Study reveals alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young Chinese

SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - A recent study published on Friday in the Med journal by Cell Press highlights a concerning trend in China's health landscape. Chinese researchers have found that obesity-related cancer rates are rising rapidly, particularly among young adults. The research team, led by Dr. Yang Jinkui, an endocrinologist at Capital Medical University in Beijing, analyzed over 651,000 new cancer diagnoses. Approximately 48 percent of these cases fell into the 12 ca

August 23, 2024

China approves first domestic Mpox virus test kit

SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - China's medical regulatory body on Thursday has granted market approval for the country's first mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) virus test kit. Developed by Daan Gene, a Guangdong-based diagnostics company, this nucleic acid test kit will be used for in vitro detection of the mpox F3L gene in various sample types. The approval comes as many Chinese companies are developing mpox-related products, with several already receiving EU certificatio

August 23, 2024

China, Russia pledge to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday co-chaired the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government in Moscow. Li stated that China is ready to work with Russia to strengthen all-round practical cooperation between the two countries and elevate the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination to a new level. Analysts commented that the China-Russia relationship rem

August 22, 2024

Chinese officials criticize EU over electric vehicle investigation

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese officials and industry representatives on Wednesday strongly condemned the European Commission (EC) for its recent draft findings in an anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). They warn that the EU's protectionist actions seriously undermine mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU, damaging Chinese firms' confidence in the EU market. The EC's announcement, which maintains hefty tariff rates

August 22, 2024

China further relaxes foreign investment restrictions, vows to promote services trade

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) -An executive meeting of the State Council, presided over by Premier Li Qiang, reviewed and approved several key documents on Monday. This included the 2024 edition of the special administrative measures (negative list) for foreign investment access, as well as guidelines on promoting the high-quality development of services trade through high-level opening up. According to the updated negative list, China will further relax restrictions on foreign in

August 21, 2024

China unveils plan to enhance business environment in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) -China's top economic planning agency has introduced on Monday a three-year action plan to create a world-class business environment in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, with a particular focus on the Xiong'an New Area. Over the next three years, the plan aims to remove barriers impeding the flow and allocation of production factors, improve services for trade, investment and government affairs, and lower institutional transaction costs in the re

August 21, 2024

Chinese, Vietnamese leaders reaffirm strategic importance of bilateral relations

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese president Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam reaffirmed the high priority they place on China-Vietnam relations during a meeting in Beijing on Monday. The leaders also oversaw the signing of cooperation agreements across multiple sectors. Analysts highlighted that Lam's visit signifies both countries' commitment to achieving greater outcomes in their relationship, which is strategically significant in building a China

August 20, 2024

Chinese Premier to visit Russia and Belarus for diplomatic meetings

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to embark on a diplomatic journey to Russia and Belarus from Aug. 20 to 23. This visit comes at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. In Russia, Li will lead the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the importance of this meeting in implementing agreements between

August 20, 2024

China demands Philippines cease activities at disputed island

SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on Tuesday for the immediate cessation of what China terms "infringement activities and provocations" by the Philippines at Huangyan Dao, or Scarborough Shoal. Spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized China's commitment to protecting its claimed territorial sovereignty and maritime interests through lawful means. This statement came in response to recent comments by Philippine President Ferdinand Rom

August 16, 2024

China's aircraft carrier Shandong embarks on second long-distance drill of the year

SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) -Less than a month after its previous exercise, China's aircraft carrier Shandong has reportedly embarked on its second long-distance drill of the year. Experts highlighted the carrier's growing comprehensive combat capabilities on Tuesday. On Monday, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force observed the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong, accompanied by a Type 055 guided missile destroyer, a Type 052D gu

August 14, 2024