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China eyes bigger global role with Chinese solutions

China on Sunday pledged to play a bigger role in international affairs while stressing its commitment to peace and justice by advancing win-win cooperation and common development.

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Beijing's edge in 2022 Winter Olympics bid

The IOC evaluation commission will visit Beijing from March 24 to 28 before a final decision is scheduled to be made at the IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur on July 31. Which city will be selected between Beijing and Almaty of Kazakhstan? For Beijing, the host city of 2008 Olympics, what's its advantages that can help it win the bid?

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Infrastructure investment to offset growth slowdown

China is to invest more than 1.6 trillion yuan (260 billion U.S. dollars) in infrastructure in an economy where growth is expected to slow and fiscal deficit increase.

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China gearing up for another year of reform

China unveiled its annual government work report on Thursday, declaring its ambition to deepen reform to start new development engines.

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China to provide fertile soil for foreign investment

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's government work report to the national legislature on Thursday has not only revealed the blueprint for China's development in the year to come, but also showed the government's willingness to make easer access for foreign investors.

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China to advance yuan's full convertibility

China will realize the yuan's full convertibility under the capital account and expand its global reach, Premier Li Keqiang has said.

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China unifies thinking to withstand cooling economy

About 3,000 national legislators have gathered in Beijing for the third session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), which starts Thursday, to discuss and unify thinking on issues concerning development and the economy.

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China to reform investment, financing systems, other key areas

China will take substantial measures to reform the investment and financing systems, as well as other key areas of the economic system, according to a government work report available shortly before Thursday's annual parliamentary session.

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Australia committed to solving "mystery" of MH370: PM

​Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott has moved a parliamentary motion commemorating the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.

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Australia's China experts say U.S. needs to accept China's rise

Australia's top China experts believe that the United States must accept China as a rising power with more respect and adjust its foreign policies to enhance its relationship with China.

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Chinese telecom giant Huawei agrees to aid 5G development

​Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO are teaming up to develop 5G radio access technology, the Chinese company announced on Tuesday.

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World's largest rodeo show kicks off in Houston

​The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest of its kind in the world, kicked off at a downtown park in the U.S. city of Houston Tuesday, with the country's best breeds of livestock on display and an expected attendance of over 2 million visitors.

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China's Super Dan eyes sixth title at All England Open

Returning to the world's oldest badminton tournament for the first time since 2012, Chinese superstar Lin Dan said on Tuesday that he will try to win the title for the sixth time.

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A-Z of "two sessions" talking points

​The plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People' s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), popularly known as the "two sessions", will kick off this week. What will be the big talking points? Xinhua has compiled a list of 26 hot topics.

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China's rate cut tackles exorbitant financing, disinflation risk

China's earlier-than-expected interest rate cut will reduce funding costs for enterprises and tackle looming disinflationary risk amid the continued economic slowdown.

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From "Made in China" to "Built by China", Chinese railway industry booming overseas

In the past two decades people living outside China may have found their daily life much easier thanks to inexpensive quality products with a "Made in China" label.

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Senior Chinese, U.S. officials meet for Xi's visit in September

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice agreed here Wednesday that the two sides will work closely and make full preparations to ensure the success of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September.