While China's 3 percent growth came below its preset annual growth target of around 5.5 percent, the country remains one of the fastest-growing economies, especially compared with some major economies.

U.S. tech companies are getting hard hit by Washington’s policy to impose tougher restrictions on Chinese tech firms as American politicians are stirring up the flames of anti-China resentment.

The momentum of current economic engagement between China and Europe highlights the need for more cooperation, rather than the risk underscored by geopolitical rhetorics.

The time-honored tea culture has contributed to the thriving of tea houses in Fuzhou.

In recent years, Sandu Township has helped local residents increase their incomes by promoting seasonal sight-seeing routes which feature mountain cherry blossoms, camping sites and hostels.

A mountain bulbul perches on a tree branch at Dazhaizi park in Dazhou, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 27, 2023.

Noting that China is the world's largest developing country and an active promoter of South-South cooperation, Li said that China is committed to closing the North-South divide.

Xi said in Samarkand in September last year, he and Lukashenko jointly announced upgrading bilateral relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, injecting strong impetus into bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Chinese mobile operators have been quick to adopt 5G technology and are reaping the benefits, Magnus Ewerbring, the chief technology officer (CTO) for Ericsson's Asia Pacific region, told Xinhua on Tuesday.

In 2023, essential expenditure, including that on key technology research and development programs, rural vitalization and ecological protection, will continue to increase.