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Indian PM Modi calls for reduction of economic hardships amid COVID-19 pandemic

Participating in the G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to work together to reduce econom

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ISA backs IOC decision on Tokyo 2020 postponement

International Surfing Association (ISA) president Fernando Aguerre said that the ISA fully support the postponement of Tokyo 2020, according to its offical website. Ag

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AMC will close all US theaters for six to 12 weeks

AMC this morning formally announced that it will close all locations in the United States for between six to 12 weeks, beginning today. The move comes on the heels of a partial shutdown by the largest

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Xinjiang creates 151,000 jobs for poverty-stricken households

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has created 151,000 jobs for poverty-stricken households in southern Xinjiang since 2018, according to local authorit

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Pets capable of reducing suicide rate among elderly: study

Researchers from the University of South Australia have found that elderly people who have pets are less likely to take their own lives. In a study published on Monday, researchers surveyed Australi

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Mainland expects KMT's new chairman to keep cross-Strait peace, stability: spokesperson

The Chinese mainland expects the Kuomintang (KMT) led by its new chairman, Chiang Chi-chen, to make efforts in maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait

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China unveils guideline on deepening reform of medical insurance system

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Thursday unveiled a guideline on deepening the reform of the country's medical insurance

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Beach Volleyball World Tour event cancelled due to novel coronavirus outbreak

The Beach Volleyball World Tour event, due to take place from April 29 to May 3 in southeast Chinese city of Xiamen, has been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the International Volle

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Rumor Buster: Scientists refute theories suggesting COVID-19 has no natural origin

LONDON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Health experts from multiple countries have rejected claims that COVID-19 does not have a natural origin, and condemned related conspiracy

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DPP keeps obstructing return of Taiwan compatriots in Hubei: mainland spokesperson

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan has kept obstructing the return of Taiwan compatriots in the coronavirus outbreak epicenter province of Hube

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China keeps an eye on SME wellbeing amid epidemic

China is paying close attention to the situation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amid the ongoing epidemic as the country seeks to keep economic growth st

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No barriers for Taiwan to access epidemic information: mainland spokesperson

There have been no barriers for Taiwan in accessing information about the novel coronavirus outbreak, a mainland official said Tuesday. The mainland has kept Taiwan up

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Mainland: No barriers for Taiwan to get coronavirus updates

We always care about the health and well-being of our Taiwan compatriots. There have been no barriers for Taiwan to get the latest information on the coronavirus outbre

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Tibet's capital reports strong GDP growth in 2019

Capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region Lhasa estimated its gross domestic product (GDP) rose 9 percent in 2019, with higher incomes for its residents. Lha

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Chinese mainland's policy toward Taiwan unchanged after island's elections: spokesperson

The Chinese mainland's policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged in the wake of the island's recent elections, a spokesperson said Wednesday. "The elections will not chan

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Adhering to 1992 Consensus unshakable foundation for peaceful, stable cross-Strait ties: spokesman

Adhering to the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle is the unshakable foundation for the peaceful and stable development of relations between the two

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Xinjiang creates over 480,000 urban jobs in 2019

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region created a total of 480,900 urban jobs in 2019, through nurturing a favorable employment and entrepreneurial environment, local authorities said. Th