Hollywood's fading charm in China -- and why U.S. tariffs are making it worse

by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong

BEIJING, 17 April 2025 (Xinhua) -- Once the king of China's silver screen, Hollywood now finds itself sidelined, as local blockbusters surge and Washington's tariffs against the rest of the world add fuel to shifting audience sentiment.

Chinese economy firms up recovery in Q1, ready to navigate uncertainties

 * China's economy started 2025 on solid footing, bolstered by a structural shift toward domestic demand and innovation, positioning the country to better weather global uncertainties.
 * China has made thorough policy preparations to address external changes, as a series of targeted marco policies have already taken effects and more incremental policies will be introduced as needed to mitigate external shocks.
 * China has been steadily advancing structural upgrading and high-quality development, with its growth model shifting fundamentally from one driven by investment and exports to one increasingly powered by domestic demand and innovation. 

Xi says looking forward to cementing friendship, promoting cooperation with Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, 17 April 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Thursday he looks forward to cementing friendship and promoting cooperation with Cambodia. He made the remarks in a written statement upon his arrival in Phnom Penh for a state visit to Cambodia. Xi was warmly welcomed by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, Cambodian People's Party President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen and other senior officials at the airport during a grand welcome ceremony held by the king.

Lamola participates in Delphi Economic Forum 

15 April 2025

South Africa, through its Embassy in Greece, is committed to advancing its bilateral and multilateral relations with the Hellenic Republic. The Embassy was honoured to host the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, during a successful working visit to Greece on 12 April 2025. The Minister also had a courtesy meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Kostas Hatzidakis on the margins of the Delphi Economic Forum, hosted by Mr Symeon Tsomokos.