High-level reception to Chinese FM underscores importance Europe attaches to bilateral ties: expert
Chinese experts said the high-level reception of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi from European countries' leaders highlighted Europe's emphasis on China ties amid complicated international relations. Moreover, Wang's visit to Europe comes at a crucial time that will help to transform Europe's perception of China's development. Trade frictions between the two sides have underscored the complexity of their relationship, the experts said, adding that the choice to address such disputes through dialogue reflects maturity in their engagement.
China, EU eye deeper cooperation, joint response to global challenges
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Wednesday, with both sides expressing willingness to deepen cooperation and jointly address global challenges.
Shandong makes great results in sports-tourism practice
The Information Office of the Shandong Provincial People’s Government introduced the situation of Shandong's efforts in the integration of sports, commerce, culture and tourism for stimulating consumption vitality.
Regions in China take steps to ensure power supply amid heatwave-driven record demand
China is battling intense heatwaves across multiple regions in recent days, with temperatures surpassing 40 C in some areas, triggering yellow heat warnings and high-temperature health risk warnings. The high temperatures also pushed electricity demand to historical levels, prompting emergency measures to stabilize power grids.
PLA Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong formation arrives in HK for visit
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong formation arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning, according to China Central Television (CCTV) News.
China's 1st green methanol injection completed on diesel-fueled vessel
China's first batch of green methanol produced from urban waste was refueled into a conventional diesel vessel at Yangpu Port in south China's island province of Hainan on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the domestic green shipping industry.
Terrain, intense rain, weak warnings among catalysts to Texas floods
Severe flooding in central Texas, particularly in Kerr County, has caused significant casualties and damage. The disaster stems from a combination of geographic, meteorological, and systemic factors.
Leaders of the BRICS bloc wrapped up a two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday by reaching consensus on a broad range of issues, from global governance to climate change, and peace and security.
U.S. new tariff threats spark global tensions as negotiations stall
The United States has once again ramped up trade pressure on key partners by threatening punitive tariffs on imports from 14 countries while simultaneously extending a temporary grace period for which so-called "reciprocal" tariffs negotiation.
In early July, the green plums in Nandong Village, Zouping City, Shandong Province, are entering the harvest period across more than 500 acres of hillside land. The contiguous orchards are lush with branches and leaves, and the plump green plums bend the branches. Villagers and tourists shuttle among the trees, busy with picking and sorting, creating a scene of abundant harvest.