China's economic powerhouses steady the ship in choppy global waters
Though lesser-known globally, China's provincial economic powerhouses, including Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong and Zhejiang, wield influence rivaling the world's top 20 economies.
June 19, 2025
China's commercial space sector strives to reach new heights
Over the waters off east China's Shandong Province, a rocket blasts upward, streaking a brilliant trail through the sky.
June 19, 2025
China to set up international operation center for digital RMB
China's central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said on Wednesday that the country will establish an international operation center for the digital RMB.
June 18, 2025
China's new-generation manned spacecraft completes zero-altitude escape flight test
China successfully conducted an escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, taking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program.
June 17, 2025
China's cultural heritage workshops boost rural revitalization, employment
China's intangible cultural heritage workshops are proving a powerful force for rural revitalization, with over 11,000 such workshops preserving traditional crafts, creating jobs and boosting local economies, official data shows.
June 17, 2025
China-Africa expo closes with bumper deals signed
The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo concluded on Sunday, with bumper deals signed as China and Africa seek to deepen economic cooperation.
June 16, 2025
Media event highlights China's economic, social development in 14th Five-Year Plan period
Starting Monday, China will launch a media event via which domestic media outlets will have opportunities to conduct themed interviews across different parts of the country for news reports regarding China's remarkable achievements in economic and social development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
June 16, 2025
Smart factories power China's green industrial transformation
China's manufacturing sector has long been criticized for its reputation as an energy-intensive, polluting, and resource-intensive industry. But since 2012, the country has been actively shifting toward new development models, with green growth at the forefront.
June 16, 2025
New image of 'Made-in-China' captures hearts around the world
Labubu -- a toothy, fluffy figure toy from Chinese brand Pop Mart -- has sparked a global frenzy, demonstrating how the country's enterprises are reshaping their international image through innovation, cultural storytelling and the globalization of homegrown intellectual property (IP).
June 16, 2025
China sees surge in culture-driven tourism
According to a recent China Tourism Academy survey, travelers show growing interest in cultural activities: Nearly 29.2 percent of respondents prioritize cultural experiences in their itineraries, while 78.3 percent express general enthusiasm for such engagements during trips.
June 16, 2025
China launches satellite for natural disaster monitoring
China launched an electromagnetic monitoring satellite on Saturday, which is expected to enhance the country's "space-air-ground" integrated monitoring capabilities for major natural disasters.
June 16, 2025
Shipping industry expo in China's Tianjin highlights closer cooperation
The third Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday, attracting over 440 enterprises, ports and industry associations from around the world.
June 13, 2025
From farm to plate, China steps up push to reduce food waste
At a bustling restaurant in Tianjin's Xiqing District, signs reading "Save Food" catch the eye. After lunch with her family, a woman surnamed Wang carefully packs up a half-eaten bowl of congee to take home.
June 12, 2025
Chinese mainland's largest ship leasing center hits 1,000-vessel mark
A signing ceremony was held Wednesday for the 1,000th vessel leased through the Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone (DFTP) in the northern Chinese municipality of Tianjin.
June 12, 2025
China set to build future workforce with new tech-centric college majors
With the grueling college entrance exams behind them, over 13 million Chinese students will begin exploring university options this year, amid an expanding array of tech-focused study programs.
June 11, 2025
More Chinese provinces extend marriage leave in family support push
China is rolling out extended marriage leave in at least 27 provincial-level regions as part of ongoing efforts to foster a more family-friendly society.
June 11, 2025
New ultra-high voltage project begins operation to deliver power from Xinjiang to Chongqing
In a blink of eye -- within a span of 0.007 seconds -- electricity generated from China's wind-and-solar-rich Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was transmitted to the energy-hungry Chongqing Municipality, located 2,260 kilometers away.
June 11, 2025
China's refined tax refund policy fuels inbound consumption
China saw a vibrant surge in inbound consumption following the rollout of its refined tax-refund-upon-departure policy, with notable increases in both the number of tax refund stores and the total amount refunded.
June 11, 2025
China extends visa-free access to 4 Gulf countries
China this week launched a trial policy that grants unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, expanding its unilateral visa-free access list to 47 countries.
June 10, 2025
China's rare earth regulations responsible step toward sustainable global supply, security
Preventing such strategic resources from being used to undermine international peace and security is a shared non-proliferation obligation for all nations.
June 10, 2025
Innovation fuels NE China revitalization
Once the heartland of heavy industry and manufacturing in China, the northeastern provinces are often stereotyped as a rust-belt region. However, more local enterprises are now embracing innovation to reinvigorate themselves and the local economy.
June 9, 2025
China accelerates market-based reforms in allocation of resources, environmental factors
In pursuit of greener growth, China is steadily incorporating resources and environmental factors into the market framework as tradable production inputs, ensuring their value is more visible across the economy.
June 9, 2025
NEV cooperation among RCEP members fuels green development
From new energy vehicles (NEVs) to shared visions of a greener future, low-carbon development brought China and its fellow Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states closer together at a recent dialogue in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province.
June 9, 2025
Report: China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation
Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday released a report highlighting China's commitment to building the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation.
June 9, 2025
China's new satellite industry city takes shape with ground station project approved
In the past three decades, China's space industry has rapidly advanced, marked by the launch of landmark space missions such as Shenzhou and Chang'e. As a result, numerous cities known for their related industries have popped up across the country.
June 6, 2025
Millions vie for college spots as reforms boost fairness and opportunities
On Saturday, bright young minds from across the country will participate in the college entrance exam, seeking the best possible opportunities to chase their dreams and casting a vote of confidence in the country's higher education system.
June 6, 2025
Crossing mountains, Chinese youth building future beyond the fields
Since its launch in 2003, China's "Go West" program has enabled 540,000 young volunteers to serve across over 2,000 county-level regions in the country's vast, underdeveloped western regions for a year or more, according to the Communist Youth League of China. The talent program seeks to bring fresh perspectives and energy to areas with significant growth potential.
June 6, 2025
CNSA: Tianwen-2 probe operating smoothly in orbit
As of Friday morning, the Tianwen-2 probe had been operating smoothly in orbit for over eight days, reaching a distance of more than 3 million kilometers from Earth, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA) Friday.
June 6, 2025
China launches internet satellite group
China successfully sent a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Friday.
June 6, 2025
China's 1,000-kW-class civil turboshaft engine obtains production license
A civil turboshaft engine, primarily designed for helicopters, has obtained its production license and secured a sales contract, laying a solid foundation for the growth of low-altitude equipment, Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) announced on Thursday.
June 6, 2025