspective as well as its own independence, and the world cannot be dominated by one voice or one civilization," said Sovann. Cultural diversity and differences "do not mean confrontation or division," but make it necessary for countries to "support each other and help each other in terms of collab...

  BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, welcomed Lavrov to China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States. China is willing to work with Russia and other member states to prepare for the Tianjin Summit, and promote the development of the SCO to a new level, Wang said. Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Wang said that both sides should also hold a series of commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II (WWII) and safeguard the correct historical narrative on WWII. Lavrov expressed willingness to work with China to deepen cooperation in various fields under the strategic gui...

  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Journalists from home and abroad are welcome to cover the commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing. An online registration system will be available at http://kzjn80reg.zgjx.cn from July 15 to July 29, 2025. Foreign journalists as well as those from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan are welcome to submit their accreditation applications through the system. To facilitate media coverage, a press center will be set up in Beijing during the events, providing services including hosting press conferences and briefings, coordinating interviews, and offering news updates via an official website and WeChat account.

  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing. Han said, last October, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a successful meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan, leading China-India relations to a new starting point. Noting that China and India are both major developing countries and important members of the Global South, Han said it is the right choice for both sides to be partners contributing to each other's success. Han called on both sides to further implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, adhere to the high-level guidance, steadily advance pragmatic cooperation, respect each other's concerns, and promote the sustained, healthy, and stable development of China-India relations. Jaishankar said that following the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi in Kazan, India-China relations have shown steady impro...

  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China firmly supports the establishment of a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Monday. Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said the establishment of a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia is significant for promoting regional peace and stability, and is conducive to the fundamental security interests of ASEAN countries. China has made clear its willingness to take the lead in signing the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone, he said. Jiang made the remarks in response to recent comments by the Philippine Defense Secretary, who claimed that China's willingness to sign the protocol was merely symbolic, and that it should first denuclearize to show sincerity. He stressed that China is the only nuclear-weapon state that has made an unconditional commitment of not using or threatening to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon sta...

  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese and Serbian armies will carry out joint training in north China's Hebei Province in mid and late July, a Chinese defense spokesperson said Monday. The training, code-named Peace Guardian-2025, will be the first joint training between the Chinese and Serbian militaries, said Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense. It is expected to help strengthen the combat capabilities of participating troops and deepen cooperation between the two militaries, Jiang added.  ■

  LAS VEGAS, United States, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and U.S. table tennis athletes and local enthusiasts gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday to commemorate the 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy," highlighting the lasting friendship between the two peoples through sport exchanges. The friendly exchange event was jointly organized by the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) and USA Table Tennis (USATT), with support from the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco and the Nevada U.S.-China Cultural Association. Throughout the event, players from both countries, including some world champions from China who attended the WTT US Smash held in Las Vegas on July 3-13, exchanged techniques, while local community members and young enthusiasts also took part in friendly matches with their idols. Fifty-four years on, the spirit of "Ping-Pong diplomacy" continues to inspire both nations today, Chinese Consul General in San Francisco Zhang Jianmin said during the ev...

  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Ian Borg, Malta's deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs and tourism, in Beijing on Monday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that Malta plays a unique and positive role in world peace and stability. China is willing to maintain high-level political mutual trust, mutual respect, mutual understanding and mutual support with Malta, and will honor its commitments on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, Wang said. Wang said that China will work with Malta to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, culture and tourism, science and education, and continue to maintain good communication and coordination in international affairs. On China-EU relations, Wang pointed out that the most important experience and enlightenment from the 50-year development of bilateral ties is that Ch...