Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have discussed a range of issues over the phone.

Chinese, US presidents hold phone talks

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Official data shows China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 5.6 percent year on year in May.

China's industrial output up 5.6 pct in May

Heavy rainfall continues in some places in south China while a heatwave is sweeping the north. Continuous floods in Guangxi have raised river levels.

Heavy rainfall continues in southern China

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be inaugurated on Wednesday after being re-elected for a second term.

Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration set for Wednesday

Official data shows China-Europe freight train services recorded the highest monthly transport volume in May. The number of China-Europe freight train services increased by 14 percent year on year to over 1,700 trips.

China-Europe freight trains report record transport volume in May

Germany has kicked off the UEFA EURO 2024 with a 5-1 win over Scotland. It is the first time that Germany has hosted a major football event since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Chinese, US presidents hold phone talks

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