China’s Xi holds calls with Trump, and Putin, on same day

    Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran and other major global issues in separate calls with United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Chinese and US accounts released Wednesday. The calls came as Beijing seeks to solidify relations with Moscow while managing tensions with Washington over trade, Taiwan, and international security. What…

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    China's Tech Blueprint Reshaping Global Innovation

      China’s Tech Blueprint Reshaping Global Innovation

      Beijing, China–(Newsfile Corp. – February 5, 2026) – In 2025, China achieved unprecedented milestones in technological innovation, from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to advances in deep-space exploration. CGTN presents a feature article examining how these advances reflect not only industrial growth but also China’s evolving role in global innovation governance, highlighting the country’s commitment to…

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      Hong Kong teachers withdrew HK$8.4 billion from pension funds in past school year

        Hong Kong teachers withdrew HK$8.4 billion from pension funds in past school year

        Hong Kong public school teachers withdrew HK$8.4 billion (US$1.1 billion) from two retirement fund schemes in 2024–25, down 3.4 per cent from the year before, marking the third consecutive annual decline amid subsiding emigration. Resignation remained the main reason for withdrawals, rather than retirement, as a growing proportion of young teachers left the profession, accounting…

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