China welcomes influx of foreign visitors amid winter tourism surge
As China enters its golden winter tourism season, the country is experiencing a growing influx of overseas visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes.
December 19, 2025
China transforms barren lands into solar thermal powerhouses
In the vast, barren Gobi desert of northwestern China, over 25,000 heliostats arranged in concentric circles span a total reflective area of 770,000 square meters, equivalent to 108 standard football fields.
December 19, 2025
More baby care rooms open to dads in China as family roles redefined
In a gradual revolution of public parenting spaces, a new facility -- the "Father-and-Baby Room" is popping up in shopping malls across Chinese cities, signaling a shift toward a more equitable distribution of childcare responsibilities.
December 19, 2025
People across China hold diverse events to mark Winter Solstice
People all over the country held diverse events on Thursday to mark the Winter Solstice, which will fall on Dec. 21 this year.
December 19, 2025
Visa-free measures spur surge in visitors
China saw some 40.6 million foreign nationals enter through its ports over the past year, a 27.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest statistics released by the National Immigration Administration on Thursday.
December 19, 2025
Xizang's first ultra-high voltage power link begins operations
A converter station at an altitude of 3,720 meters completed a 168-hour trial run on Thursday, marking the launch of the first ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission project in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
December 18, 2025
China to enhance regulation over PV manufacturing capacity in 2026
China will enhance regulation over photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity in 2026, using market and legal measures to phase out outdated production and achieve a better balance between supply and demand, an industry official said on Thursday.
December 18, 2025
China innovates network technology, achieving efficient data transmission
Data that would take 699 days to transmit over the traditional Internet was transferred in just 1.6 hours on a testbed for China's future networks.
December 18, 2025
Smart transformation revives ancient China's Grand Canal
This ancient "golden waterway," spanning nearly 3,200 kilometers and dating back over 2,500 years, continues to serve as a vital artery for north-south trade and economic connectivity and now embraces smart technologies to enhance efficiency.
December 18, 2025
How China's grassroots fitness boom has got nation moving
From jogging along rural trails to running marathons alongside humanoid robots, Chinese people are displaying an ever-stronger enthusiasm for fitness.
December 18, 2025
World's largest ice and snow theme park opens, igniting China's winter tourism fever
At 10 a.m., Harbin Ice-Snow World officially opened for the season, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area.
December 18, 2025
China's basic medical insurance covers 10,000 foreigners in Yiwu
A female from Russia became the 10,000th foreigner to enroll in China's basic medical insurance in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Wednesday, local government confirmed.
December 18, 2025
China's digital consumption accounts for nearly half of household spending in H1
In the first half of 2025, digital consumption reached 9.37 trillion yuan (about 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars) in China, accounting for 46.5 percent of total household consumer spending, according to a report on digital consumption for 2025.
December 18, 2025
Swifter delivery of live king crabs realized in China with bonded transit trade
In just nine hours, 650 kilograms of live king crabs from Russia were airlifted from Changchun in northeast China to Hong Kong, complete with customs clearance. The shipment, which took place on Tuesday, significantly shortened the cross-border transit time for these highly perishable aquatic products.
December 18, 2025
From Hanfu to heritage, immersive travel grips global tourists in China
From learning intangible cultural heritage textile weaving in Yunnan, to trying their hands at pottery wheel throwing in the ancient porcelain capital of Jingdezhen, or practicing Suzhou embroidery stitches, foreign tourists are increasingly seeking authentic connections when visiting China.
December 18, 2025
Hainan Free Trade Port intl services portal launched
The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) international services portal (en.hainan.gov.cn) was officially launched on Monday, marking a significant step forward in enhancing convenience for foreigners investing, working, living and traveling in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan.
December 17, 2025
China launches satellite to enhance survey, mapping service capabilities
China on Tuesday sent a new satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi, in a move to enhance the country's survey and mapping service capabilities.
December 17, 2025
China to boost marine economy through strategic bay planning
China will advance the high-quality development of its marine economy by strengthening the integrated planning of its major bays, said Shen Jun, an official of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on Tuesday.
December 17, 2025
China's first L3 autonomous driving permits pave way for smarter mobility
China's industry regulator has taken a milestone step by conditionally approving two electric models equipped with Level-3 autonomous driving capabilities for public road operations, meaning advanced driving technologies are now being applied beyond testing under a regulated framework.
December 17, 2025
Expanding domestic demand a top priority in 2026, Chinese economic official says
Expanding domestic demand will be the top priority of China's economic policy in 2026, according to an official from the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs.
December 17, 2025
China signals policy push to stabilize, revive investment
China has sent clear signals to stabilize and revive investment through strengthened policy support, including appropriately increasing the scale of central budget investment and continuing to leverage new policy-based financial instruments, economists said.
December 16, 2025
China's railway passenger trips hit new record in first 11 months
China's railway network handled a record-high number of passenger trips during the first 11 months of 2025, data from the country's railway operator showed Tuesday.
December 16, 2025
A glimpse into Guizhou, 'world's bridge museum'
Guizhou, the only province in China without a single plain and home to deep ravines, has long relied on tunnels and bridges to overcome its jagged karst landscape. Since 2012, the province has accelerated its bridge construction endeavors. Guizhou now has over 32,000 bridges either already built or under construction -- a tenfold increase compared to the 1980s.
December 16, 2025
Tibetan teenage athlete with disabilities finds his stride on national stage
Sonam Gyaltsen won the men's 800 meters for athletes aged 16 to 21 at China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games in Zhongshan, southern China's Guangdong province, Dec. 11, 2025.
December 16, 2025
Xinjiang's power transmission hits 1-trillion-kWh milestone
Cumulative electricity transmitted from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours by Monday, according to the State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Company.
December 16, 2025
How China's Hezhen ethnic storytelling art has gained new life
Yimakan, a singing and speaking art that tells everything from the myths and legends to the stories of love, war and daily life of an ancient Chinese tribe, has recently gained global interest.
December 16, 2025
China's power use poised to hit record high in 2025
China's electricity consumption is expected to reach a record high in 2025, with total power use projected to surpass 10 trillion kilowatt-hours nationwide, underscoring the strong momentum of the world's second-largest economy.
December 16, 2025
China eyes free childbirth in latest bid to foster birth-friendly society
China has unveiled a plan to make childbirth essentially free under the national medical insurance system by 2026, as authorities seek to ease family financial burdens to foster a birth-friendly society.
December 16, 2025
China's machinery industry sees robust growth during 14th Five-Year Plan period
China's machinery industry has achieved substantial progress in industrial scale, foreign trade and innovation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to data released by the China Machinery Industry Federation on Monday.
December 15, 2025
China advances education opening-up through Hainan FTP
As China's largest special economic zone, Hainan holds unique advantages in serving as a testing ground for reform and opening up.
December 15, 2025