An official with the Yanbian police told AFP he had no knowledge of the reported incident. The border with China is a major route for escape for North Koreans fleeing poverty and repression at home.

Under President Xi Jinping, China has declared the elimination of absolute poverty, and its diverse development models are keenly watched by nations worldwide. The transformation in regions like ...

China International Publishing Group launched its multilingual books on China’s fight against poverty on Wednesday, presenting a total of 132 books on China's struggle against poverty to readers ...

China’s economic leapfrog into global second place, along with its eradication of extreme poverty, has been achieved through an array of plans covering the long and short term, while ranging ...

China is assessing whether to start trade negotiations with the United States following representations from Washington, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday, signalling a possible easing of ...

China is eager to hash out a trade deal with the U.S., according to President Donald Trump. Trump’s remarks come as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with ...

Donald Trump has floated the idea of cutting US trade tariffs against China to 80% - as key peace talks between the sides prepare to get under way. The meeting on Saturday in Switzerland ...

President Trump said Wednesday he was not considering softening the 145 percent tariff on imports from China. Reporters in the Oval Office asked if the president would consider reducing levies on ...

China has said it is considering proposals by the United States to begin negotiations on US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The US has “recently, through relevant channels ...

China is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with BRICS countries in poverty reduction, agriculture, education, health and other fields, and provide more public goods for the Global South.

Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China. By Alexandra Stevenson Reporting from Hong ...

Policymakers in Beijing point to lingering challenges, such as enduring rural poverty, to justify retaining their status. The billions of dollars in loans China receives at developing-country ...