Xi says China, Uruguay should continue to firmly support each other's core interests, major concerns

The Lashihai wetland park in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has welcomed tens of thousands of wintering migratory birds, during the winter. As a key stopover and wintering site along the western route for migratory birds in China, the Lashihai wetland park provides habitat for a large number of migratory birds, including black-necked cranes.

China's 2025 foreign trade data has drawn significant analysis from economists worldwide, with international observers highlighting "robust exports," "diversified markets," and "sustained competitiveness". The Wall Street Journal noted that China had defied expectations for tariff-driven slowdown, continuing to show resilience as the world's second-largest economy.

The first cross-Caspian Sea China-Central Asia freight train from north China's Tianjin Municipality to Baku, Azerbaijan, departed on Monday, carrying goods such as stainless steel pipes and household appliances.

On Jan. 19, China unveiled its economic performance in 2025: the economy surpassed the 140-trillion-yuan ($20.11 trillion) mark for the first time, with GDP growing by 5.0 percent year-on-year. It is estimated that China contributed around 30 percent to global economic growth.

This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026 shows Year of the Horse themed decorations at Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. With the Year of the Horse approaching, many international brands have incorporated Chinese zodiac culture and traditional Chinese design elements into their products.