China launches in-orbit experiment projects in space hospital quest
Five medical research projects aimed at establishing the world's first space hospital, proposed by a university in south China's innovation hub Shenzhen, were transported to space aboard a test spacecraft on Monday. These projects will complete in-orbit experiments and tests over the next three years.
April 2, 2026
Emerging frontier technologies drive future industries, power economic growth
Emerging frontier technologies are accelerating industrial applications, with the development of future industries becoming a powerful engine for new quality productive forces in the new era, according to officials and experts.
April 2, 2026
Flower economy blossoms into China's spring consumption surge
As temperatures rise across China, flowering landscapes in both urban and rural areas are revitalizing the tourism market, creating fresh opportunities for visitor experiences.
April 2, 2026
Tennis transforms small county in east China
At the foot of a picturesque mountain in east China's Jiangxi Province, an international tennis competition brought an influx of players and spectators to a small county -- the latest testament to the power of sports events in driving the country's county-level development.
April 1, 2026
Riverside industrial city turns waste into resources in circular economy drive
In Jiujiang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, treated wastewater is being used for fish farming, industrial gas is being sold for profit, and scrap materials are being reintegrated into production. These practices are becoming increasingly common as local authorities and businesses intensify efforts to develop a circular economy.
April 1, 2026
Flower economy blossoms into China's spring consumption surge
In Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province, newly launched travel routes along blooming flower fields are gaining steam among tourists, energizing its historical attractions as spring fragrances fill the air.
April 1, 2026
In Chinese mountain county, wellness tours make bitter TCM sweet
Almost every week, a 77-year-old tourist surnamed Lu and his family would take a short trip to the nearby Pan'an County, not only to stock up on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but also to recharge through immersive wellness tours.
April 1, 2026
Gen Z-fueled Guochao trend drives new shift for Chinese manufacturers
As China's Gen Z emerges as a new leading consumer group, it is also driving manufacturers towards a shift that reflects both emotional needs and rising cultural confidence.
April 1, 2026
Green transition a new engine for China's high-quality development
Stepping into the production workshop of WG Tech, an optoelectronic company in Xinyu City, east China's Jiangxi Province, the first thing that caught the eye was slender glass substrates silently gliding along the conveyor belt.
April 1, 2026
Smart agriculture sows modernization amid China's nationwide spring ploughing
As spring sweeps across China, the ancient rhythm of manual ploughing is being replaced by the whir of automated machinery and the invisible guidance of satellites.
March 31, 2026
China's Changying-8 unmanned cargo aircraft completes maiden flight
Changying-8 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, on Tuesday.
March 31, 2026
Turning waste into wealth: China's grassroots path toward a 'zero-waste' future
Across China, numerous national demonstration bases for the comprehensive utilization of bulk solid waste have been established, experimenting with tailored models for resource recovery and reuse.
March 31, 2026
Fewer races, harder entry: China's marathon reset
China's marathon boom is entering a new phase, with fewer races, tougher entry rules and rising demand reshaping the sport.
March 31, 2026
From page to progress: Burgeoning sci-fi reflects China's tech-savvy modernization
"100 Percent Mission Completed!" Nine-year-old Yang Yiran's eyes lit up as he guided a simulator onto Mars, while children and parents leaned over consoles, waiting for their turn at the International Sci-Fi and Future Tech Expo, a highlight of the 2026 China Science Fiction Convention held in Beijing from this past Friday to Sunday.
March 31, 2026
China launches Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket
China on Monday launched a Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket with three satellites onboard.
March 31, 2026
From serfdom to Olympics: The Tibetan family behind China's ski mountaineer Cidan Yuzhen
From a life bound by serfdom on the Tibetan Plateau to the Olympic slopes of Milan-Cortina, Cidan Yuzhen's journey reflects a three-generation leap from hardship to hope.
March 30, 2026
Chinese sci-fi eyes long-term growth after decade of fast expansion
China's science fiction sector has evolved from a small circle into a lush ecosystem spanning movies, games and VR tours over the past decade, with observers now eyeing a long-term growth to follow an era of meteoric rise.
March 30, 2026
Rural economies prosper in Boao Forum host town
Beyond fostering discussions and pooling wisdom on key issues, the global gathering has also injected vitality into the rural economies of the surrounding villages of its venue, as the high-profile event brings conference guests, curious tourists, and other resources to the location.
March 30, 2026
Confidence high among Taiwan people on mainland under new 5-year plan
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which sets out goals and measures for further deepening economic cooperation and exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, has drawn support from Taiwan people working and living on the mainland.
March 30, 2026
China has over 7.3 million voluntary organ donors
More than 7.33 million people in China have registered as voluntary organ donors, according to the China Organ Donation Administrative Center.
March 30, 2026
Smarter spring farming gains momentum across China
As 2026 spring farming gains momentum, integrated digital solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) are redefining agricultural productivity.
March 30, 2026
China accelerates smart economy to unleash growth potential
China's government work report this year has, for the first time, stressed the need to create "new forms of smart economy" and to continue deepening and expanding the "AI plus" initiative.
March 30, 2026
China's brain-computer interface development shifts into high gear
At an exhibition held during the ongoing 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) in Beijing, a range of brain-computer interface (BCI) products -- from specialized chips to rehabilitation systems -- drew large crowds.
March 30, 2026
China planning human research program at space station
The China Manned Space Agency announced that it would solicit proposals for a space human research program starting April 1, targeting major strategic, fundamental, and forward-looking scientific issues related to the long-term healthy survival of humans during future space station flights and lunar landing missions.
March 30, 2026
China unveils major RISC-V achievements, opens new path for open-source chip industry
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced major RISC-V achievements at a sub-forum during the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) on Thursday, highlighting a new path for open-source chip industrial application.
March 27, 2026
Hainan FTP gathers steam as new opening-up gateway after milestone progress
At the southern tip of China, the tropical island province of Hainan looks toward Southeast Asia across the South China Sea. A longtime frontier in China's opening-up drive, it is even more so today.
March 27, 2026
Global South eyes vast opportunities in green finance cooperation
Deepening green finance cooperation among Global South countries is a vital pathway to tackling climate change and advancing sustainable development, participants at the Global South Financiers Forum have noted.
March 27, 2026
Hainan FTP hailed as opening up model at annual forum in Boao
Participants at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 have highlighted the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) as a key platform for China's high-standard opening up, underscoring its growing role amid rising global uncertainty and shifting trade patterns.
March 27, 2026
China doubles down on clean energy to buffer risks, achieve carbon targets
China has unveiled in its five-year roadmap a plan to promote the secure, reliable and orderly substitution of fossil fuels with non-fossil energy sources.
March 27, 2026
China launches two new satellites
China on Thursday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing two new satellites into space.
March 26, 2026