The successful test flight of the C919 comes only nine days after the country debuted its first homegrown aircraft carrier, showing the world its manufacturing prowess, development of advanced technology and national ambition to regain past glory.

China does not want to "put on a one-man show" with the Belt and Road Initiative, and it is not true that the initiative is "controlled" by China, Beijing said on Friday.

Think tanks operating on the Chinese mainland have to report their financial situation, including the money they receive from overseas, to authorities, according to a guideline released Thursday.

To help make up for its shortfall in winter sports know-how ahead of the Beijing 2022 Olympics, China has been borrowing expertise from around the world, sending staff members to experience various aspects of major international events.

Since last year, many Beijing residents have written online that mist cannons are only used around some air quality monitoring sites, which shows a tenfold drop in readings compared with nearby regions.

The Trump Administration seems to be testing the U.S.-South Korea relationship at time when South Koreans are seriously debating the future of the alliance.