Expected acceleration of reform of China's tax system this year could help drive policymakers' initiatives for ushering in common prosperity, a national goal, officials and experts said on Thursday.

A total of 13 cooperation projects worth nearly 4 billion yuan (about 620 million U.S. dollars) were inked Thursday at a conference of the ongoing fifth China-Arab States Expo.

Chinese premier Li Keqiang stressed efforts to ensure the livelihood of people affected by disasters and promote post-disaster reconstruction.

China's National Meteorological Center on Friday renewed a blue alert for rainstorms in some northeastern and eastern parts of the country, calling for precautionary measures.

The AW109E helicopter was exempted from tax valuing 61,3000 yuan, a reduction of about 15 percent, thanks to the zero-tariff policy on the import of vehicles and yachts in Hainan Free Trade Port.

The panoramic light and shadow show combining lighting and 3D visual effects has been staged at Huangguoshu Waterfall every night since June this year, providing visitors with an immersive visual feast that is different from the daytime experience.

In recent years, workers in Rongcheng, Shandong Province have used kelp shelves to breed gracilaria according to the growth pattern of mariculture crops.

China and Pakistan need to strengthen communication and coordination to support a stable transition in Afghanistan, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday.

China's national carbon market has been operating smoothly since it started trading last month, a senior official said Wednesday.

China will step up efforts to address major financial risks to ensure a stable recovery as growth momentum softens amid rising economic challenges, experts said on Wednesday.