Small towns on Chinese mainland, big opportunities for Taiwan entrepreneurs

From fragrant jasmine fields and colorful ceramics workshops to the bustling aisles of a global commodities market, a growing number of Taiwan entrepreneurs are finding promising opportunities not only in major cities, but also in unassuming towns across the Chinese mainland.

August 21, 2026

China pioneers AI-driven education as world seeks new schooling models

At the opening ceremony of the Global Smart Education Conference 2026, Ren Youqun, China's vice minister of education and president of the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, said that China has made the integration of AI and education a national priority. The country is pushing forward a digital education strategy that embeds intelligent technologies across all teaching elements, processes and scenarios.

August 21, 2026

What brings Singaporean ceramists to China's Jingdezhen?

In Jingdezhen, China's renowned "porcelain capital," Singaporean ceramic artist Vanessa Sng discovered that a ceramics studio could stay open through the night.

August 21, 2026

Asia-Pacific Community: From COP17 podiums to desert fields: China aids Mongolia's green rebuild

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is underway in Ulan Bator, with China offering robust backing for the landmark summit. Beyond the conference halls, China has long rolled out comprehensive support to help neighboring Mongolia tackle its lingering desertification threat.

August 21, 2026

Mountain village in SW China finds new path on Long March route

He Zhicheng returned to his mountain village in southwest China's Guizhou Province in 2024 to open a farmhouse restaurant, after eight years on the Foxconn assembly line in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province -- some 1,500 kilometers away.

August 21, 2026

Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official

Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model -- one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.

August 21, 2026

Chinese new energy vehicles gain ground in Italy

Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining ground in Italy's market of new energy vehicles, driven by competitive prices, expanding model ranges and growing demand for plug-in hybrids.

August 21, 2026

China's GAC enters Ghanaian market with new range of automobiles

Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) has officially launched its brand onto the Ghanaian market, unveiling a fleet of its latest sophisticated automobiles for the local market.

August 21, 2026

Chinese-led team develops energy-efficient vision chip

A Chinese-led research team has developed a new type of vision chip that directly converts light into tokens, bypassing the multiple processing steps that typically consume power and slow down performance.

August 21, 2026

Robot conference spotlights commercial push for China's robot sector

At an exhibition hall, about 10 humanoid robots worked in a coordinated workflow, with some lifting and stacking boxes and others sorting goods along an assembly line. Together, they demonstrated a complete smart logistics process -- from material handling to sorting and replenishment.

August 21, 2026

AI drives China-Africa media collaboration

China and African nations are strengthening cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) applications and governance to drive mutual progress in the media sector through technological innovation, experts said at a forum in Beijing on Thursday.

August 21, 2026

Unitree's successful IPO a vote of confidence in China's high-tech future

China's leading robotics company Unitree Robotics had a successful debut on Wednesday, with its shares ending the day up 460.34 percent on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's sci-tech innovation board, known as the STAR Market.

August 20, 2026

China firmly committed to global drug-control cooperation

A Chinese court has sentenced two men to prison terms after convicting them of organizing the illegal sale of controlled stimulants, in another case of counternarcotics cooperation between China and the United States.

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 helps push frontiers of cosmic exploration, Polish astronomer says

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