Chinese Mainland Life Expectancy Rises to 79 in 2024
Average life expectancy on the Chinese mainland reached 79 years in 2024, reflecting gains in income, pensions, and low unemployment under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
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Think Tank Report Highlights Rural Development in Xizang
A new report spotlights 60 years of rural development in southwest China’s Xizang—celebrating economic leaps, cultural preservation, and ecological wins in a model of tradition-meets-modernity.
Soybean Showdown: U.S. Farmers Feel the Bite of Chinese Mainland Tariffs
U.S. soybean farmers face a showdown as the Chinese mainland hikes tariffs, slashes orders, and turns to South America for supplies—threatening a decades-long trade relationship.
Chinese mainland’s 3-Year Plan to Double EV Charging Network ⚡
Chinese mainland unveils 3-year action plan to double its EV charging network by 2027, targeting 28M facilities and 300M kW capacity nationwide.
Zimbabwean Minister: Women Are the Backbone of Africa’s Change
Zimbabwe’s Minister Mutsvangwa hails African women as drivers of economic growth at Beijing summit, spotlighting women-led SMEs and China’s support for empowerment and green development.
President Xi Congratulates FAO on 80th Anniversary
President Xi Jinping sends a congratulatory letter to FAO on its 80th anniversary, highlighting global food security and sustainable agriculture.
China’s Long March Rockets Reach 600 Launch Milestone
China’s Long March rocket series hits its 600th flight, launching internet satellites and powering major aerospace projects like BeiDou and deep space exploration.
China Defends Global Trade Ties, Slams U.S. Economic Bullying
China’s Foreign Ministry says its global economic and energy ties, including oil imports from Russia, are legitimate and slams U.S. economic coercion at a press briefing.
China Coast Guard urges Philippines to halt Huangyan Dao incursions
Chinese Coast Guard urges the Philippines to halt unauthorized flights over Huangyan Dao, warning these actions infringe on the Chinese mainland’s sovereignty and threaten regional stability.
Fast Track: Malaysia–Singapore RTS Link Bridges Borders by 2026
The Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link, built by CCCC, will cut travel time, boost business ties, and nurture local talent through workforce training.