As marriages rebound, China's 'sweet economy' finds new momentum

After years of decline, marriage registrations rebounded across regions in China last year, government data showed, as reforms eased long-standing registration rules and gave fresh momentum to wedding-related spending, often referred to as the "sweet economy."

January 28, 2026

Chinese PLA aerobatic team's J-10 jets arrive in Singapore for airshow

Seven J-10 fighter jets from the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force arrived at Singapore's Changi Airport on Tuesday ahead of the 10th Singapore Airshow, scheduled for Feb. 3-8.

January 28, 2026

China's tech hub crosses 1-trln-yuan GDP threshold

​A small district in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen punched above its administrative weight as its gross domestic product (GDP) last year exceeded one trillion yuan (about 143 billion U.S. dollars).

January 28, 2026

China's humanoid robot connects to satellite in pioneering trial

​In a trial demonstration, a Chinese humanoid robot was directly connected to a low-Earth orbit satellite, achieving a breakthrough that enables robots to operate autonomously in remote areas without relying on ground networks.

January 28, 2026

19 Chinese provinces, municipalities allocate 19.7B yuan in 2025 to support Xinjiang's development

​Nineteen provinces and municipalities across China provided 19.7 billion yuan (about 2.8 billion U.S. dollars) in aid to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in 2025, focusing on economic growth and livelihood improvements, according to the ongoing regional legislative session.

January 28, 2026

Digital preservation safeguards, promotes timeless beauty of China's ancient relics

Today, cultural relics are no longer confined to glass cases in museums but are being presented to audiences in more captivating and interactive ways, thanks to China's sustained efforts in digital preservation. Over the past two decades, China has issued multiple documents to support this work, using 3D laser scanning equipment and professional software to digitally preserve ancient structures, murals, bronze ware and other artifacts.

January 27, 2026

China invites journalists to cover annual 'two sessions'

​China is inviting journalists from home and abroad to cover the annual sessions of its national legislature and national political advisory body, both of which will be held in March, according to an official statement released Tuesday.

January 27, 2026

Cinema fuels China's consumption boom, economic vitality

The success of Chinese films is flowing beyond the big screen, driving a new wave of consumption across the country. From film-themed travel and spin-off merchandise to cinema equipment, box-office hits are opening up fresh avenues for economic growth.

January 27, 2026

China's economic powerhouse of Guangdong reports increased foreign investment in 2025

​China's manufacturing heartland of Guangdong Province saw the establishment of 36,000 new foreign-funded enterprises in 2025 -- a 38.7 percent increase -- while its actual utilized foreign capital totaled 112.66 billion yuan (16.13 billion U.S. dollars), which was up 11.3 percent, according to the annual session of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress on Monday.

January 27, 2026

China's Greater Bay Area GDP expected to top 15 trillion yuan in 2025

​China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is pushing forward with integration, with its combined economic output expected to surpass 15 trillion yuan (about 2.15 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2025, according to the annual session of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress.

January 27, 2026

China's chain supermarkets, convenience stores report steady gains in 2025

​China's chain supermarkets and convenience stores reported steady operational improvement in 2025, industry surveys have shown.

January 27, 2026

Bowl of laba serves as prelude to harmonious new beginnings

On the eighth day of the 12th month on the Chinese calendar, which falls on Monday this year, the aroma of laba porridge will drift across Beijing and the rest of the country, signaling the arrival of the Chinese New Year season.

January 26, 2026

Beijing's commercial space expo highlights rapid growth in industry

The event drew over 300 commercial aerospace companies, showcasing the full industrial chain from launch vehicles and satellite manufacturing to space applications, supporting services and investment.

January 26, 2026

Beijing sees 19.5% rise in new overseas-funded businesses

​Beijing saw over 2,400 new registrations of overseas-funded businesses in 2025, marking an increase of 19.5 percent year on year, according to local authorities.

January 26, 2026

Winter sports push tourism in NE China's Jilin

​Snow blankets the Changbai Mountains in winter as skiers descend the slopes at Beidahu and Lake Songhua resorts in northeast China's Jilin Province. This season, the province is using major sporting events and upgraded services to turn its ice and snow resources into a driver of tourism, aiming to raise its international profile as a winter destination.

January 26, 2026

From Gobi to sea: Wind power forms cornerstone of China's green transition

China is the undisputed global powerhouse in wind energy. From the Gobi to the sea, wind power forms a cornerstone of the country's transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable development model.

January 26, 2026

China unveils regulations on Party organization elections within armed forces

​China's Central Military Commission has issued a set of regulations on the election work of the Communist Party of China (CPC) organizations within the military, which will take effect on Feb. 1, 2026, said a statement released on Sunday.

January 26, 2026

Governors, ministers, executives prioritize key five-year tasks

​Senior Chinese provincial- and ministerial-level officials met this week at the central Party school in Beijing for a study session focused on priority tasks for the next five years.

January 25, 2026

China to intensify efforts in quest for high-quality housing, urban-rural development, minister says

​China will step up efforts to promote the high-quality development of its real estate sector, advance urban renewal, and accelerate the upgrading of the construction industry in 2026, striving to secure a good start for housing and urban-rural development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), an official said.

January 23, 2026

China's first reusable liquid rocket test offshore platform set for operation

China is preparing to operationalize its first offshore platform designed for launching and recovering reusable liquid-propellant rockets, a strategic move aimed at significantly reducing space access costs and advancing its commercial space capabilities.

January 23, 2026

China's sacred revolutionary sites Zunyi, Yan'an to be connected by high-speed rail

Starting Jan. 26, the sacred revolutionary sites of Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Yan'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province will be linked by a direct high-speed rail service under the national railway schedule for the first quarter of 2026.

January 23, 2026

China's central bank signals further RRR, interest rate cuts to bolster growth

​The People's Bank of China (PBOC) will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026, and will utilize tools such as reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts and interest rate reductions to ensure liquidity remains sufficient, according to central bank governor Pan Gongsheng.

January 23, 2026

China introduces national subsidy for elderly care services to foster senior-friendly society

​China has rolled out a nationwide subsidy program to support elderly people with disabilities who purchase care services, authorities announced Thursday, as part of efforts to ease family burdens and build a more senior-friendly society.

January 23, 2026

China achieves breakthrough in extracting lithium from salt lakes

​China has achieved a major industrial breakthrough in extracting lithium, a critical metal for electric vehicle batteries, by launching the world's first 20,000-tonne production line that uses novel technology to extract lithium from salt lake brine.

January 23, 2026

Computing power woven into hair-thin fibers, paving way for smart clothes, brain implants

​Scientists in China have created a flexible, thread-like "fiber chip" that can be woven into fabric, opening the door to garments that function as interactive screens, advanced brain implants capable of processing signals internally and hyperrealistic virtual reality touch.

January 23, 2026

How China's high-speed rail confronts winter's bite with 'black techs'

How does the world's largest high-speed railway system, a backbone of modern Chinese mobility, ensure such reliability and comfort amid extreme winter? The secrets lie in an array of smart, cold-defying technologies, ranging from giving trains "down jackets" to equipping them with "heating patches."

January 22, 2026

China fosters book-loving society with strong institutional support

​One winter day, as writer Xu Kun raced to meet a deadline, she received a neighborhood notice announcing a temporary power outage. She turned to her residents' chat group to ask if anyone could recommend a nearby place with heating and internet access where she could read and write.

January 22, 2026

Celebrating inner companion becomes a youth trend in China

"Laoji," literally "Old Self," has emerged as a playful yet affectionate moniker for Chinese social media users near the end of 2025, who address themselves as they would a lifelong friend.

January 22, 2026

China reinvents vocational education for tech-driven future

​As some technology pioneers sound alarms about artificial intelligence replacing human jobs, China is racing to train its massive workforce to stay competitive in a technology-driven future.

January 22, 2026

Tech innovation reshapes NW China's agriculture landscape

​Amid the biting winter chill, smart greenhouses in Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province, are thriving with fresh fruits and vegetables, showcasing the region's year-round agricultural innovation.

January 22, 2026