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Global mayors explore sustainable development prospects at China's Wuhan
More than 80 city leaders and representatives from over 20 countries, along with heads of international organizations, have gathered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China, to discuss shared urban challenges and explore pathways to sustainable development at the 2026 World Mayors Dialogue.
September 21, 2026
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New river-to-sea canal to boost China-ASEAN trade
At the ongoing 23rd China-ASEAN Expo, a QR code has become an unexpected star attraction. Visitors scan it to access a virtual reality tour of the newly opened Pinglu Canal, a new trade corridor that is expected to boost economic ties between China and ASEAN.
September 21, 2026
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China holds Iran to goalless draw in Asian Games men's football
China and Iran played out a goalless draw in the second round of the men's football group stage at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, leaving China second in the group with four points.
September 20, 2026
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Fighting way out of favela, young Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches head for China
The rain in Sao Goncalo falls with a rattle, punching through the rusted tin roof of a 10-square-meter shack in the favela, or slum. Inside, the air is thick with humidity and sweat. A dozen children in frayed kimonos bow silently, drop into ground guards, and trade submission holds.
September 20, 2026
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China's space station gets kitchen upgrade for long-term stays
China's orbiting space station has improved its kitchen with advanced appliances and more food choices to keep its residents well-fed during long stays in orbit.
September 20, 2026
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Border highway unlocks new growth along China's frontier
Stretching 1,240 km across Jilin, G331 runs along the province's border, skirting the Changbai Mountains and tracing the Yalu and Tumen rivers. The route passes through 10 county-level areas and links 216 border villages, 12 border ports and 45 scenic attractions rated AAA level or above. Parts of the route were once narrow, winding and difficult to navigate, making many border villages and attractions hard to reach.
September 20, 2026
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China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission
China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut center said on Saturday.
September 20, 2026
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Hong Kong's 1st five-year plan responds to public aspirations
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) released earlier this week turns the public's key everyday concerns into measurable, deliverable commitments to improve livelihoods across the city.
September 20, 2026
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China's Global Development Initiative (GDI) helps give developing countries, especially those in the Global South, a stronger voice in global governance while creating broader opportunities for development, former Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has said.
September 20, 2026
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China-ASEAN Expo delivers shared development dividends, expert says
The China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) serves as a bridge for ASEAN and China to boost trade flows and strengthen supply chain cooperation, helping both sides reap shared development dividends, a Filipino expert said.
September 20, 2026
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Singaporean healthcare professional experiences futuristic smart living in China
From AI-assisted medical translation to voice-controlled navigation and robot services, smart technologies are increasingly woven into everyday life in China.
September 20, 2026
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Transport upgrades bringing China's mountain riches to the world
China's high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 kilometers, accounting for over 70 percent of the world's total and more than the rest of the world combined. Its expressway network, at nearly 200,000 kilometers, is likewise the largest on earth -- a web of roads and rail stitching together the country's wealthier regions with its more remote ones.
September 20, 2026
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China's ice cream industry churns out sweet opportunities abroad
Carrots, eggplant and even fried chicken. At first glance, these items on display looked like fresh food. A closer look revealed they were actually ice cream.
September 20, 2026
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China-ASEAN cooperation can play key role in haze prevention, management, think tank says
Worsening air quality has reached hazardous levels in Southeast Asia in recent weeks. Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra regions have faced widespread forest and land fires this year, with haze disrupting flights, forcing school closures and causing hazardous air quality in parts of the country.
September 18, 2026
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Quality violin making finds unexpected home in rural Chinese county
Violin making, a craft steeped in centuries of European tradition, has found an unexpected home here in Queshan, a rural Chinese county with no history of making musical instruments.
September 18, 2026
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Along the Long March route, remembrance endures amid change
More than 90 years ago, the hills around Caiwan Village in Quanzhou County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, became a battlefield. The seven were soldiers of the Red Army, the armed forces led by the Communist Party of China (CPC).
September 18, 2026
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Geotourism gains ground as travelers seek more than scenery
At the Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot in northwest China, middle school student Xu Yan held up an English textbook and watched as the image on its cover aligned almost perfectly with the colorful, layered hills before him.
September 18, 2026
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China's 2027 BRICS chairmanship to further deepen cooperation, says expert
China's assumption of the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 will provide new opportunities to further deepen practical cooperation among member countries and advance collaboration in innovation, green development and other areas, a South African expert has said.
September 18, 2026
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Pinglu Canal, win-win economic artery linking China and ASEAN, expert says
The Pinglu Canal is not simply an important waterway; it is an economic artery and a bridge between inland China and ASEAN, holding potential to deliver win-win results, said a Filipino expert who visited the canal in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China in early September.
September 18, 2026
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The 'cabbage revolution' -- How China is using science to feed 1.4 billion people
There is nothing remarkable about the tiny cabbage seedlings growing in the fields of Jiayu County in central China.
September 18, 2026
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From village ponds, a Chinese delicacy seeks global markets
Across a patchwork of village ponds in central China, rows of floating cages ripple on the water. Beneath the surface, slender, snake-like rice eels twist through the nets -- the fish are a common dish at Chinese meals and a big part of how local farmers make a living.
September 18, 2026
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China keeps dialogue open among parties at Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Participants at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum hailed the event as a key platform for different parties to engage in dialogue as China seeks to play a constructive role in peacefully settling conflicts amid rising global uncertainty.
September 18, 2026
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China hosts event themed 'AI empowering human rights development' in Geneva
A side event themed "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Empowering Human Rights Development" was held Wednesday during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
September 18, 2026
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Chinese agricultural experts honored for contributions to Zimbabwe's agriculture
Seven Chinese agricultural experts were awarded special contribution medals by the Zimbabwean government on Thursday in recognition of their pivotal role in advancing Zimbabwe's agriculture sector.
September 18, 2026
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A 3,000-year-old glimpse into China's Bronze Age technological prowess
China is famous for its ancient inventions: papermaking, printing, gunpowder and the compass. But there is far more to its technological legacy than these.
September 17, 2026
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China pushes BeiDou navigation system deeper into global markets
China is advancing its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) deeper into global markets, unveiling new products, technologies and applications at a summit in central China this week, as it seeks to position the system as a shared global service.
September 17, 2026
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China's cycling boom pedals new wave of health-driven consumption
Despite the rise of electric cars and the expansion of public transit networks, bicycles are still a go-to means of transport in China. In fact, bicycles have been enjoying something of a renaissance, with more young people embracing them as a fun way to get around and stay active.
September 17, 2026
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China-ASEAN expo offers broad opportunities to expand Malaysian businesses
Malaysian businesses seek to unlock the potential and opportunities available at this year's China-ASEAN Expo, according to a Malaysian business leader.
September 17, 2026
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China's railway construction gains strong momentum as Jan.-Aug. investment rises
China's railway construction endeavors maintained solid momentum in the first eight months of 2026, with significant progress made on a number of key projects, the national railway operator said on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026
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China turns to smart detection for earlier infectious disease warnings
As a doctor reviewed a patient's test results at a hospital in north China's Tianjin Municipality, an alert suddenly flashed on the computer screen, recommending further tests for hepatitis B. The patient had come in complaining of fatigue and nausea, unaware that the routine checkup might reveal something more.
September 17, 2026