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Comprehensive Iranian nuclear deal supposed to be reached: Chinese FM

​The basic elements for reaching a comprehensive nuclear deal has been provided, and there should be an accord to be agreed on in the final talks, Chinese Foreign Minster Wang Yi told reporters here on Thursday.

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Chinese president's state visit to Britain to usher in "golden era" for China-UK relations: FM

​Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain will "raise the curtain" for a "golden era" in China-UK relations.

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Virtual music maestro

​At the age of 27, Zhao Yutian achieved his childhood dream - to play the piano. He could not read the score, but with the help of his iPad and the lights on his keyboard, his fingers danced to Chopin's Nocturne.

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Premier Li's visit to boost China-Colombia ties: Chinese ambassador

​Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming visit to Colombia will serve as a solid foundation for the two nations to build stronger ties, a top Chinese diplomat said.

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Chinese medical workers enter Nepal to aid epidemic control

A group of medical workers from southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has arrived in neighboring Nepal to help prevent disease outbreaks in border areas following a catastrophic earthquake that claimed over 7,000 lives.

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Wang Jin-pyng keeps KMT membership

Taiwan's top legislator Wang Jin-pyng can retain his membership of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT), according to the final ruling of the island's court on Thursday.

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"Black Coal, Thin Ice" actor busted for drugs

Beijing police have detained Chinese actor Wang Xuebing, star of last year's Golden Bear winning film, for suspected drug offense, authorities confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.

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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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Taiwan's new mainland affairs chief breathes new life into cross-Strait relations

Taiwan's new mainland affairs chief Andrew Hsia on Tuesday vowed to inject new energy into cross-Strait relations and create a new future for both sides across the Taiwan Strait.

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Andrew Hsia named Taiwan's mainland affairs chief

Taiwan's administrative body announced Monday it has approved the resignation of mainland affairs chief Wang Yu-chi, who will be replaced by Andrew Hsia.

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Support needed in four areas to resolve Afghanistan issue: Chinese FM

​Support is needed in four areas to resolve the Afghanistan issue, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here after his meeting with Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the Pakistani Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs.

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Resignation of Taiwan's mainland affairs chief not to affect cross-Strait contact

The resignation of Taiwan's mainland affairs chief Wang Yu-chi will not affect normalization of the cross-Strait contact mechanism, said a mainland official on Wednesday.

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China's Jan. trade tumble may prove short-lived

A trade tumble in China in January has sparked concerns about one of the main growth engines of the world's second-largest economy. However, economists say the data is "distorted" and the sharp contraction of exports and imports may prove short-lived.

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Authorities reveal details of prison scandal

The justice department of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has revealed details about a prison scandal in which a prisoner reportedly used smartphones to blackmail several women.

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China's Wang Jianlin buys 20 pct stake of Spain's Atletico de Madrid

​Chinese businessman Wang Jianlin is buying a 20 percent stake in Spain's football team Atletico de Madrid, the team's official website confirmed on Wednesday.

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Stephen Perry hails Wang Jianlin as "pioneer" in China's football strategy

Stephen Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club in UK, on Wednesday hailed Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin a "pioneer" after he bought a 20% stake in Spanish champions Atletico Madrid for 45m euros($52m).

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Nicaragua Canal breaks ground

​The construction of the inter- oceanic Nicaragua Canal started Monday and will end in 2019, said Wang Jing, chairman of the HK Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co., Ltd. which will construct the canal, at the inauguration ceremony Monday.