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Bustling festive atmosphere at Qingcheng Market in Zibo

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China to provide favorable long-term prospects for foreign businesses: commerce ministry China will provide favorable expectations for the long-term development of foreign businesses in China during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), commerce ministry spokesperson He Yadong said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Foreign leaders flock to China as Chinese diplomacy enters a 'warm season' "This trip to Shanghai has left me with marvelous experiences. So here comes a simple question: when can I return? Congratulations on so much wonder," wrote the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi, who took a ferry to enjoy the night view of Shanghai's Huangpu River on Thursday evening, on the ferry's guestbook.

Mainland urges Taiwan authorities to remove cross-Strait air transport restrictions A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday urged Taiwan authorities to remove unreasonable restrictions on the air transport across the Taiwan Strait.

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Bustling festive atmosphere at Qingcheng Market in Zibo Qingcheng Market falls on February 9, the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month in Gaoqing, Zibo. At the market, bright red Spring Festival couplets, fragrant roasted seeds and nuts, and lively fresh fish fill the air with a strong festive atmosphere.

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Jinan traffic police team up with couriers for safe Spring Festival travel

Treasures in Shandong | Solar Terms Series: The Beginning of Spring Bougainvillea enters bloom season at Jinan Quancheng Park Why foreign investors place their trust in Weifang Shandong's 2026 Spring Festival travel rush to hit new high Five Shandong counties (cities) listed for building national rural revitalization demonstration counties

Shandong’s industrial added value expected to reach 3.3 trillion yuan by end of 14th Five-Year Plan period According to the press conference held by the Information Office of Shandong Provincial Government on December 8, since the launch of 14th Five-Year Plan, Shandong has prioritized its industrial economy as the flagship project for accelerating the new industrialization. By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the province’s industrial added value is expected to rise from 2.3 to 3.3 trillion yuan, while its manufacturing share of GDP will remain stable at around 28%.

Shandong sees 370 key emitters participate in carbon market trading since its launch

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PLA Navy commissions new Type 052D destroyer; Chinese military affairs expert highlights type’s continuous production and upgrades

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned yet another new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, the Ganzi (Hull Number 128), with its training footage released by official media on Thursday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the Type 052D is a very capable class of warship that is suitable for mass production and continued upgrades, and ships of this class are making significant contributions to China's national defense.

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Neither fair nor reasonable to ask China to join nuclear disarmament negotiations at this stage: Chinese FM on Trump's reported call to include China in nuclear arms control talks

"China has noted the constructive proposals previously put forward by Russia regarding follow-up arrangements to the New START Treaty and hopes the US will respond positively and genuinely uphold global strategic stability," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday in response to a Russian media inquiry about how China views the impact on global strategic stability in regard of the absence of any arms control treaty between the world's two largest nuclear powers.

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World’s 1st L5 solar probe: China’s Xihe-2 eyes major advancement in space weather early warning

China's planned Xihe-2 solar probe — set to launch between 2028 and 2029 and become the world's first spacecraft stationed at the Sun-Earth L5 point — will enable detection of solar active regions 4-5 days earlier than from Earth orbit. This promises a significant leap forward in space weather prediction and early warnings, a leading scientist of the program told the Global Times on Tuesday.

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Starmer's China visit not a tightrope act

While his itinerary — sampling cuisine, touring the Forbidden City — may suggest a leisurely journey, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China, the first of such a level in eight years, carries substantial diplomatic weight. The trip is driven by the dual objectives of improving bilateral relations with China and advancing cooperation in high-end manufacturing and finance, while navigating potential external pressure from Washington.

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It is clear who is seeking to monopolize the Panama Canal, says FM regarding Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison’s port operating rights and US reaction

The Chinese side has already made responses to the ruling, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has also issued a statement.

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Uniqlo, Li-Ning remove Pokémon collaboration products in China after Yasukuni Shrine incident sparks backlash

Pokémon collaboration products have been taken off shelves by Uniqlo, a Japanese fast-fashion brand, and Li-Ning, a major Chinese sportswear company, across major online platforms and physical stores in China, the Global Times confirmed on Tuesday. Multiple Chinese media outlets - including China Youth Daily and Southern Metropolis Daily - also reported the removals.

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Bustling festive atmosphere at Qingcheng Market in Zibo

Qingcheng Market falls on February 9, the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month in Gaoqing, Zibo. At the market, bright red Spring Festival couplets, fragrant roasted seeds and nuts, and lively fresh fish fill the air with a strong festive atmosphere.

Tai'an's Dasong Everbright City completes upgrade

2026 Shandong Spring Festival gala mascots unveiled

"Ma BiaoBiao" shines at Zibo’s Spring Festival cultural and creative show

Bougainvillea enters bloom season at Jinan Quancheng Park

In pics: Spring Festival travel rush kicks off on Feb. 2

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Shandong kicks off Spring Festival Campaign of "Three Markets"

Tai'an's Dasong Everbright City completes upgrade The Dasong Everbright City in Tai'an has just completed its upgrading recently. Drawing on the prosperous scenes depicted in the book The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor and taking the profound Water Margin culture as its spiritual core, it has been built into a living, dynamic scenic spot featuring hyper-immersive experience of the cultural trends of Song Dynasty.