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China vows consistent financial policy to curb housing speculation: central bank

China will maintain a consistent and stable policy on real estate finance and avoid using the property sector to generate a short-term stimulus to the economy, according to a central bank repor

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APD | Is the American Empire on Decline?

Editor's note: the author is Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), N

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APD | Is the American Empire on Decline?

Editor's note: the author is Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), N

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Pakistani capital to impose fine up to 18 USD on general public for not wearing mask

The Islamabad district administration has announced to impose a fine of up to 3,000 rupees (about 18 U.S. dollars) on people for not wearing face masks at public places

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Protests across the U.S. reflect systemic racism in the country

Protesters confront police near the White House during a protest over the death of George Floyd in Washington D.C., May 30, 2020. /Xinhua Editor's note: Sun Chenghao is an assistant research p

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Curfews imposed in about 40 U.S. cities as protests against police brutality spread

About 40 U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington D.C. have imposed curfews as protests against police brutality kept spreading for the

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Nepal confirms 1st death of child from COVID-19

The Nepali government on Sunday confirmed the death of a two-year-old girl from COVID-19, in the first ever case of death of a child from the pandemic in the Himalayan

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Los Angeles law enforcement officials pledge to remain vigilant against COVID-related hate crimes

People shop at a flower market in downtown Los Angeles, the United States, May 8, 2020. (Xinhua)"This (virus) is something we haven't experienced in our lifetime -- something new we have to adapt to.

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U.S. strategy on nuclear testing, non-proliferation under question

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in Washington D.C., the United States, June 22, 2019. /Xinhua Editor's note:Hamzah Rifaat Hussain is a former visiting fellow at the Stimson Cen

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Police, protests and politics in the U.S.

Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on

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North China's Tianjin sees growing trade with B&R countries

The northern Chinese port city of Tianjin witnessed a 4.7-percent year-on-year growth in trade with Belt and Road (BR) countries from January to April. The trade volum

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Floods kill at least 285 in Kenya

A boat operator passes through flooded green houses in Naivasha, Kenya, May 6, 2020. (Xinhua/Robert Manyara) At least 285 people had been killed and 810,655 others had been affected by mudslides, land

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Around 200,000 people affected by floods in India's Assam

Around 200,000 people were affected by floods in India's northeastern state of Assam, officials said Wednesday. The floods have hit seven districts in the state, damag

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FIBA releases guidelines for restart of basketball activities

Guidelines for National Federations were published by FIBA on Tuesday to provide suggestions for restarting basketball activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FIBA said in its media release tha

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Indonesian startup Delman raises $1.6 million to help companies clean up data

Delman, a Jakarta-based data management startup, has raised $1.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Intudo Ventures, with participation from Prasetia Dwidharma Ventures and Qlue Performa In

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China's land port sees 1,100 China-Europe freight trains this year

Manzhouli, the largest land port on the China-Russia border, has seen 1,100 China-Europe freight trains so far this year, marking an 11 percent increase year on year,

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More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Asia-Pacific as India records largest daily jump

Asia-Pacific countries are still fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, as India witnessed the biggest one-day jump and Bangladesh reported the highest daily death to