China recorded just 7.92 million births, a 17 per cent drop from 9.54 million the previous year, and the lowest figure since 1949. Compared with the 2016 peak, the number of babies born has more than ...

The world's middle powers should serve as the counterweight in facing current geopolitical challenges, says the writer.

Take away services exports and the macroeconomic story would have been different. Yet, there’s puzzling reluctance to acknowledge what services are doing and will do ...

Second edition of the Canada–China trade exhibition will feature 100+ exhibitors, 10 themed zones, and over 10,000 ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost growth and security, signalling a reset after ...

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties amid global ...

Sir Keir Starmer has said he raised difficult issues such as the treatment of the Uyghurs and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai with President Xi at a "productive" meeting in Beijing. Meanwhile, ...

Starmer tells Xi it is vital to develop ties between the two countries, with both leaders expected to sign a number of ...

The number of pets has exploded in China, where officials trying to increase the birth rate are facing resistance from young ...

Container vessels are seen docked at Qianwan Container Terminal in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Dec 8. YU FANGPING/FOR CHINA DAILY The world economy faced strong headwinds in 2025, primarily as a ...

In November, China’s rural affairs ministry warned against a large-scale problem of migrant workers remaining in their villages.

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