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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo with distinguished guests attending the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 8. High-quality Belt and Road cooperation opens new chapter On Oct. 18, the successful convening of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation marked a significant milestone. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony, announcing eight major steps to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. This declaration has set a new direction for, opened up a new vision of, and injected new momentum into the Belt and Road cooperation. Over the past decade, more than 150 countries and over 30 international organizations have signed relevant cooperation agreements. Numerous projects have taken root, opening a path toward shared development, cooperation, o

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Kan greeted by French PM Fillon

PARIS, France - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (R) greets Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan at the prime minister's office in Paris on May 25, 2011. Kan is visiting France to attend an annual summit of the Group of Eight major countries starting the following day in a Normandy resort. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Kan greeted by French PM Fillon

PARIS, France - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (2nd from R) greets Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (3rd from L) at the prime minister's office in Paris on May 25, 2011. Kan is visiting France to attend an annual summit of the Group of Eight major countries starting the following day in a Normandy resort. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-8 leaders pledge $5 billion to reduce maternal mortality

MUSKOKA, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan heads for a welcome ceremony for the summit of the Group of Eight major countries at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Canada, on June 25, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Leaders of G-8 end expanded meeting in Italy

L'AQUILA, Italy - Leaders of the Group of Eight major powers, including U.S. President Barack Obama (L in front) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R in 2nd line), pose with leaders of emerging economies for a final photo session as the G-8 countries wrapped up their annual summit in the central Italian city of L'Aquila on July 10. (Pool photo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries meet in Italy

L'AQUILA, Italy - Leaders of the Group of Eight countries and their counterparts from major developing nations pose for photos as they gather at an expanded G-8 summit framework in Italy. (Pool photo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries meet in Italy

L'AQUILA, Italy - (From L to R in front line) U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, (from L to R in back) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt pose during a photo session on July 9 as leaders of the Group of Eight countries and their counterparts from major developing nations gathered in Italy. (Pool photo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries to discuss economy, trade

L'AQUILA, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso waves as he and other leaders of the Group of Eight countries arrive for talks with their counterparts from major developing nations in Italy on July 9. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries to discuss economy, trade

L'AQUILA, Italy - U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he and other leaders of the Group of Eight countries arrive for talks with their counterparts from major developing nations in Italy on July 9. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Indigenous peoples' summit starts in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Indigenous people from 11 nations such as the United States and New Zealand begin the four-day Indigenous Peoples Summit in Biratori, Hokkaido, on July 1. The outcomes of their discussion will be submitted to the leaders of the Group of Eight major countries when the world leaders meet at the Lake Toya resort on July 7-9.

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Indigenous peoples' summit starts in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Indigenous people from 11 nations such as the United States and New Zealand begin the four-day Indigenous Peoples Summit in Biratori, Hokkaido, on July 1. The outcomes of their discussion will be submitted to the leaders of the Group of Eight major countries when the world leaders meet at the Lake Toya resort on July 7-9.

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Indigenous peoples' summit starts in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Indigenous people from 11 nations such as the United States and New Zealand begin the four-day Indigenous Peoples Summit in Biratori, Hokkaido, on July 1. The outcomes of their discussion will be submitted to the leaders of the Group of Eight major countries when the world leaders meet at the Lake Toya resort on July 7-9.

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G-8 to send 'strong message' on Afghanistan, N. Korea: Komura

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura speaks at a reception held at Kyodo News head office in Tokyo on June 16 for top executives of major news agencies of Group of Eight countries. Komura said Japan and the other G-8 nations will aim to send a strong message when their foreign ministers meet in Kyoto next week for progress on Afghan reconstruction, the North Korean and Iranian nuclear issues, the Middle East peace process and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-8 science ministers discuss technological cooperation

NAGO, Japan - Ministers in charge of science and technology from the Group of Eight major countries gather at Bankoku Shinryokan in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 15 to discuss international technological cooperation in addressing global issues such as climate change and sustainable development.

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Strong U.S. fundamentals to help prop up dollar: Paulson

OSAKA, Japan - U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks at a news conference in Osaka on June 14 after the end of a two-day meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Eight major countries.

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Key oil-using nations hold talks in Aomori

AOMORI, Japan - Akira Amari, Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry, addresses a one-day meeting of five major oil consuming countries -- China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United States -- in the northeastern Japanese city of Aomori on June 7. The meeting was held ahead of the June 8 Group of Eight energy ministers meeting in the same city.

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(2)G-8 addresses terror, Africa aid, nonproliferation

KANANASKIS, Canada - Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien issues a statement at the Canadian Rocky Mountains resort of Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 27 with leaders of the Group of Eight major nations, four African countries and the U.N. chief standing behind him, after their talks.

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Fukuoka firm to offer interpretation for World Cup visitors

FUKUOKA, Japan - Tisco Japan Inc. said May 2 it will begin interpretation services for foreign visitors traveling to Japan and South Korea before and during the World Cup soccer finals. Interpretation will be provided from Japanese into four languages, and from Korean to eight languages using a dedicated mobile phone and a special device rented at major airports in both co-host countries. A user needs to call Tisco's call center via the hands-free speaker phone and speak through the device to an interpreter at the center, who will offer interpretation services via the device. The phone/device kit costs 1,470 yen per day and interpretation services are offered at 390 yen per minute.

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Koizumi meets press after G-8 summit

GENOA, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi holds a news conference in Genoa on July 22 after the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries ended their summit there.

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Koizumi meets with Canada's Chretien

GENOA, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on July 20 in Genoa, Italy, prior to a meeting on the sidelines of the summit of the Group of Eight major countries.

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G-8 begins Miyazaki confab on drug crime

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Officials and experts from the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries kicked off a conference Dec. 13 in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, to reinforce cooperation in cracking down on crimes related to illegal drugs such as stimulants and heroin. Representatives from the U.N. International Drug Control Program also attended the meeting, which is to follow up on July's G-8 summit in Okinawa.

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Russia's Putin arrives in Okinawa for G-8 summit

NAHA, Japan - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at Naha airport on July 21 to attend the three-day annual summit of the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries, which begins later in the day in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Amato arrives in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato arrives at Naha airport July 21 to attend the annual summit of the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries starting later in the day in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Schroeder hopes China will join G-8

TOKYO, Japan - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 2. He indicated he would like China to attend the summits of the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries in the near future, saying, ''In the 21st century, it will certainly be meaningful to involve China in discussions'' on controlling and preventing regional conflicts and promoting international cooperation to achieve that end.

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Strong U.S. fundamentals to help prop up dollar: Paulson

OSAKA, Japan - U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks at a news conference in Osaka on June 14 after the end of a two-day meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Eight major countries. (Kyodo)

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G-8 to send 'strong message' on Afghanistan, N. Korea: Komura

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura speaks at a reception held at Kyodo News head office in Tokyo on June 16 for top executives of major news agencies of Group of Eight countries. Komura said Japan and the other G-8 nations will aim to send a strong message when their foreign ministers meet in Kyoto next week for progress on Afghan reconstruction, the North Korean and Iranian nuclear issues, the Middle East peace process and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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Fukuoka firm to offer interpretation for World Cup visitors

FUKUOKA, Japan - Tisco Japan Inc. said May 2 it will begin interpretation services for foreign visitors traveling to Japan and South Korea before and during the World Cup soccer finals. Interpretation will be provided from Japanese into four languages, and from Korean to eight languages using a dedicated mobile phone and a special device rented at major airports in both co-host countries. A user needs to call Tisco's call center via the hands-free speaker phone and speak through the device to an interpreter at the center, who will offer interpretation services via the device. The phone/device kit costs 1,470 yen per day and interpretation services are offered at 390 yen per minute.

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Indigenous peoples' summit starts in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Indigenous people from 11 nations such as the United States and New Zealand begin the four-day Indigenous Peoples Summit in Biratori, Hokkaido, on July 1. The outcomes of their discussion will be submitted to the leaders of the Group of Eight major countries when the world leaders meet at the Lake Toya resort on July 7-9. (Kyodo)

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Indigenous peoples' summit starts in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Indigenous people from 11 nations such as the United States and New Zealand begin the four-day Indigenous Peoples Summit in Biratori, Hokkaido, on July 1. The outcomes of their discussion will be submitted to the leaders of the Group of Eight major countries when the world leaders meet at the Lake Toya resort on July 7-9. (Kyodo)

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Indigenous peoples' summit starts in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Indigenous people from 11 nations such as the United States and New Zealand begin the four-day Indigenous Peoples Summit in Biratori, Hokkaido, on July 1. The outcomes of their discussion will be submitted to the leaders of the Group of Eight major countries when the world leaders meet at the Lake Toya resort on July 7-9. (Kyodo)

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Key oil-using nations hold talks in Aomori

AOMORI, Japan - Akira Amari, Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry, addresses a one-day meeting of five major oil consuming countries -- China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United States -- in the northeastern Japanese city of Aomori on June 7. The meeting was held ahead of the June 8 Group of Eight energy ministers meeting in the same city. (Kyodo)

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G-8 science ministers discuss technological cooperation

NAGO, Japan - Ministers in charge of science and technology from the Group of Eight major countries gather at Bankoku Shinryokan in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 15 to discuss international technological cooperation in addressing global issues such as climate change and sustainable development. (Kyodo)

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G-8 leaders pledge $5 billion to reduce maternal mortality

MUSKOKA, Canada - Leaders of the Group of Eight major countries, Africa and Latin America gather for a G-8 outreach session at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Canada, on June 25, 2010. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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G-8 leaders pledge $5 billion to reduce maternal mortality

MUSKOKA, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan heads for a welcome ceremony for the summit of the Group of Eight major countries at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Canada, on June 25, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo)(Kyodo)

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Kan, Sarkozy discuss nuclear safety ahead of G-8 summit

PARIS, France - French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan shake hands at the presidential office in Paris on May 25, 2011. Kan and Sarkozy discussed nuclear safety a day before an annual summit of the Group of Eight major countries in Deauville, Normandy. (Pool Photo)(Kyodo)

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Kan, Sarkozy discuss nuclear safety ahead of G-8 summit

PARIS, France - French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan shake hands at the presidential office in Paris on May 25, 2011. Kan and Sarkozy discussed nuclear safety a day before an annual summit of the Group of Eight major countries in Deauville, Normandy. (Pool Photo)(Kyodo)

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Kan greeted by French PM Fillon

PARIS, France - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (2nd from R) greets Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (3rd from L) at the prime minister's office in Paris on May 25, 2011. Kan is visiting France to attend an annual summit of the Group of Eight major countries starting the following day in a Normandy resort. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Kan greeted by French PM Fillon

PARIS, France - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (R) greets Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan at the prime minister's office in Paris on May 25, 2011. Kan is visiting France to attend an annual summit of the Group of Eight major countries starting the following day in a Normandy resort. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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(2)G-8 addresses terror, Africa aid, nonproliferation

KANANASKIS, Canada - Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien issues a statement at the Canadian Rocky Mountains resort of Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 27 with leaders of the Group of Eight major nations, four African countries and the U.N. chief standing behind him, after their talks.

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Leaders of G-8 end expanded meeting in Italy

L'AQUILA, Italy - Leaders of the Group of Eight major powers, including U.S. President Barack Obama (L in front) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R in 2nd line), pose with leaders of emerging economies for a final photo session as the G-8 countries wrapped up their annual summit in the central Italian city of L'Aquila on July 10. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries meet in Italy

L'AQUILA, Italy - Leaders of the Group of Eight countries and their counterparts from major developing nations pose for photos as they gather at an expanded G-8 summit framework in Italy. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries meet in Italy

L'AQUILA, Italy - (From L to R in front line) U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, (from L to R in back) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt pose during a photo session on July 9 as leaders of the Group of Eight countries and their counterparts from major developing nations gathered in Italy. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries to discuss economy, trade

L'AQUILA, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso waves as he and other leaders of the Group of Eight countries arrive for talks with their counterparts from major developing nations in Italy on July 9. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Leaders of G-8, developing countries to discuss economy, trade

L'AQUILA, Italy - U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he and other leaders of the Group of Eight countries arrive for talks with their counterparts from major developing nations in Italy on July 9. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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G-8 begins Miyazaki confab on drug crime

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Officials and experts from the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries kicked off a conference Dec. 13 in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, to reinforce cooperation in cracking down on crimes related to illegal drugs such as stimulants and heroin. Representatives from the U.N. International Drug Control Program also attended the meeting, which is to follow up on July's G-8 summit in Okinawa.

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Int'l IT task force kicks off meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (at the rostrum and on screen) gives an opening address at the first meeting in Tokyo of the Digital Opportunity Task Force, dubbed ''dot force,'' that the Group of Eight (G-8) leaders agreed to form at their summit in Okinawa in July. Officials from the G-8 major nations, international organizations and some developing countries will discuss ways of securing equal worldwide access to information technology (IT).

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Russia's Putin arrives in Okinawa for G-8 summit

NAHA, Japan - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at Naha airport on July 21 to attend the three-day annual summit of the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries, which begins later in the day in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Amato arrives in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato arrives at Naha airport July 21 to attend the annual summit of the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries starting later in the day in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Laos wants Japan to look out for LDC interests

VIENTIANE, Laos - Laotian Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Somsavat Lengsavad speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at the Foreign Ministry in Vientiane on Jan. 11. He said Laos and other least developed countries (LDCs) expect Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi to look out for their interests at the summit of the Group of Eight (G-8) major industrialized economies in Okinawa on July 21-23.

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Schroeder hopes China will join G-8

TOKYO, Japan - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 2. He indicated he would like China to attend the summits of the Group of Eight (G-8) major countries in the near future, saying, ''In the 21st century, it will certainly be meaningful to involve China in discussions'' on controlling and preventing regional conflicts and promoting international cooperation to achieve that end.