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EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:33:18 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify their supply chains and reduce reliance on individual suppliers, particularly those based in China.

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said that the proposal is being examined as part of a broader review of the European Union's trade defense framework, which is expected

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:28:46 GMT

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 37 years ago.

China said Rubio's remarks were an attempt to damage its political system. At the same time, Taiwan urged China to confront its past.

The events of June 4, 1989, when Chinese troops opened fire on student-led pro-dem

"Chinese criminal enterprises" linked to "scam compounds throughout Southeast Asia and beyond": FBI Co-Deputy Director

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:05:40 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has claimed to have identified clear links between 'Chinese criminal enterprises' and scam compounds operating across Southeast Asia and other regions, while finding no evidence that the operations are directed by the Chinese government.

Speaking during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday (local time), Andrew Bailey, Co-Deputy Directo

(Int'l Exchange) CHINA-SICHUAN-DELEGATION VISIT-HUMAN RIGHTS DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:58 GMT

(260610) -- CHENGDU, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a multinational delegation experience the traditional Chinese medicine at Zaozi Lane in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 8, 2026. Delegates from 11 countries visited livelihood projects on ecological conservation, cultural and creative industries, and scientific and technological innovation in Sichuan from June 7 to 9. They learned on-site about

AI agents give "world's supermarket" faster lanes to global markets

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:56 GMT

YIWU, Zhejiang, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Yiwu merchant Wei Jun still marvels at the sheer speed of his recent deal for 1,000 starry-sky projector lamps, aided by an artificial intelligence (AI) agent.

While his Kenyan buyer was inspecting samples in Yiwu, known as the "world's supermarket" in east China's Zhejiang Province, an automated workflow was triggered: an AI agent instantly beamed the specifications to R&D

Advanced technology boosts panda conservation in China

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:47 GMT

CHENGDU/LANZHOU, June 10 (Xinhua) -- At a wildlife rescue and breeding base in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, a screen tracks wild giant pandas in real time. Base director Liu Zhi can plan the next patrol route with just a few clicks -- a far cry from over two decades ago, when rangers trudged through mountains guided only by luck and experience.

Liu has been working in the mountains since 2000

Mirra Andreeva: My demons tried to get in my way

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:07:47 GMT

The Russian teenage sensation conquered Roland Garros and has started thinking about what comes next

Mirra Andreeva has spent most of her young career being talked about as the future of women's tennis. In Paris, she made the future arrive early.

At 19, the Russian won Roland Garros, claimed her first Grand Slam title and moved to the top of the season's points race, all while sounding less

HKTB Launches "Hong Kong Summer Fun": A Season of Events, Experiences and Exclusive Visitor Offers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:31:39 GMT

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Hong Kong, June 10: To welcome the peak summer travel season, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch a brand-new promotion, 'Hong Kong Summer Fun', from June 19, 2026 connecting a series of citywide highlight events and enticing offers to energise the summer season. The HKTB will work with the business community to roll out a wide range of offers covering attractions, dining, transportation and s

China's next-gen communication infrastructure transforming digital landscape

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:33 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- High-definition video streaming in remote areas and far out at sea, or a life-sized hologram chatting in your living room -- once-futuristic scenarios are gradually taking shape in China, driven by the rapid roll-out of next-generation communication networks.

As technological innovation meets new application demands, China is accelerating the construction of an integrated multi-dimens

China-Africa trade expo in Morocco set to boost bilateral trade cooperation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:28 GMT

Moroccan experts say the Casablanca expo will boost China-Morocco cooperation, turn zero-tariff policy gains into concrete results, and strengthen China-Africa trade, investment and industrial ties.

CHANGSHA/RABAT, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Morocco session of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Wednesday in Casablanca, the largest city of Morocco.

The event is the first major o

US spends more on nukes than rest of world combined watchdog

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:58:52 GMT

Washingtons nuclear weapons budget rose by $12.4 billion in a single year, according to ICAN

US spending on nuclear weapons surged by nearly a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to findings by an anti-nuclear watchdog.

In a report released on Tuesday, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said the world's nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $1

(SP)CHINA-LINYI-VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE-CHN VS SLO (CN)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:50:23 GMT

(260610) -- LINYI, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nik Mujanovic (1st L) of Slovenia spikes during the men's pool 3 match between China and Slovenia at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

Taiwan test-fires US-supplied missiles towards China

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:50 GMT

The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from Beijing

Taiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island's west coast.

The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and Beijing, which considers Taiwan sove

Taiwan test-fires US-supplied missiles towards mainland China

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:50 GMT

The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from Beijing

Taiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island's west coast.

The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and Beijing, which considers Taiwan sove

Update: China's CPI remains stable, PPI continues to rise in May

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:17:52 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer prices remained broadly stable in May as producer prices rose further, pointing to a steady consumer market and improving demand in some industrial sectors as the country's economy sustained its recovery under supportive macro policies.

The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2 percent year on year in May, unchanged from April, official data

FOCUS | Giant panda on loan from China gives birth to cub in S. Korea

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:18:16 GMT

(260610) -- SEOUL, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in June 2026 shows Ai Bao, a female giant panda on loan from China, and her cub in Yongin, South Korea. A female giant panda on loan from China has given birth to a cub at Everland, a theme park in Yongin, South Korea, the park said Wednesday.

The cub was born at 10:53 a.m. local time on June 3 at Panda World, a giant panda habitat at Everland Zoo, we

(Hello Africa) 60 years on, Kinkon Hydropower Station testifies to enduring China-Guinea friendship

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:12 GMT

Deep in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by the Kinkon Hydropower Station powers towns and villages across the country.

CONAKRY, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Deep in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by the Kinkon Hydropower Station powers t

Int'l journalists explore China's emerging industries in Zhejiang, Beijing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:51 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A group of international journalists recently toured China's innovation hubs of east China's Zhejiang Province and the Chinese capital Beijing, where they got a firsthand look at some of the country's most advanced emerging technologies.

The journalists, from countries including the United States, Britain and France, took part in one of a series of reporting trips showcasing how China

Interview: Belarus, China have vast potential for further collaboration, says regional official

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:33 GMT

"I am confident that Belarus-China relations have a bright future," said Petr Parkhomchik, chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee.

BREST, Belarus, June 10 (Xinhua) -- With many successful joint projects, Belarus and China boast vast potential for further collaboration, Petr Parkhomchik, chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee, has said.

The widespread adoption of Chin

China-South Asia Expo important platform for South-South trade cooperation: Sri Lankan official

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:45:12 GMT

by Xinhua writer Wu Ziyu

COLOMBO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The China-South Asia Exposition serves as an important platform for South-South trade cooperation, and will create valuable opportunities for Sri Lanka and other countries in the region to fully tap the potential of each other's markets, said Charita Yattogoda, head of the trade promotion division of Sri Lanka's Department of Commerce.

The 10th edition o

"We will hunt you down": FBI co-deputy director warns Chinese-linked syndicates in Southeast Asia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:04:16 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation has vowed to aggressively target high-tech transnational criminal syndicates, lethal narcotics networks, and cyber-fraud operations rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, declaring a coordinated global pushback to dismantle these enterprises at their source.

The operational strategy was unveiled during a virtual press briefing with Andrew Ba

AI demand to keep memory tight through 2027, chipflation to squeeze consumer hardware and cloud costs

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Memory storage is set to remain a structural bottleneck through 2027 as AI demand continues to absorb Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and enterprise Solid-State Drive (SSD) supply. Morgan Stanley expects allocation-based supply chains, not spot pricing, to dominate, leaving non-AI buyers with tighter pools, higher costs and weaker access. Even with tota

Update: KMT Vice Chairman Chang Jung-kung to attend Straits Forum

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:18:36 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, Chang Jung-kung, will attend the 18th Straits Forum conference in Xiamen, Fujian Province, on June 13.

Preparations for the forum have been largely completed, and related activities are underway across Fujian, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference Wednesday.

As a plat

(SP)AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-BADMINTON-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:09 GMT

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yanzhe (L)/Huang Dongping compete during the mixed doubles first round match between Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China and Kim Joon Young/Lee Yu Lim of South Korea at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-BADMINTON-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:15:44 GMT

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hu Zhe'an competes during the men's singles first round match between Hu Zhe'an of China and Saneeth Dayanand Shimoga of India at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-BADMINTON-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:48:57 GMT

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Han Qianxi of China competes during the women's singles first round match between Han Qianxi of China and Isharani Baruah of India at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

Interview: Suriname eyes deeper, broader cooperation with China, says minister

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:15:24 GMT

Over the past half century, bilateral ties between Suriname and China have continued to deepen, and cooperation has grown closer, said Surinamese Minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning Stephen Tsang.

PARAMARIBO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Suriname looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in infrastructure, green development, digital economy and artificial intelligence as the South Americ

Can The Dream Of A Trans-Caspian Pipeline Be Revived

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:46:59 GMT

With the Iran war disrupting traditional energy supply routes and the West seeking to lessen reliance on Russian transit networks, Trans-Caspian corridors have again emerged as a focus of international diplomacy and investment.

Several distinct regional networks gained increased attention from global players at the Baku Energy Week earlier this month, including a subsea green electricity link and the Trans-Caspia

Opinion: National security -- Washington's catch-all excuse

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:15:08 GMT

From telecommunications, electric vehicles to artificial intelligence, an increasing number of Chinese companies have found themselves branded as threats to U.S. national security. What was once a narrowly defined concept has steadily expanded, becoming a convenient pretext for imposing restrictions on foreign competitors.

National security concerns deserve to be taken seriously. But when the term is stretched to

AI Cartoon | Delusions of Conspirators

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:45:31 GMT

The delusions of the conspirators are insidious and doomed to fail.

FYI: Recently, Japan and the Philippines have bypassed China to launch so-called maritime delimitation talks regarding waters east of China's Taiwan Island and subsequent Chinese law enforcement activities in relevant waters. It's a move that gravely infringes upon China's maritime rights and interests and violates international laws including th

China reduces its footprint at Shangri-La Dialogue

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:33:17 GMT

Hong Kong, June 10 (ANI): The Shangri-La Dialogue is an annual forum in Singapore where defense ministers, armed forces chiefs and other luminaries assemble to discuss and debate issues related to Asia-Pacific security. Normally, Chinese officials headline this event and add a dose of feistiness, but Beijing's delegation this year was very lightweight.

Organized by the United Kingdom-based International Institute

(SP)AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-BADMINTON-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-MEN'S DOUBLES

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:45:12 GMT

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Forrest Huang/Minh Trung Faris Truong (L) compete during the men's doubles first round match between Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang of China and Forrest Huang/Minh Trung Faris Truong of Australia at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

EcoChina | Breathtaking skyline highlights China's green development efforts in Beijing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:45:08 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- With its breathtaking skyline, Beijing stands as solid proof of its efforts to advance green transformation.

Positioning green development as "the defining feature of Chinese modernization" is not merely a slogan for China, but represents a strategic choice based on national realities and long-term vision. This worldview sees humanity as an integral part of an interconnected whole, a

Taiwan detects 6 PLAN vessels, 10 official ships around its territory

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:30:49 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 10 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday recorded the presence of 6 PLAN vessels and 10 official ships operating around its territory.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said that it monitored the situation and responded.

'6 PLAN vessels and 10 official ships operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored t

China Overtakes Russia As Central Asia's Top Foreign Investor

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:52:43 GMT

China has surpassed Russia as the biggest direct foreign investor in Central Asia, a resource-rich region that has long been in Moscows sphere of influence but is being increasingly courted by Beijing, according to data from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Chinas cumulative direct investment in Central Asia over the past decade exceeded $35 billion in 2025, the EDB said in areportpublished in December. Found

KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-HUNAN-FILM WEEK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:27 GMT

(260609) -- NAIROBI, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform at the opening ceremony of the China-Hunan Film Week in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9, 2026. The China-Hunan Film Week opened on Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, artists, and film enthusiasts to celebrate cultural exchange and strengthen people-to-people ties between China and Kenya. (Xinhua/

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINESE ROBOTICS FIRM-PARTNERSHIP

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:16:36 GMT

(260609) -- JAKARTA, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A humanoid robot performs during a partner conference held by Chinese company AGIBOT in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 9, 2026. Chinese embodied AI company AGIBOT on Tuesday held its first partner conference in Indonesia, officially launching its market expansion in the country and showcasing a range of humanoid robots and localized solutions, drawing attention from government of

High-definition stage art screenings bring theater to more audiences

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:15:57 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- On a recent summer night, as the classic Chinese drama "Rickshaw Boy" took the stage at the Beijing People's Art Theater, nine high-definition cameras and 17 audio tracks streamed every detail of the performance to a broader audience.

Nearly 6,000 students and faculty members across eight universities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in north China watched the same play on campus sc

CHINA-XINJIANG-HE LIFENG-THREE-NORTH SHELTERBELT FOREST PROGRAM (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:15:38 GMT

(260609) -- URUMQI, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a speech at a meeting aimed at promoting work progress in the advancement of three major landmark projects for the nation's Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program in the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyg

DR CONGO-KINSHASA-CHINA-MEDICAL EXPERTS-IFRC-EBOLA-DISCUSSION

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:15:19 GMT

(260609) -- KINSHASA, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a Chinese medical expert team discuss the Ebola response with representatives of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on June 9, 2026. A Chinese medical expert team on Tuesday met with representatives of the IFRC in Kinshasa to discuss the Ebola epidemic situation, pr

''India is much better partner than China,'' says Ex Trump Adviser

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Victoria Coates, Former Deputy National Security Advisor to US President Donald Trump, said that India is a much better partner of the US than China.

Coates, in a conversation with ANI, said that Trump's visit to China is to see how it manages the trough in the global economy created by the US-Iran war. Trump completed a high-profile state visit to Beijing on May 15, 2026, where h

Third International Uyghur Forum to examine global response to Uyghur rights concerns

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:54 GMT

Berlin [Germany], June 9 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in collaboration with the Uyghur Center for Democracy and Human Rights (UZDM) and supported by the Uyghur Friendship Group in the German Bundestag, will host the Third International Uyghur Forum (IUF) in Berlin from June 11 to 13, 2026, according to a WUC press release.

The release said the event comes as the international community marks ten years

Xinhua Commentary: Advancing high-level development of China-DPRK relations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:46:35 GMT

Standing at a new historical starting point, the implementation of the important consensus reached by the two leaders, and the continued advancement of China-DPRK relations in step with the times, will bring greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples, and make positive contributions to regional and global peace, stability, development and prosperity.

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Ji

CHINA-BEIJING-LI HONGZHONG-CHINA-RUSSIA FRIENDLY LANGUAGE DIALOGUE (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:15:41 GMT

(260609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, also vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and chairman of the Chinese side of the China-Russia Committee for Friendship, Peace and Development, attends the opening ceremony of the China-Russia friendly language dialogue and meets with Boris

US blacklists major Chinese firms over alleged military links

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:47:51 GMT

Beijing has accused Washington of unwarranted suppression after it designated dozens of companies, including Alibaba and Baidu, as aiding the Chinese army

The US Department of War has added dozens of Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba, search engine Baidu, and electric vehicle maker BYD, to a blacklist of entities it claims are aiding Beijing's military.

China has condemned the

Xinhua Headlines: Xi's DPRK visit yields important consensus on bilateral ties

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:46:11 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Tuesday that he reached important consensus with General Secretary Kim Jong Un on developing relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the new era.

The two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the re

CHINA-XINJIANG-WANG HUNING-INVESTIGATION AND RESEARCH TOUR (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:29 GMT

(260609) -- URUMQI, June 9, 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, learns about the medical services for people in Hotan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on June 7, 2026. Wang made an investigation and re

NIGERIA-ABUJA-PANDA-PAINTING-EVENT

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:46:59 GMT

(260609) -- ABUJA, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students paint on a scroll during the opening event of the "Hello Nigeria" 2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience Exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 8, 2026. More than 200 students and teachers from six local international schools participated in the opening event on Monday. (China Cultural Center in Nigeria/Handout via Xinhua)

CHINA-BEIJING-ART EXHIBITION-PORTINARI (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:50 GMT

(260609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits an art exhibition titled "The Brazil of Portinari" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, June 9, 2026. The exhibition showcased 56 paintings of the renowned Brazilian artist Candido Portinari. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-GRAND FAREWELL CEREMONY

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:15:48 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A grand farewell ceremony for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), June 9, 2026. On Tuesday afternoon local time, Xi concluded his state visit to the DPRK and departed from Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secret

Feature: How Pyongyang's Friendship Tower bears witness to enduring China-DPRK bond

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:15:42 GMT

Those past commemorations, along with Tuesday's ceremony, embody deep remembrance of the revolutionary martyrs, and underscore the importance both sides attach to preserving and carrying forward their traditional friendship.

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President, and his wife, Peng Liyuan, paid homage to

Zayed University hosts 2026 Chinese Bridge Language Proficiency Competition UAE Regional Finals

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:08:49 GMT

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Zayed University hosted the 2026 Chinese Bridge Language Proficiency Competition UAE Regional Finals for Primary, Middle, and University Students at its Dubai Campus, reaffirming its role as a leading hub for international cultural and educational exchange.

Organised by the Chinese Embassy in the United Arab Emirates and the Confucius Institute at Zayed University, under the Univers

Update: China's Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket sends 2 new satellites into space

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:47:55 GMT

JIUQUAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket to transport two new satellites into space.

The carrier rocket blasted off at 4:23 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.

The two satellites are named Spacesail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02, respectively.

This was the eighth mission involving Zhuque-2

Xi's Album | Xi says he reaches important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in new era

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:47:40 GMT

The two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the re

(Hello Africa) Cabo Verde looks to ocean for growth, climate resilience

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:45:14 GMT

At the port of Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde, fishing boats unload the day's catch as vendors sort fish on the dock and women carry plastic basins of fresh fish toward the market.

PRAIA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At the port of Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde, fishing boats unload the day's catch as vendors sort fish on the dock and women carry plastic basins of fresh fish toward the market.

Update: China urges U.S. to stop groundless suppression of Chinese firms

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:18:38 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China urged the United States to stop the groundless suppression of Chinese companies, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Tuesday, after the U.S. side recently listed relevant Chinese tech firms as military-related enterprises.

China firmly opposes the U.S. overstretching the concept of national security and formulating various discriminatory lists to go after Chinese

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-DONGFENG COMMERCIAL SPACE INNOVATION PILOT ZONE-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:26 GMT

(260609) -- JIUQUAN, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket carrying two satellites named Spacesail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02 blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, June 9, 2026. The carrier rocket blasted off at 4:23 p.m. (Beijing Time). The satellites entered into the preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Wang Heng/Xinhua)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-FAREWELL CEREMONY

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:45:42 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, concludes his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and departs from Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 9, 2026. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife Ri Sol Ju went to

INSA convenes BRICS Science Academies Forum on AI for sustainable development, focuses on inclusive global cooperation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), as part of India's BRICS Presidency 2026, convened the first meeting of the BRICS Science Academies Forum 2026 virtually under the theme 'Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development and Strengthening Global South Cooperation.'

According to the Ministry of Science & Technology, the forum brought together science aca

China's foreign trade maintains sound growth momentum

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained steady growth momentum in May, underscoring the resilience of the wider economy and its deepening integration with global markets.

The total value of goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year to reach 4.45 trillion yuan (about 653 billion U.S. dollars) last month, remaining above 4 trillion yuan for th

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-LUNCHEON

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:15 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan attend the luncheon hosted by Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, in Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 9, 2026. (X

From cuisine to culture -- Chinese food sparks Jordanian curiosity for Chinese culture

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:05 GMT

AMMAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- "People here are no longer going only to try noodles or fried rice. They want to experience something authentic, and learn more about China itself," 27-year-old Huda Ameen told Xinhua at a Chinese restaurant in the capital Amman.

In Jordan, what started decades ago as a quiet curiosity about Chinese cuisine has evolved into a wider cultural interest in China, with Chinese restaurants now

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE-VOLLEYBALL-2026 AVC WOMEN'S CUP-UZB VS TPE

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:15:12 GMT

(260609) -- ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hung Chia-Yao (back) of Chinese Taipei saves the ball during the pool A match between Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan at the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, on June 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(Int'l Exchange) CHINA-TIANJIN-DELEGATION VISIT-HUMAN RIGHTS DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:16:05 GMT

(260609) -- TIANJIN, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a multinational delegation view exhibits in Binhai New Area, north China's Tianjin, on June 7, 2026. A tour of a multinational delegation was recently launched in Tianjin, highlighting China's progress in human rights and how the development has improved people's lives. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Vizag Steel Plant tragedy: Andhra Dy CM announces ex-gratia; says such an accident 'never occurred' in 30 years

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:01 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the tragic explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which claimed eight lives, and announced a comprehensive compensation package for the families of the deceaDy CM announces ex-gratia; says such an accident 'never occurred'sed.

On Tuesday, PawanKalyan visited the injured

Update: Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to DPRK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:53:03 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Xi's entourage, including his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and dire

Xi's Album | Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional China-DPRK friendship through generations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:16:31 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), agreed on Tuesday that the two countries should carry forward their great traditional friendship from generation to generation. <

Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional China-DPRK friendship through generations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:16:17 GMT

Experiment on China's space station expected to provide new approach for fatty liver treatment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:47:09 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- A study aboard China's space station Tiangong is expected to identify the regulatory mechanisms of a type of liver cell's metabolism and provide a new approach to treating fatty liver disease.

This seven-day on-orbit experiment, concluded last week, was designed to elucidate the effects of space-associated biological phase separation on lipid metabolism under microgravity conditions.

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-WPK-CENTRAL CADRES TRAINING SCHOOL

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:46:37 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, walks into a lecture hall of the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in the company of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, the DPRK

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP TOWER

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:45:35 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, straightens the ribbons on a flower basket while paying homage to the China-DPRK Friendship Tower with his wife Peng Liyuan, in the company of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Repu

United States adds popular Chinese firms to Pentagon's "Chinese military company" list

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:59:41 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): Well-known Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., BYD Co., and Baidu Inc., are added to the US Department of Defense list as 'Chinese military companies.'

The announcement, posted to the Federal Register on Monday, updates the roster of entities believed by the United States government to aid the People's Liberation Army.

With this latest update, the US D

Pentagon updates Chinese military firms list; warns American business against ties with PLA-linked companies

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:59:49 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): The Pentagon has expanded its list of Chinese military-linked companies, adding several major firms including Alibaba Group, Baidu, BYD, NIO and WuXi AppTec -- in a move aimed at warning American businesses and government agencies against engagement with entities connected to China's military establishment.

The details were shared by the US Select Committee on China in a stateme

"Unbreakable relationship; time-tested ties": North Korea rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:59:13 GMT

Pyongyang [North Korea], June 9 (ANI): North Korea and China vowed commitment to further spearheading their ties as the two countries mark 65 years of their treaty of friendship and eye expanding cooperation across the sectors of economy, infrastructure along with deepening military and diplomatic ties, China Daily reported.

China Daily further noted that Xi Jinping reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties

Village builds up mangrove "coastal guardians" amid national conservation efforts

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:45:35 GMT

GUANGZHOU, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At Jinlong Primary School in south China's Guangdong Province, second-graders were busy sketching mangroves, imagining tiny crabs scuttling among the roots. "Mangroves are like a kindergarten for little crabs," one pupil said.

The lush mangroves that now inspire these schoolchildren were once dismissed by locals in Tantou Village, Guangdong's Nansha District, as nothing more than com

Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 9 ships

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:30:39 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday reported 1 PLA aircraft sortie, along with 6 naval vessels and 9 official ships operating around its territory.

In a post on X, the MND said, '1 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 9 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties entered Taiwan's southeastern part ADIZ. #ROCAr

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-TENNIS-QUEEN'S CLUB-WOMEN'S SINGLES

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:15:12 GMT

(260609) -- LONDON, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring during the women's singles first round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jaqueline Cristian of Romania at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, June 8, 2026. (Photo by Liu Ying/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHERY-HYBRID VEHICLE MODELS-LAUNCH

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:15:19 GMT

(260608) -- TUNIS, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People observe a vehicle during a launch event for Chery's new car in Tunis, Tunisia, June 8, 2026. Chinese carmaker Chery launched three new hybrid vehicle models in Tunisia on Monday, the carmaker and its official dealer STA said in a statement. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

Taiwan expands ban on China's straits forum, calls event CCP influence platform

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:50 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 8 (ANI): Taiwan has widened restrictions on participation in China's annual Straits Forum, barring both central and local government officials from attending the event, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

According to Focus Taiwan, the 18th Straits Forum is scheduled to take place in Xiamen, Fujian Province, in mid-June, with its main conference set for June 13. Chinese authorities have promoted th

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-PENG LIYUAN-ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:15:29 GMT

(260608) -- PYONGYANG, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan, along with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, watch an artistic performance at the Pyongyang Gymnasium i

Update: Tech breakthroughs boost China's black soil protection endeavors

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:46:39 GMT

NANJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have released research results documenting technological breakthroughs in combating black soil degradation and boosting modern agricultural development through the use of modern precision practices.

Referred to as the "giant panda of cultivated land" thanks to its fertility and scarcity, black soil in China's Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces, all located in

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:45:35 GMT

(260608) -- PYONGYANG, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an artistic performance at the Pyongyang Gymnasium in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), June 8, 2026. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan, along with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the

Burn for us: The real message of US-EU nuclear sharing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:37 GMT

Washington has made Brussels another offer the Europeans are too slavish to refuse even if it paints a giant target on their backs

There's an old treaty that, if you have signed up to it, says that you can't spread nuclear weapons. So, if you don't have any nukes and you sign the treaty, you can't get any. Simple as that. You'd think.

But leave it to the West, with all its 'values' and 'rul

Xi's Album | Xi says China-DPRK ties stand at new historical starting point

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:46 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that the relationship between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stands at a new historical starting point.

Xi made the remarks while attending a welcome banquet hosted by Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and presid

THE NETHERLANDS-APELDOORN-DRAGON BOAT-RACING

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:20 GMT

(260608) -- APELDOORN, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Contestants take part in a dragon boat racing in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, on June 8, 2026. More than 30 teams from Chinese communities across the Netherlands took part in the event, celebrating the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival together. (Xinhua/Shao Haijun)

FOCUS | China starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:15:51 GMT

YICHANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.

The 77.2-billion-yuan (about 11.3 billion U.S. dollars) project will add a five-tier, dual-track ship lock north of the existing lock at the Three Gorges D

"Last year we exported Rs 35,000 crore components to China": Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): India exported electronics components worth Rs 35,000 crore to China last year and is rapidly expanding its domestic component manufacturing ecosystem, with around 250 electronics component factories expected to be set up over the next two to three years, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.

In an exclusive interview with ANI,

COMPUTEX 2026 Concludes Successfully as Global Innovation Shapes a New AI Ecosystem

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:59:42 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 8: COMPUTEX 2026, one of the world's leading exhibitions for AIoT and startup innovation, concluded successfully today. Under the theme 'AI Together,' this year's event focused on AI Computing, Robotics & Intelligent Mobility, and Next-Generation Technology, bringing together global technology leaders, startups, and indu

Xinhua Headlines: China starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:49:39 GMT

* China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project on the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.

* The 77.2-billion-yuan project will add a five-tier, dual-track ship lock north of the existing lock at the Three Gorges Dam and upgrade navigation facilities at a smaller downstream dam.

* It is the first major project to break ground during China's 15t

Xinhua Headlines: Xi, Kim hold talks in Pyongyang, pledge to advance China-DPRK ties

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:57 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and enhance the level of practical cooperation.
Xi made the remarks during his talks with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party o

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-WELCOME BANQUET

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:59 GMT

(260608) -- PYONGYANG, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a photo with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, in Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 8, 2026. Xi and Pen

Feature: Flowers and cheers greet Xi in Pyongyang

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:37 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, received a warm and grand welcome upon his arrival here Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Xi's plane arrived at the airport around noon. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State

China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:46:52 GMT

HANGZHOU, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Inside the sprawling welding workshop of Geely's new energy vehicle plant in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, a new industrial scene is taking shape.
Rows of home-grown heavy-payload industrial robots can be seen executing high-speed welding tasks with seamless precision, their mechanical arms dancing amid showers of sparks.
This development amounts to more than just an upg

Xi's Album | Xi calls on China, DPRK to consolidate trust, boost practical cooperation

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:35 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and enhance the level of practical cooperation.
Xi made the remarks during his talks with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party o

CHINA-HUBEI-YICHANG-THREE GORGES-NEW WATERWAY PROJECT (CN)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:57 GMT

(260608) -- YICHANG, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 8, 2026 shows the construction site in an early-phase excavation zone of the Three Gorges new waterway project in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtz

BELARUS-MINSK-HAN ZHENG-BELARUSIAN PRESIDENT-MEETING

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:49 GMT

(260608) -- MINSK, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus, June 8, 2026. Han Zheng visited Belarus from June 6 to 8 at the invitation of the government of the Republic of Belarus. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

China opposes proposed US tariffs over forced labour allegations, backs trade talks

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): China has opposed the US Trade Representative's (USTR) proposal to impose additional tariffs on China and 59 other economies over alleged forced labour practices, while welcoming indications that tariff reductions could be considered for certain non-sensitive products.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), in a statement on social media platform X, reiterated its opposition to un

China urges US to drop "forced labour" tariffs, hails board of trade talks as step toward stability

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:59:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Beijing has pushed back against the US Trade Representative's plan to impose additional tariffs on China and 59 other economies over alleged forced labor, while welcoming Washington's signal that tariff reductions may be considered for non-sensitive products.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) posted on social media platform X to state that it opposes unilateral trade restricti

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-STATE VISIT-ARRIVAL-WELCOME

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:46:05 GMT

(260608) -- PYONGYANG, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Xi's Album | Xi arrives to grand welcome in Pyongyang for state visit to DPRK

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:45:59 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the