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FCC plans ban on Chinese access to US phone numbers

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:25:36 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States is planning new restrictions on Chinese telecommunications companies to prevent scam calls and protect its phone networks from potential security threats.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on October 29 that it would vote on November 19 on a proposal to block China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and other internet-based service providers from directly

Taiwan warns of growing Chinese naval threat

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:51:39 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in ‌a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the Philippines, a senior Taiwan official said, calling the threat level "obvious".

Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, is stepping up efforts to issue details and maps depicting locations where Chinese warships and Coast Guard vessels ope

Syngenta eyes up to $10 billion Hong Kong IPO, sources say

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:09:02 GMT

ZURICH, Switzerland: Syngenta's advisers are targeting a valuation of at least US$66 billion for the Swiss-Chinese agrochemicals group's planned Hong Kong listing, which could raise as much as $10 billion and rank among the world's largest IPOs expected next year.

Two people familiar with the matter said UBS and China International Capital Corp are marketing the Basel-based seeds and crop-protection company at 1

Maritime disruptions in Red Sea, Hormuz, South China Sea impose heavy economic costs: Former Indian Navy chief Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:02:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Emphasising that the global maritime domain is passing through a period of 'considerable uncertainty,' former Indian Navy chief Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Tuesday warned that maritime instability in narrow waterways can trigger transcontinental economic fallout, directly hurting energy supplies, trade, and developmental resources.

Addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (I

"Era of Western dominance has ended": Economist Jeffrey Sachsnames India among global superpowers, urges cooperation with China

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:33:48 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 3 (ANI): Renowned American economist and foreign policy expert Jeffrey Sachs stated that the era of Western dominance has officially ended, arguing that global stability now rests on a multipolar order driven by four central superpowers: India, the United States, China, and Russia.

Speaking with ANI, Sachs emphasised that Washington's refusal to accept the end of its heg

Update: Chinese TV, online audiovisual sectors form mega-markets with over 1 bln users each

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:51:54 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's television and online audiovisual sectors have developed into mega-markets with more than 1 billion users each, according to an industry report released on Tuesday.

China's number of television users had exceeded 1 billion by the end of 2025, while the country's online audiovisual user base had reached 1.099 billion by the end of last year, the report showed.

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Update: Chinese lawmakers hear reports on people's assessors, accessibility law implementation

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:51:48 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China had 340,000 people's assessors as of June 2026, up 61.9 percent from before the people's assessors law took effect in 2018, according to a report submitted to the country's top legislature on Tuesday.

Grassroots officials, farmers, community workers and people in flexible employment make up more than half of the total, said the report by the Supreme People's Court, which was deli

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-LAOS-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:57 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane, who is in China to attend the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Tian Yu)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-THAILAND-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:31 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, who is in China to attend the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Tian Yu)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-MYANMAR-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:11 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Myanmar's Minister for the Ministry of National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Aung Kyaw Hoe, who is in China to attend the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Beijing, capital of China,

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-SWIMMING-WOMEN'S 200M BREASTSTROKE-HEAT

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:49:44 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xie Yichen (C) of China cheers up for his teammate Chang Mohan during the women's 200m breaststroke heat at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese swimmer Chang finds inspiration beyond Youth Olympic pool" (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

(SP)SENEGAL-DIAMNIADIO-2026 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-JUDO-WOMEN'S-78KG

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:47:52 GMT

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Yue (top) of China and Tatiana Exauce Itoua of the Republic of the Congo compete in the Women -78kg Repechage Round of 4 match at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Update: China's central bank to raise forex reserve requirement ratio to keep yuan stable

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:44:26 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank on Tuesday announced that it will raise the foreign exchange (forex) reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 2 percentage points, the first increase in nearly five years, in a move that is expected to ease the upward pressure on the Chinese currency renminbi and stabilize market expectations.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said in a statement tha

China expands information accessibility to benefit people with disabilities, older adults

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:44:06 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China is extending information accessibility to more areas, particularly those closely related to the daily lives of people with disabilities and older adults, according to a report.

The report on the implementation of the Law on Building Accessible Environments was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's to

Scholars from around the world trace Silk Road history in Xinjiang

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:43:49 GMT

URUMQI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Once a thriving crossroads on the Silk Road in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the ancient Kucha region has left traces of its rich history in museums and collections around the world.

Buddhist murals, sculptures and manuscripts from Kucha, also known as the ancient Qiuci State ("Qiuci" being its Chinese pinyin form), are now held in Berlin, St. Petersburg, Tokyo and

Silver-haired Chinese take up AI, video editing and drones

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:43:42 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Minghui, 71, took notes of the tutor's guidance with a pen, listing how to use artificial intelligence (AI) applications on her smartphone.

"We may be getting older, but we still want to keep up with the times," said Zhao after the class at Ningxia University for the Elderly in northwest China.

Zhao used to ask her children for help with her smartphone. After enrolling in th

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-LI QIANG-WIC-WUZHEN SUMMIT-OPENING CEREMONY-KEYNOTE SPEECH (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:39:31 GMT

(261103) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the Light of Internet Expo and Wuzhen's World Internet Science and Technology Museum following the opening of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 3, 2026. Li attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit and delivered a keynote speech here on Tu

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-RUGBY SEVENES-WOMEN-PLACING 5-8 MATCH-CHN VS ESP

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:38:48 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Yifan of China gestures after the rugby sevens women's placing 5-8 match between China and Spain at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-RAILWAY EXTENSION-STATION UPGRADE-COMPLETION (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:37:44 GMT

(261103) -- ZUNYI, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 3, 2026 shows railway workers carrying out final-stage work on the upgrade project of Gelaoba station along the south-to-north extension line of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Upon the completion of the upgrade work at the Gelaoba station on Tuesday, the capacity expansion of the existing stations along t

China tightens Halloween security in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou as youth use costumes to mock social and economic issues

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:03:52 GMT

Beijing [China], November 3 (ANI): Chinese authorities heightened security across Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou on October 31 as large crowds of young people gathered for Halloween celebrations, with some using costumes and satirical messages to express frustration over China's economic difficulties, unemployment and government policies, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

Citing accounts from reside

Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, Amanpreet Singh clinch men's 50m pistol team gold at ISSF World Championships

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:03:30 GMT

Doha [Qatar], November 3 (ANI): India's trio of Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh secured the team gold in the men's 50m pistol event at the ongoing ISSF World Championships on Tuesday.

India clinched the team gold in the men's 50m pistol event at the World Championships with a combined score of 1,659-24x. Ravinder Singh topped the Indian trio with 559-11x, recording series scores of 96, 93, 9

India surrounded by China, Pakistan's Chinese arms: Japan's ex-Defence Vice Minister urges deepening defence ties

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:02:06 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): With China pressing from the north, supplying weapons to Pakistan and expanding its footprint in the Indian Ocean, India is 'surrounded by China in many ways', observed Hideshi Tokuchi, Japan's former Vice-Minister of Defence for International Affairs, calling for New Delhi and Tokyo to 'do a lot more' together to strengthen their defence partnership.

International Hardware Fair India 2026 Concludes with 140+ Exhibitors and Participants from 30+ Countries

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:18 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], November 3: The fourth edition of International Hardware Fair India 2026, powered by EISENWARENMESSE, concluded successfully today at Hall 2 & 3, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. Organised by Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd., the three-day exhibition provided a meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, dealers, retailers, buyers and sourcing professionals from India

Taiwan accuses Chinese Coast Guard of harassing ships off East Coast

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:59:45 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], November 3 (ANI): Taiwan has accused the China Coast Guard of harassing ships off its eastern coast and attempting to assert what it described as fictional jurisdiction over the surrounding waters, as Beijing continues to increase its maritime patrols around the island, according to a report by Taipei Times.

The report said Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) had dispatched vessels, includi

First 4 teams eliminated at IEM Beijing

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:55:11 GMT

(Photo credit: Nick Oza)

Four teams were eliminated on the second day of the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 tournament on Tuesday as Legacy, FaZe Clan, 9z Team and G2 Esports headed home.

The MongolZ and FURIA advanced to the Group A upper-bracket final and MOUZ and PARIVISION did the same in Group B. Eight other teams are still alive in the lower bracket in the Counter-Strike 2 competitio

Tearable "steel" makes China's electric vehicles more efficient

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:53:34 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- In the laboratory of the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology (DIMST), under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have developed a remarkable metal: a material so thin and lightweight that it can be torn by hand, much like a sheet of paper.

Researchers have called it "hand-tearable steel."

The material is at the heart of the Quark electric drive system

Keynote speech by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at opening ceremony of 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:53:30 GMT

HANGZHOU, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.

Please see the attachment for the translation of the full text of the address.

Sports Focus: Chinese swimmer Chang finds inspiration beyond Youth Olympic pool

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:51:33 GMT

DAKAR, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese swimmer Chang Mohan missed out on gold by just 0.71 seconds at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, but the 15-year-old found plenty to celebrate beyond her silver medal.

From encouragement offered by teammates at the pool to friendships forged with athletes from other sports and countries, Chang's Olympic debut has become an experience extending far beyond competition.

On M

(SP)SENEGAL-DIAMNIADIO-2026 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-WUSHU TAOLU-CHANGQUAN COMBINED-FINAL

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:59:35 GMT

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Natnael Hagos of Ethiopia competes during the Men's Changquan Combined final Changquan match of Wushu Taolu event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-LI XI-CPPCC-STANDING COMMITTEE-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:58:16 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presides over the opening meeting of the 19th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of Chin

(SP)SENEGAL-DIAMNIADIO-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-BADMINTON-WOMEN'S SINGLES

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:56:39 GMT

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sophia Loudrup hits a return during the women's singles group stage match of badminton between Zhang Yixin of China and Sophia Loudrup of Denmark at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-SENIOR VIETNAMESE OFFICIAL-TALKS (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:52:07 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs, holds talks with Nguyen Thanh Nghi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Chairman of the CPV Ce

QS Asia Rankings 2027

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:33:50 GMT

PRNewswire

London [UK], November 3: International higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Asia.

The University of Hong Kong stays first, ahead of Peking University. Tsinghua University rises to third. National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technologic

"India's approach is different": Piyush Goyal on developing indigenous tunnel boring machines

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:33:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India would develop its own tunnel boring machines if foreign suppliers refused to provide them, emphasising the country's approach towards strengthening indigenous manufacturing capabilities and reducing dependence on other countries.

Addressing the Young Leaders Discourse Forum at Kirori Mal College in Delhi, Goyal highlighted Indi

India will become world's largest economy if it follows right principles, predicts Jeffrey Sachs

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:32:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India will become the world's largest economy in the coming decades if it continues to invest in education, infrastructure and climate safety, renowned economist Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs said, expressing confidence in the country's long-term growth prospects.

In an interaction, Sachs said India's share of global economic output currently stood at around 8-9 per cent and woul

CIIE offers Peru's superfoods chance to enter vast market

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:29:05 GMT

LIMA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) will give Peruvian superfood producers, such as Amazon Andes, another opportunity to further expand into China's vast market.

John Echenique, commercial manager of Amazon Andes, believes that participating in the event, set for Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai, is key to strengthening the company's international presence and exports.

The CIIE

Update: Body of former Chinese vice premier Liu Yandong cremated

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:21:35 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The body of Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and state councilor, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. She died of illness in Beijing on Oct. 28 at the age of 81.

President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, including Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng, bid Liu farewell at the Babaoshan Revol

Update: China to beef up support for emerging pillar industries

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:21:29 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China will strengthen support for its emerging pillar industries to promote high-quality development, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday.

The output value of emerging pillar industries is projected to exceed 10 trillion yuan (about 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), almost doubling from nearly 6 trilli

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-RUGBY SEVENS-WOMEN-POOL A-CHN VS SEN

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:16:31 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAER, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China and Senegal react at the player's tunnel ahead of the rugby sevens women's pool A match between China and Senegal at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

CHINA-THE ELDERLY-MODERN SKILLS-LEARNING (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:15:14 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The elderly learn the use of drones at a university for the elderly in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Silver-haired Chinese take up AI, video editing and drones" (Xinhua/Li Aoqiu)

(SP)SENEGAL-DIAMNIADIO-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-EQUESTRIAN -JUMPING INDIVIDUAL

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:14:36 GMT

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Ruirui of China competes during the equestrian jumping individual qualifier round A match at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WUZHEN-WIC-WUZHEN SUMMIT-OPENING (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:12:45 GMT

(261103) -- WUZHEN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 3, 2026 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province.

The 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit is held from Nov. 2 to 5 in Wuzhen, bringing together Chinese and international participants for discussions on innovation, security governance, cultural exchanges and int

Displeased by spotty obedience, Xi continues culling party leaders

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:02:23 GMT

Hong Kong, November 3 (ANI): There has been no slackening in Chairman Xi Jinping's fixation on cleaning up the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from threats within and without. At the latest Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, held in Beijing from 26-29 October 2026, a record number of officials were expelled from China's all-powerful party.

In all, 33 party members had their expulsions publi

Column: Why does Japan want the "Enemy State Clauses" removed?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:55:30 GMT

by Shao Xia

In September, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for deleting the "Enemy State Clauses" from the UN Charter at the UN General Assembly, drawing criticism from the international community. In fact, this is not Japan's first such attempt. Since joining the United Nations in the 1950s, Japan, a defeated country in World War II, has been seeking to delete these clauses through dollar diplomacy

China's roles as global seller, buyer go hand in hand: German trade fair group CEO

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:50:51 GMT

by Xinhua writer Liu Hongxia

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China is both a major source of products and innovation and a highly significant market for international companies, Peter Ottmann, CEO of Germany's NuernbergMesse Group, said in a recent interview with Xinhua, adding that "these two roles belong together."

Ottmann is leading a business delegation from NuernbergMesse Group, a major player in the inter

CHINA-BEIJING-LIU YANDONG-CREMATION (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:49:05 GMT

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping shakes hands with a family member of Liu Yandong to express deep condolences in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026.

The body of Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and state councilor, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.

President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state, including Zhao Leji, Wan

China's chemical industry expansion squeezes foreign producers, intensifies global competition

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:32:20 GMT

Beijing [China], November 3 (ANI): China's rapid expansion of its chemical manufacturing industry is putting increasing pressure on foreign producers, squeezing them out of the domestic Chinese market while intensifying competition in international markets, according to a report by the Rhodium Group cited by The Epoch Times (TET).

In a report released on November 2, the Rhodium Group stated that China accounts fo

2026 GMD in Ningbo: Openness and Connectivity, Shared Opportunities

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:12:02 GMT

From the ancient oar strokes that helped shape Chinese maritime civilization to toda's world-leading port, Ningbo has long connected China with the world.

From Nov. 2 to 5, the city hosts the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue (GMD) under the theme "Openness and Connectivity, Shared Opportunities," bringing cities together to exchange ideas, deepen cooperation and explore new opportunities for shared development.

Apple records all-time high revenue in India in September quarter, driven by iPhone upgrades and MacBook growth

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:32:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Apple recorded an all-time high revenue in India during the September quarter, driven by strong consumer demand, an expanding base of iPhone upgraders, and double-digit growth across its MacBook portfolio.

For the quarter ended September 26, 2026, the company posted overall revenue of USD 114.5 billion, marking a 12 per cent increase year-over-year.

The details emerged d

American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:09:07 GMT

by Xinhua writer Jiang Jiang

TIANJIN, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- "One! Two! Three!" The crowd counted along with the referee as Chinese wrestler Junjie pinned his opponent's shoulders to the mat.

"The winner is Junjie!" As the announcer declared, cheers burst out at the pro-wrestling event in north China's Tianjin, organized by Middle Kingdom Wrestling (MKW), a promotion founded by American Adrian Gomez.

AN A

Update: Chinese Lijian-2 rocket launches new group of satellites

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:08:47 GMT

JIUQUAN, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China successfully launched a Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China on Tuesday.

Lifting off at 8:15 a.m. (Beijing Time), the rocket sent 18 satellites of the Spacesail Constellation into planned orbit, with these forming part of China's commercial low-orbit satellite network. This successful launch marks the first time th

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-RUGBY SEVENS-WOMEN-POOL A-CHN VS AUS

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:06:36 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Cuijing, Tong Keran, Guo Xinlei (from L to R) of China defend Grace Buchanan (1st R) of Australia during the rugby sevens women's pool A match between China and Australia at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

India can emerge as global aviation hub with multiple international gateways: Air India CEO

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:33:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India has the potential to emerge as a global aviation hub with multiple international gateways, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said, outlining the country's geographical advantages and growing market opportunities.

Speaking at Delhi Aviation India 2026, Gebremariam said India was well positioned to develop international hub

China's "importathon" at nine -- what keeps it running?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:50:47 GMT

SHANGHAI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of overseas businesses are gearing up to meet buyers in Shanghai in east China at a trade fair devoted to imports. The draw is China, the world's second-largest import market.

The occasion is the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), set to be held from Nov. 5 to 10 at the four-leaf-clover-shaped National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Its 4,142 oversea

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-VENUE-IBA MAR DIOP

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:49:24 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 2, 2026 shows the flags zone of the Iba Mar Diop Sports Complex in Dakar, Senegal. Located in the heart of Medina, one of Dakar's most vibrant and emblematic neighbourhoods, the Iba Mar Diop Sports Complex is a modern, state-of-the-art sports facility. Its infrastructure is designed to support training, competition and the preparation of athletes across mu

CHINA-TIANJIN-WRESTLING-AMERICAN PROMOTER (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:49:04 GMT

(261103) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xue, a 27-year-old Chinese female professional wrestler, poses for a selfie with a fan after a professional wrestling event in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Oct. 11, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture" (Middle Kingdom Wrestling/Handout via Xinhua)

(SP)SENEGAL-SALY-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-WOMEN ROUND OF 16 MATCH

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:48:16 GMT

(261103) -- SALY, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhuang Ming (2nd L)/Qi Siyu (1st R) of China and Goh Yu Heng (2nd R)/Ong Jing Yi (1st L) of Malaysia pose for photo after the beach volleyball women round of 16 match at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Saly, south of Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-SWIMMING-WOMEN'S 200M BREASTSTROKE-FINAL

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:47:09 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chang Mohan of China reacts after the women's 200m breaststroke final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-SWIMMING-WOMEN'S 200M BREASTSTROKE

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:47:02 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chang Mohan of China competes during the women's 200m breaststroke heat at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

Economic anxiety, political doubts shape young Americans' midterm choices

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:35:59 GMT

by Xinhua writers Yang Shilong, Xu Jing

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chicago resident Sam Liu works 40 hours a week across two part-time jobs, has no health insurance and has not seen a dentist in about two years. After five or six months of searching, the recent urban planning graduate has landed a full-time job.

"A lot of people are hurting, especially a lot of people who are working

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-SWIMMING-MEN'S 100M FREESTYLE-FINAL

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:33:01 GMT

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xie Yichen of China reacts before the men's 100m freestyle final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

Trump Says Iran Wants A Deal 'And It Could Happen'

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:24:04 GMT

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Iranian Police Officer Killed In Attack In Restive Southeast

Iranian police said on November 3 that an officer had been killed by unidentified gunmen in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, state media reported.

The officer, Hojat Vafakardeh, was attacked in Saravan county. Police said efforts were underway to identify and arrest those responsible.

Sistan-Balu

China steps up monetary policy support to bolster stock market

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:09:11 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China will step up the use of monetary policy tools to support its capital market, strengthen market resilience and boost investor confidence, its central bank announced Monday.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said that it will conduct the third operation of the Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility (SFISF) on Tuesday, aiming to help financial institutions secure fu

(SP)SENEGAL-SALY-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-ROWING COASTAL BEACH SPRINTS-WOMEN'S SOLO LAST 16

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:04:53 GMT

(261103) -- SALY, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lili (front) of China hugs Guilloton Elisa of France after the women's solo last 16 knockout 2 match of the rowing coastal beach sprints between Liu Lili of China and Guilloton Elisa of France at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Saly, south of Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SATELLITE GROUP-LAUNCH (CN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:04:23 GMT

(261103) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket carrying a new satellite group blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Nov. 3, 2026.

China successfully launched the Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket on Tuesday. Lifting off at 8:15 a.m. (Beijing Time), the rocket sent its payloads, a new satellite group, into the planned orbit. (Photo by Wang Jia

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu refutes claims of forced displacement amid Siang Dam project protests

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:59:33 GMT

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday refuted claims of forced displacement of residents due to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), describing the information as false.

'Some people and groups are spreading false information about the SUMP. They claim that a decision regarding dam has already been taken, that families will be forced

SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-VOLVO ENVIRONMENT PRIZE-AWARDING CEREMONY-CHINESE SCIENTIST

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:57:49 GMT

(261103) -- STOCKHOLM, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientist Fu Bojie poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the 2026 Volvo Environment Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 2, 2026.

Chinese scientist Fu Bojie was awarded the 2026 Volvo Environment Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday for his outstanding contributions to ecological restoration and sustainability research, particularly his work in impr

KUWAIT-HAWALLI GOVERNORATE-CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:06:26 GMT

(261102) -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the "Chinese Cultural Night * Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese Cultural Night * Hebei, Once Again," the event showcased traditional H

UAE-ABU DHABI-ADIPEC 2026-OPENING

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:07:33 GMT

(261102) -- ABU DHABI, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People communicate at the booth of Sinopec Group during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 2, 2026. ADIPEC 2026 opened here on Monday. The four-day event brings together energy companies, government representatives and experts from around the world to showcase the latest technologies,

Jeffry Sachs explains why India should not fear China

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:57:23 GMT

If the two Asian powers cooperate they can create a multipolar world, the US economist has said

Renowned US economist Jeffry Sachs has called for cooperation, not competition, between India and China.

The two Asian economic powerhouses can help to build a truly multipolar world, the economist argued. He

DP World strengthens China-Africa corridor with new shipping link

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:29:34 GMT

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) -- DP World's Shipping Solutions AMEA business ("Shipping Solutions") is expanding its China-Africa shipping network with the launch of the China Africa Link, a new weekly service designed to strengthen connectivity between the Far East and Africa, providing customers with greater choice, enhanced market access and more resilient supply chains.

Operated by Shipping Solutions, the C

Update: China's top diplomat holds talks with Saudi national security advisor

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:22:58 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi held talks with Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, in Beijing on Monday.

Al-Aiban handed over a letter from Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping, on the development of bilateral relations a

Update: China's top diplomat meets deputy secretary of Iran SNSC

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:22:51 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, met with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in Beijing on Monday.

Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, said that China will follow the initiatives and propositions put forward by P

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-RUSSIAN FEDERATION COUNCIL SPEAKER-TALKS (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:18:13 GMT

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, and Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko visit an exhibition of masterpieces by Nikolai Fechin at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. Zhao held talks with Valentina Matviyenko in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

Xinhua Headlines: CPC charts course for tougher action against corruption, stronger self-governance

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:25:36 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- As China enters a critical period in its modernization drive, the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) has charted the course for tougher action against corruption and stronger self-governance in the years ahead.

Last week, the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee adopted a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance, underscoring the need

UN official says world can learn from China's urban renewal experience

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:22:01 GMT

FUZHOU, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Valuable lessons for global urban development can be drawn from China's people-centered approach to urban renewal, Anaclaudia Rossbach, United Nations under-secretary-general and executive director of UN-Habitat, said during the Global Observance of World Cities Day in China's Fuzhou.

Under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All," the activities in Fuzhou, capital of

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-SAUDI NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR-TALKS (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:18:45 GMT

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, holds talks with Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Haita

CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-SULTAN OF OMAN-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:18:34 GMT

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

U.S.-NEW YORK-SHANGHAI BALLET-PERFORMANCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:18:03 GMT

(261102) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Shanghai Ballet take a curtain call at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in New York, the United States, Nov. 1, 2026. The Shanghai Ballet brought the classical ballet Giselle to the New York stage Sunday night, captivating audiences with a performance that showcased the exquisite technique of Chinese ballet dancers. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Xi's Album | Xi holds talks with Sultan of Oman, stressing bilateral cooperation, peace efforts in Middle East

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:17:59 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Oman to steer their strategic partnership to a higher level, and to help restore peace and realize lasting stability in the Middle East at an early date.

Xi made the remarks during talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit to China -- the first by Oman's head of state since the e

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-WEIGHTLIFTING-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 85KG (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:14:39 GMT

(261102) -- NINGBO, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Shunnan of China competes during the snatch of the men's 85kg event at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

TOGO-LOME-CHINESE NAVY HOSPITAL SHIP-ARRIVAL

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:14:17 GMT

(261102) -- LOME, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrives in Lome, Togo, Nov. 1, 2026. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Lome, the capital of Togo, on Sunday to begin a friendly visit and provide medical services, marking the first visit by a Chinese naval hospital ship to Togo. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Action underway at $1.25M Intel Extreme Masters Beijing

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:05:09 GMT

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Action got underway Monday at the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing tournament with 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams battling for a top prize of $360,000.

Teams are divided into two groups for the double-elimination group stage that runs through Wednesday, with all matches best-of-three.

Group stage winners move directly to the playoff semifinals, with runners-up advancing

WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Hong Kong opener

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:55:15 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)

Venus Williams lost her 17th consecutive singles match Monday at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, falling 6-2, 6-3 in the first round to fellow American Mary Stoiana in 77 minutes.

The winless run dates back to July 2025 for Williams, 46, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion who said after the match that her future plans are up in the air.

'I haven't made any plans for next y

Music and dance carry on friendship stories along ancient Silk Road in Dunhuang

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:35:42 GMT

On Nov. 2, 20 university students from Oklahoma (USA) visited the unique desert oasis in China's Dunhuang.

A flash mob brought the foreign guests and Chinese performers together. The friendship stories along the ancient Silk Road were carried on by music and dance.

China accused of undermining Taiwan's status ahead of APEC summit

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:35:28 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], November 2 (ANI) Taiwan has strongly protested against what it described as China's discriminatory treatment over arrangements for its participation in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, accusing Beijing of attempting to undermine its standing as an equal member of the regional organisation, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, Chi

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-AFRICA-AI MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:23:00 GMT

(261102) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian media professionals attend a China-Africa AI media training program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese experts train Tanzanian media professionals in AI applications" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-GUIDING PRINCIPLES FROM CPC PLENUM-MOBILIZATION MEETING (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:22:51 GMT

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat, speaks at a mobilization meeting on a lecture program for promoting the guiding principles from the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026

(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-RUGBY SEVENES-WOMEN-POOL A-CHN VS KEN

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:21:37 GMT

(261102) -- DAKAR, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Peng Songmei (R) of China vies with Shaheen Sada of Kenya during the rugby sevens women's pool A match between China and Kenya at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-RUSSIAN FEDERATION COUNCIL SPEAKER-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:19:58 GMT

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese language learning opens doors to study, careers for Indonesian youth

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:38:16 GMT

JAKARTA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo was held in Jakarta on Sunday, bringing together 21 Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, and attracting about 3,000 Indonesian students, Chinese language learners and parents seeking information on study opportunities in China.

Among the crowds at the exhibition was Calysta Jacqueline Wijaya, a

Update: Xi holds talks with Sultan of Oman, stressing bilateral cooperation, peace efforts in Middle East

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:34:51 GMT

Xi made the remarks during talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit to China -- the first by Oman's head of state since the e

US lawmaker urges raising China travel warning over risk of wrongful detention

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:34:12 GMT

Washington DC [US], November 2 (ANI): A US congresswoman has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to upgrade Washington's travel advisory for China, citing concerns over the alleged use of wrongful detention of American citizens by Chinese authorities, as reported by The Epoch Times.

According to The Epoch Times, Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the P

Asian Changemakers Feature Prominently in Century Merit Ranking

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:33:35 GMT

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New Delhi [India], November 2: 21st Century's First Quarticentennial Merited Impacts Gazette highlights contributions across humanitarianism, science, social justice, and other fields, with individuals from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, China, Japan, and Nepal among those recognised.

Impact Hallmarks (IH) has named 39 individuals in its Quarticentennial Merited Impacts Gazette (2000-2025), a retrospective

Turkish companies target China's Gen Z with premium products at upcoming CIIE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:53:18 GMT

ISTANBUL, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Turkish companies are heading to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai with tailored natural cosmetics and premium foods, aiming to tap into China's Generation Z consumer market.

Spearheading Trkiye's national participation at the 9th CIIE, scheduled for Nov. 5 to 10, the Aegean Exporters' Associations (AEA) announced on Monday that 15 companies will showcase

Update: Xi stresses improving protection, coordination to make Yellow River more beautiful

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:50:26 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to continuously improve protection and coordination to make the Yellow River more beautiful.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction on further advancing the protection and governance of the Yellow River.<

Yellow River, China's mother river, runs clearer after decades of conservation

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:49:56 GMT

ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, once depicted on China's fourth-series 50-yuan banknotes as a torrent of muddy, turbulent water, now presents a markedly different scene, with its cascading waters running clear.

Photographer Lyu Guiming, known for documenting the waterfall in Jixian County, Shanxi Province, since 1999, has witnessed the change.

"Over the past decade, cl

Update: Chinese central bank shifts policy rate anchor to overnight

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:49:49 GMT

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank on Monday changed its main policy rate from the seven-day reverse repo rate to the overnight reverse repo rate as it conducted 541 billion yuan (about 80.6 billion U.S. dollars) of overnight reverse repos.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted this operation at an interest rate of 1.25 percent through fixed-rate, quantity-based bidding. It was the first opera

CHINA-HENAN-ZHENGZHOU-LIU GUOZHONG-YELLOW RIVER-PROTECTION & GOVERNANCE-CONFERENCE (CN)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:45:55 GMT

(261102) -- ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, addresses a work conference on comprehensively advancing the protection and governance of the Yellow River, in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 2, 2026. An instruction of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of th

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-HSK-CHINA-EXPO

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:44:46 GMT

(261102) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors tour the 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 1, 2026. The 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo was held in Jakarta on Sunday, bringing together 21 Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, and attracting about 3,000 Indonesian students, Chinese language learners and parents seek