Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Luo Xiaomei, minister of economy and commerce at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at a New Year reception hosted by the Japan-China Economic Association in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026. Ambassador Wu Jianghao skipped the event amid worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China.

Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Luo Xiaomei, minister of economy and commerce at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at a New Year reception hosted by the Japan-China Economic Association in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026. Ambassador Wu Jianghao skipped the event amid worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra New Energy Vehicle

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle is displayed at the Xiaomei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 6, 2025.

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 81KG

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 81KG

(240409) -- PHUKET, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China competes in the women's 81kg category at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 81KG

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 81KG

(240409) -- PHUKET, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China competes in the women's 81kg category at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

Visa-friendly countries witness surge of holidaymakers from China

STORY: Visa-friendly countries witness surge of holidaymakers from China SHOOTING TIME: earlier footage DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Thailand 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOMEI, Tour guide 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG GUOZHONG, Tourist 4. various of the port in Horgos 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): RAQING HASMUKHAN, Chinese tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MERWAN MAISILI, Chinese tourist 7. various of the views in Thailand 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Thai): JIB, Yachtie in Thailand 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Thai): META KAEWONG, Photographer in Thailand STORYLINE: In recent months, there has been a notable surge of Chinese travelers heading to visa-friendly destinations, embracing the ease of international travel. Pattaya, one of Thailand's most visited seaside resorts, has witnessed a significant influx of Chinese tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOMEI, Tour guide "The tourist numbers have been booming since March. I'm a full-time

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

Xiaomi Home SU7 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2024 - Customers experience the SU7 new energy supercar at the Xiaomei Home in Beijing, China, March 30, 2024.

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UCI PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UCI PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(240324) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Wang Xiaomei (C) of China, silver medalist Paula Caballeros Perez (L) of Colombia and Anewk Van Den Aarssen of the Netherlands pose with their medals during the awarding ceremony of the women's C3 scratch race at the 2024 Para-cycling Track World Championship in Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UCI PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UCI PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(240324) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiaomei (R) of China competes during the women's C3 scratch race final at the 2024 Para-cycling Track World Championship in Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UCI PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UCI PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(240324) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiaomei (R) of China reaches out for her coach to celebrate after winning the women's C3 scratch race final at the 2024 Para-cycling Track World Championship in Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-RELIEF (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-RELIEF (CN)

(231222) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected resident Ma Xiaomei eats dumplings with her father at a temporary relocation site in Dahejia Township, Jishishan County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 22, 2023. A total of 500 prefabricated houses were set up at temporary relocation sites in quake-affected villages of Dahejia Township, Jishishan County, on Friday. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

Meeting of Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei and the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi

06.11.2023, Tallinn Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei met with the chairman of the Estonian-China parliamentary group, Toomas Kivimägi. Estonia has promised Taiwan to open its representative office in Tallinn. The Chinese ambassador threatened to leave Estonia if the Taipei representative office was opened. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China competes during Women's 87Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China reacts during Women's 87Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China reacts during Women's 87Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China competes during Women's 87Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China competes during Women's 87Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold Medalist Liang Xiaomei of China attends the awarding ceremony for Women's 87Kg of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Xiaomei of China competes during Women's 87Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)