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Xi Jinping drives China's relentless fight against desertification

Xi Jinping drives China's relentless fight against desertification

As president of China, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi prioritizes work to combat desertification, visiting critically affected regions across the nation to understand the challenges firsthand.

From camel trails to cargo lanes: Xi's vision for a China-Central Asia future

From camel trails to cargo lanes: Xi's vision for a China-Central Asia future

"Start the shipment!" With this command, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev jointly launched the China-Europe Trans-Caspian Express Route at a ceremony held in July 2024 in Astana.

Xi Story: The ancient stone slab etched on Xi's memory

Xi Story: The ancient stone slab etched on Xi's memory

During a May inspection tour of Henan Province, Chinese President Xi Jinping stood before the ancient stone carvings of the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. He paused in silence.

Xi Story: The ancient stone slab etched on Xi's memory

Xi Story: The ancient stone slab etched on Xi's memory

Along ancient Silk Road, Xi cultivates new bonds with Central Asia

Along ancient Silk Road, Xi cultivates new bonds with Central Asia

Xi Focus: Xi urges hard work to build strong China as CPC marks 120th birth anniversary of veteran leader Chen Yun

Xi Focus: Xi urges hard work to build strong China as CPC marks 120th birth anniversary of veteran leader Chen Yun

Xi extends condolences to King Charles III over plane crash in India

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Britain's King Charles III over the heavy British casualties caused by the crash of an Air India flight.

Xi extends condolences to Indian leaders over plane crash

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended on Friday condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi respectively over the heavy casualties caused by the crash of an Air India flight.

Xi urges hard work to build strong China as CPC marks 120th birth anniversary of veteran leader Chen Yun

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for learning from veteran leader Chen Yun and carrying forward his legacy with an enterprising spirit and hard work to build China into a strong country.

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Footprints in Guangdong

Xi: Working together to create new chapter in development of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Xi: Working together to create new chapter in development of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Xi Story: A research trip that sends key messages on Chinese modernization

Xi Story: A research trip that sends key messages on Chinese modernization

Xi stresses deepening reform, expanding opening up, advancing Chinese modernization

Xi stresses deepening reform, expanding opening up, advancing Chinese modernization

China's Diplomacy

China offers LAC countries 'predictability and respect' amid U.S. trade uncertainty, says Brazilian expert

China offers LAC countries 'predictability and respect' amid U.S. trade uncertainty, says Brazilian expert

As Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is visiting China from May 10 to 14, a senior Brazilian expert said the deepening partnership between Brazil and China provides a much-needed anchor of stability amid global trade tensions stoked by the United States, speaking to GDToday in an online interview from Rio de Janeiro on May 13.

China and Russia pass on torch of friendship 80 years since the WWII victory: Alyosha

China and Russia pass on torch of friendship 80 years since the WWII victory: Alyosha

Accurate WWII narratives by Russia and China combat the countercurrent of unilateralism: SISU professor

Accurate WWII narratives by Russia and China combat the countercurrent of unilateralism: SISU professor

Malaysia and China stand to enhance trade ties under RCEP and CAFTA: Malaysian expert

Malaysia and China stand to enhance trade ties under RCEP and CAFTA: Malaysian expert

Vietnam and China uphold multilateralism amid global trade tension: expert on ASEAN studies

Vietnam and China uphold multilateralism amid global trade tension: expert on ASEAN studies

Spanish PM conveys EU's belief in an open, fair trading system: European expert

Spanish PM conveys EU's belief in an open, fair trading system: European expert

CPEC 2.0 should focus on people-centric development for economic and security gains: Former Envoy

CPEC 2.0 should focus on people-centric development for economic and security gains: Former Envoy

Paetongtarn's visit highlights Thai-China cooperation on combating human trafficking and cross-border crimes: SCNU Professor

Paetongtarn's visit highlights Thai-China cooperation on combating human trafficking and cross-border crimes: SCNU Professor

Peru's Chancay Port under China's BRI is a game-changer in Transpacific trade: Peruvian expert

Peru's Chancay Port under China's BRI is a game-changer in Transpacific trade: Peruvian expert

Understanding China's Path

Guangzhou's governance model benefits all, says Metropolis chief

Guangzhou's governance model benefits all, says Metropolis chief

"So Metropolis, the organization that brings together many cities from around the world, has a long-standing partnership with the city of Guangzhou," said Jordi Vaquer, Secretary-General of Metropolis—the World Association of the Major Cities.

Hungary's strategic location offers Guangdong firms access to EU markets: Consul General

Hungary's strategic location offers Guangdong firms access to EU markets: Consul General

German politician: Modernity is not a Western monopoly

German politician: Modernity is not a Western monopoly

Marc Uzan: China anchors world economy against deglobalization headwind

Marc Uzan: China anchors world economy against deglobalization headwind

Zheng Yongnian: China's economic growth may even exceed 5%

Zheng Yongnian: China's economic growth may even exceed 5%

IMF expert: China's around 5% GDP growth in 2025 a realistic target

IMF expert: China's around 5% GDP growth in 2025 a realistic target

AmCham South China foresees robust foreign reinvestment as consumer markets evolve

AmCham South China foresees robust foreign reinvestment as consumer markets evolve

Improved investment environment will ignite foreign investors' passion for China

Improved investment environment will ignite foreign investors' passion for China

Secretary General of EuCham in China: 3/4 members reinvest in China

Secretary General of EuCham in China: 3/4 members reinvest in China