China ranks 2nd in global soft power index
China has become the world's second most influential soft power nation after the United States, according to the sixth annual Global Soft Power Index released here by Brand Finance on Thursday.
February 21, 2025
Chinese animated blockbuster sparks hunt for ancient clues in museums
China's animated hit "Ne Zha 2," while captivating global audiences, has also inspired renewed interest in Chinese museum artifacts among viewers.
February 24, 2025
China reinforces 'one PE class a day' for students' physical, mental health
Thanks to more emphasis on physical education (PE), the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has seen a noticeable drop in the number of secondary school students who need to wear glasses.
February 24, 2025
Foreign investors eye AI, robotics opportunities in China
Foreign investors are increasingly turning their attention to China's A-share market, with a particular focus on the burgeoning opportunities in AI and robotics.
February 21, 2025
China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced Thursday that it has completed the drilling of the deepest vertical well in Asia, as a borehole reached a depth of 10,910 meters in China's northwestern desert.
February 21, 2025
Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in integrated photonic quantum chips
Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in integrated photonic quantum chips by demonstrating the first "continuous-variable" quantum multipartite entanglement and cluster states on the chip.
February 20, 2025
Chinese scientists discover 'rocket effect' driving boulder movement on comet surface
Chinese scientists have attributed the sudden movement of a boulder on the surface of a comet to a phenomenon known as the "rocket effect," which resulted from the asymmetric outburst of volatile ice inside the boulder.
February 20, 2025
China launches pioneering underwater intelligent computing cluster in Hainan
China has activated a groundbreaking underwater intelligent computing cluster off the coast of its southernmost province of Hainan, marking a significant leap forward in sustainable high-performance computing.
February 20, 2025
China unveils top archaeological discoveries of 2024
Six significant archaeological sites in China were named the top new discoveries in 2024, announced Wednesday at an annual forum hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
February 20, 2025
China's agri-exports take rural flavors global
In the remote mountains of Guizhou, a landlocked province in southwest China where tradition runs as deep as its valleys, locals are transforming agricultural products into global commodities, breathing new life into rural economies.
February 19, 2025
China's inbound tourism boom strains supply of foreign language guides
Sui Yuwei, a senior English tour guide, has never been as busy as he is now.
February 18, 2025
New consumption frontiers energize China's market vitality
Global financial institutions are increasingly bullish on China's economic development, with multiple 2025 outlook reports highlighting the nation's accelerating transition to high-quality growth driven by a stronger consumer sector and service industry.
February 18, 2025
Rise of immersive VR industry drives vitality of China's cultural consumption market
While the world is well-acquainted with renowned Chinese archaeological discoveries like the Terracotta Army, the secrets surrounding the mausoleum of Qin Shihuang -- the first emperor of a unified China -- remain largely shrouded in mystery.
February 17, 2025
China's economy kicks off new year with fresh trends
As the Year of the Snake unfolds, China's economy is setting the stage for dynamic growth, with consumption, high-quality development and the capital market presenting new growth drivers, signaling a strong recovery and a shift toward more sustainable and innovation-driven development.
February 17, 2025
Chinese superconducting quantum computer receives over 20M global visits
China's independently developed third-generation superconducting quantum computer, Origin Wukong, has received more than 20 million remote visits globally, passing an important milestone in the country's quantum computing development, China Science and Technology Daily has reported.
February 17, 2025
China's rail network continued to break records in 2024
Remarkable progress was made in China's railway sector in 2024, with the improvement of the nation's transportation infrastructure contributing to economic growth and improving lives.
February 14, 2025
Number of intl wetland cities in China rises to 22
Nine Chinese cities, including Dali in Yunnan province, Lhasa in the Xizang autonomous region, Fuzhou in Fujian province and Yueyang in Hunan province, were recently designated as international wetland cities, marking the third such set of cities announced after 2018 and 2022.
February 14, 2025
Xinjiang's foreign trade achieves robust growth amid challenges
Despite mounting pressure from Western countries over issues like so-called "forced labor" and import restrictions and sanctions, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has achieved a historic high in foreign trade in 2024.
February 13, 2025
In China's Harbin, world's largest ice-and-snow park draws record visitors
Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed over 3 million visits as of Tuesday, setting a new attendance record just 52 days into its 26th edition, organizers announced.
February 13, 2025
Lanterns light up Taiwan as Chinese festival celebrated across island
As night falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, Taiwan transforms into a dazzling spectacle of light. Despite a gentle spring rain sweeping across the island, the festive spirit remains strong.
February 13, 2025
China's annual social logistics value hits 360.6 trln yuan in 2024
China's total social logistics value rose 5.8 percent year on year to 360.6 trillion yuan (about 50.28 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2024, data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing showed Tuesday.
February 13, 2025
China's futures market sees double-digit growth in trading turnover in January
China's futures market reported double-digit year-on-year growth in trading turnover last month, industrial data showed Wednesday.
February 13, 2025
Various activities held across China to celebrate Lantern Festival
Various activities were held across China to celebrate the Lantern Festival, which falls on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar.
February 13, 2025
AI technology widely adopted during Spring Festival events
During the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage Gala aired by China Media Group on Jan. 31, a pack of ten robot dogs leaped, spun and waved in perfect harmony to a traditional dance song, wowing audiences with their flawless moves.
February 13, 2025
China reveals names of moon-landing spacesuit, manned lunar rover
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Wednesday unveiled the names of the moon-landing spacesuit and manned lunar rover for the country's manned lunar exploration missions.
February 12, 2025
China's passenger car sector logs steady growth in January
China's passenger car production logged steady growth in January, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) posting strong performance during the period, data from an industry association showed Tuesday.
February 12, 2025
Long March-8A carrier rocket completes maiden flight
China's Long March-8A carrier rocket successfully conducted its maiden flight on Tuesday, sending a group of low Earth orbit satellites into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern Hainan Province.
February 12, 2025
China's auto exports up 23% in 2024
China's automobile exports maintained growth momentum in 2024, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Tuesday.
February 12, 2025
China's SME development index edges up in January
An index tracking the development of China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) edged up in January, data from an industry association showed Tuesday.
February 12, 2025
Chinese tourists delve into novel spheres, embrace thrills
From boarding a submarine to taking a helicopter ride and racing on a professional kart track, Chinese tourists, particularly the younger generation, are increasingly shifting to novel travel options for unique experiences, according to various sources.
February 11, 2025