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Xi lays out priority tasks for urban development

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  President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing. The conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. [Photo/Xinhua] In setting priorities for urban development and governance in the years ahead, China is emphasizing the need to build modern cities that are innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, culturally advanced and smart for the people, and to steer cities toward high-quality development. At the Central Urban Work Conference, which was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday, policymakers called for concerted efforts to blaze a new path for the modernization of cities with Chinese characteristics. President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, laid out the overall requirements, key princip...
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Key schools to launch low-altitude economy major

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  A staff worker conducts test flights of an unmanned aerial vehicle at United Aircraft Corp's base in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in June. LI AN/XINHUA In a major move to address the strategic demands of China's burgeoning low-altitude economy, six top universities have jointly launched an undergraduate program in the sector, expecting to enroll new undergraduates for the upcoming fall semester. Approved by the Ministry of Education and added to China's national catalog of undergraduate programs in April, the program represents an urgent national effort to cultivate talent for an industry poised to reach 1.5 trillion yuan ($209 billion) this year. The six institutions are Beihang University, the Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, South China University of Technology, and Northwestern Polytechnical University. The low-altitude economy refers to activities that take place ...
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Albanese's visit shows close economic links

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  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's weeklong official visit to China reflects the close economic relationship between the two countries and offers opportunities for greater cooperation in growing sectors amid global challenges, according to Australian analysts. Other than high-level meetings in Beijing, the itinerary includes trips to Shanghai, where Albanese arrived on Saturday, and Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. The visit covers business, investment, tourism and other major sectors to build on Australia's strong economic and trade links with China, according to a statement from the prime minister's office. James Laurenceson, director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, said a leader's visit "positively impacts the bilateral relationship because it shows confidence and commitment at the highest political level". "Businesses engaged in the Australia-China economic corridor report that th...
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South China Sea stability region's priority

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  The so-called South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines has caused instability and heightened tensions in the region over the past nine years. The Philippines, with the backing of some Western powers such as the United States and the European Union, has been seeking international support to get the ruling implemented, and trying to pressure China into compromising its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. But China and key neighboring countries have embraced the concept of a maritime community with a shared future, promoting tangible cooperation in areas such as marine economic integration, ecological protection, and fisheries management. The cooperation has significantly contributed to post-arbitration stability in the South China Sea, and, more importantly, helped maintain peace and stability, and promote shared development in the region. The relentless focus on the arbitration of the Philippines and some Western countries is misaligned with regional count...
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Lotus transform wetland park in Chongqing into canvas of pink and green hues

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  A mesmerizing mid-summer sight unfolds as 13.33 hectares of lotus blossomed in all their glory on July 6, 2025, painting the Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park in Chongqing's Liangping district in hues of pink and green. [Photo by Yu Xianhuai/For chinadaily.com.cn] On Sunday, a mesmerizing mid-summer sight unfolded as 13.33 hectares of lotus blossomed in their full splendor, transforming the Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park in Chongqing's Liangping district into a canvas of pink and green hues. Nestled within the Zhangqiao community of Liangping, this park offers a picturesque blend of pastoral landscapes and pristine wetland culture. It's also a paradise for photographers seeking to capture the beauty of nature. Over the years, the district has committed to an extensive ecological restoration effort, spearheading over 20 projects dedicated to rejuvenating the area's native ecosystems. By implementing strategies like wetland rehabilitation, creating micro-wetlan...
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Foreign guests captivated by nation's rich heritage

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  Foreign guests appreciate China's classic comic strips on Tuesday at the Hangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture in Zhejiang province. CHEN YE/CHINA DAILY A group of foreign guests who recently visited the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, were irresistibly drawn to the unique charm of Liangzhu culture, which has earned global recognition as a hallmark of China's 5,000-year-old civilization. They visited Hangzhou ahead of the two-day Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which started in Beijing on Thursday, in order to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Thriving in the Yangtze River Delta region between 3,300 and 2,300 BC, Liangzhu culture boasted exquisite jade artifacts and distinctive architectural styles, reflecting the advanced craftsmanship and rich heritage of ancient China. The Liangzhu Museum is an archaeological site museum designed by renowned British architect David Chipperf...
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Ignoring free trade benefits is absurd

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  A container ship (right) heads toward Antwerp harbor from Norfolk harbor in the United States, on June 20. The global shipping industry is bracing for impact amid new US tariffs. OLIVIER HOSLET/EPA-EFE Around the world, people are waking up to the benefits of freer trade. After years of free trade fatigue and growing protectionism, a majority of Americans now say the United States should pursue global free trade, while the European Union is striking free trade deals as fast as it can, and even regional competitors China, Japan and the Republic of Korea have agreed to deepen greater cooperation in trade. The threat of a global tariff war has driven many to the conclusion that everyone is better off when countries specialize in what they are best at. This rosy view is a stark contrast to the vision of trade as a zero-sum game that other countries have won. And yet, the downsides of free trade are real: Images of the "Rust Belt" of America have come to stand for the negative i...
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