South Africa freedom day memorial gathering reveals its pursuit of dignity and inclusive governance in post apartheid era

China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi

President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US from September 23 to 25

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

Chinese FM urges China, Germany to boost cooperation, free trade

Strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Germany serves the interests of both sides and is the right choice for both, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.In a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on China and Germany to send a positive signal of jointly upholding multilateralism and free trade, boost confidence in the development of China-Germany relations, and play a constructive role in the development of China-EU relations.Noting that China and Germany are major economies in the world and all-round strategic partners, Wang said that in the face of unilateralism and deglobalization, it is necessary for both sides to strengthen strategic communication, enhance mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation.The two sides should cherish the progress achieved so far, push China-Germany cooperation to greater depth and solidity, and continue to produce new results, Wang said.Wang pointed out that the one-China principle is the political foundation of China-Germany relations. He expressed the hope that Germany would cherish and build on the tradition of mutual trust and friendship between China and Germany, adhere to the one-China principle, and take concrete actions to safeguard China-Germany relations as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, thereby creating the necessary conditions for high-level exchanges between the two sides.Noting that China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, Wang said that the two sides should not fight a trade war.China has consistently maintained that China and the EU should work in the same direction and resolve each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation, Wang said.Wang also expressed the hope that Germany would maintain a rational and practical approach, play a positive role within the EU, and help promote the EU to uphold free trade, reject protectionism, and stay on the right course of openness, cooperation, dialogue and consultation.For his part, Wadephul said Germany-China relations have maintained a sound momentum of development in recent years.Germany looks forward to further strengthening high-level exchanges with China, holding a new round of Germany-China intergovernmental consultations, deepening practical cooperation in areas such as trade and the economy, and continuously advancing bilateral relations, said Wadephul.The German side firmly adheres to the one-China policy and the position will not change, said Wadephul.Noting that the current international situation is facing a series of new threats and challenges, Wadephul said that Germany expects China to leverage its influence in international and regional affairs and work with Germany to explore solutions.Germany supports the EU and China in properly addressing their differences through dialogue and is willing to play an active role in this regard, he added.Wang said an important consensus reached by China and Germany today is that China-EU economic and trade issues should be resolved through dialogue and consultation.The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in Iran and the Ukraine crisis. Wang reiterated China's principled position, saying China will only do what is conducive to peace and remains committed to promoting talks for peace. China stands ready to continue strengthening communication and coordination with the EU and make joint efforts toward this end.

China Focus: Beijing firms bring tech to Belt and Road countries

"Borrow a boat to sail in the sea -- we will find more ways to use the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative," he said.

Xi, Trump discuss ties, Korean Peninsula situation over phone

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on Monday discussed bilateral ties and the situation on the Korean Peninsula on phone, pledging close contact by various means to promptly exchange views on major issues of common concern.

Why is there a Chinese-inscribed stone in the Washington Monument?

During his visit to China this May, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned the stone at a state banquet, bringing this unusual piece of history back into the public view in both China and the United States.

Wild Siberian tiger population in China rises to 72

The population of wild Siberian tigers in the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park has grown from 27 in 2017 to 72, according to official data released Tuesday.

Cooking to Drones: Shanghai Hosts Record WorldSkills Competition

A record 1,385 young competitors from 68 countries and regions will compete across 64 disciplines in this year’s vocational skills contest.

China Misses Basketball Medal in 2nd-Worst Asian Games Finish

The defeat has prompted scrutiny of the team’s head coach and its traditional training methods.

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疫情防控措施优化 各地复商复市进行时

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学习卡丨“人不负青山，青山定不负人”

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大美中国，江山如画。 党的十八大以来，习近平总书记的考察足迹遍及神州大地。祁连山麓、坝上林海，秦岭深处、黄河之滨，总书记在大江奔涌处谋划千秋大计，在山川锦绣间擘画生态蓝图。一系列重要论述，为新时代生态文明建设提供了根本遵循和行动指南。 世界环境日到来之际，我们跟随习近平总书记的脚步，一起呵护山水、寄情山水，领悟守护绿水青山、建设生态文明之道。 江河为脉 心系长江之变，习近平总书记前往沿江重镇，考察长江经济带发展。从三峡库区到洞庭湖畔，从港口码头到企业车间，总书记深入调研，作出一系列重要指示，为新时代江河保护治理提供了重要遵循。 2018年4月，习近平总书记来到湖南岳阳城陵矶水文站考察。在狭窄的站房外长廊上，习近平总书记举目远眺。“共抓大保护，不搞大开发”的战略定力，在这里化作守护一江碧水的坚定行动。 2023年10月10日下午，习近平总书记在江西九江市考察，冒雨在江边察看，了解当地长江国家文化公园建设、长江岸线生态修复等情况。10月12日，总书记在进一步推动长江经济带高质量发展座谈会上回顾长江经济带发展历程，感慨：“做就要做好，坚定做下去。笃行不怠，一以贯之，久久为功。” 黄河安澜是中华儿女的千年期盼。党的十八大以来，习近平总书记走遍黄河上中下游，望奔流激荡，思保护发展。在总书记的指挥下，一曲生态优先、绿色发展的“黄河大合唱”正在神州大地奏响。 2019年8月，习近平总书记考察甘肃时，亲临兰州考察黄河兰州段治理保护工作，对保护黄河、治理黄河作出重要指示，强调：“保护母亲河是事关中华民族伟大复兴和永续发展的千秋大计。” 2019年9月，习近平总书记在河南郑州黄河国家地质公园岸边驻足凝望。在随后举行的黄河流域生态保护和高质量发展座谈会上，习近平总书记再次强调“让黄河成为造福人民的幸福河”。 2024年9月，习近平总书记时隔五年后再次来到甘肃兰州，在中山桥段，驻足眺望。总书记由衷感慨：黄河很美，将来会更美。 从四次以长江经济带发展为主题的座谈会到三次围绕黄河流域生态保护和高质量发展为主题的座谈会，总书记“海晏河清”的期许，始终未变。 山川为脊 2019年8月，在甘肃山丹马场，习近平总书记步入草场，强调“保护好祁连山的生态环境，对保护国家生态安全、对推动甘肃和河西走廊可持续发展都具有十分重要的战略意义。” 2020年4月，习近平总书记在位于商洛市柞水县的秦岭牛背梁国家级自然保护区，考察秦岭生态保护情况。他语重心长地说，“保护好秦岭生态环境，对确保中华民族长盛不衰、实现‘两个一百年’奋斗目标、实现可持续发展具有十分重大而深远的意义。” 2021年3月，习近平总书记来到福建考察。在武夷山，总书记谆谆告诫：“武夷山有着无与伦比的生态人文资源，是中华民族的骄傲，最重要的还是保护好。” 2021年8月，在塞罕坝林场，习近平总书记登上月亮山，俯瞰荒原变林海的人间奇迹。习近平总书记指出，“我们建这片林，它的生态屏障作用，要永远发挥下去。” 从“绿水青山就是金山银山”到“山水林田湖草沙一体化保护和系统治理”，习近平生态文明思想如同春风化雨，推动着矿坑蝶变、沙地披绿。放眼中华大地，生态屏障持续筑牢，人与自然和谐发展。 人民为本 2020年8月，习近平总书记来到马鞍山市，察看长江水情水势，了解岸线整治和渔民退捕工作落实情况。总书记特别强调，“长江禁渔也不是把渔民甩上岸就不管了，要把相关工作做细做实，多开发就业渠道和公益性岗位，让渔民们稳得住、能致富。” 2021年4月，在广西漓江的碧波上，习近平总书记回忆自己的深深的“漓江情结”，指出“广西旅游产业大有可为。” 2021年9月，在陕西高西沟村的一处山头上，习近平总书记举目凝望，指出“把生态治理和发展特色产业有机结合起来”。生态治理的宏大战略，最终要落脚于人民群众的获得感。 长江十年禁渔让“江豚逐浪”再现，黄河滩区迁建让百万群众安居，塞罕坝林场造就“绿色银行”，这些生动实践印证着：良好生态环境是最普惠的民生福祉。 从长江黄河的奔涌浪涛，到祁连武夷的峻秀风骨，习近平总书记的足迹丈量着中华大地的脉络，也勾勒出生态文明建设的壮阔图景。 　　 策划：赖向东 刘菁 统筹：毕晓洋杨玉华 主笔、制作：卢烨 陈诺 编辑：虞东升 张曼怡 刘军喜

山东政协聚焦“加快教育科技人才一体发展 积极建设更高水平创新型省份”协商议政

　　中新网济南9月22日电 (吕妍)中国人民政治协商会议第十三届山东省委员会常务委员会第十六次会议9月22日在山东济南召开，聚焦“加快教育科技人才一体发展 积极建设更高水平创新型省份”协商议政。

中国记协举办新闻茶座 聚焦中美关系

　　中新网北京9月22日电 (记者 张素 李京泽)中国记协9月22日在北京举办新闻茶座，邀请清华大学战略与安全研究中心研究员周波、副研究员孙成昊围绕“高层交往与中美关系”主题与境内外记者交流。