China's manufacturing activity holds steady in April

China's manufacturing sector remained in expansion territory in April, signaling stable growth momentum. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 50.3.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have held strategic talks in Beijing, calling for closer cooperation and support for global free trade.

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.