Chinese Premier Li Qiang is on a visit to New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia. Experts share their opinions on the significance of the trip and China’s relations with the three countries.

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations, or G7, including those from the EU, gather in Italy for this year's summit. What are the summit's top priorities? What's on the agenda?

Big gains for the European Union's far-right parties in recent parliamentary elections, as the European People's Party keeps its lead. What does the shift to the political right mean for EU heavyweights France and Germany? How could the election outcome affect the EU's domestic and foreign policies?

China's national college entrance examination, known as the gaokao, was taken by a record number of students this year. How well is it a measure of their academic abilities? How can the gaokao best serve China's shifting knowledge-based economy?

The world grapples with regional troubles that have spilled over to global challenges from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Gaza crisis to the sluggish global economic recovery and pressing climate challenges. Amid these complexities, where is China? How well is China communicating its goals and thoughts with others as an important stakeholder of the current international order?

World Environment Day this year offers another chance to reflect on progress in environment protection, and to map out plans for the next months. This year's celebration focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Last year was hit with record temperatures, whose impact spread worldwide. Action and leadership are vital in fixing and adapting to extreme weather, which could worsen with global warming. So, what's next? What will it take for more people to get more...

June 5th marks the World Environment Day. China has committed to achieving carbon peaking before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060. How will China contribute to global decarbonisation visions?

Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbaev shares his perspectives on issues such as Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan, the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and harmonious relationship with healthy competition.

From America to China and back, the unusual journey of writer J.R. Thornton, the author of acclaimed book "Beautiful Country" in which he wrote about his experiences in China. We got a chance to catch up about his soft spot for China when he was recently back in Beijing. And we had a unique interview with the Yale Alley Cats, a renowned singing group from the U.S. who performed in China.

Beijing rolled out the red carpet for the 10th ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum on Thursday. Foreign ministers, Arab states representatives and the secretary general of the League of Arab States attended the meeting. On the 20th anniversary of the Forum, China says it’s ready to work with Arab states to carry on with cordial relations, and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity. What can we learn from the long history of...

The Chinese economy grew a higher-than-expected 5.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024, marking a robust start for the year. Despite external and domestic challenges, it remains a driver of world economic growth and a popular destination for foreign investment. Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, shares her insights.

Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea met in Seoul for a summit this week, the first time since 2019. Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the trilateral meeting should stay committed to the original aim for cooperation toward regional prosperity and stability. As major economies in Asia, the trio accounted for 20 percent of the global population and more than 23 percent of the world's GDP. What’s the significance of the meeting for Asia and the rest of the world?

China is working on sustainable development with key state holders. Over the years, the country has been keen on developing green technologies and making them affordable and scalable. Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and the UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, hails the traditional Chinese lifestyle, saying it is rooted in sustainable development.

The path to economic growth amid inflation and uncertainties. What's the best way forward? A global financial outlook from Agustín Carstens, the General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements.

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army has begun joint military drills around Taiwan Island. An army spokesperson says they serve as punishment for the separatist acts of "Taiwan independence" forces, and a stern warning against the interference and provocation by external forces.

Iran is observing five days of mourning over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after a helicopter crash. According to the official news agency IRNA, the country is set to hold its next presidential election on June 28. Who is likely to come out on top of the upcoming poll? How will the new president manage tensions in the region?

As the global net zero agenda and new technologies develop, there is increasing demand worldwide for mineral resources. The mining industry, however, has yet to address the supply deficits efficiently. What are the reasons behind it? How are global mining companies articulating their challenges and opportunities today?

The U.S. announced tariffs on green Chinese imports. Who benefits from the new round of U.S. tariffs? And the China and U.S. economies are deeply intertwined despite frosty relations. Exactly how deeply intertwined? Insights from Sean Stein, chairman of the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in China.

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade invites leaders of foreign business chambers in China to share insights on building open and win-win supply chains. What will it take to keep global supply chains free and beneficial to all? How can supply chain disruptions be kept manageable?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has chosen China as the destination of his first overseas tour for the new term. As the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, how will bilateral ties progress in the years to come?

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is handing over the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. As it happens at a time of sluggish global economic growth and rising living costs, how could Singapore’s fourth-generation political leadership steer the economy? What does the leadership transition mean for Singapore?

From extreme heat and rising sea levels to biodiversity loss, the impacts of climate change are undeniable. Experts share their insights on how to cope with the impact of climate change.

During Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to France, the two countries issued a joint statement on the Middle East, stressing an immediate ceasefire, and condemning all violations of international humanitarian law. In an exclusive chat, Pierre Krähenbühl, the director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, highly commends the China-France consensus for supporting global humanitarian actions.

The Royal Opera of Versailles' ten-city tour in China is music to the ears of Sino-French relations. How well received are the opera performances among Chinese audiences and what do the performances mean for French opera artists? How close can music bring China and France together?