Top US counterterrorism official resigns, says Iran posed no imminent threat
A senior US counterterrorism official has resigned over the ongoing war in Iran, stating that the country did not pose an imminent threat to the United States. The…
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Trump says Iran escalation was unexpected as Gulf attacks widen
Iran launched fresh attacks on United States-aligned Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, as the conflict entered its third week, while former US…
Russian envoy condemns Middle East escalation, calls for diplomatic solution
ISLAMABAD — Russia’s Ambassador Albert P. Khorev has expressed concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, urging all parties to avoid further…
Starmer says UK will not join wider Iran war, seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom will not be drawn into a wider conflict involving Iran, but…
Trump urges allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz, warns NATO faces ‘very bad’ future
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has called on allied nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and warned that NATO could face a…
Chinese smart technologies shine at 2026 Mobile World Congress
By Yan Huan, Xu Hailin, People’s Daily The 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was recently held in Barcelona, Spain. This year marks the 20th…
A day in the life of China’s economy
By People’s Daily reporters Scene 1: Dawn at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port(5:00 AM) As dawn breaks over Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in east China’s Zhejiang province, the sea…
Global focus on China-U.S. trade talks to set tone for economic engagement
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On March 13, a piece of news quickly made global headlines. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that the sixth…
China’s NEV industry ascends global value chain
By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is accelerating its shift from rapid expansion to higher-quality growth, driven by breakthroughs…
China’s policy stability fosters innovation and a shared future
By He Yin, People’s Daily During recent China’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, and top…
Surging power demand reflects China’s robust economic momentum
By People’s Daily reporters China achieved a significant milestone in 2025, with total electricity consumption exceeding 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time. This…
China’s opening up delivers growing global benefits
By He Yin, People’s Daily In today’s world, rising unilateralism and protectionism are severely undermining global development. The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 released by…
In a fragmenting world, China offers a different path to global stability
by Maya Majueran As the global landscape fractures under the weight of protectionism, regional conflict and mounting economic volatility, the search for stabilizing forces…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims to accelerate technology adoption in industry
BEIJING: China’s newly adopted 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) places technology-driven industrial development at the center of its economic strategy, outlining measures to accelerate the…
China approves world’s first invasive brain–computer interface medical device
China has granted the world’s first market approval for an invasive brain–computer interface (BCI) medical device, marking a significant step in the clinical application…
Chinese carmakers expand presence at Hungary auto show
BUDAPEST: Several Chinese automotive brands showcased new models and expansion plans at the International Automobile and Tuning Show 2026 in Budapest, highlighting their growing…
China considers holiday reforms to boost consumption and improve work-life balance
China is exploring changes to its national holiday and paid leave system as policymakers seek to improve work-life balance while encouraging domestic consumption in…