Xi says Jingdezhen World Heritage listing speaks to China’s commitment to preserving cultural legacy
President Xi Jinping’s approach is reflected in China’s World Heritage inscriptions, including the 5,000-year-old Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, which provide evidence of an early Chinese civilisation; Beijing’s 700-year-old Central Axis, an enduring expression of traditional urban planning; and the Xixia Imperial Tombs, a vast burial complex that bears witness to cultural exchanges and integration along the Silk Roads from the 11th to 13th centuries.
China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026
“Since the beginning of 2026, China’s equipment manufacturing industry has demonstrated characteristics of a solid foundation, multiple growth highlights and strong external demand,” Wang said.
Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China’s economy
Claudio Rabenja, a Malagasy economist and international affairs expert, said China’s diversified growth drivers, large domestic market and increasingly modernized production system have helped strengthen the economy’s resilience and adaptability amid external uncertainties.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praises UN boss Antonio Guterres for UN for ‘firmly upholding multilateralism’
Noting that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People’s Republic of China at the UN, Xi said China has since been committed to building world peace, contributing to global development, defending international order and firmly supporting the UN.
Mankind creates first global inter-governmental Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community in advancing AI development and governance.
29 countries sign agreement in Shanghai on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization
Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). The WAICO will be an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, according to the agreement. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party...
Manufacturing Indaba: Kenya’s commercial and trade attache to South Africa Ryan Injendi peps Africa to mirror China’s economy
African manufacturers and trade officials have called on the continent to draw lessons from China’s industrial transformation by strengthening long-term planning, investing in innovation and skills, and pursuing a development path suited to Africa’s own conditions. On the sidelines of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Rhyan Injendi,...
How China’s resilient economy defied Middle East crises and shaky world economies to post strong growth in first half of 2026
Noting that the external environment has become more complex and uncertain, Mao said China’s economic strength has helped the country effectively navigate risks and challenges, citing adequate energy supply, mild inflation and solid foreign trade performance in the first half of 2026.
CPC anniversary speech: Senior legislators studying Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building
Senior Chinese legislators held a meeting on Monday this week to study a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC’s 105th founding anniversary. The meeting, convened by the leading party members group of the National...
Artificial intelligence boom in China accelerates transformation and advances in green energy
Major energy enterprises, including the State Grid Corporation of China, China Southern Power Grid and China Energy Investment Corporation have introduced a series of large AI models, effectively improving system operational efficiency.
