China urges Middle East ceasefire, full support for two-state solution at UN

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump have held a phone call, discussing Iran, Ukraine, and a shooting at a White House press event. Their discussions also included future economic and energy cooperation.

A Foreign ministry spokesperson says China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African diplomatic partners demonstrates a shared commitment to contributing to global peace and development, adding that China will steadily enhance trade with Africa.

The Chinese capital has launched a new digital tool called "GO BEIJING," a one-stop mini-program that integrates dozens of essential services for overseas visitors. It supports 16 languages with just a single registration.

A Chinese mainland spokesperson says peaceful reunification will bring greater stability and growth opportunities to the business and investment environment in Taiwan.

A report shows daily token usage - the basic units processed by AI models - rose from over one trillion at the start of 2025 to 100 trillion by the end. Total token usage for the year reached about 21100 trillion.

China's railway network is gearing up for a surge in passenger travel during the upcoming May Day holiday. Around 13.9 million passenger trips are expected on the first day alone.

A Chinese envoy has called on all parties in the Middle East conflict to work toward an early return to regional stability and peace.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has called for stronger defense and security cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization members, urging them to uphold international order, promote fairness and justice, and address conflict roots through shared development.

China has called on the international community to remain vigilant against Japan’s neo-militarism, after the Japanese government convened its first expert panel meeting to advance the revision of its three key security documents including its National Security Strategy.

A key meeting of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee is calling for stronger confidence and effort to carry out the country's economic work. It urged efforts to stimulate consumer spending, accelerate the building of a modern industrial system, and fully implement the AI+ initiative.