Wen Bin, chief researcher at China Minsheng Bank, attributed the improvement in PMI readings to the government's stronger macro policy support and the gradual resumption of work and production amid better control of the pandemic.

Analysts said foreign investors are important contributors to China's economic development, and the nation is expected to further stabilize foreign investment to inject new impetus into economic growth.

Xi wished all children happy and healthy lives and progress in their learning ahead of the International Children's Day, which falls on Wednesday.

Meeting with reporters after returning to Hong Kong on Tuesday, Lee said he felt honored about the central government's affirmation. Lee said he will go all out to live up to the expectations of the central government and the residents of Hong Kong.

A new power-generating unit in Baihetan hydropower station in southwest China passed a 72-hour trial operation Monday and started formal operation, according to the hydropower station. 

Shanghai issued nucleic acid sampling certificates to meet the public's demand for nucleic acid testing under normal epidemic prevention and control.

A visitor holds a newly introduced ice pop in shape of an angry bird-like Xiao You, a wine vessel in late Shang dynasty (1675 B.C. - 1029 B.C.) in Shanxi Museum, Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, May 30, 2022. 

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China and the Pacific island countries have seen bilateral cooperation expand constantly, covering over 20 fields including trade and investment, marine environment, disaster prevention and mitigation, poverty reduction and health care, Wang said.

Aside from a postponement in Shanghai due to COVID-19, the exam will be held on June 7 and 8 nationwide.

No restrictions should be put on residents entering or leaving residential compounds except for those in middle and high risk areas and areas put under COVID-19 restrictions, the statement said.