Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which studied major issues on strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance and set the dates for an upcoming Party plenum in October.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Sept. 23 to 25 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

Defying intense pressures at home and abroad, China's manufacturing sector has forged ahead, accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as its backbone, and solidifying the foundations for high-quality development.

Running from north to south, the Pinglu Canal links the Xijiang River shipping route with the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to shorten the shipping distance between China's southwestern hinterland and ASEAN, China's largest trading partner, by 560 km and reduce logistics costs by 18 to 30 percent.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's police officers to remain committed to serving the people, be loyal guardians of the Party and the people, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.