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英语新闻丨全面实施！外国旅游团乘坐邮轮入境免签

The National Immigration Administration announced to fully implement on Wednesday a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships in coastal provinces of China, and the policy is effective immediately.5月15日，国家移民管理局宣布，在中国沿海省份全面实施外国旅游团乘邮轮入境免签政策，该政策即日起生效。Foreign tourist groups, comprising two or more individuals,...

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China's plan to sell 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) in ultra-long-term treasury bonds marks its latest move to bolster fiscal support for the economy, a step that experts say will stabilize expectations, boost domestic demand and shore up growth.中国计划出售1万亿元（1,380亿美元）超长期国债，这是中国加强财政支持经济的最新举措，专家认为这一举措将稳定预期、促进内需并支撑经济增长。The issuance of...

英语新闻丨严禁校内发生学生欺凌行为！教育部发布12个“严禁”

China has launched a nationwide campaign to address key issues such as campus bullying and excessive homework in basic education.中国在全国范围内开展了一场运动，以解决校园欺凌和作业过多等基础教育中的关键问题。According to a circular made public by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, the campaign will continue until the end of...

英语新闻丨New milestone set in heritage conservatio

The Palace Museum in Beijing has been designated as the official address of the secretariat for a new international technical committee focused on standardizing cultural heritage conservation.北京故宫博物院被指定为一个新的致力于规范文化遗产保护的国际技术委员会秘书处的官方地址。 It is a significant milestone as this is the first committee of its kind...

英语新闻丨Visa-free policy to bring more foreign tourists

China decided last week to extend the short-stay visa-exemption policy for citizens of 12 countries, of which 11 are European nations, until the end of 2025. This extension underscores the prospects for China-Europe engagement in the years ahead and will...

英语新闻丨中法将联合修复巴黎圣母院

The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in northwestern China announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with its French counterpart on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and the protection of the Terracotta Warriors.2024年5月8日，位于中国西北部的秦始皇陵遗址博物馆宣布，将与法国博物馆合作修复巴黎圣母院大教堂和保护兵马俑。 The collaborative research conducted with France's...

英语新闻丨Chip coercion further undermines trust

The United States is intensifying its tech war against China. In yet another act of "economic coercion" targeting Chinese companies, the US has revoked export licenses that allowed tech giants such as Qualcomm and Intel to supply chips to Chinese...

英语新闻丨Beijing, Budapest carry ties forward

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the China-Hungary relationship is now at its best in history, and he called on the two sides to summarize the valuable experience of the past and continue deepening practical cooperation in various sectors. The...

英语新闻丨杭州、西安全面取消住房限购

By taking the lead among major cities in scrapping all restrictions on homebuying, Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, and Xi'an of Shaanxi province have set the tone in terms of effecting measures that boost market confidence and help the...

英语视频丨Hungarian people try Chinese way of massage on the street

In Hungary, China Daily reporter Peng Yixuan completed a street challenge to give massages for Hungarian people on the street. How did the locals react and what stories did they share with Peng Yixuan? Watch to find out!

英语新闻丨China, France to consolidate relationship

As French President Emmanuel Macron rolled out the red carpet for President Xi Jinping's state visit, which concluded on Tuesday, China and France, with ample outcomes from the visit, have sent the message that they will consolidate the strategic stability...

英语视频丨Friendship matters: insights from the friendly French

Join China Daily reporter Peng Yixuan as she explores the Pyrenees mountains in France to delve into the essence of friendship. Hear from the friendly French as they share their insights. Watch the video for more!

英语新闻丨Chinese president starts state visit to Serbia

President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade, capital of Serbia, on Tuesday night, starting a state visit to the central European country. Upon his arrival, the Chinese president said he is confident that this visit will be a fruitful one and...

英语新闻丨Supplements' quality scandals dampen trust

Recent quality scandals involving Japanese pharmaceutical companies have raised concerns among many Chinese tourists and business travelers who say such incidents may erode their trust in Japanese drugs and health products.最近涉及日本制药公司的质量丑闻引起了许多中国游客和商务旅行者的担忧，因为这类事件可能会削弱他们对日本药品和保健品的信任。 Li Xiang, a 42-year-old visitor from Shanghai on a business...

英语新闻丨Beijing, Paris to forge stronger ties

President Xi Jinping underlined on Monday the necessity for China and France to uphold independence and autonomy and jointly fend off a new Cold War or bloc confrontation, during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in...

英语新闻丨Holiday travels bolster world tourism industry

Chinese holidays have injected impetus into the world economy, with the just-concluded May Day holiday bringing a strong burst of tourism growth to domestic as well as overseas destinations, travel experts said. They added that the holiday's prosperity marks the all-around...

英语新闻丨Xi's words published in French

A compilation of excerpts from discourses on Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping has been published in French by the Central Compilation and Translation Press. Compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee,...

英语视频丨#当法式风情遇上中国文化#会有怎样的火花

Dive into the Fusion of French Elegance and Chinese Culture Blurb: This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-French diplomatic relations. We went to the French Cultural Center in Beijing to witness the magic of cultural exchange unfold....

英语视频丨International experts: China's Chang'e 6 mission a world first

China's Chang'e 6, aimed at retrieving the first samples from the far side of the moon, embarked on its journey this week, carrying payloads from ESA, Italy, France, and Pakistan. What makes the mission so special? Liz from #MegaProject experienced...

新闻视频丨在泉州穿越千年时光

Quanzhou, a city on UNESCO's World Heritage List, is a place of incredibly rich culture and history. Join #UnboxingChina as we take a glimpse into such culture and history through the city's unique architecture and diverse religious scene.

英语视频丨Butterfly effect sparked by blood donation

Fifteen years ago, a rare blood donation from a Kazakh named Ruslan made waves, catching President Xi Jinping's attention and altering the course of Ruslan's life. But here's the incredible part: that single act of selflessness didn't just make him...

英语视频丨China and US launch 10-year agreement to conserve giant pandas

The China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo in the US have recently signed an agreement for giant panda conservation, selecting a pair of giant pandas to be sent to the San Diego Zoo for a 10-year international...

英语新闻丨Shenzhou XVIII successfully launched

A Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XVIII spacecraft with three astronauts aboard blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China at 8:59 pm on Thursday. After separating from the rocket and entering orbit, the spacecraft was...

英语视频丨泉州簪花美得上头

英语新闻丨TikTok to challenge bill in US court

TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, said it will go to court to challenge the legislation, which was signed by the United States President Joe Biden and requires ByteDance to sell its stake in the app or it will be...

英语新闻丨Shenzhou XVIII's post-1980 astronauts set for launch

The three post-1980 generation crew members of the Shenzhou XVIII mission said on Wednesday that their similar professional backgrounds and mutual trust will help them complete all the objectives set for the mission.2024年2月24日，神舟18号的三名80后航天员表示，他们相似的专业背景和相互信任将有助于他们完成任务所设定的所有目标。The Long March 2F rocket carrying the astronauts...

英语新闻丨Beijing hopes Blinken visit to boost dialogue

Beijing hopes that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China will help effectively manage differences between the two countries, strengthen dialogue and advance mutually beneficial cooperation, said an official with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of North...

英语新闻丨Chemical recycling to reduce plastic waste

Chemical recycling to reduce plastic wasteIt can also decrease carbon dioxide emissions and boost oil productionA recent report called for intensified efforts to tap chemical recycling as a key solution to addressing plastic pollution, considering its potential to dispose of...

英语新闻丨全球首颗用牡丹制成的钻石亮相河南洛阳！

The world's first diamond made from peony-derived carbon elements made its debut on Wednesday in Luoyang, Henan province.4月17日，世界上第一颗由牡丹碳元素制成的钻石于在河南省洛阳市首次亮相。The 3-carat diamond was sourced from red peonies from the national flower garden in Luoyang. It was donated to the Luoyang National Peony Garden by Luoyang Time...

英语新闻丨US friend hails Xi's respect in 39-year bond

When asked what has helped sustain President Xi Jinping's friendship with him over the past 39 years, Luca Berrone, a board member of Iowa Sister States and a seasoned American businessman, responded with one word: "Respect". In 1985, Xi, then secretary...

英语新闻丨Flooded Guangdong acts swiftly

Rescuers evacuate stranded residents on Saturday in the flood-hit city of Shaoguan, Guangdong province.2024年4月20日，广东省韶关市的救援人员疏散被困居民。 Relevant departments in Guangdong province are making all-out efforts to combat severe flooding, with their top priority being safeguarding people's lives and property, as torrential rainfall over...

英语新闻丨US youths' visit refreshes ties of several decades

At many tourist attractions in China, red ribbons that bear visitors' signatures and auspicious phrases, such as wishes for career success or a healthy family, are tied to trees, handrails and other objects for good luck.在中国的许多旅游景点，人们会把带有游客签名和吉祥语(如对事业成功或家庭健康的祝愿)的红丝带系在树木、扶手和其他物品上，以求好运。 The red ribbons proved popular...

英语新闻丨China opposes trade probe launched by US

Trade tension between China and the United States, simmering over Washington's repeated tariff increases and policy restrictions against Chinese exporters and enterprises, has escalated again with Washington's launch of a Section 301 investigation targeting China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. However, the old playbook...

英语新闻丨People rush to book May Day holiday trips while tickets last

Bookings to overseas destinations in Asia and Europe have also increased "I was holding my breath and clicking the screen very quickly. I grabbed the ticket in just a couple of seconds, then all the tickets sold out," said Li Yufang,...

英语新闻丨Sino-US financial cooperation praised

China and the United States are strengthening financial cooperation through the China-US Financial Working Group, a positive and essential step for preventing global financial crises and injecting stability into the fragile global economy, experts said. They commented after the China-US Financial...

英语新闻丨High-tech manufacturing, fixed-asset investment strong

China's fixed-asset investment, a pivotal growth driver, grew at a faster-than-anticipated clip in the first quarter amid a big bet on manufacturing and high-tech sectors, thus getting the economy off to a solid start this year, analysts said on Tuesday.2024年4月16日，分析人士表示，在侧重发展制造业和高科技行业的情况下，作为经济增长关键驱动力的中国固定资产投资在第一季度以高于预期的速度增长，从而使中国经济在2024年有了一个坚实的开端。The...

英语新闻丨“秦朗丢作业”闹剧落幕，给短视频行业敲响警钟！

The Ministry of Public Security has debunked a video that sparked a nationwide search after it was widely circulated on social media.一段视频在社交媒体上引发了全国范围内的传播和关注，公安部对此视频进行了辟谣。The video, depicting homework booklets supposedly lost by a Chinese first grader in Paris, was revealed to be a meticulously crafted ploy for...

英语新闻丨间谍窃取我国杂交水稻亲本种子！案件详情公布

China's national security authorities have released five typical cases of crimes that threaten national security, urging the public to heighten their awareness as the nation observes National Security Education Day on April 15.中国国家安全部门近日公布了5起威胁国家安全的典型犯罪案件，敦促民众在4月15日国家安全教育日之际提高安全意识。These cases include instances of overseas enterprises and...

英语新闻丨同比增长5.3%！丨China reports 5.3% GDP growth for Q1

China's gross domestic product expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter after a 5.2 percent rise in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, boding well for a steady economic recovery in the following months.4月16日官方发布的数据显示，继2023年第四季度增长5.2%之后，中国第一季度国内生产总值同比增长5.3%，预计未来几个月经济将实现稳步复苏。The country's GDP...

英语新闻丨Strikes on Israel raise concerns

The Foreign Ministry said in an online statement on Sunday that Beijing has expressed deep concern over the situation in the Middle East following Iran's drone and missile strikes on Israel, and has called for relevant parties to exercise calm and restraint to...

英语新闻丨German chancellor begins visit with Chongqing tour

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explored Chongqing on Sunday to experience the charm of the mountainous industrial city in Southwest China. The tour included a visit to a factory, interaction with local young people, a city walk and a visit to an...

英语新闻丨'Love in Nanning' gives singles a shot at romance

A woman who attended a music concert for singles on Tuesday night in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, said meeting like-minded people is the most important part of dating.4月9日晚，广西壮族自治区首府南宁市举办了一场单身音乐会，其中一位女性观众表示，结识志同道合的人是约会的意义所在。"I'm a music enthusiast, and this concert, combined with...

英语新闻丨Economy on stable footing, experts say

China's economy has started 2024 on a stable footing, indicating a sustained trajectory of robust recovery throughout the year, despite pressures and challenges both at home and abroad, officials and analysts said on Thursday.4月11日，中国官员和经济分析师表示，虽然面临国内外压力和挑战，2024年中国经济基础开局依然稳定，显示出稳定强劲的复苏势头。While the relatively weak consumer price rises...

英语新闻丨China not to blame for prices

Experts: Issue exaggerated, should not be politicized专家：问题被夸大，不应政治化China should not be blamed for offering cost-effective new energy technologies and products to the world amid rising accusations of so-called overcapacity concerns, industry experts said on Wednesday.4月10日，电车行业专家表示，现在有人越来越担心中国电车产业出现产能过剩问题，进而对中国加以指责，无视中国为世界带来的高性价比新能源技术和产品，这是不合理的。They made the comments as United States...

英语新闻丨Top court eyes protection of consumers

China's top court is conducting research on livestreaming and other issues related to new purchasing habits to strengthen consumer protection by formulating relevant judicial documents, a senior judge said.一位高级法官表示，中国最高法院正在研究直播和其他与新购买习惯相关的问题，通过制定相关司法文件来加强对消费者的保护。"Our research focuses on livestreaming sales, tipping livestreaming hosts, online booking and...

英语新闻丨禁止中国学生及博士后进入实验室，两名中国博士生起诉！

Two Chinese students at Florida International University and a professor at the University of Florida are filing a lawsuit in a federal court against a new state law that restricts students from China and six other countries from being employed as graduate...

英语新闻丨你真的会刷牙吗？刷牙最该刷的其实不是牙齿

Brushing your teeth effectively lowers your chances of getting a host of chronic diseases, as well as keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But the majority of us are doing it wrong.有效刷牙可以大大降低患上多种慢性疾病的风险，同时也能保持牙齿和牙龈的健康。但我们大多数人刷牙的方式都是错误的。In Sweden, one study found as few as one...

英语新闻丨检方通报邯郸初中生遇害案

China's top procuratorate has approved the prosecution of three students in Handan, Hebei province who are suspected of killing their classmate, the provincial prosecutors said on Monday.4月7日，河北省邯郸市检察院表示，中国最高检察院已批准对涉嫌杀害同学的三名河北省学生提起公诉。The approval means that the three minor suspects are expected to face criminal punishment in line with the...

英语新闻丨Ma Ying-jeou calls for peace and prosperity

Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Kuomintang in Taiwan, said on Tuesday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait should cooperate to avoid war and work together to rejuvenate the Chinese nation.2024年4月2日，台湾国民党前主席马英九表示，台湾海峡两岸应该合作，避免战争，共同振兴中华民族。He made the remarks during a visit to the...

英语新闻丨1.19亿人次出游！清明节假期“不负春光”

China saw about 119 million domestic tourist trips made during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, ending on Saturday, up 11.5 percent from the same period in 2019, showed data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Domestic tourism revenue during the period totaled 53.95 billion...