'Double 11' shopping bonanza ignites fresh surge in consumer spending

​With discounted sales of everything from AI-powered refrigerators to blind boxes, China's annual online "Double 11" shopping festival has highlighted consumption momentum that is moving toward smarter, greener and more emotionally resonant products.

November 12, 2025

Return mission for Shenzhou-20 astronauts proceeds smoothly

​Work on the return mission of China's Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew is proceeding in an orderly manner as planned, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday.

November 11, 2025

China's NEV output, sales surge in first 10 months of 2025

​China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector posted strong growth in production and sales in the first 10 months of 2025, according to industry data released Tuesday.

November 11, 2025

"Book of Songs" from Chinese imperial tomb proves oldest complete copy ever found

Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of China's first ever-known complete version of the "Book of Songs" on bamboo slips from the Qin (221-207 BC) and Han (202 BC-220 AD) period, dating back some 2,000 years.

November 11, 2025

Tech tourism takes off as sci-fi meets reality in China

​Donning VR goggles, visitors were instantly "transported" back to the Qin Dynasty's underground mausoleum, where the silent Terracotta Army seemed to come to life before their eyes.

November 11, 2025

Behind the scenes - the making of China's first cross-boundary cycling race at National Games

In a historic first for China's National Games, the men's individual road cycling race connected Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in a single 231.8-kilometer route on Saturday, symbolizing unprecedented regional cooperation.

November 11, 2025

Shanghai import expo showcases growing appeal of vibrant Chinese market

​The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) has once again highlighted the increasing appeal of the vast Chinese market, and underscored the consensus and action of companies worldwide to pursue shared growth through collaboration and innovation.

November 11, 2025

From elderly care to graceful aging, China's silver economy redefined at CIIE

​Supported by a robotic frame, Li Ping, 70, took a cautious step forward, then another, inside a booth at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).

November 11, 2025

Sharing, inclusivity shown at import expo inject certainty into global future

​As the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) closed its doors on Monday, the hustle and bustle of the exhibition halls came to a halt. Yet China, the world's second-largest importer, remains committed to sharing and inclusivity.

November 11, 2025

China launches low Earth orbit satellite group

China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan on Monday.

November 10, 2025

China's first cross-boundary National Games open with splendor, unity

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 15th National Games open Sunday evening at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center, marking the first time the country's premier multi-sport event has been jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.

November 10, 2025

China's National Games opening ceremony highlights unity, culture and innovation

​China's 15th National Games, hosted for the first time across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, opened on Sunday evening with a ceremony highlighting cultural heritage and technological innovation.

November 10, 2025

2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opens in east China

The 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Friday morning in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province.

November 7, 2025

Relic sites dating back to Sui, Tang dynasties discovered in Xi'an

Archaeologists have uncovered 25 relic sites in Xi'an, the capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with finds including ash pits and wells dating back to the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties, the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology announced on Thursday.

November 7, 2025

Modern technology empowers archaeology, preservation at Liangzhu site in east China

​Modern technology continues to play a pivotal role in preserving, excavating and perpetuating the Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins in east China's Zhejiang Province, with recent breakthroughs highlighting this synergy, including the discovery of a rectangular, wall-like structure on the outskirts of the ancient city.

November 7, 2025

AI capability boost strengthens China's advanced manufacturing base

Inside an eastern Chinese smart factory, a new generation of AI-powered welding robots rolls off the assembly line at a rate of 1,000 units per year, combining precision with intelligence.

November 7, 2025

Xinjiang launches consumption voucher program to boost winter tourism

​Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region will launch a consumption voucher program on Nov. 14 to boost winter tourism during its snowy season, the regional culture and tourism department announced on Thursday.

November 7, 2025

How a tiny Chinese town spices up the world

​Hidden on the northwest plain of east China's Shandong Province, the quiet town of Yang'an might seem ordinary at first glance, consisting of a patch of land spanning under 90 square kilometers and home to just some 50,000 residents. Yet this small community has carved out a remarkable niche in the global food industry.

November 7, 2025

China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge opens to traffic over Yangtze

China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge -- the Tongling Yangtze River Third Bridge -- opened to traffic on Thursday in Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province.

November 6, 2025

China set for historic 3-region National Games

China's 15th National Games will open Sunday across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, marking the first time three regions have co-hosted the country's premier multi-sport event.

November 6, 2025

China's Mars orbiter observes interstellar object 3I/ATLAS

The orbiter of China's Mars mission Tianwen-1 has successfully observed an interstellar object, coded 3I/ATLAS, using its high-resolution camera, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

November 6, 2025

China's AI developer community sees rapid expansion, diverse base

According to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry reached a scale of over 900 billion yuan (approximately 127 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 24 percent. This growth is underpinned by a rapidly expanding and increasingly diverse developer community.

November 6, 2025

Private businesses power China's tech-driven industrial transition

Seres' rapid growth is a snapshot of the vigor that private businesses are injecting into the country's economy.

November 6, 2025

China releases latest World Openness Index, highlighting role of emerging forces

​The World Openness Index, gauging the openness levels of 129 economies from 1990 to 2024, was released on Wednesday at the eighth Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai.

November 6, 2025

Hong Kong to draw more capital on Asia wealth boom, tech IPO bonanza

​More capital inflows are in the offing for Hong Kong as global investors increasingly look to mainland tech stocks listed in Hong Kong, as well as Asian assets at large, top financiers said at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit concluding on Wednesday.

November 6, 2025

Hong Kong sci-tech forum gathers young scientists amid innovation hub drive

​Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025, an science and technology exchange event, kicked off in Hong Kong Wednesday, bringing together over 200 young scientists from more than 20 countries and regions.

November 6, 2025

Qilihai Wetland in north China reports record bird counts, earlier migration

​A key wetland in northern China has reported a record number of bird species this autumn, with the annual migration starting earlier than usual, according to conservation officials.

November 6, 2025

China's BDS reshaping life with integration of intelligent technologies

China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is transforming modern life and work by continuously integrating the smart power of burgeoning intelligent technologies.

November 5, 2025

Rural revitalization breathes new life into east China's ancient village

Nestled in the hills of Jinxi County in east China's Jiangxi Province, Youdian Village -- established hundreds of years ago -- was once defined by abandoned mines and crumbling ancestral homes. Today, it buzzes with tourists, its ancient architecture restored and its landscape transformed into a natural resort.

November 5, 2025

Marriage after dark: China reimagines public services for changing youth landscape

Next Friday, as dusk settles over Shanghai's historically and culturally rich Fuxing Park, the vibrant energy of INS Land will take on a decidedly different feel.

November 5, 2025