4.5-magnitude quake hits Sichuan: CENC

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Lushan County, Ya'an, of southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 3:57 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.Full Story

• Forest fire put out in Inner Mongolia
• U.S.-Russia war of words escalates over Venezuela situation
• China, U.S. hold 10th round of high-level trade consultations in Beijing
• Nearly 1,000 sent to fight forest fire in Inner Mongolia
• 6 Chinese national confirmed dead in Sri Lanka multiple bombings

• Xi congratulates Naruhito on succession as Japan's new emperor
• Xi's article on exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations published
• China takes actions to ensure safe holiday travel
• China steps up checks for African swine fever
• China to upskill workforce to expand employment

UK Defense Secretary fired over "unauthorized disclosure of information"

Downing Street said Wednesday in a statement that Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson had been sacked by the Prime Minister for "unauthorized disclosure of information".Full Story

• 15 policemen, driver killed after Naxals trigger IED blast in India
• Dead body found at imperial gravesite in Tokyo prior to Emperor Naruhito's 1st public address
• Cuba rejects Trump's threat over Venezuela
• New era begins in Japan as Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
• Trump threatens Cuba with full embargo over Venezuela

• UN special envoy for Syria cautiously optimistic about political process
• 2 killed, at least 4 injured in shooting in University of North Carolina
• Venezuelan president says military leaders have expressed "total loyalty"
• Japan ready to celebrate beginning of new imperial era
• IS top leader appears in first video since 2014

Q:Should school campuses be turned into scenic spots?

Apple Q2 revenue beats market expectation to hit 58 billion USD

Apple Inc. said Tuesday that it has generated revenue of 58 billion U.S. dollars for its fiscal 2019 second quarter, down 5 percent from the year-ago quarter, but its earnings beat market expectations of about 57.4 billion dollars.Full Story

• China Railway Corporation 2018 net profit reaches new high
• Yum China extends solid gains following robust Q1 earnings
• Boeing denies "intentional" deactivation of disagree alert feature on 737 MAX jets
• Boeing close to complete update to 737 MAX flight control software to make flight saver
• Boeing wins confidence of shareholders, prepares for key 737 MAX test flight

• Virgin Australia cuts order for troubled Boeing jets
• China's non-manufacturing sector holds steady in April
• China launches two satellites for scientific experiments
• China's manufacturing PMI remains stable in April
• China upgrades 5th edition of its currency

Chinese fashion icons honored at NYC gala

Outstanding Chinese fashion icons and brands were honored at the fourth China Fashion Gala here Wednesday night for their efforts to help position China at the forefront of the global fashion industry.Full Story

• Musical "Monsters in the Forbidden City" to kick off China tour
• "Avengers: Endgame" to break records after debut in China：media
• Fifth Hungarian Film Week features record number of entries
• "P Storm" continues leading daily China box office
• Disney pledges 5 million USD for rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral

• 38th Hong Kong Film Awards held in Hong Kong, south China
• 9th Beijing int'l film festival opens
• Jim Jarmusch's "The Dead Don't Die" to open 72nd Cannes Festival
• Domestic market grows fast, but Chinese film facing challenges to go global: director
• Chinese teen idol says gender equality, education, empowerment key needs for young people

Messi, Suarez give Barca foot and a half in Champions League final

Leo Messi and Luis Suarez gave FC Barcelona a foot and a half in the Champions League final with a 3-0 win at home to Liverpool in the first leg of their semifinal on Wednesday night.Full Story

• 21-year NBA veteran Vince Carter plans to return for 22nd season
• Lippi close to return China as national team coach, fans divided
• Seventh heaven: Beijing sets win record to start CSL season
• Sina Elite League Tour 2019 to launch its first stop in Hong Kong
• Durant scores 35 points to help Warriors beat Rockets in Game 1

• Cannavaro quits as China coach after two matches
• Bottas wins as Mercedes sweep home one-two again
• Ye Shiwen wins women's 200m back at FINA Champions Swim Series
• Australian Antcliff wins double winners of China Tour golf
• Williams dethroned by Gilbert at snooker worlds

Beijing Day" event held at Int'l Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing

The expo kicked off its "Beijing Day" event themed "Beautiful Beijing Shinning at the Expo" on Wednesday and will last until Friday.Full Story

• Emperor penguins in Antarctic vanishes
• China to issue commemorative coins for Beijing horticultural expo
• North China's Inner Mongolia embraces Naadam season
• Chinese tea-picking opera performance fascinates Czech audience
• Ancient Tibetan chessboard discovered in Sichuan

• National library builds first Internet information storage base
• Beijing makes Great Wall repair timetable
• China urges public to raise awareness of cancer signals
• Notre Dame Cathedral fire shocks China, sounding alarm for cultural heritage protection
• Britain's earliest Easter bunny found at Roman Palace