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China Warns France Over Fast-Fashion Law and Sets Terms for EU Talks
MOFCOM condemns French environmental levies hitting platforms like Shein and Temu while rejecting market-closure threats in EU trade talks.

China Issues Carbon Quota Allocation Rules for Power and Heavy Industry
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment outlines allowance schemes for power generation, steel, cement, and aluminum smelting.

China to Add 76,000 Elite University Seats and Mandate Off-Campus Study
Education authorities outline 15th Five-Year Plan targets, pairing expanded top-tier university access with weekly experiential learning for schools.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Departs Beijing for State Visit to United States
State media announce Xi Jinping's departure for the U.S., with initial official reports offering limited details on the itinerary and agenda.

Xiong'an New Area to Host 2026 Global Governance Forum in Late October
The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs is preparing the event alongside Hebei provincial and local authorities.

People's Daily Commentary Sets Tone Ahead of US-China Washington Summit
Beijing frames Xi Jinping's US visit as an effort to anchor constructive strategic stability following reciprocal head-of-state diplomacy.

China's Outward Direct Investment Grew 11.1% to $213.6 Billion in 2025
Official data shows China's global direct investment stock reached $3.4 trillion, maintaining a top-three global ranking for nine consecutive years.

China Unveils Five-Year Blueprint to Modernize Light Industry and Textiles
A new joint plan targets 30 trillion yuan in revenue by 2030, emphasizing AI integration, green manufacturing, and supply chain upgrading.

Premier Li Qiang Pledges Deeper Global Vocational Ties with WorldSkills
Meeting in Shanghai ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Chinese leadership calls for an expanded role in global vocational governance.

China and Kazakhstan Target AI and Green Minerals in High-Level Talks
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Nalibayev pledge closer coordination across trade and critical sectors.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Meets Cambodian King and Queen Mother in Beijing
Beijing and Phnom Penh reaffirm their strategic alignment as China hosts King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to Attend 81st UN General Assembly Debate
Beijing announces Han Zheng will travel to New York, host a Global Development Initiative event, and meet senior UN officials.