Xinhua

[ shin-hwah ]

noun

1. the official press agency of the People's Republic of China.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Xinhua¹

From the Chinese word Xīnhuá literally, New China

Example Sentences

The plan to raise retirement ages and adjust the pension policy was based on "a comprehensive assessment of the average life expectancy, health conditions, the population structure, the level of education and workforce supply in China," Xinhua reported.

From BBC

Retiring before the statutory age will not be allowed, state news agency Xinhua reported, although people can extend their retirement by no more than three years.

From BBC

A recent commentary by Chinese state news outlet Xinhua pointed to a decrepit World War Two era ship grounded by the Philippines in 1999 on the Second Thomas Shoal, known in Chinese as the Ren'ai Jiao.

From BBC

Video and images from Xinhua news agency shows a partially submerged section of the bridge with heavy river waters rushing around it.

From BBC

According to Xinhua, officials sent 736 firefighters, 18 boats and 32 drones to the scene.

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