Faced with major changes and the global epidemic, the three countries should strengthen mutual trust and jointly promote world peace and stability, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

The paper covered a number of issues, including the role of the UN, the international situation, international cooperation to tackle COVID-19 and sustainable development.

The country's total automobile output hit 2.12 million units in August, up 6.3 percent year on year, while total sales hit 2.19 million units, up 11.6 percent year on year.

The number of companies engaged in winter sports industry in China increased to 4,650 in 2020 from 1,950 in 2015.

A special exhibition has been set up at the entrance of the Palace Museum in Beijing for visitors to review the remarkable development of this architectural wonder.

Wuhan, once hit hard by COVID-19, has returned to its normal rhythm as the provincial capital of Hubei has seen its passenger volume surge following the dialing back of its epidemic lockdown five months ago.

China will take policy steps to boost new types of consumption by supporting new business forms and models, with a view to promoting economic recovery. The meeting also outlined plans to advance medical education in an innovative way to build a talent pool for protecting people's health.

The Chinese mainland registered seven new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all from overseas, the country's health authorities said on Thursday.

The first overseas university independent education project in China is to be set up in South China's Hainan Province, marking the opening-up of the education sector and attracting advanced talents to the Hainan Free Trade Port, experts said.

Local authorities in China have been asked to compile teaching materials and roll out tutoring sessions aimed at preparing young couples for married life and to introduce more ceremonial elements to the taking of vows and issuing of certificates at marriage registrars, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Tuesday.