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China decides to lift import ban on US logs following assessment of US corrective measures: customs authority
China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Friday it has decided to repeal Announcement No. 29 of 2025 (on the suspension of imports of US logs), according to a GAC statement. The move follows an evaluation of the corrective measures taken by the US side and is in accordance with relevant Chinese laws, regulations, and international standards on phytosanitary measures. The decision will ta ke effect on November 10, 2025, per the statement. Cale Pelland opera
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China's top political advisory body concludes standing committee session
The Standing Committee of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee concluded its 14th session on Saturday afternoon. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the closing meeting. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Cent
Nov 2
China charts path to 2035 as President Xi calls for seizing ‘Window of Opportunity’
President Xi Jinping has urged China to seize a critical “window of opportunity” as the nation sets out its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), a blueprint that will shape China’s development path toward its 2035 modernization goals. The Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee last week, approving the policy recommendations that will guide the drafting of the plan. Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Comm
Oct 28
China eyes high-standard financial opening-up amid global market shifts
China is aiming to advance risk prevention, strengthen regulation, promote high-quality development, and open its financial system to higher international standards, Vice Premier He Lifeng said Monday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 in Beijing. “Significant progress has been achieved in the financial sector during
Oct 27
Economy
China's foreign exchange reserves rise in October
China's foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.3433 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of October, an increase of 4.7 billion U.S. dollars, or 0.14 percent, from the end of September, official data showed on Friday. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange stated in a statement that the U.S. dollar index rose and global financial asset prices generally increased last month, influenced by factors such as macroeconomic data, monetary policies and economic outlooks in major econo
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Chinese Premier pledges more reform & global cooperation at CIIE opening
Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's commitment to advancing high-quality growth and expanding its high-level opening up to the world, during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai on Wednesday. Li emphasized that China will steadily broaden institutional openness and accelerate the opening of its services sector through comprehensive pilot programs. He unde
4 days ago
Starbucks teams up with Chinese venture capital for retail expansion
U.S. coffee giant Starbucks Coffee Company announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture with Boyu Capital, a leading alternative investment firm, to operate Starbucks retail in China. Under the agreement, Boyu and Starbucks will operate a joint venture with Boyu holding up to a 60-percent interest in Starbucks' retail operations in China, while Starbucks will retain the remaining 40-percent interest in the joint venture, and continue to o
5 days ago
China agrees to trade concessions in landmark deal with U.S.
China has agreed to suspend additional export controls on rare earth metals and end investigations into U.S. chip companies, marking a significant step toward easing tensions in the ongoing trade conflict with the United States. The White House released a fact sheet late Saturday detailing the agreement reached last week between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in South Korea. As part of the deal, the United States will pause certain reciprocal ta
Nov 2
Culture
Over 500 tombs discovered in Xi’an, China
More than 500 ancient tombs dating from the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been discovered in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, yielding more than 1,100 artifacts. This marks the first concentrated discovery of Warring States Period piled-stone tombs in Xi'an, the Global Times learned from the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology . The excavation, conducted by the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology from May to October 2025 with the app
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China's traditional liquor brewing industry embraces digital transformation
In southwest China's Guizhou Province, which is famed for its signature sauce-aroma liquor, a centuries-old craft is embracing a new companion: artificial intelligence (AI). Distillers here are turning to data and algorithms to decode the intricacies of traditional brewing, aiming to precisely control the subtle variables that define a perfect bottle of baijiu, China's fiery grain liquor. Kweichow Moutai is China's leading liquor producer and has been at the forefront of this
5 days ago
11th Wenrong Awards honor young TV, film talent
The 11th Wenrong Awards were held Nov. 1 at Hengdian World Studios, honoring outstanding young talent in Chinese film and television. Top honors went to the hit spy drama Silent Honor , which aired on CCTV-8 and iQiyi. The series, based on real intelligence missions during China’s civil war, has captivated audiences and boosted tourism in Hengdian. Director Yang Yazhou said the show highlights unsung heroes who worked silently for China’s unification. Cinematographer Li Huan
Nov 2
Whispers of Fate set for global release
The highly anticipated costume drama Whispers of Fate will premiere on streaming platforms Mango TV and Migu on Friday, followed by its broadcast on Hunan Television six days later. Adapted from Teng Ping's novel Qian Jie Mei (Enduring a Thousand Tribulations), the series features actor Luo Yunxi as Tang Lici, a swordsman of rare talent but reclusive disposition. His world is shattered by the devastating betrayal of a close friend, propelling him into a conspiracy that thre
Oct 26
Science & Technology
China “Nanoseconds Behind” U.S. in AI, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
China’s swift ascent in artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn fresh global attention following comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who acknowledged that the country is now just “nanoseconds behind” the United States in AI development. Speaking at the Financial Times Future of AI Summit , Huang initially suggested that China “will win” the AI race — a remark that made headlines across the tech world. Though he later clarified his statement, his assessment still paints a cl
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Chinese scientists uncover key mechanism behind rapid antidepressant therapies
The prestigious journal Nature has published a groundbreaking study by Chinese scientists who, for the first time, uncovered a shared mechanism behind two rapid and powerful antidepressant treatments — ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy. The research identified the adenosine signaling pathway as the key driver of their effects, shedding light on a long-standing mystery in depression therapy and paving the way for safer and more effective treatment options. The article tit
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China’s new unmanned helicopter T1400 completes maiden flight
China’s T1400 tandem rotor unmanned helicopter successfully completed its first flight in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, marking a major step toward the “tonne-class” era of low-altitude aviation. Developed by Harbin United Aircraft Technology Co., the T1400 performed hovering, route flights, and precision landings during its maiden test. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kg and a payload capacity of 650 kg, it can stay airborne for over eight hours and operate in temper
Nov 2
China to launch new-generation crewed spaceship Mengzhou-1 in 2026
China will debut its next-generation crewed spaceship, Mengzhou-1, in 2026, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced. Developed as an upgrade of the Shenzhou series, Mengzhou-1 features a modular design with a return capsule and service module, providing transport to the Chinese space station. The maiden flight will launch atop a Long March-10A rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan and dock with the station’s radial port. The mission will test spaceship syste
Nov 2
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