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BYD added to Brazil labor blacklist after worker abuse row

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:23:05 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazil has placed Chinese automaker BYD on a government registry of employers linked to slavery-like labor conditions, escalating scrutiny months after a high-profile worker abuse scandal at one of its projects.

The listing, published by Brazil's Labor Ministry, follows a 2024 investigation involving Chinese workers hired to build the company's factory in Bahia. Authorities said the worke

China moves on e-commerce after EU raises concerns

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:16 GMT

BEIJING, China: China has unveiled new guidance for its e-commerce sector, signalling a push to balance domestic growth with global expansion, shortly after European lawmakers raised concerns over trade practices during a visit to Beijing.

The policy, released on Monday by multiple ministries and regulators, comes about a week after a delegation from the European Union travelled to China, the first such parliame

France protests execution of national in China for drug trafficking

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:30:57 GMT

PARIS, France: France condemned the execution by China of a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 years.

The ministry said it was deeply shocked and added that Chan's lawyers were not allowed to attend the final hearing, which it said broke his legal rights. It also expressed sympathy to his family and said it shared their sadness.

Chan Thao Phoumy, 6

China’s DeepSeek taps Huawei chips for new AI model

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:38:50 GMT

BEIJING, China: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is preparing to launch its next-generation V4 model powered by Huawei chips, signaling a deeper shift toward domestic technology in response to U.S. restrictions.

The new model will run on Huawei Technologies' latest chips, U.S. digital news outlet The Information reported on April 3.

Ahead of the launch, major Chinese technology companies, including Al

China launches new internet satellite group

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:27:04 GMT

TAIYUAN, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- China sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.

The satellite group, the 21st group of low-orbit internet satellites, was launched at 3:38 am (Beijing time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and has entered its preset orbit.

This launch marked the 637th flight mission of the Long

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot stuns Lorenzo Musetti in Monte Carlo 2nd round

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:05:10 GMT

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

Valentin Vacherot became the first competitor from Monaco to reach the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters since 2006 with a stunning 7-6 (6), 7-5 upset of fourth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday.

Vacherot is the first Monegasque player to do so since his coach and half-brother, Benjamin Balleret. It was his second defeat of a top-five competitor

This is how the age of American dominance comes to an end

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:03:16 GMT

The war between the US and Iran marks the end of an anomalous era

Regardless of how the conflict between the United States and Iran formally concludes, its symbolism is already unmistakable. An ancient civilization, one of the oldest continuous states in human history, has emerged as the final obstacle to the project of American global dominance. That alone tells us something about the direction

China vows "constructive role" in Middle East peace after Trump credits Beijing for Iran breakthrough

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:31:10 GMT

Beijing [China], April 8 (ANI): The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability following acknowledgements of its role in facilitating diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East, as reported by China Daily. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing remains dedicated to fostering a peaceful resolution to ongoing tensions in the region.

The spokesperson's comment

Opening Diamond League meet in Doha postponed due to Middle East war

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

The scheduled opening event of the Diamond League season in Doha, Qatar has been postponed until at least June due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, the track and field league announced Wednesday.

The meet was scheduled to open the 2026 season on May 8 but is now scheduled to be contested on June 19 'should conditions allow.'

'The Diamond League will continu

Iran has prevailed, and the Middle East has changed

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:29:43 GMT

Five lessons from a war Tehran didnt lose

US President Donald Trump has, in the end, found a way out of the situation he created by embarking on a reckless war against Iran. The threat of destroying an entire civilization provided him with the pretext to step back.

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, conducted through intermediaries, primarily Pakistan and, behind it, China

Motorcycle win ignites film calls for China's "real-life Pegasus"

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:47:47 GMT

by Xinhua writers Zhang Yunlong, Xun Wei, and Zhao Jiantong

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese motorcycle startup's shock double victory at the Superbike World Championship has triggered an unlikely cultural moment: widespread calls for its founder's improbable rise to drive the next installment of one of China's highest-grossing racing film franchises.

ZXMOTO, a Chongqing manufacturer founded just two

Shanghai Jiao Tong University celebrates 130th anniversary

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:50:43 GMT

SHANGHAI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) celebrated its 130th anniversary with a ceremony held at its Minhang campus on Wednesday.

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:47:33 GMT

(260408) -- JIAXING, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Citizens rest at a bakery garden in Yuxin Town, Nanhu District of Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 8, 2026. The site attracts many visitors with its innovative integration of coffee and rural landscape, offering a unique leisure experience. In recent years, Nanhu District of Jiaxing City has been providing policy support, platform building, and industry

LAOS-CHINA-SOLAR PROJECT-OPERATION

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:46:23 GMT

(260408) -- OUDOMXAY, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 29, 2025 shows a 1,000-MW photovoltaic project developed by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) in Oudomxay province, Laos.

TO GO WITH "China-developed 1,000-MW solar project enters operation in Laos" (CGNPC/Handout via Xinhua)

China unveils large model for carbon emission accounting

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:16:12 GMT

SHANGHAI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- China unveiled a new large model for carbon emission accounting on Wednesday, marking a major technological breakthrough in the global field of carbon accounting.

Carbon emission accounting is a crucial basis for international climate compliance, a cornerstone of global carbon pricing, and an essential prerequisite for meeting peak carbon and carbon neutrality goals.

The model

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-PORTUGUESE PARLIAMENT-SPEAKER-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:15:58 GMT

(260408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco, speaker of the Portuguese parliament, in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Update: KMT chairwoman pays homage to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:46:48 GMT

NANJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation on Wednesday morning to pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province.

Sun was a founding figure of the KMT. Paying homage to his mausoleum has long been an important part of KMT chairpersons' visits to the mainland.

Around 9 a.m., the delegati

CHINA-SHANGHAI-CHENG LI-WUN-KMT DELEGATION-MEITUAN-DRONE DELIVERY SERVICE (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:46:23 GMT

(260408) -- SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A delivery drone of Meituan, an on-demand delivery platform, prepares to land in Shanghai, east China, April 8, 2026.

Cheng led a KMT delegation to visit the Meituan headquarters in Shanghai on Wednesday and experienced the drone delivery service. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Xinhua Headlines: Transatlantic rifts highlight NATO at crossroads

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:46:15 GMT

* The backdrop to Washington's fury is a near-unanimous refusal by European NATO members to be drawn into a war they had no role in starting.

* Analysts said the standoff illustrated a wider gap in political and strategic thinking across the Atlantic.

* The latest dispute has also revived debate in Europe over whether the alliance can endure only if its European mem

Taiwan's opposition leader calls for reconciliation, regional stability during rare China visit

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:31:36 GMT

Nanjing [China], April 8 (ANI): Taiwan's opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun on Wednesday called for reconciliation and regional stability during a rare visit to China, as she paid tribute to Dr Sun Yat-sen at his mausoleum in Nanjing, China, Focus Taiwan reported.
According to Focus Taiwan, during her visit, Cheng highlighted the Republic of China (ROC) and emphasised the need for pea

India won't be a US ally against China - former vice president

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:26 GMT

Expectations that New Delhi will stand with Washington to offset Beijing are "not realistic," Hamid Ansari told RT India c

India will not be an ally of the United States against China, former Vice President Hamid Ansari has told RT India.

In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, Ansari sa

India wont be a US ally against China former vice president

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:26 GMT

Expectations that New Delhi will stand with Washington to offset Beijing are not realistic, Hamid Ansari told RT India
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India will not be an ally of the United States against China, former Vice President Hamid Ansari has told RT India.
In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, Ansari said he did not think it was "realistic" for India to partner with the US to off

CHINA-SHANGHAI-JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY-130TH ANNIVERSARY (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:17:25 GMT

(260408) -- SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alumni of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) pose for photos at SJTU's Minhang campus in Shanghai, east China, April 8, 2026.
The SJTU celebrated its 130th anniversary with a ceremony held at its Minhang campus on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANJI-WHITE TEA (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:16:56 GMT

(260408) -- ANJI, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker picks tea leaves at a tea garden in Anji County, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 8, 2026. The white tea in Anji County has currently entered its harvest season. In 2025, the output of white tea in Anji reached 2,630 tonnes, with an annual output value of the tea industrial chain exceeding 7 billion yuan (about 1.02 billion U.S. dollars). The county also recorde

CHINA-BEIJING-NATIONAL CONFERENCE-SERVICE SECTOR (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:16:06 GMT

(260408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, both members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, attend a national conference on the service sector in Beijing, capital of China. An instruction of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of t

MOZAMBIQUE-MAPUTO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-FREE CLINIC

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:15:50 GMT

(260408) -- MAPUTO, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doctors from the 25th Chinese medical team in Mozambique provide free clinic at the Confucius Institute of Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Mozambique, April 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team offers free clinic, promotes health awareness in Mozambique" (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

China bides its time, watching Trump's volatile policies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT

Hong Kong, April 8 (ANI): Beijing, along with the rest of the world, is presumably watching with dropped jaws as America's political leadership behaves like a bull in a china shop. Washington DC's foreign policy is unpredictable in nature, as President Donald Trump continues to prosecute his war against Iran.
It was ironic that Trump even called on China, the USA's major strategic competitor, to help open the Str

China's covert push into Taiwan expands to grassroots military targets

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:41 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 8 (ANI): China's efforts to penetrate Taiwan's defences are becoming more structured, deliberate, and sharply focused, with a notable shift towards recruiting lower-ranking military personnel, according to Tsai Ming-yen, Director-General of Taiwan's National Security Bureau.
Speaking at a legislative session, Tsai highlighted the evolving tactics of China's intelligence operations, as repor

China bides its time, watching Trump's violatile policies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:30 GMT

Hong Kong, April 8 (ANI): Beijing, along with the rest of the world, is presumably watching with dropped jaws as America's political leadership behaves like a bull in a china shop. Washington DC's foreign policy is unpredictable in nature, as President Donald Trump continues to prosecute his war against Iran.
It was ironic that Trump even called on China, the USA's major strategic competitor, to help open the Str

Color-hunting walk gets trendy in China as low-cost emotional fix

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:36 GMT

NANNING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- On a spring weekend, Zhong Zimeng decided on pink before heading out to play a color-hunting game called ColorWalk, scanning for everything pink as she wandered.
After an hour of walking at a riverside park in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China, pink blossoms, pink benches and a visitor's pink skateboard found their way into her phone's photo album

Xi's Album | Xi stresses deepening political rectification at training session for military officials

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:28 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged efforts to deepen political rectification in the military to maintain the purity and glory of the people's armed forces.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when he addressed a training session for high-ranking military officials, w

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-HIGH-RANKING MILITARY OFFICIALS-TRAINING SESSION-ADDRESS (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:59 GMT

(260408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a training session for high-ranking military officials in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2026. The training session opened at the National Defense University in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

China overtakes US as Indias largest trading partner

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:39 GMT

Bilateral trade between the two Asian nations hit $137 billion in 2025-26, ahead of $127.8 billion with America
China became India's largest trading partner in the 2025-26 financial year, overtaking the US, Beijing's embassy in New Delhi has said.
Bilateral trade between India and China reached $137 billion in the period between April 2025 and February 2026, Xu Feihong, Beijing's ambassador

China overtakes US as India's largest trading partner

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:39 GMT

Bilateral trade between the two Asian nations hit $137 billion in 2025-26, ahead of $127.8 billion with America

China became India's largest trading partner in the 2025-26 financial year, overtaking the US, Beijing's embassy in New Delhi has said.

Bilateral trade

Update: China welcomes ceasefire arrangement on Iran conflict: spokesperson

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:42 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- China welcomes the announcement by relevant parties of reaching a ceasefire arrangement on the Iran conflict, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, expressing support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan.
Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before the deadline set by U.S. President Donal

Update: Wang Yi to visit DPRK

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:16:03 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, will visit the DPRK from April 9 to 10, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily news briefing

Update: China, Afghanistan, Pakistan hold meeting in Urumqi from April 1 to 7

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:47 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held an informal meeting from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
Mao told a regular press briefing that members of the three delegations were from their countries' departments of foreign affairs, defense and security.
The

China's smart breeding industry blossoming in glow of AI-driven tech

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:34 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- AI-driven technologies are invigorating China's smart breeding sector, propelling the digital and intelligent transformation of the seed industry.
During the ongoing spring farming season, a surge of AI-driven innovative applications has emerged. The Nanfan smart breeding platform, which focuses on breeding data processing, recently unveiled two key technological tools: a gene-environ

Hooves and hopes -- how northwest China is grooming a new generation for booming equine industry

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:15:34 GMT

HOHHOT, April 8 (Xinhua) -- In the farriery workshop at the Vocational and Technical College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, the crisp clang of a hammer striking a horseshoe fills the air.
Zhao Xu, 33, crouched steadily beside a sport horse, holding up its hind hoof while carefully filing the hoof wall with a rasp. Sparks flew, and the smell of burnt horn mingled with iron dust.
Zhao, a teacher i

"No civilisation ends on one person's wish": Manoj Jha hits out at Trump while hailing Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stating that it sends a strong message to the American establishment that the rhetoric of 'regime change' or 'ending a civilisation' does not work in the modern world.Speaking to ANI, Jha expressed relief over the de-escalation of a conflict that had created gl

CHINA-BEIJING-YIN LI-FRENCH-SPEAKING REFORMIST MOVEMENT-DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:45:49 GMT

(260408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, meets with a delegation led by Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of Belgium's French-speaking Reformist Movement and a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Zha

Oil Drops 15%, Stocks Rally on Trumps Ceasefire Deal with Iran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:01:19 GMT

Global markets reacted sharply after US President Donald Trump stepped back from imminent military action against Iran, instead tying a suspension of strikes to Tehran's agreement to a temporary ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Within minutes of the announcement, oil prices tumbled, falling by nearly 15 percent, while equities surged across Asia. The shift came just over an hour before Trump's deadl

"India's foreign policy failed": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari slams 'Vishwaguru' narrative over US-Iran talks in Pakistan

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:31:58 GMT

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the temporary halt in hostilities would turn into a permanent peace arrangement, while also criticising the 'Vishwaguru' and India's foreign policy response to the developments.
US President Donald Trump suspended

CHILE-SANTIAGO-AIR & SPACE FAIR

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:17:18 GMT

(260408) -- SANTIAGO, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 2026 International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2026. This year's FIDAE, scheduled from April 7 to 12, has attracted 440 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions including China. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

BRAZIL-BRASILIA-CHINA-BRAZIL CULTURAL YEAR-CONCERT

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:28 GMT

(260408) -- BRASILIA, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 7, 2026 shows a scene during the "China-Brazil Cultural Year" concert held at the FHE Poupex theatre in Brasilia, Brazil. The "China-Brazil Cultural Year" concert opened here on Tuesday. Jointly presented by the China National Symphony Orchestra and the Claudio Santoro National Theater Symphony Orchestra from Brazil, it showcased the cultural cha

Badminton Asian Championship: Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 7 Li Shi Feng of China with dominant straight games win

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:01:51 GMT

Beijing [China], April 8 (ANI): India's rising star Ayush Shetty delivered a statement performance, upsetting World No. 7 and Hong Kong Open 2025 champion Li Shi Feng of China in straight games, 21-13, 21-16 in the Badminton Asian Championship.
Despite the former World No.3 Li's strong start in both games, the Indian youngster dominated the later stages to advance to the pre-quarters. In the opening game, Ayush

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-EV SALES-RECORD HIGH

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:48:01 GMT

(260408) -- CANBERRA, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicles are displayed in front of a BYD 4S dealership in Canberra, Australia, on April 8, 2026. Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia hit a record high in March amid rising fuel prices driven by the oil supply crisis.
According to official data released on Tuesday by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), battery EVs accounted for 14.6 pe

Update: Xi urges breaking new ground in high-quality development of service sector

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:15:41 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction conveyed at a national conference on the service sector held in Beijing from Tuesday to

Xinhua Commentary: A step back from war, but a long road to peace

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:25 GMT

The ultimate success of these talks will hinge on whether the United States and Israel will demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace. Any breach of trust would only compound the profound difficulties of this crisis, fatally undermining the prospects for a lasting peace.
BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A collective sigh of relief swept the globe as the United States and Iran pulled back from the bri

Washington, Tehran Reach Deal On Temporary Cease-Fire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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US Senator Shaheen Welcomes Iran Cease-Fire But Wants 'Real Accounting' Of War
US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says she welcomes a temporary cease-fire to stop the fighting with Iran, though concerns remain over what the war has achieved, citing a sharp increase in gas prices, the "enormous disruption" to the global econ

EU Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire But Warn Crisis Far From Over

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Zelenskyy Hails US-Iran Cease-Fire, Says Ukraine Ready To 'Respond In Kind' To Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, calling it the "right decision to ending the war," adding that Ukraine is "ready to respond in kind if the Russians stop their strikes."
"Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war wag

Iran Confirms Participation In Islamabad Talks With US

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Kuwait, UAE Report Missile And Drone Attacks
Hours after the United States announced a temporary cease-fire with Iran, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they were fending off Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Separately, Iran announced that its oil facilities on Lavan Island were targeted in the morning of April 8.
The UAE Defense Ministry issued a statement

Macron Tells Trump, Pezeshkian Cease-Fire Must Include Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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In Separate Calls, Macron Tells Trump, Pezeshkian Cease-Fire Must Include Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke separately with Iranian President Massud Pezeshkian and US leader Donald Trump, telling them both that "their decision to accept a cease-fire was the best one possible."
He also said he wanted the cease-fire to cover all areas of conflict, including L

Rutte Tells Trump Most NATO Members 'Helpful' To US War Effort

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Rutte Tells Trump Most NATO Members 'Helpful' To US War Effort
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on April 8 said he told US President Donald Trump that "a large majority" of European countries had been helpful to the US military effort in the war with Iran.
In an interview with CNN following his meeting with the president in Washington, Rutte said the discussions were "frank an

Heavy Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Heavy Israeli Strikes On Lebanon Add Uncertainty Hours After US-Iran Cease-Fire Deal
Lebanese officials say dozens of people have been killed in the heaviest Israeli strikes on the country since the war in Iran broke out five weeks ago.
The strikes on April 8, which a Lebanese Health Ministry spokesman told Reuters killed 89 people and wounded 700 others, came amid contradictor

"Poor Vishwalguru": DMK MP Rajithi 'Salma' takes jibe at Centre over Pak's role in US-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:04 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP Rathiji 'Salma' on Wednesday took a jibe at the Centre over Pakistan's role in the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
In an X post, Rajithi wrote, 'The war has come to a halt due to Pakistan's intervention. Poor 'Vishwalguru'! How are you, Sanghis going to stomach this?'
This comes after US Presid

Sensex, Nifty rally over 3.5% at open after US-Iran ceasefire sends crude tumbling

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:59:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Indian benchmark indices opened with significant gains on Wednesday as global investor sentiment improved following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. BSE Sensex stood at 77,230.04 points, marking an increase of 2,613.46 points or 3.50 per cent at 9:15 am. Simultaneously, NSE Nifty 50 stood at 23,855.15 points, up by 731.50 points or 3.16 per cent.

"Is Pakistan doing the bidding of China?" Former US Treasury Counterterrorism analyst questions Pak role in US-Iran mediation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): After the US and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire and held out hopes for lasting peace, Pakistan took much of the credit for playing mediator between the two countries.
However, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer feels that Pakistan is deeply indebted to China. So, it remain

CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-KMT DELEGATION-SUN YAT-SEN MAUSOLEUM (CN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:45:20 GMT

(260408) -- NANJING, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, leads a KMT delegation to pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels, 1 ship around itself

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:59:10 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 8 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels, and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday.
Both the sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southeastern part ADIZ.
In a post on X, the MND said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft

Asian markets surge, oil slumps as US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:59:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally with a 5.28 per cent surge, up by 2,822.44 points, while South Korea's KOSPI rose

China's appliances increasingly predicting, preparing, interacting

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:46:25 GMT

TIANJIN, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Before a family gets home, their car has already spoken to the house. This means that when they arrive at their house, the air-conditioner is on and the air purifier is running.
Once in the kitchen, AI glasses identify ingredients, read the heat of the stove and tell the cook when to add salt or turn over the food. Meanwhile, a robot vacuum cleaner shifts clutter before cleaning aroun

InPics | World Health Day 2026 Event held in Beijing

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:45:19 GMT

BEIJING, APRIL 7 (Xinhua) -- A World Health Day 2026 Event is held by the National Health Commission in Beijing on Tuesday.

SERBIA-BELGRADE-CHINA-SHANDONG-SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:15:27 GMT

(260408) -- BELGRADE, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic speaks during an event titled "Serbian Specialty Products to Shandong" at the Belgrade Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, April 7, 2026. The event brought together officials and business representatives from both countries, intending to promote Serbian food and agricultural products in Chin

UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:28 GMT

"The Security Council should not rush to vote on a draft resolution when serious concerns have been raised by members," China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said.
UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of H

China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:28 GMT

New York [US], April 8 (ANI): Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their abstentions.
The 15-member council saw 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and Pakistan and Colombia abstained from voting.
The resolution demanded Iran immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercia

DCT Abu Dhabi named destination partner for World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention 2027

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:38:23 GMT

ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has been named the destination partner for the 19th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, which will take place in October 2027 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) with the support of the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB).
Established in 1991, the convention will be held in the

Young Tigresses face must-win Asian Cup clash against Chinese Taipei in final Group C encounter

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:32:54 GMT

Pathum Thani [Thailand], April 7 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's national team will take on Chinese Taipei in their final Group C fixture of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, knowing that nothing short of a victory will keep their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.
According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the match will kick off at 14:30 IST at the Pathum

Central Tibetan Administration pays tribute to Tibetan monk Thupten Nyendak, recalls sacrifice for religious freedom

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:32:45 GMT

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) commemorated Tibetan monk Thupten Nyendak on the anniversary of his self-immolation protest, renewing concerns over religious freedom and cultural preservation in Tibet.
In a post shared on the social media platform X, the CTA's Tibet Advocacy Section remembered Thupten Nyendak, also known as Tulku Athup, as a revered

India shines at Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with 8 finalists

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:32:00 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], April 7 (ANI): India continued its impressive campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, with a total of eight boxers, six women and two men, storming into the finals. Minakshi and Jaismine led the charge in the women's semifinals on Tuesday, while Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin added to the tally with strong performances in the men's category, according to a release.
In the women's 48

China's YMTC gains ground in NAND market, Korean firms shift to advanced chips

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:31:16 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], April 7 (ANI): China's Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) is rapidly closing the gap with global leaders in NAND flash memory, scaling up production and advancing technology faster than expected, according to a report by The Korea Herald.
Quoting the industry sources, The Korea Herald said YMTC has accelerated the timeline for its third-phase fabrication plant in Wuhan, bringing forward e

World may be entering a phase of 'New Colonialism'; India must build self-reliant manufacturing: Uday Kotak

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:31:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Uday Kotak, Founder and Non-Executive Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Tuesday warned that the world may be entering a phase of structural geopolitical change and said India must invest more in research, innovation and manufacturing to truly achieve self-reliance.
Speaking at the FICCI Foundation Day - Celebrating the Spirit of Entrepreneurship organised by the Federation of I

American travelers experience timeless history of China's ancient "Shudao"

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:16:03 GMT

CHENGDU, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sandra Dorothy Carpenter paused to catch her breath as visitors inched forward against the rock, testing each foothold on the narrow cliff path -- barely wide enough for a single step.
"I did it because I wanted to do it," she said. "But many people had to use that pass because that was the way across."
Carpenter, a former vice principal of Wuhan Yangtze International School, wa

(SP)THAILAND-PATHUM THANI-FOOTBALL-AFC U20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-CHINA VS THAILAND

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:15:44 GMT

(260407) -- PATHUM THANI, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yu Xingyue (C) of China breaks through during the group A match between China and Thailand at the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Pathum Thani, Thailand, April 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Pakistani researcher pursues green career in China

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:17:13 GMT

TIANJIN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- For Pakistani researcher Muhammad Salman Nasir, weekdays begin with a routine that reflects China's shifting energy landscape: driving a China-made plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to take his son, a second-grader, to school.
"New energy vehicles are everywhere in China. They are not only low-carbon and environmentally friendly but also very convenient for travel," said Nasi

#CHINA-QINGMING FESTIVAL HOLIDAY-TOURIST TRIPS AND TOURISM REVENUE (CN)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:16:17 GMT

(260407) -- BEIJING, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit an ancient city in Xinmi City, central China's Henan Province, on April 5, 2026. China recorded 135 million domestic tourist trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, up 6.8 percent from a year earlier, while tourism spending rose 6.6 percent to nearly 61.37 billion yuan (8.9 billion U.S. dollars), according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

German firms eye vast opportunities as China's five-year blueprint unfolds

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:46:22 GMT

HANGZHOU, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Nearly six months on, Benjamin Joithe, managing director of Mankiewicz China, still vividly recalls the opening ceremony of the company's largest production base globally, located in east China's Zhejiang Province.
On the day of this ceremony, Joithe hosted 50 global executives who had traveled thousands of miles to witness firsthand what China's development and vitality truly meant.

Update: China concerned about Japan's plan to revise "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology": spokesperson

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:46:17 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that China is gravely concerned about Japanese government's plan to revise the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology".
"We urge the Japanese side to deeply reflect on its history of militarist aggression, honor its commitments and act prudently in military and security areas, and stop going further dow

Update: China records 5.6 pct rise in inter-regional trips during Qingming Festival holiday

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:46:11 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China saw a notable year-on-year rise in inter-regional travel during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, the Ministry of Transport said Tuesday.
A total of 842.7 million inter-regional passenger trips were made across the country, averaging 280.9 million per day, a 5.6 percent increase compared with the same holiday period in 2025.
Road travel remained th

CHINA-BEIJING-WORLD HEALTH DAY 2026 EVENT (CN)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:29 GMT

(260407) -- BEIJING, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 7, 2026 shows a World Health Day 2026 Event in Beijing, capital of China. A World Health Day 2026 Event is held here by the National Health Commission on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

Spring holiday consumption breathes fresh energy into China's economy

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:16:10 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China's spring holidays are emerging as revealing windows into the country's economic vitality. From mountain flower fields and traditional culture streets to virtual reality experience halls, surging visitor flows across the country reflect an upgrading consumer market that is generating new growth momentum for the broader economy.
During the Qingming Festival holiday which lasted fr

Unmanned vehicle delivery expands across China

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:46:51 GMT

JINAN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- An unmanned delivery vehicle pulled up in front of Zhou Li, a resident in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. After scanning the QR code on its side, she collected her order -- beer, sausage and roasted nuts -- before the vehicle quietly drove away on its own.
"I never imagined groceries could be delivered this way," Zhou said, still amazed by her first experience with the self-dri

Update: Cheng arrives in Shanghai, kicking off KMT delegation's mainland visit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:46:45 GMT

SHANGHAI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Shanghai at noon on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday.
The delegation is scheduled to visit Jiangsu Province, Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first time in a decade that a KMT chairperson has led a delegation to the Chinese mainland.
The visit is regarded

#CHINA-WORLD HEALTH DAY-ACTIVITIES (CN)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:16:08 GMT

(260407) -- BEIJING, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A patient wearing an exoskeleton robot conducts rehabilitation training under the guidance of a therapist at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital in Hai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 7, 2026. The World Health Day is observed annually on April 7, which marks the anniversary of the WHO's founding and raises awareness of pressing global health issues. (Phot

"Prolonged war" and "further escalation" in Middle East serve no one's interests: Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:59:53 GMT

Beijing [China], April 7 (ANI): Amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has stated that the 'prolonged war' and 'further escalation' serve no one's interests.
According to a report by China Daily, the spokesperson emphasised that all parties should play a 'constructive role' in easing tensions and 'pushing for peace talks.'
The remarks from the Chine

Wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine: preventative treatment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:34 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Why do most Chinese people prefer warm water over ice water?
The answer lies in the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): preventative treatment. Preventative treatment is a core belief of TCM, which lays great emphasis on prevention before a disease arises, guarding against pathological changes when falling sick, and protecting recovering patients from relapse. TCM believes t

Update: Xi urges building China's strength in education, sci-tech, talent

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:41 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for focusing on the major strategic needs of the country and making new contributions to building China's strength in education, science and technology, and talent.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to the faculty and st

Column: China-Arab cooperation contributes to open corridors and collective resilience

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:32 GMT

In recent years, cooperation between China and Arab states, including through mechanisms such as the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, has emphasized connectivity, continuity, and long-term development as key elements of regional and global stability.
by Hebah Abbas
In a world where the security and stability of energy markets and trade routes are of paramount concern, attention is incre

Former Pentagon official hails US rescue, calls Iran "paper tiger"

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:31:18 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): In the wake of a high-stakes operation to rescue a downed US F-15 pilot within Iranian territory, Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), has characterised the mission as a definitive display of American military supremacy and a total exposure of Iranian weakness.
Speaking to ANI, Rubin asserted that the rescue miss

CHINA-SHANGHAI-KMT DELEGATION-ARRIVAL (CN)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:45:51 GMT

(260407) -- SHANGHAI, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun for a mainland visit, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, in Shanghai, east China, April 7, 2026. The delegation arrived here on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

From Alps to Silk Road, an Italian doctoral student's enduring bond with China

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:46:25 GMT

LANZHOU, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Giada Donzel, a 31-year-old doctoral student from Italy, recently completed a six-month academic visit at Lanzhou University in northwest China's Gansu Province, her third stay in China over the past decade.
For her, understanding China has been a decade-long journey of discovery, which has taken her from the foothills of the Alps to Gansu along China's ancient SilK Road, and shaped h

Trump, Tehran Reach Deal On Temporary Cease-Fire

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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WASHINGTON -- As news of the agreement between Iran and the United States for a two-week cease-fire eased fears of a major escalation in the conflict, Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, characterized the move as "a tactical pause -- a delay" and suggested th

Trump Escalates Pressure On Iran With Threat Of Major Military Action

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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New Iranian Supreme Leader 'Incapacitated,' Intelligence Memo Says
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (file photo)
An intelligence memoseen by The Timesof London claims Irans new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is incapacitated and receiving treatment in Qom, leaving him unable to govern.
Based on US and Israeli intelligence shared with Persian Gulf allies, the mem

Trump, Tehran Reach Deal On Two-Week Cease-Fire

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump and Iran have agreed to a two-week Pakistani-brokered cease-fire, pulling back from the brink to allow the two sides time to negotiate a peace deal.
Trump, who earlier on April 7wrotethat "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran fails

AIFF: India U17 women's team to play three friendly games against Russia in Sochi

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:59:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The India U17 women's team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17, 2026. Head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour.
According to AIFF, all three matches will be played at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi, and will kick off at 14:30 IST.
The Young Tigresses, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian C

Taiwan detects 8 PLAN vessels, 1 official ship around its territory

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:59:45 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 7 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 1 official ship and 1 sortie of PLA aircraft around its territory.
Sharing the details in a post on X, MND said that they have monitored the situation and responded.
'1 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8)

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-GYMNASTICS-FIG APPARATUS WORLD CUP 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:16:59 GMT

(260407) -- CAIRO, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang of China competes in the Parellel Bars final at the 2026 FIG Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, on April 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

TRKIYE-ANKARA-CHINESE TEA SETS-MAKING

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:45:34 GMT

(260407) -- ANKARA, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students from Haci Bayram Veli University attend a workshop on the making of traditional Chinese tea sets in Ankara, Trkiye, April 4, 2026. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

China's agricultural technology makes leap forward in going global

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:17:36 GMT

JINAN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Outside the workshop of Lisente Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, steel frames for greenhouse sheds were hoisted precisely onto trucks, ready for delivery to Uzbekistan.
"Once these steel frames arrive, they will be assembled into greenhouse sheds, allowing vegetables and fruits to be grown even in the desert," said Wang Shoubo, chairman of

China's pet economy opens up new consumption scenarios

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:17:32 GMT

LANZHOU, April 7 (Xinhua) -- At a pet portrait booth at China's Western Pet Expo in Lanzhou, capital of the northwestern province of Gansu, 58-year-old Wang Xiaoqin watched curiously as a makeup artist groomed her Maltese dog while a photographer adjusted the lights and backdrop.
"I usually just take photos of my dog on my phone," Wang said. "This is its first formal portrait. It feels more professional and meani