China livestock powerhouse improves pasture management in eco-friendly productivity quest

​In the vast pastures of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a humble blade of grass is being transformed into the cornerstone of a modern agricultural titan, fueling the region's dominance in China's dairy and meat industries.

February 12, 2026

Ancient Silk Road hub Dunhuang welcomes off-season visitors

Move over summer crowds. Dunhuang's winter charm is calling as more travelers flock to the heritage hub in northwest China's Gansu Province, home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, with a range of winter initiatives awaiting visitors.

February 12, 2026

China's traditional lantern show shines with innovation, global exchange

The ongoing 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival has turned this city in southwest China's Sichuan Province into a luminous sea of over 200 lantern sets, drawing inspiration from fairy tales, children's drawings and, most fittingly, the prehistoric dinosaurs whose fossils were unearthed here.

February 12, 2026

China builds new intelligent driving lab to boost smart car industry

​A new integrated intelligent driving laboratory, capable of simulating real vehicles, dynamic traffic and climate conditions simultaneously, has commenced operations in a high-tech zone in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

February 12, 2026

Age-friendly facilities elevate life for China's seniors

Figures show that by the end of 2025, Beijing had established 152 senior care service centers benefiting over 2 million elderly people, with 622 nursing institutions offering 110,000 beds in place.

February 12, 2026

China's lunar exploration program advances via successful tests of new rocket, spaceship

​China on Wednesday successfully conducted a low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test of its Long March-10 carrier rocket and a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test of its new-generation crewed spacecraft Mengzhou.

February 12, 2026

China completes first recovery of spacecraft return capsule from sea

China on Wednesday successfully conducted its first maritime search and retrieval of a crewed spacecraft's return capsule, the China Manned Space Agency said.

February 11, 2026

Slow trains accelerate prosperity across SW China's remote mountains

Chugging through Guizhou's mountains at a leisurely pace of less than 50 kilometers per hour, the No. 5639 train and its return service, No. 5640, are anomalies in the era of high-speed rail.

February 11, 2026

China conducts low-altitude flight test for Long March-10 rocket

China on Wednesday successfully conducted a low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test for its Long March-10 carrier rocket in the southern island province of Hainan, the China Manned Space Agency said.

February 11, 2026

Celebrating Spring Festival in China emerges as new global trend

As the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, draws near, a growing number of international travelers are planning their trips around this traditional celebration to immerse themselves in China's vibrant culture and festive spirit.

February 11, 2026

China's major economic powerhouses contributed 62.2% to national growth in 2025

China's 10 top provincial regions by gross domestic product (GDP) accounted for 62.2 percent of the country's overall economic growth in 2025, according to recent data released by all such regions.

February 11, 2026

Hong Kong streets spruced up for Spring Festival

Days before the 2026 Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 17, Hong Kong is oozing with festivities -- red lanterns, well-wishing flowers and spring couplet stands beckon residents and tourists.

February 11, 2026

China pivots to biology in quest for improved manufacturing

This shift is part of China's broader agenda to open up new areas for economic growth, as the country plans to build a new massive tech-intensive sector within the next decade.

February 10, 2026

China's self-developed Antarctic vehicle travels over 10,000 km

China's self-developed Snow Leopard 6×6 wheeled vehicle recently completed extreme environment testing in the Antarctic interior, traveling more than 10,000 km with zero failures, China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team said on Tuesday.

February 10, 2026

China's wholesale commodities hub warms up for World Cup frenzy

With just four months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens in North America, China's wholesale commodities hub of Yiwu -- often dubbed the "world's supermarket" -- is in the midst of a production and sales frenzy to meet global demand for tournament merchandise.

February 10, 2026

Guarding China's largest freshwater lake from a wheelchair

Yu, 48, is a patrol ranger in Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province. From a wheelchair, he helps watch over China's largest freshwater lake, a vast wetland where Siberian cranes cross winter skies, Yangtze finless porpoises surface without warning, and milu deer, also known as Pere David's deer, walk quietly across exposed flats.

February 10, 2026

China's tech hub Shenzhen operates over 300 low-altitude logistics routes

​South China's tech hub of Shenzhen, home to the leading global drone maker DJI, has to date opened a total of 310 low-altitude logistics routes, with 82 new routes added in 2025, according to the ongoing annual session of the municipal people's congress.

February 10, 2026

AI unlocks new vitality for 2026 Chinese Spring Festival consumption

As the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival approaches, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping holiday consumption through predictive services, seamless transactions and personalized experiences, fueling a fresh wave of economic vigor.

February 10, 2026

China's stock exchanges optimize refinancing rules to support innovation

​The Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges on Monday announced a package of measures to optimize refinancing rules to support high-quality listed companies.

February 10, 2026

Young travelers chase authentic Spring Festival vibes in smaller cities for upcoming holiday

​China's upcoming nine-day Spring Festival holiday, the longest on record, is doing more than unleashing pent-up travel demand. It is revealing a clear shift among young travelers: increasingly, they are bypassing traditional hometown reunions and crowded attractions in favor of smaller cities and towns, where festive traditions feel more vivid and local life more tangible.

February 10, 2026

Humanoid robot firms launch consumer push with entertainment ventures

China's humanoid robotics players are leveraging high-profile cultural exposure to raise their profile as they muscle into the consumer market.

February 9, 2026

China issues action plan to revitalize theatrical arts

Chinese authorities have revealed an action plan to promote the inheritance and development of theatrical arts over the next three years, starting from 2026.

February 9, 2026

Green energy ignites cozy, prosperous winter in northeast China

From biomass stoves in Jilin's hinterland to clean energy greenhouses on the eastern border, these changes reflect a broader push for new energy and align with China's commitment to green development.

February 9, 2026

Horse-themed products, activities gain popularity ahead of Chinese New Year

From creative toys and cultural products to immersive tourism projects, items featuring horse elements are taking center stage in China's consumer market as the Year of the Horse approaches.

February 9, 2026

China's wedding dress makers move toward diversified markets

​As the Spring Festival approaches and much of the country prepares to celebrate, 36-year-old bridal store owner Li Tao has been busy completing his last orders before the holiday.

February 9, 2026

AI creates jobs for people with disabilities amid China's tech drive

Many local governments have cooperated with enterprises and universities, offering job opportunities and guidance for people with disabilities to participate in data annotation work through learning and practical applications.

February 9, 2026

China successfully launches reusable experimental spacecraft

China succeeded in launching a reusable experimental spacecraft via a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday.

February 9, 2026

HKSAR financial chief: Leveraging Hong Kong's strengths to serve national needs

​Paul Chan, financial secretary of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong is determined to leverage its strengths to serve national needs under the 15th Five-Year Plan.

February 9, 2026

Over 140M train tickets sold for Spring Festival travel rush

China's railway ticketing platform 12306 had sold a total of 140 million train tickets for the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush as of 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the country's railway operator.

February 9, 2026

Scientists make lunar chronology breakthrough with Chang'e-6 samples from far side of moon

​For the first time, scientists have confirmed that the impact cratering rates on the near and far sides of the moon are essentially consistent, laying a solid basis for the establishment of a globally unified lunar chronology system, according to the Science and Technology Daily.

February 9, 2026