Shangdong issued a yellow alter for a cold wave on Monday. Fishing boats returned to the harbor to avoid cold weather and heavy waves.

The 93 new Q-trains were manufactured by CRRC Qingdao Sifang and will gradually replace the 13 first-generation trains.

China's latest policies will pump more liquidity into the economy to boost growth, improve real estate financing, stabilize market expectations and help shore up economic recovery in the coming months, industry experts said.

Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity have essentially agreed upon the structure and core content of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, but divergences remain.

The China Manned Space Agency is doing preparatory work for the training of foreign astronauts to fly aboard the nation's Tiangong space station, said Ji Qiming, assistant director of the agency.

This will be the first official meeting between the leaders of China and the EU since the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China last month.

Li said maintaining the sound and stable development of China-Japan relations conforms to the interests of both sides, and is conducive to the well-being of the two peoples, as well as regional and world peace, stability and development.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh on Monday at the Great Hall of the People during his state visit to China.