China's internet user base hits 1.125 billion, generative AI sees expanded adoption

​China had 1.125 billion internet users by the end of 2025, with the penetration rate climbing to 80.1 percent, according to an official industry report.

February 5, 2026

Becoming content creators: New way to embrace retired life for Chinese elderly

Instead of just browsing, the elderly are stepping into the spotlight as content creators, actively posting and sharing their lives on social media. From yellowed photos telling stories of the past to hobbies rediscovered in retirement, digital platforms have offered Chinese elders a brand-new way to express themselves and pursue their dreams.

February 5, 2026

China's trade with other APEC economies exceeds 125 tln yuan from 2021 to 2025

​Trade between China and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) totaled 125.49 trillion yuan (about 18.05 trillion U.S. dollars), which was up 39.4 percent from the previous five years, official data showed on Wednesday.

February 5, 2026

AI reshapes China's workforce via new professions, constant learning, one-person startups

The widespread rise of AI is modifying China's labor market in ways that go far beyond job replacement or creation. It has generated new professions, lowered the threshold for starting a business, and empowered employees to upgrade their skills in a bid to stay competitive.

February 5, 2026

CPC, KMT think tank forum proposes common opinions on promoting cross-Strait cooperation

​A series of common opinions on promoting cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation was proposed at a think tank forum co-hosted by research institutes affiliated with the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, which was held in Beijing on Tuesday.

February 4, 2026

Autonomous electric trucks drive China's shift to smart, green mining

​Several fully electric autonomous trucks cruise through a limestone quarry in north China's Shanxi Province, their empty cabs offering a vivid glimpse of the country's push toward intelligent, low-carbon mining.

February 4, 2026

China's hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft completes first flight

China's YH-1000S, a self-made hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft, the world's first of its kind, has completed its maiden flight in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, its developer said on Tuesday.

February 3, 2026

China's shipbuilding sector maintains global lead in 2025

The country's shipbuilding output reached 53.69 million deadweight tonnes (DWT) in 2025, up 11.4 percent year on year and accounting for 56.1 percent of the global total.

February 3, 2026

China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts in good health, science goals on track after 3 months in space

The Shenzhou-21 crew members aboard China's Tiangong space station have successfully completed their first three months in space, with all planned tasks progressing smoothly, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

February 3, 2026

China's Spring Festival travel surge starts with record trips expected

​China ushered in its largest annual population migration on Monday, 15 days ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year.

February 2, 2026

Chinese provinces unveil 2026 growth targets and outline plans to achieve them

​China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP growth targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions" while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries.

February 2, 2026

Foreign firms boost AI-powered investment strategies for China

​In the past, foreign institutions investing in China relied on experienced "China hands" familiar with the country's economic policies and market dynamics, but the industry is now turning to new solutions.

February 2, 2026

China enacts regulations to protect vital global atmospheric watch station

​New regulations to safeguard China's Waliguan Baseline Observatory on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau came into effect on Sunday, marking an upgrade in the protection of the vital global atmospheric watch station and advancing the world's ability to track climate change.

February 2, 2026

China's short track team set for full-slate challenge at Milan-Cortina

China will send a full squad of 10 short track speed skaters to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, facing a tougher test than in recent Olympic cycles.

January 30, 2026

Chinese court announces 1st-instance verdict for fraud gang in northern Myanmar

A Chinese court on Friday announced the first-instance verdict in the case of the Xu Faqi criminal group, sentencing Xu (also known as Xu Laofa) to death with a two-year reprieve, for perpetrating crimes in northern Myanmar that target Chinese citizens.

January 30, 2026

Coffee, tea and craft beer redefining urban rhythm of mountainous Chinese city

In the mountainous heart of southwest China, far from the country's coastal megacities, a new urban rhythm is emerging as young locals and travelers in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, shape their days around a stylish trio of morning coffee, afternoon tea and evening craft beer.

January 30, 2026

What to expect from China's 2026 Spring Festival box office after record 2025 holiday

As hundreds of millions of Chinese families reunite for the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, movie theaters across China will once again become a focal point of the holiday's shared leisure scene and a barometer of the country's film economy after last year's record-setting Spring Festival.

January 30, 2026

Yangtze finless porpoise population increases in China

The population of the Yangtze finless porpoise has increased to 1,426, an increase of 177 compared to the 2022 survey, thanks to a 10-year fishing ban for the Yangtze River that started from Jan. 1, 2021, according to a press conference on Friday.

January 30, 2026

Where the air smells of orders: Inside Jinhua's rise as an inland hub of China's global trade

Jinhua has built a modern trading system powered by manufacturing depth, logistics efficiency and targeted institutional support, which has transformed its long-standing role as a commercial node along China's north-south transport arteries into a large-scale international trading hub.

January 30, 2026

Remote Chinese city Altay thrives in long winter, turning snow into tourism success

What was once an isolating climate has become Altay's greatest asset, attracting attention for skiing and creating opportunities across a wide range of industries.

January 29, 2026

Xinjiang posts robust tourism growth in 2025

​Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded 323 million tourist visits in 2025, generating 370 billion yuan (53.04 billion U.S. dollars) in tourism revenue, year-on-year increases of 8 percent and 8.4 percent respectively, according to the ongoing regional legislative session.

January 29, 2026

AI allows China's digital natives to punch above their weight in tech scene

A quiet yet profound shift is reshaping the landscape of China's digital economy. The startup cafe culture that once buzzed with activity during the smartphone boom is back, but this time it is artificial intelligence (AI) that is fueling a new wave of individual entrepreneurship.

January 29, 2026

Survey: Chinese firms maintain steady momentum in outbound investment in 2025

​Outbound investment by Chinese companies grew steadily in 2025, with nearly 80 percent of surveyed firms maintaining or expanding their investments abroad, according to a report by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

January 29, 2026

China's Greater Bay Area airport cluster ranks among top aviation hubs globally in 2025

Airports in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) reported exceptional performance in 2025, with this cluster handling over 230 million passenger trips and approximately 9.72 million tonnes of cargo and mail.

January 28, 2026

As marriages rebound, China's 'sweet economy' finds new momentum

After years of decline, marriage registrations rebounded across regions in China last year, government data showed, as reforms eased long-standing registration rules and gave fresh momentum to wedding-related spending, often referred to as the "sweet economy."

January 28, 2026

Chinese PLA aerobatic team's J-10 jets arrive in Singapore for airshow

Seven J-10 fighter jets from the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force arrived at Singapore's Changi Airport on Tuesday ahead of the 10th Singapore Airshow, scheduled for Feb. 3-8.

January 28, 2026

China's tech hub crosses 1-trln-yuan GDP threshold

​A small district in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen punched above its administrative weight as its gross domestic product (GDP) last year exceeded one trillion yuan (about 143 billion U.S. dollars).

January 28, 2026

China's humanoid robot connects to satellite in pioneering trial

​In a trial demonstration, a Chinese humanoid robot was directly connected to a low-Earth orbit satellite, achieving a breakthrough that enables robots to operate autonomously in remote areas without relying on ground networks.

January 28, 2026

19 Chinese provinces, municipalities allocate 19.7B yuan in 2025 to support Xinjiang's development

​Nineteen provinces and municipalities across China provided 19.7 billion yuan (about 2.8 billion U.S. dollars) in aid to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in 2025, focusing on economic growth and livelihood improvements, according to the ongoing regional legislative session.

January 28, 2026

Digital preservation safeguards, promotes timeless beauty of China's ancient relics

Today, cultural relics are no longer confined to glass cases in museums but are being presented to audiences in more captivating and interactive ways, thanks to China's sustained efforts in digital preservation. Over the past two decades, China has issued multiple documents to support this work, using 3D laser scanning equipment and professional software to digitally preserve ancient structures, murals, bronze ware and other artifacts.

January 27, 2026