Boosting domestic demand is seen as a crucial step to ensuring the Chinese economy's long-term growth and stability. Key to these plans is the Hainan Free Trade Port that will begin island-wide independent customs operations on December 18. How mature is China's opening-up efforts? How far could Hainan go as an international free trade port?

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth for 2025 to 5%, up by 0.2 percentage points from its previous estimate in October. What are the reasons behind it?

China held the "1+10" Dialogue with heads of major international economic organizations in Beijing this week. The Global South now collectively has a way bigger stake, with over 40 percent of total world trade. Yet, developing nations hold just 25 percent of global financial market value. What will it take to better tap into the huge potential of the Global South?

The new U.S. National Security Strategy marks a strategic shift toward a revived "Monroe Doctrine," prioritizing U.S. primacy in the Western Hemisphere. It also moves away from the 2017 framework that labeled China a "strategic competitor." How will this redefine approach impact the global order and major powers?

The results of the eighth-term Legislative Council election of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have been unveiled. A Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council spokesperson said the election is important for high-quality democracy that aligns with China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy. What do the election results mean?

"Zootopia 2," the sequel to the 2016 hit of the same name, is doing quite well among Chinese audiences. The animated flick has seen a record single-day haul for a foreign film in China. What does it tell us about the power of the Chinese film market?

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and France should seize opportunities to expand cooperation, as he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing. They jointly witnessed the signing of several cooperation documents on nuclear energy, agriculture, food, education and ecological environment. What's the significance of this interaction between the two presidents?

French President Emmanuel Macron is paying a state visit to China, marking the beginning of a new 60-year cycle in bilateral relations. How will the two countries cooperate for a better future?

Experts share their perspectives on why strong China-EU relations are vital to Europe. They say the affluent achievements so far prove that win-win results are possible between the two sides based on mutual interest.

Tensions are rising in East Asia. As Japan remains recalcitrant over the Taiwan question, China responds with firm opposition and economic measures. Meanwhile, Chinese naval drills in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea signal a hardening stance. A world-renowned U.S. economist explains the situation from economic and geopolitical perspectives.