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WHO chief calls for global solidarity, cooperation to end COVID-19 pandemic

The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged world leaders to "choose the path of cooperation and act now" to end the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's not just the smart choice, it's

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Former chairman of China Development Bank stands trial for graft

Hu Huaibang, ex-chairman of the China Development Bank (CDB), stood trial at the Chengde Intermediate People's Court on Thursday on charges of taking bribes. Hu, also

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U.S. mask mandate varies among states

01:43 COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the United States, with almost 3.5 million cases and more than 130,000 deaths so far.Doctors say masks are an important part of stopping the s

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China's top political advisory body opposes U.S. bill on Hong Kong

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee Thursday strongly condemned and resolutely opposed t

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CNC TALK: The world needs an answer about U.S.-funded biolabs

The United States has reportedly funded over 200 biolabs around the world and these labs can pose serious bio-threat to the mankind. The United States has chosen to turn a deaf ear to repeated global

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China arrests thousands for cross-border gambling

China has cracked 257 cases and arrested more than 11,500 suspects since it launched a campaign against cross-border gambling and related crimes on Feb. 28. Police acr

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China encourages old industrial cities to leverage heritage

China's top economic planner is encouraging the country's old industrial cities to leverage their industrial heritage through ways such as developing tourism and turni

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Painted storefront brightens community

02:44 Boarded up storefronts have become a common sight across America as businesses endure the devastating effects of novel coronavirus and looters.But one San Francisco group called

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Pandemic expands investment opportunities in Africa's health sector: report

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has expanded investment opportunities in Africa's health sector, a report released on Tuesday showed. According to the report by global property consultancy firm, Knigh

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France unveils a massive 8 Bln Euro plan to revive auto industry

FILE PHOTO: President Emmanuel Macron of France. /AFP President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced an 8-billion euro ($8.8 billion) plan to revive France's auto industry, brought to its knee

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Xi stresses decisive role of market in resource allocation

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed unremitting efforts to ensure better integration of the roles of the market and the gover

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Asian economy projected to represent about 50.2% of the world in 2020

The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) held an online event on Friday, to launch flagship report "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress 2020."According to the report, the Asian economy is likely to

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Bookstores in NE China strive to turn page amid COVID-19 strains

World Book and Copyright Day falls on April 23 yearly to promote reading, publishing and copyright. Click to watch more on how traditional bookstores in northeast Chin

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U.S. stocks tumble amid oil rout

U.S. stocks traded sharply lower on Tuesday amid a steep sell-off in oil prices. At midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 614.86 points, or 2.6 percent, to 23,035.58. The SP 500 was down

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COVID-19 tests delayed by contamination at CDC lab, says report

A delay by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in quickly making COVID-19 test kits available was the result of "a glaring scientific breakdown" at the CDC's central lab, acco

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COVID-19 tests delayed by contamination at U.S. CDC lab: report

A delay by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in quickly making COVID-19 test kits available was the result of "a glaring scientific breakdown" at the CDC's central lab, The Wa

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Shanghai issues action plan to spur online economy

Shanghai authorities announced Monday its latest action plan to promote the new online economy, which has been thriving during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the