Chinese president meets UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay

President Xi Jinping on Monday met with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Beijing.

China hands out rewards to encourage more births

Regions across China have introduced family-friendly policies, including extending maternity leaves and rewarding couples for having a second child this year, to improve the country's low fertility rate.

Long-term financing needed to tackle China's worsening capital mismatch: analysts

China is facing a growing capital mismatch, as companies in need of money are struggling to find long-term reliable financing sources while investors don't know where to put their money, experts warned on Wednesday.

Thailand to reform tourism after accident

Thailand will reform the travel industry to welcome Chinese tourists in a "better" way, Thai Ambassador to China Piriya Khempon said Wednesday, adding that the investigation into a boat accident that killed 47 Chinese is ongoing.

Premier Li demands anti-cancer drug prices drop

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged authorities to step up measures to reduce the price of anti-cancer drugs and assure a steady supply of such medicine, following heated discussions sparked by the Chinese black comedy Dying to Survive.

China unveils world's first commercial deep-sea robot

China's rolling-stock manufacturer CRRC unveiled a new type of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) on Tuesday, capable of carrying four tons underwater.

CPC in dialogue with Africa

Africa could benefit from studying China's experiences with implementing gradual reform and establishing a powerful government dedicated to the country's development, but Beijing will never force its models on any other country, Chinese experts say.

China, Cambodia celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties

Thursday marks the 60th anniversary since China and Cambodia established diplomatic relations. After 60 years of friendship the two countries have set an example for neighboring countries in Southeast Asia on how to maintain fruitful and long-lasting diplomatic relations, Chinese observers said.

Xi begins Mideast, Africa visits to help spread value of B&R initiative: expert

Chinese President Xi Jinping will start his visit to the Middle East and Africa on Thursday. Chinese experts said his trips could help more countries benefit from the China-proposed Belt and Road initiative.