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China to launch targeted plans in bolstering private sector growth

China's top economic planner said it's "urgent" to introduce a raft of effective measures to boost confidence and promote high-quality development of the private econom

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Chile assumes pro tempore presidency of Pacific Alliance

Chile assumed the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance on Wednesday, according to a statement published by the group.The decision comes after Mexico refused t

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U.S. adjourns Sudan talks, says format 'not succeeding'

The United States on Wednesday adjourned Sudan talks because the format was "not succeeding" in the way it wanted, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

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U.S. Fed pauses hike of interest rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range of the federal funds rate unchanged at 5 percent to 5.25 percent, following a slew of 10 consecutive hikes s

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Chinese premier urges efforts to optimize business environment

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged efforts to optimize the business environment, strengthen momentum and vitality for development, and make breakthroughs in the compreh

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Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week: spokesperson

Iran will reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday."Iran's embassy in Riyadh, our consulate gen

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Taiwan's DPP slammed for fabricating, spreading disinformation

A mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have fabricated and continued to spread false information, thereby s

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Chinese premier urges efforts to boost real economy, expand demand

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has urged efforts to boost

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Yuan's fall against dollar temporary, expert says

The Chinese yuan weakened past 7 per dollar on Wednesday for the first time in five months.The onshore renminbi eased to 7.0026 per dollar, before recording the weakest

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China to stabilize, expand investment in manufacturing: NDRC

China will double down on efforts to stabilize and expand investment in the manufacturing sector, according to Meng Wei, spokesperson for the National Development and R

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China Brand Day: Chinese vice premier stresses improvement of brand building, IPR rules

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Saturday called for solid efforts to strengthen the country's brand building, as China has rolled out a series of measures on bran

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ASEAN Summit advances local currency use in cross-border trade

To facilitate regional economic integration, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) made a declaration on advancing regional payment connectivity

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Rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

At least 270 rockets were fired from Gaza towards southern and central Israel on Wednesday. The vast majority of them fell in depopulated zone or were intercepted by th

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UN chief urges Sudan's warring parties to pursue peace, reconciliation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called upon Sudan's warring parties to pursue the path of peace and reconciliation in order to avert a hu

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U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, May 3, while signaling it may pause further increases. The decision lif

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China to keep playing constructive role in political settlement of Ukraine crisis: Foreign Ministry

China will continue to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular pres

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Italy aiming to play large role in Ukraine's recontruction

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday that Italy intends to play a major role in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Meloni made the comments at a bilateral