Diplomacy February 20, 2021

China rebukes certain Westerners for fabricating lies about Xinjiang

​A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday rebuked certain Western politicians, media workers and scholars for fabricating lies about so-called "genocide" and "forced labor" in Xinjiang.

Around China February 23, 2021

China vows to further ensure grain security

Chinese authorities on Monday reaffirmed the country's focus on ensuring grain security and protecting germplasm resources after unveiling an annual rural policy plan to facilitate agricultural modernization and advance rural vitalization.

Around China February 22, 2021

China to fully advance rural vitalization, facilitate modernization of agriculture, rural areas

China unveiled its "No. 1 central document" for 2021 on Sunday, stressing the efforts to comprehensively push forward rural vitalization and accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.

Leaders February 22, 2021

Learn Party history by following Xi's visits to revolutionary sites

The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday launched a campaign on Party history learning and education among all Party members.

Leaders February 22, 2021

Xi's book on CPC history published

A book by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the history of the CPC has been published by the Central Party Literature Press.

Leaders February 21, 2021

Xi stresses studying Party history as CPC gears up for centenary

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Saturday stressed studying the Party's history as the CPC celebrates its centenary this year.

National Defense February 20, 2021

China honors servicemen martyred, injured in defending western border

China's military authorities have honored two officers and three soldiers, including four who received the awards posthumously, for defending the country's western border.

Around China February 20, 2021

National health body backs new family planning policy in Northeast China

China's top health authority said on Thursday that it will support the country's northeastern region to fend off challenges posed by low birthrates and dwindling population by adjusting family planning policy.

Around China February 20, 2021

Mainland-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Hong Kong

Diplomacy February 19, 2021

China's decision to ban BBC legitimate: FM spokesperson

China's decision to pull BBC World News off the air countrywide is legitimate and reasonable, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said here on Thursday.

National Defense February 22, 2021

China, India hold 10th corps commander level meeting

China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday said the 10th Round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on Feb. 20 on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point.

Policy February 22, 2021

Briefing on advancement of rural vitalization across the board and acceleration of agricultural and rural modernization

The State Council Information Office held a press conference in Beijing on Monday about issues on advancement of rural vitalization across the board and acceleration of agricultural and rural modernization.

Press Conference February 4, 2021

2020 flashback through SCIO briefings

To say 2020 is unprecedented would be an understatement. We at the State Council Information Office (SCIO) had a front-row seat to a year full of trials and tribulations, as well as courage and hope.

Press Conference February 3, 2021

Sound bites of the week (Jan. 25-31)

A roundup of the top sound bites from the press conferences held by the State Council Information Office from Jan. 25 to 31.

Leaders February 20, 2021

Xi stresses full, accurate, comprehensive implementation of new development philosophy

President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed full, accurate and comprehensive implementation of the new development philosophy, as well as the crucial role of reform in establishing a new development paradigm.

Economy February 19, 2021

China's capital market embraces Year of the Ox with reforms, greater appeal

The Chinese stock market kicked off the first trading day of the Year of the Ox with widespread gains, as the country's ongoing capital market reforms added to investor confidence.

Leaders February 20, 2021

Xi signs order promulgating regulations on int'l military cooperation

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order promulgating regulations on international military cooperation.

Leaders February 14, 2021

Pioneering spirit, hard work urged as China embraces Year of the Ox

As China rings in the Year of the Ox, President Xi Jinping has urged promoting "the spirit of the ox" in pursuit of fully building a modern socialist China.

Leaders February 19, 2021

Xi replies to letter from centenarian soldiers

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to tell more stories of the Communist Party of China (CPC), its glorious traditions and fine conduct to guide Party members, especially the younger generations, to stay true to the founding mission, firm up their faith, and fight bravely.

Economy February 19, 2021

Online payments soar in China during Spring Festival

Online payments through NetsUnion, a Chinese online payment clearinghouse, and China UnionPay, a card payment giant, surged during China's Spring Festival holiday.

Diplomacy February 19, 2021

China rebukes West for questioning impartiality of WHO's origin-tracing mission

A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday rebuked some Western politicians for questioning the impartiality of the recent coronavirus origin-tracing study by a World Health Organization (WHO) mission in China.

Culture February 19, 2021

Thousands of relics discovered during Spring Festival dig in Xi'an

Thousands of historical relics have been found in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, during metro construction work and an airport expansion project, local authorities said Thursday.

International Cooperation February 19, 2021

China promotes global vaccine equity

China is contributing its fair share to help ease the global shortfall in COVID-19 vaccines as it expands assistance to countries in dire need, advances vaccine-related cooperation with eligible partners, boosts vaccine exports and gears up production.

Around China February 18, 2021

China reports consumption growth during Lunar New Year holiday

The consumer spending during the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday surged noticeably, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).

Around China February 18, 2021

Passenger trips total 77M since start of Spring Festival holiday

The number of passenger trips reached over 77.24 million in the first six days of the Spring Festival holiday, official data showed.

International Cooperation February 18, 2021

China lends helping hand to nations

Economy February 18, 2021

Chinese banks offer increased support for agricultural development in 2020

Chinese banks last year strengthened their financial support for agricultural development, data from the central bank shows.

Sci-Tech February 18, 2021

China advances development of AG600 large amphibious aircraft

Economy February 18, 2021

China-EU trade booms despite headwinds, a boon for many firms

Many companies in the European Union (EU) and China were pleased to see EU-China bilateral trade boom in 2020 — a year that was marred by lockdowns and industrial disruptions due to the restrictive measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Leaders February 19, 2021

China advances effective handling of proposals from NPC and CPPCC sessions

Premier Li Keqiang heard a progress report on the handling of proposals from the 2020 NPC and CPPCC sessions while chairing the State Council executive meeting on Thursday. He urged pooling wisdom of NPC deputies and CPPCC members to sustain sound economic and social development.