1+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) Tonga's king to pay state visit from Friday King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga will pay a state visit to China from Friday to Nov 27 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. This marks the king's first state visit to China in seven years, which holds great significance for advancing bilateral relations, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. China regards Tonga as a good friend and a good partner in the Pacific Island region, she said. During the visit, the two sides will engage in in-depth exchanges on bilateral relations as well as international and regional issues of common concern, according to Mao. A meeting on the planning and construction of the Chinese capital on Thursday urged stronger support for the central government's administrative functions and firm, orderly progress in relieving Beijing of functions nonessential to its role…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago (227+ words) Eighty-five years ago, Cuihualou opened its doors in Beijing and quickly became a dining destination reserved for the elite. Gathering some of the city's finest chefs, the restaurant was so renowned ... Beijing on a plate A revived classic restaurant is leading a city-wide campaign celebrating the Chinese capital's culinary traditions Eighty-five years ago, Cuihualou opened its doors in Beijing and quickly became a dining destination reserved for the elite. Gathering some of the city's finest chefs, the restaurant was so renowned that a single meal could cost an average person nearly a month's salary. Over the decades, Cuihualou eventually faded from the scene " until 2018, when the historic brand was revived. Classic dishes such as braised sliced egg white chicken with pea sprouts, stir-fried diced chicken and walnuts with bean paste sauce, and deep-fried pork balls returned to the menu, their…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (117+ words) Athletes enter Hong Kong via the Shenzhen Bay Port during the women's marathon event of the 15th National Games on Nov 15, 2025. The games' first cross-boundary marathon included both men's and ... Silk Road soundtrack returns in full volume Foreign leaders bullish on China's tech, market opportunities Former Czech deputy FM hails China's five-year plans Hong Kong aims to capitalize on National Games Japanese PM's remarks seen as bid to court right-wingers Silk Road soundtrack returns in full volume Foreign leaders bullish on China's tech, market opportunities Former Czech deputy FM hails China's five-year plans Hong Kong aims to capitalize on National Games Japanese PM's remarks seen as bid to court right-wingers...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (202+ words) Business leaders and diplomats convened in Shanghai on Nov 9 for the Potside Chats "CIIE Roundtable: New Horizons" salon to explore opportunities arising from China's vast consumer market and the China International Import Expo. Shanghai CIIE salon spotlights China market potential Business leaders and diplomats convened in Shanghai on Nov 9 for the Potside Chats "CIIE Roundtable: New Horizons" salon to explore opportunities arising from China's vast consumer market and the China International Import Expo. Organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and China Daily, the event served as a platform for dialogue, offering insights into China's evolving consumer trends, business environment, and the global impact of its high-level opening-up. Eric Zheng, president of AmCham Shanghai, emphasized China's growing consumer demand. "China is at a stage where consumers are ready to shop. That's why CIIE is so…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago (224+ words) BEIJING - The first volume of selected works of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the rule of law has been published and is available nationwide ... Selected works of Xi Jinping on rule of law published BEIJING - The first volume of selected works of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the rule of law has been published and is available nationwide. The volume compiles 69 pieces of the most important and fundamental works by Xi on the rule of law from December 2012 to February 2025. Some of these works, which come in forms such as speeches and instructions, have been published for the first time. The publication is of great significance for developing the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, building China into a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) The 19th Global Entrepreneurship Week China opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, with organizers pledging to build a more results-oriented innovation ecosystem. The five-day event, aimed at early-stage technology founders, features more than 40 activities designed to foster collaboration and growth. Chu Junhao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, emphasized at the opening ceremony that technological convergence is driving a new wave of innovation and outlined opportunities in future energy, materials, manufacturing, information and health. Mi Lei, founding partner of Casstar, called for the acceleration of the development of a national technology-finance pipeline to support frontier research amid intensifying global competition. Angel investor Paulo Andrez, president emeritus of the European Business Angels Network, told attendees that entrepreneurs who can pair human creativity with AI tools will have a competitive edge and lower risk profiles. To emphasize practicality, Shanghai Technology Entrepreneurship Foundation…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) China will remain committed to high-standard opening-up during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), and share its massive development opportunities with foreign-invested enterprises across various sectors, the Ministry of Commerce said in a news release on Thursday. At a time when unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, a market that is fair, just and rules-based has become a scarce global resource, Vice-Minister of Commerce Ling Ji said at a roundtable with foreign enterprises during the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The recently adopted recommendations for the next five-year plan have enhanced the predictability of China's economic and social development for the period ahead, Ling added. The document's emphasis on advancing high-quality development and expanding high-standard opening-up will provide greater stability and positive prospects for foreign businesses operating in China, he said. Foreign business representatives at the roundtable expressed their…...

8+ hour, 27+ min ago (146+ words) The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 23rd issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central ... Xi's article on CPC self-reform to be published BEIJING -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the implementation of requirements for the Party's self-reform will be published on Monday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 23rd issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. - Behind the Hanfu frenzy among international tourists in China - Senior Xinjiang official probed for suspected breach of discipline, law - Hong Kong mourns Tai Po fire victims as relief efforts continue - Kunming Dry Port train further enhances…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) A new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, is highlighting the shared historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, underscoring their inseparable ties with the Chinese mainland. Exhibition highlights historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao A new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, is highlighting the shared historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, underscoring their inseparable ties with the Chinese mainland. Titled "Love and Memory of the Greater Bay Area " Historical and Cultural Relics of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Since the 19th Century", the exhibition opened on Tuesday and will run until March 8. More than 350 cultural relics are on display, tracing the social, economic, and cultural evolution of the Greater Bay Area over the past century. The…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (243+ words) The Shanghai sports industry generated an output of 316.9 billion yuan ($44.8 billion), with an added value exceeding 100 billion yuan, accounting for 1.9 percent of the city's GDP in 2024, according to data released at the 2025 Shanghai Sports Show, a three-day event that kicked off on Thursday at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. A standout event, the sports trend culture festival of Jing'an district, entered its second year, spanning the National Day holiday and "Double 11" shopping spree. This 23-day event, held over seven weekends, featured music, exhibitions, pet activities, outdoor sports, and fashion " drawing participation from sports fashion brands and manufacturers. "We aim to explore new business formats and content, gain insights for the upgrading of next year's trend festival, and further build a high-quality display platform through visiting the sports show," Ma Jiabin, director of the Jing'an District Sports Bureau, said....