- Thursday, 20 November 2025
Xinhua
China's GDP expands 5.2 pct in 2023, surpassing annual target
China's gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.2 per cent year on year in 2023, higher than the annual target of around 5 per cent, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Wednesday.
First ski resort in SW China's Xizang opens
People ski at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)A man skis at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)Skiing fans pose for a photo at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 13, 2024, shows the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)Visitors have fun at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)Visitors experience motorcycle riding at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)A child poses for a photo with staff members dressed in cartoon costumes at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)People ski at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city centre. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)
Netanyahu says Israel won't continue occupying Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel "has no intention" of maintaining the occupation of Gaza or displacing civilians.
China solves nearly 400,000 telecom, online fraud cases in 2023
Chinese public security departments have cracked 391,000 cases of telecom and online fraud from January to November 2023, the country's Ministry of Public Security announced Friday.
Earthquake death toll in China's Gansu rises to 117
The death toll from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted northwest China has risen to 117 in Gansu Province, local authorities said Friday.
China completes initial set-up of first high-orbit satellite internet
Following the launch of a group of high-throughput communication satellites, the high-orbit satellite internet fully covers the whole territory of China and key areas of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries.
China's largest ultra-deep oilfield begins operation
The Fuman Oilfield in Xinjiang's Taklamakan Desert, holding over a billion tons of reserves deep beneath the surface, has commenced operations. This activation signifies China's move to tap into its deepest oil and gas resources.
China issues blue alert for cold wave
China's meteorological authority on Friday issued a blue alert for a cold wave, as most parts of China will see drastic temperature drops and strong gales.
Li Keqiang passes away
Li Keqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 17th, 18th and 19th Communist Party of China central committees and former premier, passed away on Friday in Shanghai.
Vietnam records first monkeypox death
Vietnam recorded its first death from monkeypox, who was a 29-year-old man from Long a Province in southern Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday.
China releases white paper on Belt and Road cooperation
China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "The Belt and Road Initiative: A Key Pillar of the Global Community of Shared Future."
Chinese President Xi urges promoting solidarity through sports
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for promoting solidarity through sports.
China renews yellow alert for geological disasters
Chinese authorities on Thursday evening continued to issue a yellow alert for possible geological disasters triggered by heavy rainfall in some regions of east and south China.
Air pollution responsible for 1 in 5 deaths among U-5 Cambodian kids: UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on Saturday, saying air pollution is responsible for nearly one in every five deaths among children under five in Cambodia.
29 killed, 16 missing in rainfall-triggered disasters in China's Hebei
As of Thursday, 29 people had been killed in disasters triggered by the recent round of heavy rain in north China's Hebei Province, while 16 people remained missing, local authorities said on Friday.
