White paper on global governance released
China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions," clarifying China's goals, principles and action plans on global governance.
June 18, 2026
China outlines next steps for advancing Global Governance Initiative
China on Wednesday outlined a series of initiatives aimed at translating its Global Governance Initiative into practical cooperation, with plans ranging from stronger coordination mechanisms on artificial intelligence and sustainable development to new dialogue platforms and dispute resolution.
June 18, 2026
Railway workers share stories and innovations of railway modernization
Five representatives from China's railway sector shared their frontline experiences at a Thursday group interview on railway modernization, highlighting how dedication and innovation are helping build a modern railway system and deliver better transportation services to the public.
June 18, 2026
China calls for unity, confidence, action to improve global governance
China on Wednesday called for more unity, confidence, and concrete action from the international community to improve global governance.
June 18, 2026
GGI receives broad, positive response from international community
Upon its introduction, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) swiftly gained support from nearly 160 countries and international organizations, with over 60 countries joining the Group of Friends of Global Governance, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
China calls for enhanced Global South voice, representation
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu has called for a stronger voice and greater representation for countries in the Global South, as well as better protection of their rights and interests in global affairs.
June 17, 2026
China plays active role in global governance: Chinese FM
China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the world's largest developing country, has consistently played an active role in global governance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
Civilizational exchanges vital to more just, equitable global governance: Official
Civilizational exchanges serve as a bridge for fostering consensus and enhancing mutual trust, and are crucial to building a more just and equitable global governance system, a Chinese official said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
China to host 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July
China will host the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai this July, a Chinese official said Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
China accelerates establishment of World AI Cooperation Organization
China is accelerating the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cooperation Organization, according to a press conference held by China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
China to host inaugural Xiong'an Global Governance Forum
China will host the inaugural Xiong'an Global Governance Forum this autumn, according to a press conference held by China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
China holds press conference to present white paper on global governance
China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday held a press conference to present a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions."
June 17, 2026
Solid foundation, new growth drivers underpin China's economic resilience
China's economy sustained generally stable momentum in May, as solid fundamentals and strong resilience helped withstand external challenges, while growing new drivers continued to provide firm support for high-quality development, official data showed Tuesday.
June 17, 2026
China's industrial output growth accelerates in May
China's industrial output growth accelerated in May, driven by strong performance in equipment and high-tech manufacturing, whose value-added output rose 9.5% and 15.1% year on year, respectively, said Fu Linghui, spokesperson and chief economist of the National Bureau of Statistics, on Tuesday.
June 16, 2026
China's imports from Africa surge 15% in May after zero-tariff policy takes effect
China's imports from Africa rose 15% year on year in May, after China implemented a zero-tariff policy for all African nations with diplomatic ties on May 1. This marked a nine-month growth streak, a National Bureau of Statistics spokesperson said at a Tuesday press conference.
June 16, 2026
China's industrial output sees growth extended in Jan.-May period
China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.4 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed on Tuesday.
June 16, 2026
China's retail sales of goods, services maintain steady expansion in first five months
China's total retail sales of goods and services, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, increased by 2.8 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed Tuesday.
June 16, 2026
China's fixed-asset investment down 4.1% in first 5 months
China's fixed-asset investment dropped 4.1 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed Tuesday.
June 16, 2026
China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.1% in May
The surveyed urban unemployment rate in China stood at 5.1 percent in May, 0.1 percentage points lower than that of the previous month, official data showed on Tuesday.
June 16, 2026
China's first-tier cities report housing price rise in May
Home prices in China's first-tier cities, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, increased month on month in May, official data showed Tuesday.
June 16, 2026
WorldSkills contest to set several milestones
The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai will feature a record number of newly added skill events — from drone systems to smart security technologies — as organizers seek to reflect industrial shifts and technological advances, Chinese officials said on Friday.
June 13, 2026
Nation to expand East-West program
China will expand and upgrade its East-West cooperation program by deepening industrial partnerships and broadening county-level assistance ties during a new stage of regular support,
June 12, 2026
Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in September
Shanghai will host the 48th WorldSkills Competition from Sept. 22 to 27, gathering competitors worldwide for the biennial event to showcase their vocational skills. The competition covers six categories, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, information technology, creative arts, and services. China has over 220 million skilled workers, including 72 million highly skilled professionals, an official said Friday.
June 12, 2026
Highlights of collaboration between China's eastern and western regions in past 5 years
During the 2021-2025 transition period for consolidating and expanding poverty alleviation gains to boost rural revitalization, China's eastern and western regions deepened collaboration in areas such as industry, personnel exchanges, and rural development, delivering tangible results.
June 12, 2026
China to deepen east-west pairing assistance for more balanced development
China will continue to optimize collaboration and pairing assistance between its eastern and western regions, ensuring full coverage of the pairing assistance program, an official said at a press conference on Thursday.
June 12, 2026
Chinese cities shift from expansion to high-quality development
China's urban renewal is entering a new stage as urban development shifts from expansion to quality improvement. The country has set out a roadmap for the next five years, aiming to build modern cities centered on the people, with a focus on better housing, improved public services, stronger governance, and more sustainable urban growth.
June 9, 2026
Fiscal funds, bank loans both seen helping finance urban renewal drive
China will make full use of fiscal funds and bank credit while leveraging private capital as part of a broader drive to build a sustainable financing system for the country's urban renewal initiative, officials said on Friday.
June 9, 2026
China to boost urban renewal investment in 2026
China will increase funding for urban renewal in 2026, a National Development and Reform Commission official said at a Monday policy briefing. A total of 97 billion yuan (US$14.3 billion) will be allocated to renovate old urban residential communities and dilapidated housing, benefiting about 8 million households. Another 160 billion yuan will be earmarked for the upgrading of underground pipeline networks.
June 8, 2026
China to build, upgrade 770,000 km of urban underground pipelines during 2026-2030
China will build and upgrade around 770,000 km of urban underground pipelines during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), an official said Monday.
June 8, 2026
Media professionals share insights on better meeting public needs
Five representatives from the radio, television, and online media sector shared their experiences at a Friday group interview, reflecting on how dedication, innovation, and people-centered content creation are reshaping media services and enhancing public access to high-quality content.
June 5, 2026