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China has put forward three proposals regarding high-quality universal energy access, artificial intelligence (AI) plus energy and coordinated energy governance to promote energy cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

China to send Middle East special envoy to work for deescalation of tensions2026-03-06
China will continue working with all sides, including those involved in relevant conflicts in the Middle East, to maintain communication, step up mediation efforts and pool consensus, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a daily press briefing.

Chinese FM says red line on protecting civilians in conflict must not be crossed2026-03-05
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that the red line on protecting civilians in conflicts must not be crossed.

China's manufacturing PMI eases slightly in February, business confidence up2026-03-05
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) eased in February due to seasonal factors, while business confidence improved and high-tech manufacturing maintained growth momentum, official data showed on Wednesday.

China kicks off annual "two sessions" with spotlight on new five-year plan2026-03-05
China on Wednesday began its annual "two sessions," an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set to unveil a new development plan for the world's second-largest economy.

China's sound economic trend remains unchanged: spokesperson2026-03-04
The underlying conditions and fundamental trend for China's long-term sound economic development remain unchanged, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Beijing to give juniper trees "invisible masks" in fight against pollen2026-03-04
As Beijing braces for its annual spring pollen season, set to begin this weekend, the city is shifting from "passive protection" to "active suppression" by applying an innovative organic spray that acts as an "invisible mask" for juniper trees.

Annual session of China's top political advisory body to run from March 4 to 112026-03-03
China's top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will hold its annual session from March 4 to 11 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Tuesday.

NPC deputy conveys industrial voices from grassroots2026-03-03
At this year's "two sessions," Guo will put emphasis on topics including the green development of industries, the protection of workers' rights, and the implementation of paid leave policies.

Chinese FM holds phone talks with Russian counterpart over U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran2026-03-02
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the latter's request.

An obsession with precision -- Architect and wheelchair user joins national efforts to improve accessibility2026-03-02
Measuring tape in hand, architect and wheelchair user Zhang Yi enters the accessible restroom of a public park in Beijing, extending the metallic strip to confirm the height of a grab bar installed by the urinal.

Report reveals remarkable results in China's disciplinary work in 20252026-03-01
A total of 26,000 individuals turned themselves in to China's discipline inspection and supervision agencies in 2025, according to a work report from the country's top anti-graft body.

China's manned space program releases major tasks ahead2026-02-27
China is scheduled to launch two crewed missions and one cargo spacecraft mission for its space station operation in 2026, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

China aims to make children fit, happy via new guideline2026-02-28
Chinese children will spend more time outdoors, on artistic hobbies and handiwork after the country rolled out a new guideline to develop "healthy schools."

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China starts 2026 with resilience

China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.