Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia The launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges is held at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Jan. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Han Xu) * The long-standing practice sends a consistent message: regardless of changes in the international or regional landscape, China remains Africa's most reliable friend, its most steadfast partner in pursuing development and revitalization, and the st

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, Jan. (Xinhua) -- The United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organizations will harm developing countries and weaken the modern international system, said an Egyptian political expert. In an interview with Xinhua, Abu-Bakr Al-Desouky, an expert in international relations and editorial advisor for the International Politics magazine at Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram Foundation, said the U.S. move would

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia BEIJING, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from a U.S. youth education exchange delegation comprised of teachers and students from the Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership Academy in Miami, Florida, the University of Florida and the Miami-Dade College. In the reply letter dated Jan. 7, Xi said he was pleased to learn that the teachers and students had a pleasant and rewarding journey in China, and felt

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Shen Hong) BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of th

China has banned the export of dual-use materials—items that can be used for both civil and military purposes—to Japan, according to a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. This decision comes at a time of severe tension in bilateral relations. Retaliation for Taiwan Statements: The move is Beijing's latest response to remarks made in November by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi, who stated that any Chinese attack on Taiwan could be considered an "

Source: Xinhua Data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) on Monday showed that the China Commodity Price Index (CCPI) rose by 3.2% month-on-month in December 2025, reaching 117.9 points. This marks the highest level since June 2024 and is the eighth consecutive month that the index has recorded a month-on-month increase. Breakdown of Commodities: Out of the 50 types of basic commodities monitored by the CFLP, 31 saw an increase in their prices

Source: Xinhua Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized on Monday that China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) should enhance their economic relations and create new avenues for win-win cooperation. He Lifeng, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made these remarks during his participation in a China-ROK business forum in Beijing, alongside ROK President Lee Jae-myung. Strategic Cooperation: He stated that under the strategic guidance of

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia CAIRO, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks flared above the Middle East as 2026 arrived, bursting into gold and white over new skylines and ancient quarters alike. From Egypt's desert capital to the Gulf's glass towers and the streets in Damascus, crowds welcomed the Year 2026 with music, phones held aloft, and countdowns shouted in unison. Yet across the region, the celebrations unfolded against a backdrop of war, displacement, and political strain, un

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows the symbolic funeral processions for Iran's Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and Deputy Chief of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were killed in a U.S. drone strike on Jan. 3, 2020, in Baghdad, Iraq. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) BAGHDAD, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Under the stark glow of red and green spotlights, the entrance to Iraq's Baghdad International Airport, officially renamed Mar

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia People have fun during a New Year celebration event at Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Ren Chao) People ski at Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort to greet the New Year in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Ren Chao) People have fun during a New Year celebration event at Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort in Pinggu District o

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the scenery of Yumuling Great Wall at sunrise in Qianxi County, north China's Hebei Province. People across China welcome the arrival of 2026 at sunrise. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua) People take photos of the sunrise scenery at the Jingshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 1, 2026.People across China welcome the arrival of 2026 at sunrise. (Xinhua/Li Xin) People pose for photos at sunri

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his 2026 New Year message in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Every year on New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his New Year greetings to the Chinese people from his office, with the Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese nation's resilience and heritage, depicted the backdrop. This time was no exception. On Wednesday evening, with a warm smile, Xi sat at his d

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia This photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the New Year fireworks display at the Central Business District (CBD) in the new administrative capital of Egypt, east of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) CAIRO, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's new administrative capital ushered in the New Year with a grand public celebration centered on the Chinese-built Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday, marking the district's first major festive event. A massive fi

Xinhua pictures of the year 2025: Leading China

Source: Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Summing up tangible progress in 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged solid steps to write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle in his 2026 New Year message on Wednesday evening. Noting that the year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xi said on New Year's Eve that a successful venture should start with a good plan, and with clear goals set, calling for efforts to promote high-quality development, furth

Source: Xinhua China’s trade in services maintained a steady upward trajectory in the first 11 months of 2025, reaching nearly 7.2 trillion yuan ($1.02 trillion)—a 7.1% increase year-on-year. According to the Ministry of Commerce, service exports witnessed a robust growth of 13.4%, totaling 3.2 trillion yuan. This surge contributed to a significant reduction in the service trade deficit, which dropped by 279.63 billion yuan compared to the same period in 2024. The data highli

Source: Xinhua In his 2026 New Year’s greeting, President Xi Jinping announced that China has successfully met the objectives of its 14th Five-Year Plan, marking significant progress in the nation’s journey toward "Chinese-style modernization." Xi emphasized that 2025 was a year of completion and triumph, during which China’s economic strength, technological prowess, and national defense capabilities reached unprecedented heights, significantly bolstering its overall national

The Horn of Africa has reached a strategic breaking point following revelations of Israel's intent to establish military bases in the breakaway region of "Somaliland." This move has forged an unlikely alignment between Cairo and Beijing. Egypt views the Israeli presence as a direct threat to Suez Canal maritime security and a leverage point in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute. Meanwhile, China identifies this expansion as a sabotage of its "Belt and Road Ini

BEIJING, Dec. (Xinhua) -- The year 2025 has been pivotal, as China, standing at the threshold of a new five-year plan cycle, has seen high-standard opening up emerge as a core driver of Chinese modernization. An immigration officer processes border procedures for inbound passengers at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo by Meng Xushun/Xinhua) From the accelerated development of Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) to broa

BEIJING, Dec. (Xinhua) -- As 2025 draws to a close, a review of Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements throughout the year reflects China's firm and steady strides on the global stage. This year has been one of turbulence and transformation, marked by rising conflicts and escalating frictions. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and his wife Peng