BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- A set of legal and policy measures took effect in China on Wednesday as part of the country's efforts to advance high-quality development and high-standard opening up.

A New Year countdown concert is staged in Macao, south China, Dec. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka) A New Year countdown ...

Fireworks illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in celebration of the new year in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 1, 2025.

SYDNEY, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Two teenagers have been hospitalized after being stabbed during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne. Police in Sydney said on Wednesday that officers were ...

HONG KONG, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbor was alive with energy on Tuesday night as thousands gathered to celebrate the New Year, with the iconic skyline providing a ...

MOSCOW, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Russia has officially dropped export duties on anthracite, coking coal, and thermal coal starting Jan. 1, 2025, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Wednesday.

NAIROBI, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded 2024 on a strong note on Tuesday, with all key indices on an upward trajectory into 2025. Market data from the NSE revealed ...

DOHA, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of people were injured when entering a subway station in the suburb of the Qatari capital of Doha, after New Year's fireworks and concert, according to Sputnik on ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, as the U.S. equity market failed to end 2024 on a high note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 29.51 points, or 0.07 percent, to ...

China's shadow puppetry, a 2,000-year-old "early cinema," is a UNESCO treasure. In Shanxi, artisans like Wu Junli bring this luminous art to life, inspiring new generations. #CulturalHeritage■ ...

LONDON, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Former England legend Wayne Rooney's coaching career looks to be in ruins after he was sacked by Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday. Rooney leaves the club after only seven months ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 50 km W of Puerto, Chile at 23:13:19 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a depth of ...