Carney says Canada and China at ‘turning point’ in relationship, after 8 years without official meetings between leaders

China Focus: East China grassroots soccer league scores big on consumption

NANJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Li Hui felt "just like hitting the jackpot" after winning a ticket lottery for a soccer tournament final this weekend. However, we are not talking here about the FIFA World Cup or a big game like the Shanghai derby in...

Chinese premier urges thorough implementation of major tasks for 15th Five-Year Plan period

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday urged a firm grasp of the guiding principles and major targets for economic and social development during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), and thorough implementation...

China’s Chengdu symposium criticised for defending assimilationist education policies in Tibet

Bejing [China], October 31 (ANI): The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has once again come under international criticism after organising an "International Academic Symposium on Boarding Education and Plateau Development" at the University of...

China’s Pony.ai bags first citywide driverless commercial robotaxi permit in Shenzhen

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai has been granted the first citywide permit for driverless commercial robotaxi operations in the city of Shenzhen in southern China, it said on Friday. The permit was jointly granted to Pony.ai and the city’s...

Beijing International Coin Exposition 2025 kicks off

People view creative cultural products made of scraps of banknotes during the Beijing International Coin Exposition 2025 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 31, 2025. The three-day exposition kicked off here...

China Tackles Aging with Policy Overhaul

As China stands on the precipice of an unprecedented demographic transformation, the societal implications of this shift are becoming increasingly profound. Over the past forty years, China’s rapid economic development has been nothing short of...

Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Joins Africa and Latin America’s Call for Reparations

By: Mathias Hangala The Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has joined growing calls from African and Latin American nations for reparations for historical injustices suffered under colonial rule. Speaking to the media in Windhoek on...

First Solar to open new 3.7GW US manufacturing plant in 2026

No location has been disclosed so far for the new manufacturing facility, but the company said it will onshore the finishing of Series 6 modules started at international factories. First Solar is forecast to invest approximately US$300 million in...

China's green exports show robust growth in 2025

China has accelerated the green transformation of its foreign trade in recent years, said Li Chenggang, China's international trade representative at the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), at a press conference on Friday. Li, who is also vice-minister of...

China’s Xi and Canada’s Carney vow to advance relations

GYEONGJU, South Korea/BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s President Xi Jinping met with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, with the leaders vowing to advance bilateral relations and Carney accepting Xi’s invitation to visit China. They held a...

China-US economic and trade relations remain mutually beneficial

Busan Airport, Republic of Korea, October 30, 2025./VCG Busan Airport, Republic of Korea, October 30, 2025./VCG Editor's note: Li Yong is executive director at the China Association of International Trade and co-chair of the China-US-EU Economic...

China manufacturing PMI falls to six-month low

Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the manufacturing purchasing managers' index declined to 49.0 from 49.8 in September. This was below the 49.6 consensus forecast and the steepest contraction – marked by any figure...

China, Canada leaders meet for the first time since 2017

Breadcrumb Trail Links News The two leaders on Friday discussed solutions to trade irritants Author of the article: Bloomberg News Brian Platt, Josh Xiao and James Mayger Published Oct 31, 2025 • Last updated 29 minutes ago • 3 minute read...

Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in Busan, ROK

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Busan on Thursday to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK). Upon arriving at Busan's Gimhae International Airport, President Xi was warmly...

First Drive: Volvo’s ES90 aims to further this brand’s EV intent

Volvo may have ‘adjusted’ its electrification plans to allow for a greater number of hybrids over the coming years, but that hasn’t stopped the Swedish brand from continuing its development of battery-powered vehicles. The next instalment in this...

China-Canada ties to see reset? Xi Jinping invites PM Mark Carney to Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing, China in the first formal talks between the leaders of the two nations in 8 years. “China is willing to work with Canada to bring China-Canada relations...

Chinese Manufacturing Slumps to Six-Month Low, as Exports Fall

Factory activity in China fell for a seventh month in October to a six-month low, according to details released on Friday from the latest survey by the National Bureau of Statistics. Officials said new export orders dropped after months of...

China's Xi holds court at APEC summit after Trump trade truce

However, many Asian nations are wary of China's rhetoric, given its muscular defence posture in the region, dominance in manufacturing and its own willingness to use export controls and other tools in trade disputes. Deputising for Trump, US...

China Forces U.S. to Partially Retreat in Trade War

Published 2025-10-31 by Cory Allen Heidelberger King Don says hos meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was “amazing“. The only thing amazing about Thursday’s meeting is that anyone would characterize a retreat to the status quo ante September...