Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan watched an artistic performance in Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on the evening of June 8. #Xijinping#ChinesePresident
Dragon boat race and training are in full swing across China from the coastal waters of Fujian in east China to the rivers of inland Guizhou in southwest China ahead of the Duanwu Festival, drawing crowds of enthusiastic visitors.
A handmade plush lamb doll dressed in traditional Xinjiang clothing has surged in popularity as a must-buy souvenir in Kashi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
A group of Japanese citizens on June 13 gathered in Tokyo to protest against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push toward militarization, including constitutional revision, sharp increases in defense spending, and lifting bans on exporting lethal weapons.
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With the fragrance of mugwort filling the air ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, modern mugwort bouquets are gaining popularity among young Chinese consumers, offering a fresh expression of an old custom long associated with protection, blessings and good fortune.
One of the world's largest roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels, the Glovis Lighthouse, departed from the Xiaomo International Logistics Port in Shenzhen of China's Guangdong on June 12, carrying over 8,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) on its maiden voyage to Europe.
The agricultural sector in India is facing rising cost due to issues such as fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel prices as the conflict in the Middle East sends shock waves across global supply chains.
South China is seeing intensified rainfall on June 13, with heavy to torrential downpours expanding in provincial-level regions, including Guangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Fujian.
Decades of progress made in AIDS treatment is facing the risk of reversing due to external funding cuts, deteriorating human rights conditions and insufficient investments in prevention, said a UN official on June 12.
Georgia, a long-standing supporter of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), hopes to deepen cooperation with China in logistics infrastructure to boost connectivity and create shared benefits, the country's parliament speaker said.
Mexico City became the global epicenter of football as co-host Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has stimulated consumer spending as fans flock to purchase tournament-themed merchandise and take advantage of dining and travel deals.
A strong El Nino is driving unusually high temperatures and slashing rainfall in India during the country's June-September monsoon season, threatening crop yields and disrupting supply chains.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a statement on June 13 to firmly deny media reports that claimed the UAE has transferred funds to Iran, including allegations involving 3 billion U.S. dollars.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing tensions in the Middle East are driving a notable surge in international commercial legal disputes, as trade and economic activities face heightened uncertainty, legal experts said.
The United States military has "downed" several Iranian drones targeting commercial ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on June 12.
China launched on June 11 a summer campaign combining film screenings with intangible cultural heritage experiences, aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture via word-of-mouth hit films.