China firmly committed to global drug-control cooperation
August 19, 2026
China's humanoid robotics advances open new opportunities for practical applications, AI expert says
Rapid advances in humanoid robotics, particularly in China, are opening up new opportunities for practical applications, Toby Walsh, a Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, has said.
August 19, 2026
Chinese youth learning to think with AI
August 19, 2026
Meet 'Dr. Mao,' the medics help improve healthcare in northwestern frontier
As Aug. 19 marks the annual Chinese Doctors' Day, the story of "Dr. Mao" is getting renewed attention.
August 19, 2026
China prepares to launch Chang'e-7 lunar probe
The Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
August 19, 2026
Forum in China explores Kunlun culture's civilizational roots
A forum exploring the preservation and promotion of Kunlun culture, centering around a celestial peak in the shared mythology and collective memories of various Chinese ethnic groups, took place Wednesday in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
August 19, 2026
China calls for comprehensive solution to Libyan issue
A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for efforts toward a comprehensive solution to the Libyan issue.
August 19, 2026
China's growing radio astronomy capacity, led by the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), can help scientists tackle some of astronomy's biggest unanswered questions, renowned Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan has said.
August 19, 2026
China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land
China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
August 19, 2026
COP17 'China Corner' showcases China's achievements in combating desertification
The "China Corner" themed exhibition made its debut in the Blue Zone of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday, showcasing China's experience and achievements in combating desertification.
August 18, 2026
Green energy powers China's 'summer retreat' amid inbound tourism boom
According to the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of a New Power System, jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration on Aug. 3, China's annual electricity consumption is expected to increase by about 600 billion kilowatt-hours during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). To meet rising demand, China is building a diversified power supply system featuring coal, gas, nuclear power and renewable energy.
August 19, 2026
After the desert turns green, harder work begins
A drone sweeps above the pine forest, sending images of the woods to a screen below. Under the trees stands Shi Jianyang whose grandfather and hundreds of villagers came 40 years ago with shovels and saplings to stop advancing sand.
August 18, 2026
China highlights AI-related content in crackdown on online rumors targeting businesses
Chinese police on Tuesday highlighted AI-related misinformation and fabricated claims about vehicle accidents as part of a crackdown on online rumors to protect the lawful rights and interests of businesses.
August 18, 2026
China turns shopping into immersive experience
Official data show that China's total retail sales of goods and services rose 2.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026. Service retail sales increased 5.3 percent, outpacing the 1.1-percent growth in goods retail sales, with cultural, sports, and leisure services posting particularly strong growth.
August 18, 2026
China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths
China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment.
August 18, 2026
Xizang Story: Legacy of love -- A family's 55-year dedication to red deer reserve in Xizang
China has continued to strengthen ecological conservation and environmental protection, with the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code taking effect on Saturday. It marks another major step in these efforts, providing stronger legal support for sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
August 17, 2026
China's development experience a model for Global South, says Russian communist party leader
If Global South countries can draw on China's experience to achieve rapid development breakthroughs, they can better address their domestic challenges, said Dmitry Novikov, deputy chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF).
August 17, 2026
China's development experience wins growing favorability, says S. African journalist
The growing favorability toward China in many parts of the world can be partly understood through the human dimension of its development experience, said Michael Mbewe, a journalist at Channel Africa International of the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
August 17, 2026
China pilots 'quiet communities' to curb urban noise, disputes
As cities expand, the likes of homes, roads, businesses, construction sites and recreational spaces are often crammed together. China has, notably, been testing a neighborhood-level response to this challenge via the development of "quiet communities," combining physical upgrades with local management and mediation.
August 17, 2026
China's landmark Ecological and Environmental Code takes effect to drive green modernization
China took a major step toward green modernization on Saturday as its landmark Ecological and Environmental Code officially came into force, further strengthening the legal foundation for the harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.
August 15, 2026
From cave exploration to cafes: China's karst 'cool resources' fan summer tourism
With summer heatwaves sweeping across China, the country's southwestern karst areas are getting creative, offering unique tourism experiences in the depths of the cool caves.
August 14, 2026
Robot participation quadruples at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games
The upcoming second World Humanoid Robot Games will see the number of participating robots quadrupling from last year's inaugural event, organizers said Thursday.
August 14, 2026
How China's grid powers through peak summer demand
Each year, surging temperatures put China's power grid to the test at the height of summer. In recent weeks, sweltering heat and high humidity have gripped many megacities, driving electricity demand to record highs.
August 13, 2026
China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st intl commercial flight, lands in Mongolian capital
China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
August 13, 2026
China's NEV monthly sales share exceeds 60% for first time
China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales in July accounted for more than 60 percent of the monthly new car sales for the first time, while the cumulative share for the first seven months also surpassed 50 percent, industry data showed on Wednesday.
August 12, 2026
Chinese hospital pioneers robotic cardiac surgery with homegrown system
Unlike in conventional surgical procedures, a complex cardiac operation in east China's Fujian Province was recently performed by a domestically developed cardiac surgical robot, leaving the operating table free of medical staff in lead aprons.
August 12, 2026
China to launch first international commercial route for homegrown C919 jet
China is set to launch the first international commercial route operated by its homegrown C919 aircraft on Wednesday, connecting Beijing with Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
August 12, 2026
China's major river-to-sea canal begins vessel trials ahead of opening
Pinglu Canal started vessel trials on Wednesday, marking a key step toward the planned opening of this major Chinese waterway in September.
August 12, 2026
China's factory-built buildings find growing markets overseas
A 19-story hotel in Brisbane was not a conventional construction project in Australia, much of it having already been built thousands of kilometers away, inside a factory in south China.
August 12, 2026
Chinese AI firms support local large language model development in emerging markets
Inside the smart exhibition hall of Safaricom, Kenya's largest telecommunications operator, a digital human supported by a Chinese tech company delivers live demonstrations of core business services and interprets financial report data for visitors through intelligent interactive functions.
August 12, 2026
China strengthens privacy protection as infringement cases revealed
Chinese police on Tuesday disclosed 10 cases involving the infringement of citizens' personal information, as the country intensifies efforts to combat data-related crimes and protect individual rights in the digital era.
August 12, 2026