China pilots 'quiet communities' to curb urban noise, disputes

As cities expand, the likes of homes, roads, businesses, construction sites and recreational spaces are often crammed together. China has, notably, been testing a neighborhood-level response to this challenge via the development of "quiet communities," combining physical upgrades with local management and mediation.

August 17, 2026

China's landmark Ecological and Environmental Code takes effect to drive green modernization

China took a major step toward green modernization on Saturday as its landmark Ecological and Environmental Code officially came into force, further strengthening the legal foundation for the harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

August 15, 2026

From cave exploration to cafes: China's karst 'cool resources' fan summer tourism

​With summer heatwaves sweeping across China, the country's southwestern karst areas are getting creative, offering unique tourism experiences in the depths of the cool caves.

August 14, 2026

Robot participation quadruples at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games

​The upcoming second World Humanoid Robot Games will see the number of participating robots quadrupling from last year's inaugural event, organizers said Thursday.

August 14, 2026

How China's grid powers through peak summer demand

​Each year, surging temperatures put China's power grid to the test at the height of summer. In recent weeks, sweltering heat and high humidity have gripped many megacities, driving electricity demand to record highs.

August 13, 2026

China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st intl commercial flight, lands in Mongolian capital

China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.

August 13, 2026

China's NEV monthly sales share exceeds 60% for first time

​China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales in July accounted for more than 60 percent of the monthly new car sales for the first time, while the cumulative share for the first seven months also surpassed 50 percent, industry data showed on Wednesday.

August 12, 2026

Chinese hospital pioneers robotic cardiac surgery with homegrown system

​Unlike in conventional surgical procedures, a complex cardiac operation in east China's Fujian Province was recently performed by a domestically developed cardiac surgical robot, leaving the operating table free of medical staff in lead aprons.

August 12, 2026

China to launch first international commercial route for homegrown C919 jet

​China is set to launch the first international commercial route operated by its homegrown C919 aircraft on Wednesday, connecting Beijing with Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.

August 12, 2026

China's major river-to-sea canal begins vessel trials ahead of opening

​Pinglu Canal started vessel trials on Wednesday, marking a key step toward the planned opening of this major Chinese waterway in September.

August 12, 2026

China's factory-built buildings find growing markets overseas

A 19-story hotel in Brisbane was not a conventional construction project in Australia, much of it having already been built thousands of kilometers away, inside a factory in south China.

August 12, 2026

Chinese AI firms support local large language model development in emerging markets

​Inside the smart exhibition hall of Safaricom, Kenya's largest telecommunications operator, a digital human supported by a Chinese tech company delivers live demonstrations of core business services and interprets financial report data for visitors through intelligent interactive functions.

August 12, 2026

China strengthens privacy protection as infringement cases revealed

​Chinese police on Tuesday disclosed 10 cases involving the infringement of citizens' personal information, as the country intensifies efforts to combat data-related crimes and protect individual rights in the digital era.

August 12, 2026

How China's indoor ski boom is carving out a new summer economy

Amid summer heatwaves, indoor ski resorts across China's southern regions are booming, offering year-round ice-and-snow experiences, diverse themed activities and pet-friendly services. The country's ice-and-snow economy is shattering seasonal and geographic barriers, and turning sweltering summer days into a hot new driver of consumption growth.

August 12, 2026

Stargazing on grasslands fuels astronomy tourism boom

Sheep, cattle and the vast grasslands once dominated Wang Xiufang's conversations. Now, the 64-year-old herder often finds herself chatting with tourists from across the country -- about planets, observatories and radio telescopes.

August 12, 2026

China's mega water project transfers over 90 billion cubic meters of water

​The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has diverted a cumulative total of more than 90 billion cubic meters of water through its eastern and middle routes as of Monday, marking a new milestone for the world's largest water diversion initiative.

August 12, 2026

Foreign financial institutions bullish on China's hard-tech growth momentum

​Foreign financial institutions are finding a stronger investment case in China's hard-tech industries as breakthroughs in AI, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing are driving more exports, higher earnings, and growing interest from global investors.

August 12, 2026

In Shenzhen, technology is the new tourist attraction

​At Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen's mega electronics marketplace, Bryan Lamothe-Arice wove his way through a maze of shops packed with everything from electronic components to the latest consumer products.

August 11, 2026

Milk tea helps nourish grassroots governance, ethnic unity in Xinjiang

​In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage.

August 11, 2026

In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal

​Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, more than 20 homing pigeons burst into the sky, circling above the grey-tiled roofs before fanning out across the city.

August 11, 2026

China's quantum technology goes from lab to life

​Chinese scientists have reported a series of advances in weather forecasting and drug discovery powered by quantum technology, highlighting how a field once regarded as a distant scientific ambition is steadily transitioning from the laboratory to real-world use.

August 11, 2026

CXMT's inclusion in key index highlights China's appeal to global investors

​China's leading memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), was officially added to the MSCI China All Shares Index on Monday, just two weeks after its blockbuster debut on Shanghai's STAR Market. This marks the latest sign of global investors' growing appetite for Chinese assets, especially in the hard-tech sector.

August 11, 2026

China's premier digital publishing expo to debut cultural gaming section

China's premier digital publishing expo will open in late August, featuring for the first time an exhibition area highlighting the integration of traditional Chinese culture and online games.

August 11, 2026

100 days to APEC: Shenzhen's green choices applauded

Decades ago, Shenzhen made an unusual planning choice to protect the mangroves in the city's Futian District, shifting a planned coastal road 260 meters north.

August 11, 2026

Sportswear giants expand Chinese presence amid sports consumption boom

In the mountainous areas of north China's Tianjin Municipality, hikers and cyclists are gathering to explore the natural beauty. More than 2,000 km away in Wanning, in south China's Hainan Province, paddleboarding has emerged as a popular new choice among young tourists.

August 11, 2026

'China Cool' appeals to international tourists in more ways than one

This summer, as heat waves swept across many parts of the world, an increasing number of foreign tourists are heading to China to escape the heat.

August 10, 2026

Beyond the 'overcapacity' narrative: China's industrial rise in perspective

​As China continues to upgrade its manufacturing base and scale up production in sectors ranging from electric vehicles to renewable energy equipment, some Western countries once again revived claims of Chinese "overcapacity" to justify new tariffs and investment restrictions.

August 10, 2026

Chinese economy sees new growth momentum via manufacturing upgrade

​Recently, Hengli Heavy Industry signed contracts for building six very large ammonia carriers with three international shipowners, marking its new expansion in the gas carrier segment.

August 10, 2026

Digital technology reshapes China's service consumption landscape

​From virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences that bring museum collections closer to visitors, to AI-powered travel planning and personalized recommendations on e-commerce platforms, digital technologies are fundamentally reshaping how Chinese consumers discover and enjoy exciting new services.

August 10, 2026

Middle route of China's mega water diversion project hits new service milestone

The middle route of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has delivered more than 80 billion cubic meters of water as of Friday, benefiting nearly 118 million residents in 27 cities, the project operator announced.

August 7, 2026