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In 2025, despite mounting global uncertainties marked by the resurgence of unilateralism and protectionism, disruptions to international trade and supply chains, and rising external interference in regional affairs, cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has continued to move forward against the tide.

China eyes free childbirth in latest bid to foster birth-friendly society2025-12-16
China has unveiled a plan to make childbirth essentially free under the national medical insurance system by 2026, as authorities seek to ease family financial burdens to foster a birth-friendly society.

World's largest ice and snow theme park to open in northeast China2025-12-15
The world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, the 27th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, will open to the public on Dec. 17 in China's "ice city" Harbin, the capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang.

Beijing to open new Great Wall section2025-12-15
Beijing's Great Wall section of Jiangjunguan, a historically strategic pass, will open to the public, authorities announced on Sunday.

China steps up cultural heritage protection to keep its past alive for the future2025-12-15
China, a civilization with more than 5,000 years of history, is accelerating efforts to protect and carry forward its cultural heritage through stronger institutions, new technologies, expanding public cultural services, and deeper international cooperation.

China eyes nationwide free childbirth coverage by 20262025-12-14
China has announced an ambitious plan to make childbirth essentially free for parents under national insurance guidelines by 2026.

Video offers new evidence of Japan's germ-warfare crimes in China2025-12-13
The Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army on Thursday released a 38-minute video of a former member of Unit 731, a notorious Japanese germ-warfare unit during World War II (WWII).

China's commerce ministry to boost innovation in retail sector for next five years2025-12-12
China's commerce ministry announced on Thursday that it will plan for the innovative transformation and high-quality development of the retail industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with increased policy support.

Reunification the only direction for Taiwan's future: mainland spokesperson2025-12-12
Reunification is the only direction for Taiwan's future, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Thursday.

China's poverty alleviation achievements continuously consolidated, expanded in 20252025-12-11
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Wednesday said that the year 2025 saw the overall stable implementation of assistance policies across the country, firmly securing the baseline to prevent a large-scale return to poverty.

Xinhua Commentary: Clumsy radar hype won't justify Japan's military ambitions2025-12-11
The Japanese government must end its provocations that jeopardize regional peace and stability, and drop its illusion that somehow it can undermine the post-war world order.

Gathering held in Xizang to mark 30th anniversary of Panchen Rinpoche enthronement2025-12-11
A gathering was held on Tuesday at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the enthronement of Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, according to Xizang Daily.

Marine ecology off south China's Hainan Island remains favorable, report says2025-12-11
The ecological conditions of Hainan Island's coastal waters remain generally favorable, with seawater quality consistently ranking among the highest in China and biodiversity maintained at a relatively high level, according to a report.

Chinese emergency humanitarian flood relief supplies arrive in Colombo2025-12-10
The emergency humanitarian flood relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Colombo on Monday morning and were handed over to the Sri Lankan side.

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At a solar power project site in Sahiwal, sunlight shines on the gleaming blue solar panels. A Pakistani engineer wearing a safety helmet and a yellow engineering vest, is intently inspecting the equipment.