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BEIJING – China is confident that it will maintain stable industrial growth this year despite strong pressure on the sector, with tax cuts and broad political support likely to help stabilize the situation, said the industry minister on Monday. “Looking ahead to 2020, industrial development faces many challenges and many …

BEIJING – After Trade Deal Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump met with Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Liu to sign the Phase One trade agreement, the first step to end a trade war between the two economic superpowers. China’s Foreign Ministry said Friday it was closely following a US …

BEIJING – China and the EU are expected to hold their annual summit at the end of March, two weeks before Beijing hosts a high-profile meeting with the leaders of Central and Eastern European countries, according to two sources. The proposed date for the EU-China Summit was March 30-31, when …

BEIJING – A new series of merchandise including caps and building blocks themed after China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier Shandong was released in Beijing on Tuesday. Developed by China Shipbuilding Culture and Technology Company, the Shandong-related merchandise all feature the ship’s badge in one form or another, hull number …

BEIJING – China plans to build at least 4,000 kilometers of new rail lines this year, including 2,000 kilometers of high-speed tracks, the country’s main rail operator said. The planned development of new railways this year is part of the country’s efforts to maintain large-scale capital investments, said Lu Dongfu, …

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia and China on Friday started a four-day joint maritime drill in the Indian Ocean and Oman area, Mehr news reported. The strategy code named as “Marine Safety Belt,” aims to promote the safety of international trade in strategic areas, as well as exchanging maritime rescue operations …

BEIJING – China strongly opposes the 2020 US defense bill against Chinese firms and encourages Washington to go beyond its political bias and establish favorable conditions for Chinese firms, China’s Ministry of Commerce said. Chinese ministry spokesperson, Gao Feng, warned that the relative rules in the bill will undermine the …

BEIJING – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said China and Japan will show the world their commitment to work together to address social issues, address sensitive issues of great concern and contribute to regional and global peace, stability and prosperity. In a recent interview with CGTN’s parent company China Media …

BEIJING – China dispelled the impression on Sunday, that “it wishes to dictate terms to countries participating in One Belt-One-Road (OBOR) idea.” It would give it practical shape only in consultation with them, that principle also applies to Pakistan which is China’s partner in 67 billion road CPEC project. This …

BEIJING – Once again, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned “foreign forces” against interfering with the domestic affairs of the country as he sworn in a new government for Macau’s Chinese territory. Speaking at a ceremony marking Macau’s twentieth anniversary of handing over to China, the Xi said his government would …