Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which studied major issues on strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance and set the dates for an upcoming Party plenum in October. The meeting decided that the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC will be held from Oct 26 to 29 in Beijing. The meeting also decided to submit a document on the CPC Central Committee's decision regarding strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance to the plenum for deliberation. #XiJinping#

President Xi Jinping recently replied to students from 10 US universities who wrote to him after attending youth exchanges in China. Xi said he was pleased to hear that the students expressed in the letter their appreciation for Chinese civilization, their hope for friendly cooperation between China and the United States, and their willingness to act as envoys of friendship bridging the Pacific Ocean. Xi expressed hope that the students would join the vast number of young people in both countries in striving to carry forward, uphold, and advance China-US friendly cooperation, and work together to foster mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples and to ensure the steady and long-term development of bilateral relations, so as to contribute the vitality of youth to building a better world. #XiJinping# #XiLetters# #ChinaUS#

The 48th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in #Shanghai# from Sept 22 to 27, is expected to draw more than 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries and regions. Even the city's landmarks are getting into the competitive spirit. Watch the video.

President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Sept 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump. #XiJinping# #XiVisit# #ChinaUS#

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened to the public in Nanning, South China's #Guangxi# Zhuang autonomous region, on Sunday, with exhibitors showcasing their offerings and authentic ASEAN food. #ChinaASEAN# #ChinaASEANExpo# #Trade#

In Gaize county, #Xizang# autonomous region, seasonal rainfall and runoff have etched intricate patterns into the lakeshore. Seen from above, the landscape resembles a giant tree spreading its roots across the earth, creating a striking natural spectacle. #ChinaCanvas# #AcrossChina#

The key to running a country is to first enrich the people. 治国之道，富民为始。 From the speech by President Xi Jinping at the National Conference to Review the Fight Against Poverty and Commend Outstanding Individuals and Groups, on Feb 25, 2021.  #XiJinping# #ChineseWisdom# #XiQuotes#

China's #consumer# market showed a stronger move toward smart, health-related, and higher-quality products in the first eight months of 2026, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday. Sales growth included: 🔹Smart glasses on major platforms: up 120% YoY 🔹Electrocardiogram monitors: up 75% YoY 🔹Action cameras: up 26.9% YoY 🔹Organic food: up 7.4% YoY #ChinaData# #ChinaEconomy#

China proposed five initiatives to deepen #BRICS# cooperation during the 18th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in New Delhi, India: the open source and inclusive AI initiative, the trade and investment facilitation initiative, the digital industry cooperation initiative, the intelligent manufacturing cooperation initiative, and the science and technology talent development initiative. Tian Li, director of the Internet Development Research Center at Peking University, said the five initiatives turn the #GlobalSouth#'s shared aspiration for equitable development into concrete, actionable cooperation plans. They chart a clear course, offer an action guide, and provide a practical roadmap for BRICS countries as they usher in a shared future.

Huanglong Scenic Area in #Sichuan# province is renowned for its world-class travertine landscape and distinctive wetland ecosystem. Layer upon layer of colorful pools stretches through the valleys, their waters taking on ever-changing hues as the light shifts. #ChinaBound# #ChinaTravel# #AcrossChina#

Craig Allen, former president of the US-China Business Council, said business has always been a central part of the US-China relationship and that maintaining an open #trade# and #investment# environment is critical. Allen said he hopes the two sides can further deepen their business relationship rather than decouple, adding that neither side can afford to do so. #ChinaUS#

Consistency is valuable in governance. 政贵有恒。 From the speech by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at the second full assembly of the second plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, on Feb 28, 2013. #XiJinping# #ChineseWisdom# #XiQuotes#

A scenic spot hailed as the "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" has recently become a popular attraction in Zhaoqing, #Guangdong# province. The rare astronomical spectacle appears when the sun sets just behind a far-off mountain silhouette that resembles Buddha. #ChinaCanvas#

China's railways carried a record 3.32 billion passenger trips in the first eight months of 2026, up 3.9% YoY. An average of 11,508 passenger trains ran each day, while foreign passenger trips jumped 33.3% to 16.68 million amid growing inbound travel and expanded #visafree# transit policies. #ChinaData# #Transportation#

A Chinese-invested 100-MW solar power plant has been connected to the grid in Azerbaijan. Featuring nearly 200,000 photovoltaic panels, the site is expected to generate about 200 million kWh of electricity and lower carbon output by roughly 97,000 tons annually. #China# #Azerbaijan# #CleanEnergy#

During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), China will accelerate efforts to build a new model for property development while balancing risk prevention with transformation, and people's livelihoods with stable growth, an official said at a news conference on Friday. The focus will shift from large-scale expansion toward upgrading housing stock, improving transaction rules and better meeting residents' changing housing needs. #QualityGrowth# #Housing#

Discover the hidden beauty of the Arxan National Forest Park in Arxan, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, revealed at the height of autumn. #ChinaCanvas# #AcrossChina# #ChinaTravel#

Boundless is the ocean where we sail with the wind. 浩渺行无极，扬帆但信风。 From the address by President Xi Jinping to the APEC CEO Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Oct 7, 2013. #ChineseWisdom# #XiJinping# #XiQuotes#

President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening the foundation, momentum and impact of greater BRICS cooperation and delivering more practical benefits to the peoples. In recent years, China has advocated enhancing BRICS cooperation, delivering tangible results through concrete action. From doctors gaining new skills to businesses finding new markets and young people discovering new opportunities, BRICS cooperation is building bridges across borders, connecting people, markets and opportunities, and opening new pathways to shared development. #ModernizationForAll# #BRICS#