World's top 10 biggest public companies

A Chinese banking giant, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, has been crowned the largest public company in the world, according to the 2017 Forbes Global 2000 ranking.

China-developed drones at Silk Road expo in Xi'an

China-developed drone highlights Silk Road Expo.

From theory to practice: Xi's governing principles

Visitors drawn to auto show in Shenzhen

The 21st Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao International Auto Show kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Saturday. The event, scheduled to last till June 11, is an eye feast for car lovers.

Military jet takes step toward export

A domestic aircraft manufacturer rolled out its first plane for export, a trainer for fighter jet pilots, on Monday in Anshun, Guizhou province.

The world in photos: May 29 - June 4

Here, we present some of the images from major stories around the world this past week.

Before and after: 5 years of poverty alleviation in Guangxi

Meng's family has moved into a three-story house and Meng now is interested in singing and dancing. Children living in poverty-stricken mountainous region in Guangxi have witnessed their lives turn brand new in the past seven years, with their basic needs for life and school satisfied thanks to poverty alleviation efforts of the local government there.

Dance drama celebrates Kumule Festival in NE China

Performers from the Daur ethnic group participate in an opera depicting the lives of their people, during the annual celebration of Kumule Festival in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang province, on June 3, 2017.

24 Solar Terms: 7 things about Grain in Ear

The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term, begins on June 5 this year and ends on June 20.

President Xi Jinping's book published in Kazakhstan

The launch ceremony of the Kazakh-language version of President Xi Jinping's book, Xi Jinping: The governance of China, was held in the First President Library at the Kazakhstan capital city of Astana on Monday.

Kunqu theater marks 60 years in Beijing

The Northern Kunqu Opera Theater is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a festival of the old art form.

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