Democrat Julian Castro drops out of 2020 U.S. presidential race
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Julian Castro, the only Latino contender for the Democratic Party's nomination to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump this election cycle, said Thursday that he is en
Chinese national soccer coach unveils 27-man roster for training camp
The newly appointed Chinese national football team coach Li Tie Thursday announced a 27-man squad to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March. Li replaces Marcello Lippi, who left the
2020: A year of milestone significance for China
02:24 On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his annual speech, reviewing the country's accomplishments in 2019 and sending his wishes for 2020."Comprehensive, concr
Economic Watch: China scores victory in containing financial risks in 2019
BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- China has tackled major financial risks with all-out efforts and a deft hand in the past year, as existing hazards have been gradually dissolved and a more mature system p
Yearender: Chinese students move on from U.S. visa obstacles
by Xinhua writers Xia Lin, Zhang Yichi NEW YORK, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- An increasing number of Chinese students have put U.S. visa obstacles, along with social instability and climbing tuition fees, int
China starts 10-year fishing ban on Yangtze River
BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday began a 10-year fishing ban on key areas of the Yangtze River to protect biodiversity in the country's longest river, according to the Ministry of Agric
New WADA Vice President Yang Yang emphasises promoting anti-doping education
BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- New World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vice president Yang Yang stressed the importance of education in the global fight against doping as she talked to Xinhua in an exclusiv
