Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular activities

The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

April 17, 2026

China releases salmon fry into boundary river to support ecological cooperation

​China has released 600,000 salmon fry into the Tumenjiang River to restore aquatic life and support cross-border ecological cooperation in Northeast Asia.

April 17, 2026

China's farm machinery manufacturers expand global reach amid exports surge

Tavol reflects the broader growth of China's agricultural machinery exports in recent years, driven by rising demand for mechanization in developing countries, with shipments surging 32.3 percent year on year to 67.4 billion yuan in 2025, according to customs data.

April 17, 2026

Chinese PLA Navy to host open-ship events celebrating 77th anniversary

​The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will open its barracks to the public in over 10 cities nationwide around April 23, marking its 77th anniversary, with over 40 active-duty vessels set for public visits.

April 17, 2026

Innovation pilots China's low-altitude economy surge

Via the rapid advancement of digital technologies and smart equipment, China's low-altitude economy is entering a period of fast growth. Across the country, innovation is driving the integration of low-altitude technologies with sectors such as agriculture, logistics and cultural tourism, creating new economic opportunities.

April 17, 2026

China ups legal tools to counter foreign long-arm jurisdiction

​China's newly introduced rules on countering foreign long-arm jurisdiction are expected to bolster the country's responses to such practices, according to legal experts and observers.

April 17, 2026

AI rewires consumption – China emerges as global testbed for smart spending

​At the technology exhibition zone of the ongoing sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a variety of innovative products featuring cutting-edge AI technologies are on display. These offerings are captivating visitors by providing a tangible vision of future daily life, while also showcasing China's emergence as a global testbed for smart consumption.

April 17, 2026

Digital, smart tech helps bring forward delivery of China's second home-built large cruise ship

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on Nov. 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday.

April 17, 2026

Handicraft experiences turn into new consumer scenes in China

From humming pottery wheels to meticulous bead-crafting tables, once-niche DIY workshops are transforming into China's hottest weekend destinations. The boom highlights a profound shift as young consumers pivot from purchasing mass-produced goods to investing in "emotional satisfaction" and shared experiences.

April 16, 2026

New companion robot brings emotion recognition to elderly care in China

With support and matchmaking from local authorities, several elderly care facilities in the area have opened up application scenarios for Kangbao, allowing the robot to soon begin real-world testing with elderly users.

April 16, 2026

World's largest pure electric intelligent container ship enters service in China

China's first 10,000-tonne-class pure electric intelligent container ship, also the world's largest of its kind, launched commercial operations on Wednesday afternoon, marking a new phase of green, electric-powered development for the country's coastal container shipping.

April 16, 2026

Canton Fair opens in China with record scale

​The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, drawing a record number of over 32,000 participating enterprises.

April 15, 2026

World Drone Games take off in southwest China, showcasing low-altitude economy prowess

​The inaugural World Drone Games, underway in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, have once again focused global attention on the country's fast-growing low-altitude economy.

April 15, 2026

China launches Lijian-1 Y12 rocket to send 8 satellites into space

​China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket to send eight satellites into space.

April 15, 2026

China's tech innovation in tree planting reshapes efforts to green arid land

China's broader efforts to curb desertification have increasingly relied on technological solutions, providing a foundation for innovations like SHUBAO.

April 15, 2026

China activates its largest scientific intelligent computing cluster

​China's largest scientific intelligent computing cluster was put into operation on Tuesday at the core node of the national supercomputing network in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, according to a report by China Media Group (CMG).

April 15, 2026

Chinese humanoid robots deployed on assembly lines for precision tasks

At a tablet manufacturing workshop in the eastern Chinese city of Nanchang, four humanoid robots have completed an eight-hour live-streamed shift on a real assembly line requiring precision operations, marking another great leap in the country's embodied AI empowering its manufacturing sector.

April 15, 2026

Ningbo and China's shift from making things to making them smarter

In recent years, Ningbo has steadily upgraded its manufacturing base, using digital tools, industrial internet platforms and AI to make production smarter, more efficient and more precise.

April 15, 2026

China's online literature market maintains robust growth in 2025

​By the end of last year, the scale of China's online literature reading market had reached 50.21 billion yuan (about 7.31 billion U.S. dollars), up 16.6 percent year on year, a research report released on Monday showed.

April 14, 2026

New vlog of Shenzhou-21 crew details advanced in-orbit medical experiments

​The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has released a new video diary offering a detailed look at the daily work of the three Shenzhou-21 astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station, with a focus on a series of advanced aerospace medical experiments conducted 160 days into their mission.

April 14, 2026

China's EV makers accelerate push into chips, AI amid global cooperation

​Chinese automakers are speeding up efforts to integrate batteries, chips and artificial intelligence (AI), as competition shifts from scale expansion to higher-value innovation, industry executives and experts said at an intelligent electric vehicle (EV) development forum held in Beijing.

April 14, 2026

World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit opens in HK to muster cohesive digital strategy

​The two-day 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit opened on Monday in Hong Kong, convening policymakers, digital industry leaders and scholars from some 50 countries and regions for a cohesive digital strategy in building a community with shared future in cyberspace.

April 14, 2026

China's heavy equipment factory pioneers path to zero carbon

Manufacturing has long been synonymous with a heavy carbon footprint, but across China's industrial landscape, some factories are attempting to rewrite that equation.

April 13, 2026

China's 'Su Super League' roars back ahead of World Cup fever

As the FIFA World Cup prepares to ignite global football fever this summer, China's "grassroots World Cups" are already stealing a march - stirring hometown pride, packing stadiums and fueling a surge in consumption.

April 13, 2026

From lattes to kennels, China's rural towns tap booming pet economy to spur growth

China's pet economy has surged in recent years, fueled by urban lifestyles and rising spending on companion animals. Experts say rural areas, with lower costs, more space and better ecological conditions, are increasingly attractive for pet-related businesses seeking new growth opportunities.

April 13, 2026

In Tianjin eco-city, green development drives economic value

On a recent weekend morning, a resident surnamed Wang walked to a waist-high grey bin in her housing compound in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, scanned a QR code and dropped in her sorted waste, which seconds later was sucked through underground pipes to a central collection station without any smell, spillage, or visible garbage trucks.

April 13, 2026

China successfully launches test satellite for satellite internet technology support

​China on Saturday launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket from the sea, sending a test satellite into its planned orbit to promote satellite internet technology.

April 13, 2026

China to launch Chang'e-7 lunar probe in second half of 2026

​China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch in the second half of 2026, the China Manned Space Agency said Friday.

April 13, 2026

China's FDI confidence index ranking up globally

​China's ranking in the 2026 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index has climbed two spots to fourth place globally, according to a recent report.

April 13, 2026

China's auto output, sales rise sharply in March

​China's automobile production and sales rose sharply in March from the previous month, industry data showed on Friday.

April 13, 2026