Border Patrol chief who supported Trump’s wall is forced out
The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol was forced out of his job Wednesday, after less than two years in a position that lies in the crosshairs of polarizing political debate.
In break with Trump, House GOP forms group on climate change
Utah Rep. John Curtis says he's tired of hearing that Republicans — his party colleagues — don't care about climate change or slowing global warming.
Senators to pitch bipartisan infrastructure plan to Biden
A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on his top legislative priority.
Biden promises to end ‘ridiculously low salary’ for federal firefighters
President Joe Biden promised this week to increase the pay of federal firefighters, some of whom make just $13 an hour to perform life-threatening work that is only intensifying as fires become deadlier and more frequent.
Virtuous China-U.S. competition contributes to world peace: media
Virtuous China-U.S. competition can contribute to world peace and development by promoting infrastructure, vaccines, and a better environment, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday citing a Chinese expert.
Anti-COVID task of Tokyo Olympic Games remains arduous
With the postponed Tokyo 2020 one month away, the organizing committee and the Japanese government still face the arduous task of pandemic prevention and control amid rising public concerns.
Giant panda Shin Shin at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo delivers twins
Popular giant panda Shin Shin has given birth to twin cubs at the Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo, her first delivery in four years, local media reported Wednesday.
Foreign officials view CPC’s state governance success as inspiration to world
As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), many foreign officials have spoken highly of the great strides the CPC has made in the development of China and the world at large.
China to boost new forms, models of foreign trade to develop new competitive edge
China will accelerate the development of new forms and models of foreign trade to push forward its upgrading and foster new competitive strengths, the State Council's executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Tuesday.
Roundup: U.S. to fall short of Biden’s July 4 vaccination goal
The White House confirmed Tuesday that the country will not hit U.S. President Joe Biden's goal of getting 70 percent of American adults to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Experts warn less vaccinated areas more at risk for highly contagious Delta variant
The Delta variant, which is believed to be more transmissible and cause more severe disease, could cause an upsurge in infections, but the levels will vary depending on the rates of vaccination in each area, said former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.
CPC’s great practice offers inspirations, says Turkish party leader
China, led by the Communist Party of China (CPC), has accomplished an extraordinary success in eradicating absolute poverty and upholding multilateralism, Dogu Perincek, chairman of Turkey's Patriotic Party, has said.
Iran’s president-elect says U.S. must lift all ‘unjust’ sanctions
"What I am saying to the United States is that according to the nuclear deal, you were obliged to lift all sanctions and you did not," Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi says at his first press conference held after election.
U.S. prepares new sanctions against Russia over Navalny
"We are preparing another package of sanctions to apply in this case as well," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said when asked if the administration will further pressure Moscow over Navalny.
Putin lashes out at U.S. after meeting with Biden
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lashed out at the United States on arms control, human rights, cyber-attacks, among other issues, after 'constructive' talks with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden.
China firmly opposes interferences in internal affairs by U.S., EU: spokesperson
China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the interferences of its internal affairs by the United States and the European Union (EU) in their joint statement after the summit in Brussels, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Wednesday.
CPC’s achievements unrivalled in history, says former Cypriot president
The Communist Party of China (CPC) has made brilliant achievements that were hard to attain in history, and will create new miracles in the time to come, George Vassiliou, former president of Cyprus, has said.
China launches first crewed mission for space station construction
Three Chinese astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-12 spaceship have entered the country's space station core module Tianhe, dedicating to four major tasks in the in-orbit construction of the station in the following three months. -- With a maximum diameter of 4.2 meters, Tianhe is more spacious than a train or subway carriage, providing astronauts with six zones for work, sleep, sanitation, dining, healthcare and exercise. -- After the five launch missions this year, China plans to have six more missions, including the launch of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules, two cargo spacecraft and two crewed spaceships, in 2022 to complete the construction of the space station.
China’s Shenzhou-12 manned spaceship docks with space station module
China's Shenzhou-12 manned spaceship has successfully docked with the space station core module Tianhe on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Pandemic fight demonstrates reliable China-Africa brotherhood
One year on, China and Africa have supported each other with good faith in the pandemic fight, further enriching an already strong friendship. Meanwhile, China has proven a reliable friend in need which honors its pledges of support in deed.