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Where the Long March began, more Chinese look for strength in roads ahead
On the banks of the Yudu River in east China's Jiangxi Province, actors dressed as Red Army soldiers step onto a floating bridge. Villagers press straw sandals and boiled eggs into their arms. An elderly woman, played by a local resident, holds a soldier's hand, unwilling to let go.
May 9, 2026
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Chinese industry bodies issue trial guidelines to advance unified market
Seventeen national industry associations and chambers of commerce on Friday jointly released a set of trial guidelines for domestic trade transactions, aiming to build a unified, open and orderly competitive market system and further advance the development of a unified national market in China.
May 9, 2026
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China's Tianzhou-10 cargo craft transported to launch site
The combination of the Tianzhou-10 cargo craft and a Long March-7 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launch site on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
May 8, 2026
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New AI-related jobs emerge amid China's innovation drive
Behind a popcorn machine at AgiBot's data collection center in Shanghai, a humanoid robot packs freshly popped popcorn into paper cups while Chen Xin, a data collector with a VR headset around his neck and a controller in hand, patiently guides its movements.
May 8, 2026
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Fresh African goods hit Chinese market under new zero-tariff policy
Boosted by China's new zero-tariff policy for African countries with diplomatic ties, a growing wave of African specialty products hit the Chinese market over the just-concluded May Day holiday, unlocking fresh opportunities for robust bilateral trade.
May 8, 2026
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In China's far north, cold is being repriced
In China's northernmost forest region, winter is no longer merely a season to endure. It is becoming a line of business.
May 8, 2026
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China's shipping industry propels shift toward intelligence
Scenes once only seen in science fiction -- ships plotting routes autonomously, identifying obstacles in real time, and docking at ports with fully automated cranes -- are quickly becoming the new normal in China's maritime industry.
May 8, 2026
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Nation seeking to attract more international students
The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) prioritizes the expansion of high-level opening-up of education and strengthening of the "Study in China" brand, and education officials and university leaders are confident that China is on track to become one of the world's most attractive destinations for international students.
May 7, 2026
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Hong Kong's Q1 growth hits 5-year high on AI-spurred export hike, consumption uptick
Hong Kong's economy expanded 5.9 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, the fastest quarterly growth in nearly five years, on the back of AI-fueled components trade and warming consumption.
May 7, 2026
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Dinosaur tracks in N China suggest one of slowest meat-eaters
Scientists have uncovered fossil tracks in north China, left at least 134 million years ago by what they believe to be one of the slowest meat-eating dinosaurs ever recorded.
May 7, 2026
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China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere
China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft has re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 7:49 a.m. (Beijing Time) Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
May 7, 2026
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Holiday consumption market underscores new growth drivers of Chinese economy
The just-concluded 2026 May Day holiday has offered a vivid snapshot of China's booming consumer market, with both service and goods consumption logging stellar growth, pointing to robust endogenous momentum underpinning the world's second-largest economy.
May 7, 2026
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China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends
People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence (AI), a Chinese envoy said on Tuesday.
May 6, 2026
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Chinese envoy calls for promoting AI for greater good
In tackling the global governance of artificial intelligence, the international community should work together and promote AI for the greater good, said Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday.
May 6, 2026
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China's May Day box office edges up as 'Vanishing Point' tops holiday charts
China's box office during the five-day May Day holiday, a key moviegoing period, rose slightly year on year, supported by stronger admissions and a late surge in ticket sales driven by positive word-of-mouth.
May 6, 2026
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China explores 'green electricity logistics' to empower high-quality development
At the Lingang Industrial Park in Juye County, east China's Shandong Province, ten 360-kilowatt charging piles stand in neat rows as new energy heavy-duty trucks pull in and out in a steady, orderly flow to recharge.
May 6, 2026
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Eased range anxiety boosts NEV long-distance travel during May Day holiday
Data from the National Energy Administration showed that China's highway NEV charging volume had jumped 55.6 percent year on year on the first day of the May Day holiday this year, setting a new single-day record for this holiday.
May 6, 2026
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May Day outbound travel boom points to rising consumer confidence in China
During the May Day holiday, Chinese travelers fanned out across the globe, bringing a surge in outbound travel demand from Africa and Europe to Central Asia. From hotels to tour operators, destinations are seeing a welcome uptick in business.
May 6, 2026
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China's holiday travel surges as visa-free arrivals rise
China saw a surge in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday, with nearly 11.3 million trips recorded, as an uptick in international visitors, including those entering visa-free, added to the increase.
May 6, 2026
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China's railway passenger trips surpass 100M during May Day holiday
Passenger trips on China's railway network have surpassed 100 million during the ongoing May Day holiday, the state railway operator said Tuesday.
May 6, 2026
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China adopts law to strengthen social assistance system
China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at strengthening basic living support and providing a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
April 30, 2026
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Chinese court defends labor rights in new AI-replacement case
A Chinese court has ruled in favor of a human employee in a labor dispute caused by AI replacement, which experts said may send a reassuring message to labor rights protection efforts in the age of automation.
April 30, 2026
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SCO forum on green, sustainable development opens in east China
The Green and Sustainable Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) opened Wednesday in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province.
April 30, 2026
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China's 2025 data production hits 52.26 zettabytes
China produced 52.26 zettabytes of data in 2025, an increase of 27.28 percent year on year, said Liu Liehong, head of the National Data Administration, on Wednesday.
April 30, 2026
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China's nonferrous metals sector logs profit surge in Q1
China's nonferrous metals industry saw its total profits surge 110.7 percent year on year in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven by factors like rising demand from emerging fields, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said on Wednesday.
April 30, 2026
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Report shows China leads in AI patents, digital economy booms
China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence (AI) patents, accounting for 60 percent of the global total, according to the Digital China Development Report (2025) released by the National Data Administration.
April 30, 2026
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China's innovation drive a boon to the world
China is strengthening its role as a key driver of global economic growth by promoting high-quality development through sci-tech innovation, with officials and analysts saying the innovation drive is a boon to the world.
April 29, 2026
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China's railways brace for 158M passenger trips in May Day holiday travel period
China's railways are expected to handle 158 million passenger trips during the May Day holiday travel period -- an eight-day travel rush from April 29 to May 6, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said on Wednesday.
April 29, 2026
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China successfully demonstrates metal 3D printing in space
Chinese research institutions have recently completed a demonstration of space metal 3D printing technology in orbit, with potential applications in space manufacturing and maintenance.
April 29, 2026
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China launches ultra-high-voltage power transmission project in Xizang
Construction of the Xizang section of the Xizang-Guangdong ultra-high-voltage (UHV) power transmission line was kicked off Tuesday in the city of Qamdo in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. This line will stretch over a distance of 2,681 km to supply the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with power courtesy of Xizang's vast clean energy capacity.
April 29, 2026