China launches service consumption season
This year's national service consumption season was launched on Tuesday in Nanjing, capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province, marking a major initiative to boost growth in the service sector.
June 4, 2025
Chinese scientists develop degradable coating to tackle marine biofouling challenges
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative degradable silicone-hydrogel coating that shows exceptional anti-biofouling performance in marine applications.
June 4, 2025
Dragon boat races spark rise in tourism spending during ancient Chinese festival
Across China, more tourists are seeking out immersive cultural experiences, and the Dragon Boat Festival offers both vibrant celebrations and a focus on deep-rooted heritage.
June 4, 2025
Chinese fireworks spark growth with expansion into Africa
At the headquarters of a fireworks company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Hu Yichuang guided clients through the dozens of fireworks on display in the showroom.
June 3, 2025
China's young kitchen wizards establishing careers as on-demand chefs
Ding is part of a rising wave of young Chinese embracing a new gig, that of on-demand chef. Often students, office workers or freelancers, they offer homemade meals to time-starved urbanites seeking the likes of health, comfort and a taste of home.
June 3, 2025
600-year-old dragon kiln keeps tradition alive in China's pottery capital
In the heart of China's pottery capital Yixing in the eastern province of Jiangsu, the ancient ritual of firing the 600-year-old Qianshu Dragon Kiln persists, a testament to enduring craftsmanship despite modern alternatives.
June 3, 2025
China vows to tackle 'involution-style' competition in auto sector
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Saturday it will intensify efforts to tackle "involution-style" competition in the country's auto industry, vowing to strengthen oversight and safeguard a fair and orderly market environment.
June 3, 2025
A commemorative conference on the 120th anniversary of U.S. journalist Edgar Snow's birth was held on Friday at Peking University in Beijing.
May 31, 2025
Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers
In the first four months of this year, the customs of two major airports in Beijing processed departure tax refund applications for overseas travelers totaling approximately 369 million yuan (about 51.36 million U.S. dollars), up 79.41 percent year on year, setting a new record high for the same period in history, according to Beijing Customs.
May 30, 2025
China battles drought to ensure stable summer harvest
With a persistent drought gripping vast regions of the country, Chinese authorities are making multi-faceted efforts to mitigate its impact on agriculture as grain crops have entered a critical growth stage.
May 30, 2025
What's the breakthrough made in rocket launch of Tianwen-2 mission
China successfully launched its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen-2, in the early hours of Thursday, an endeavour designed to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.
May 30, 2025
China expands visa-free access for Latin America to boost trade ties
For the first time since 2017, Peruvian national Marcel Sanchez Lopez is preparing to return to China, this time, unburdened by the once-cumbersome entry procedures.
May 30, 2025
China builds satellite constellations to enable smart connectivity from space
With four new satellites launched this month to expand the Tianqi constellation, China is accelerating a presence in low-Earth orbit to support its surging demand for smart device connectivity.
May 29, 2025
China launches Tianwen-2 to retrieve asteroid samples
China launched its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen-2, in the early hours of Thursday, an endeavour to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.
May 29, 2025
China's vast market unlocks opportunities for ASEAN amid global trade headwinds
At a fully automated production line in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, cans of energy drinks rolled off conveyors, destined for shelves across China.
May 29, 2025
Chinese lunar probe shifts to complex orbit in world first
China's Tiandu-1 satellite has become the first probe to enter a special Earth-moon resonant orbit, scientists announced on Tuesday.
May 28, 2025
China to launch Tianwen-2 probe for asteroid sampling on May 29
China's Tianwen-2 probe is scheduled for launch on May 29, aiming to unravel the mysteries of a near-Earth asteroid and a main-belt comet, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Monday.
May 27, 2025
China's "toy capital" powers global playgrounds
Playground slides, park swings, mall play structures, kindergarten climbing sets -- these childhood favorites all belong to a single category of toys: non-powered amusement facilities.
May 26, 2025
Chinese scientists discover rare eclipsing pulsar
A team of Chinese scientists has discovered an extremely rare pulsar that gets partially blocked by its companion star every few hours, like a cosmic game of hide-and-seek.
May 23, 2025
Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete first spacewalk
The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
May 23, 2025
China's first offshore carbon capture, utilization and storage project put into operation
China's first offshore carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project on Thursday began operations in the Pearl River Mouth Basin in south China, said China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country's largest offshore oil and gas producer.
May 22, 2025
China offers global consumers fresh shopping experiences
Mok Jin Jin, a Malaysian student at Nankai University in north China's Tianjin Municipality, has observed a shift in his family's lifestyle since they received a Chinese-made blender.
May 21, 2025
Chinese researchers uncover new microbial species aboard space station
Researchers have announced the discovery of a new microbial species in China's space station for the first time, naming it Niallia tiangongensis, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
May 21, 2025
Growing cultural pride fuels China's archaeology tourism boom
People have not only gained interest in traditionally famous museums like the Palace Museum, but are also eager to explore remote ancient sites such as Yanmen Pass in Shanxi Province.
May 21, 2025
China's private economy gets new boost as landmark law takes effect
China's first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector came into effect Tuesday, strengthening legal protections and injecting fresh momentum into a key driver of the world's second-largest economy.
May 21, 2025
China invites public opinions on upcoming five-year plan
China on Tuesday launched an online public consultation to gather opinions for its next five-year plan for national economic and social development.
May 20, 2025
China's green system wins key approval
China's energy market is becoming more accessible to green businesses worldwide, now that a key global renewable energy initiative has given its full backing to the nation's green electricity certificates, authorities said.
May 20, 2025
Aerial tourism the modern 'journey to the west'
This aerial sightseeing service has infused heritage exploration with a futuristic vibe, giving visitors an unprecedented immersive experience.
May 20, 2025
Microgrids power China green energy transition
China has channeled substantial investment into microgrids. According to the action plan on accelerating the construction of new power systems, local governments are encouraged to build smart microgrid projects that cater to regional needs.
May 20, 2025
China committed to continuing contributions to global health
China welcomes the WHO's internal reforms to improve efficiency and better serve its member states, and stands ready to participate in the process through both financial and personnel support.
May 20, 2025