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Wang Yi's remark seen as signal to ease tension

Foreign minister also urges US to review WWII history regarding islands in South China Sea

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Beijing and Canberra to upgrade economic relations, diversify trade

China and Australia agreed on Tuesday to upgrade economic cooperation and diversify trade amid the turmoil and fears raised by growing protectionist sentiment, especially in the United States and the European Union.

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Pangolin dinner prompts calls for species' protection

Animal listed as "critically endangered" after population declined by up to 94%

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OPPO, Huawei, Vivo shipped most phones in 2016

Three Chinese brands, OPPO, Huawei and Vivo, outperformed Apple and Xiaomi to become the top three smartphone vendors in China in terms of shipments in 2016.

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China forex reserves below US$3t, at 6-yr low

China's foreign exchange reserves dropped in January to US$2.998 trillion, falling below the US$3 trillion level for the first time since early 2011 and showing that capital outflow pressure persists.

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Russia to deliver 10 Su-35 fighter jets to China this year

The Information Telegraphic Agency of Russia (TASS) reported on February 2 that a source engaged in Russia's foreign military technical cooperation revealed that Russia will deliver the second batch of ten Su-35 fighter jets to China this year.

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PLA drill features advanced missile

The People's Liberation Army has released a video of a recent exercise employing the advanced DF-16 medium-range ballistic missile, a weapon seen as filling a gap in the nation's arsenal.

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China opens more areas of economy for foreign capital

China's moves to further ease foreign investment policies will open doors in some monopoly sectors this year while prohibiting local governments from curbing foreign companies, experts said.

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Dinner of reunion and luck

Pick up a piece of chicken with chopsticks, dip it into a condiment made by combining minced ginger, diced shallot and soy sauce, then tear up the light-colored, nearly white skin and bite the tender meat.

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Theresa May delivers New Year message of friendship

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday sent her wishes through the government’s website and her own Weibo account to those who celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year worldwide, pledging to further strengthen China-UK relations.

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Xi spreads love in New Year speech

President calls for nation to 'roll sleeves up'President Xi Jinping struck a warm tone with his annual Spring Festival greeting on Thursday, calling on the whole nation to love their family and friends.

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This is Chinese Lunar New Year

It is the most important holiday when family members get together like Christmas.

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Beach city Sanya makes New York Times top destinations list

With its stunning white beaches and shimmering blue waters, Sanya on Hainan Island in China's southernmost province, has been named one of 52 Places to Go this year by the New York Times.

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China's state travel operator boycotts Japanese hotel chain over Nanjing Massacre denials

China International Travel Service Limited announced on Wednesday that it will end all business relations with a Japanese hotel chain which refused to remove books from its guest rooms denying the Nanjing Massacre took place.

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Guangdong TV series becomes longest running in mainland

A TV program broadcast by Guangdong Television has become the longest running series in the Chinese mainland.

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Why it's so hard to hail a taxi in China?

Over the past ten days, many people in China, especially those in first-tier cities including Beijing and Shanghai, have been complaining that it takes over 30 minutes to grab a car through Didi Chuxing, China's premier online car and taxi hailing platform.