1. China, Kenya elevate ties as Xi, Ruto maintain talks

Chinese language President Xi Jinping held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing on Thursday, with the 2 sides agreeing to raise their ties to a China-Kenya neighborhood with a shared future for the brand new period.

Noting that the transfer is a strategic selection for each side, Xi stated that in response to the historic pattern and the pattern of the occasions, China is keen to work with Kenya to create an instance within the all-weather China-Africa neighborhood with a shared future for the brand new period, and lead the event of China-Africa relations and the forging of solidarity and cooperation amongst International South international locations.

2. China launches Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship

China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting house station for a six-month mission.

The spaceship, atop a Lengthy March-2F provider rocket, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite tv for pc Launch Middle in northwest China.

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Lengthy March-2F provider rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite tv for pc Launch Middle in northwest China, April 24, 2025. (Photograph: China Information Service/Wang Jiangbo)

3. China urges the Philippines to cease creating hassle

China urges the Philippines to honor its commitments and cease creating troubles, Chinese language international ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Thursday.

Guo made the remarks at a daily press briefing when requested to touch upon a latest Philippine assertion asserting that no permission was sought from, nor granted by, China for the conduct of its resupply mission to Ren’ai Jiao on March 4 and that it doesn’t acknowledge Beijing’s authority over Ren’ai Jiao.

Guo underscored that China has sovereignty over the Nansha Qundao, together with Ren’ai Jiao, and their adjoining waters, noting that China’s place on the way to deal with the present state of affairs at Ren’ai Jiao is obvious and constant.

Ren’ai Reef. (File photograph/China Every day)

4. China denies existence of tariff negotiations with U.S.

China and the U.S. will not be having any session or negotiation on tariffs, nonetheless much less reaching a deal, Chinese language Overseas Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated a daily press convention on Thursday. Guo stated this tariff battle was launched by the U.S.

“China’s place is constant and clear: We are going to battle, if battle we should. Our doorways are open if the U.S. needs to speak. Dialogue and negotiation have to be primarily based on equality, respect, and mutual profit,” the spokesperson stated.

FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun

5. China unveils next-generation cargo spacecraft Qingzhou

Qingzhou, China’s next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit provide deliveries, together with missions to China’s Tiangong Area Station, took heart stage in Shanghai on Thursday because it made its first public debut.

The disclosing of the spacecraft’s life-size mannequin on the ongoing aerospace science exhibition on the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition &Conference Middle, serves as a part of the celebrations of this yr’s Area Day of China.

A life-size mannequin of the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft is on show on the ongoing aerospace science exhibition at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition &Conference Middle. (Photograph supplied to chinadaily.com.cn)

6. Destructive record up to date to additional ease market entry

China unveiled a brand new model of its unfavourable record for market entry on Thursday, additional opening up sectors to non-public and international enterprises in a transfer that underscores the nation’s dedication to bolstering its huge home market amid exterior shocks, officers and consultants stated.

The up to date record, which specifies industries and enterprise actions which are both prohibited or require authorities approval, has diminished the variety of objects from 117 within the 2022 model to 106.

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7. China broadcasts roster for desk tennis worlds in Doha

The Chinese language Desk Tennis Affiliation (CTTA) on Monday introduced the roster for the ITTF World Desk Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025, with star paddlers Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Solar Yingsha and Wang Manyu making the reduce.

Based on the roster, Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan and Xue Fei will take part within the males’s singles, whereas Lin Shidong/Lin Gaoyuan and Huang Youzheng/Liang Jingkun are set to compete within the males’s doubles occasion.

Wang Chuqin. (Photograph: China Information Service/He Penglei)

8. Chinese language Navy marks 76th anniversary on march to world-class pressure safeguarding peace

The Chinese language Individuals’s Liberation Military (PLA) Navy marked its 76th anniversary on Wednesday, reaffirming its dedication to turning into a world-class naval pressure devoted to safeguarding each nationwide safety and international peace.

As a part of the celebrations, the Chinese language Navy opened greater than 30 active-duty vessels to the general public this yr — surpassing earlier years in each scale and selection — drawing massive crowds wanting to get a better look. 

Younger pioneers introduced flowers to the representatives of officers and troopers of amphibious assault ship “Hainan”, April 22, 2025. (Photograph: China Information Service/Luo Yunfei)

9. Large panda pair arrives in Austria for 10-year keep

Two large pandas from southwest China’s Sichuan Province arrived at Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Zoo on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a decade-long keep as symbols of friendship between China and Austria.

The pandas – male He Feng and feminine Lan Yun – had been each born in 2020. Based on the China Conservation and Analysis Middle for the Large Panda, He Feng is energetic, whereas Lan Yun is understood for her mild nature. Their names discuss with the freshness of lotus flowers and the perfume of orchids, reflecting conventional Chinese language symbolism.

Photograph reveals large panda He Feng. (Photograph:China Information Service/ An Yuan)

10. Liu Guoliang resigns as president of Chinese language Desk Tennis Affiliation, successor elected

Liu Guoliang has resigned the place of the Chinese language Desk Tennis Affiliation (CTTA) president, with present CTTA vice chairman Wang Liqin elected the group’s new chief on Wednesday.

Liu, who has achieved a profession singles Grand Slam of Olympic Video games, World Championships and World Cup, was appointed chief coach of China’s nationwide crew in 2013. China’s nationwide crew swept 4 gold medals on the 2016 Rio Olympics guided by him.

Wang Liqin(L) and Liu Guoliang(R) (Photograph/TTW)