Singaporean healthcare professional experiences futuristic smart living in China

From AI-assisted medical translation to voice-controlled navigation and robot services, smart technologies are increasingly woven into everyday life in China.

September 20, 2026

Transport upgrades bringing China's mountain riches to the world

China's high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 kilometers, accounting for over 70 percent of the world's total and more than the rest of the world combined. Its expressway network, at nearly 200,000 kilometers, is likewise the largest on earth -- a web of roads and rail stitching together the country's wealthier regions with its more remote ones.

September 20, 2026

China's ice cream industry churns out sweet opportunities abroad

Carrots, eggplant and even fried chicken. At first glance, these items on display looked like fresh food. A closer look revealed they were actually ice cream.

September 20, 2026

China-ASEAN cooperation can play key role in haze prevention, management, think tank says

Worsening air quality has reached hazardous levels in Southeast Asia in recent weeks. Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra regions have faced widespread forest and land fires this year, with haze disrupting flights, forcing school closures and causing hazardous air quality in parts of the country.

September 18, 2026

Quality violin making finds unexpected home in rural Chinese county

Violin making, a craft steeped in centuries of European tradition, has found an unexpected home here in Queshan, a rural Chinese county with no history of making musical instruments.

September 18, 2026

Along the Long March route, remembrance endures amid change

More than 90 years ago, the hills around Caiwan Village in Quanzhou County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, became a battlefield. The seven were soldiers of the Red Army, the armed forces led by the Communist Party of China (CPC).

September 18, 2026

Geotourism gains ground as travelers seek more than scenery

At the Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot in northwest China, middle school student Xu Yan held up an English textbook and watched as the image on its cover aligned almost perfectly with the colorful, layered hills before him.

September 18, 2026

China's 2027 BRICS chairmanship to further deepen cooperation, says expert

China's assumption of the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 will provide new opportunities to further deepen practical cooperation among member countries and advance collaboration in innovation, green development and other areas, a South African expert has said.

September 18, 2026

Pinglu Canal, win-win economic artery linking China and ASEAN, expert says

The Pinglu Canal is not simply an important waterway; it is an economic artery and a bridge between inland China and ASEAN, holding potential to deliver win-win results, said a Filipino expert who visited the canal in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China in early September.

September 18, 2026

The 'cabbage revolution' -- How China is using science to feed 1.4 billion people

There is nothing remarkable about the tiny cabbage seedlings growing in the fields of Jiayu County in central China.

September 18, 2026

From village ponds, a Chinese delicacy seeks global markets

Across a patchwork of village ponds in central China, rows of floating cages ripple on the water. Beneath the surface, slender, snake-like rice eels twist through the nets -- the fish are a common dish at Chinese meals and a big part of how local farmers make a living.

September 18, 2026

China keeps dialogue open among parties at Beijing Xiangshan Forum

Participants at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum hailed the event as a key platform for different parties to engage in dialogue as China seeks to play a constructive role in peacefully settling conflicts amid rising global uncertainty.

September 18, 2026

China hosts event themed 'AI empowering human rights development' in Geneva

A side event themed "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Empowering Human Rights Development" was held Wednesday during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

September 18, 2026

Chinese agricultural experts honored for contributions to Zimbabwe's agriculture

Seven Chinese agricultural experts were awarded special contribution medals by the Zimbabwean government on Thursday in recognition of their pivotal role in advancing Zimbabwe's agriculture sector.

September 18, 2026

A 3,000-year-old glimpse into China's Bronze Age technological prowess

China is famous for its ancient inventions: papermaking, printing, gunpowder and the compass. But there is far more to its technological legacy than these.

September 17, 2026

China pushes BeiDou navigation system deeper into global markets

China is advancing its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) deeper into global markets, unveiling new products, technologies and applications at a summit in central China this week, as it seeks to position the system as a shared global service.

September 17, 2026

China's cycling boom pedals new wave of health-driven consumption

Despite the rise of electric cars and the expansion of public transit networks, bicycles are still a go-to means of transport in China. In fact, bicycles have been enjoying something of a renaissance, with more young people embracing them as a fun way to get around and stay active.

September 17, 2026

China-ASEAN expo offers broad opportunities to expand Malaysian businesses

Malaysian businesses seek to unlock the potential and opportunities available at this year's China-ASEAN Expo, according to a Malaysian business leader.

September 17, 2026

China's railway construction gains strong momentum as Jan.-Aug. investment rises

China's railway construction endeavors maintained solid momentum in the first eight months of 2026, with significant progress made on a number of key projects, the national railway operator said on Wednesday.

September 17, 2026

China turns to smart detection for earlier infectious disease warnings

As a doctor reviewed a patient's test results at a hospital in north China's Tianjin Municipality, an alert suddenly flashed on the computer screen, recommending further tests for hepatitis B. The patient had come in complaining of fatigue and nausea, unaware that the routine checkup might reveal something more.

September 17, 2026

Sci-tech innovation propels China's services trade

Technology-intensive services are becoming a driver of China's services trade. In the first seven months of 2026, China's services exports rose 17.1 percent year on year, and knowledge-intensive services made up more than half.

September 17, 2026

China remains EAC's largest trading partner as Q2 regional trade hits 52.3 bln USD

China remained the largest individual trading partner of the East African Community (EAC) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, as the region's total trade rose 37 percent year on year to 52.3 billion U.S. dollars.

September 17, 2026

China-ASEAN expo to highlight FTA 3.0 opportunities

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo will spotlight new business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 framework, with more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions set to participate, event organizers said on Wednesday.

September 17, 2026

Hong Kong unveils maiden 5-year plan, charts roadmap for high-quality development

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030), a milestone as it enters a new phase of becoming more prosperous.

September 17, 2026

China issues world's first medical-device standard for AI-powered brain-computer interfaces

China has approved and issued the country's third medical-device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which is also the world's first such standard for BCI medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) to process electroencephalogram (EEG) data.

September 16, 2026

Airbus delivers first aircraft from its new assembly line in China

Airbus on Wednesday delivered the first aircraft assembled at its new Final Assembly Line (FAL) for A320 family aircraft in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, the second of its kind in both China and Asia.

September 16, 2026

China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.

September 16, 2026

Chinese automaker GAC launches new electric model in Israel

Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) on Tuesday launched sales of a new electric car model in Israel, according to local importer Orion Mobility.

September 16, 2026

Experts gather in SW China to promote dialogue among great river civilizations

Experts from home and abroad gathered on Tuesday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for the 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum, sharing insights on enhancing exchanges and mutual learning among the world's great river civilizations.

September 16, 2026

China's laser tech leaps from vintage sci-fi film to worldwide industry

Now, laser launchers in China are deployed for a fresh battle: targeting weeds that threaten crops in the fields.

September 16, 2026