Putin says Russia welcomes any positive outcomes from China-US talks

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng says China has consistently upheld true multilateralism and supported the UN in playing a central role in international affairs over the past 55 years.

China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes after the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations as well as major international and regional issues.

Bangkok authorities have declared all 50 districts of the Thai capital flood disaster areas as flooding worsens.

Renowned Chinese singer Liu Huan has died of illness in Shanghai at the age of 63. He performed the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games theme song “You and Me” with British soprano Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the agreements between China and the United States will affect the global economy, including Russia's economy.

In a congratulatory letter to a high-level dialogue marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative at the UN headquarters in New York, President Xi said China stands ready to work with all parties to turn the vision of the sustainable development goals into reality.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity during a tea chat at the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan have had a tea chat with US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House.

Friday marks China's Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most significant traditional Chinese holidays, and celebrations are underway nationwide.

China's Zhang Zhanshuo has completed a seven-gold sweep at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The 19-year-old swimmer won seven of the eight events he entered.