Survey team discovers 573 ancient stone fortresses in NW China
A comprehensive six-year archaeological survey in northwest China's Shaanxi Province has found 573 ancient stone fortress settlements, dating from the prehistoric era to the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC).
November 13, 2025
Media urged to harness technology
China's mainstream media outlets should properly utilize new technologies to enhance efficiency and deliver better news content and services, while maintaining the authenticity of news and credibility of media, experts said at a conference held on Wednesday in Changsha, Hunan province.
November 13, 2025
China again world's top patent filer
The global patent landscape marked its fifth consecutive year of growth, as China once again led the world with an impressive 1.8 million patent applications, according to a report issued by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Wednesday.
November 13, 2025
Auto market rides high on NEV sales growth
As new energy vehicles surpassed the 50-percent mark in monthly sales of all cars in China for the first time, experts said they expect the nation's auto market to continue acceleration, with solid consumer demand and proactive policy measures steering the industry toward high-quality growth.
November 13, 2025
China's power battery sales up 48.9 pct in first 3 quarters
China's power battery industry maintained robust growth in the first three quarters of the year, with sales surging 48.9 percent year on year to 786 gigawatt-hours (GWh) as the rapid global expansion of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to drive demand, an industry conference highlighted on Wednesday.
November 13, 2025
China commemorates 159th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen
China on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 159th birth anniversary of great national hero Sun Yat-sen at Zhongshan Park in central Beijing, a site named after him.
November 13, 2025
China has over 17,600 national-level "little giant" firms
China has incubated more than 17,600 national-level "little giant" enterprises to date, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Wednesday.
November 13, 2025
Chinese county sparkles into diamond powerhouse
In a quiet county in central China's Henan Province, farmers no longer till the land; they now craft diamonds.
November 12, 2025
China's sporting passion beats to new economic pulse
As the country's top-level multi-sport event, the National Games is not only a stage for competition but increasingly a festival for the public, driving sales of sporting goods, upgrading equipment, and evolving into a celebration shared by all.
November 12, 2025
Chinese screens find gold mine in online literature
From epic fantasy dramas featuring gods and immortals to intimate stories of urban professionals navigating careers and relationships, what appears on Chinese screens is increasingly drawing from one prolific creative well: online literature.
November 12, 2025
PLA Air Force marks 76th anniversary with more advanced, intelligent equipment
The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) marked its 76th anniversary on Tuesday. From humble beginnings, it has evolved into a modern force equipped with some of the world's leading aircraft, with a growing emphasis on intelligent, information-driven capabilities.
November 12, 2025
Teenagers dominate skateboarding podium at China's National Games
Teenagers dominated the skateboarding events as the competition at China's 15th National Games concluded here on Monday, with young athletes claiming three of the four gold medals on offer.
November 12, 2025
Why even Olympic gold is not enough at China's National Games
In China, there's a sight that astonishes even the most seasoned sports fans: a cluster of world champions straining every sinew and gasping for every point - simply to win a national title.
November 12, 2025
High-protein corn eyed as means to ease China's soybean import reliance
Truckloads of newly-harvested corn are being transported to warehouses in northeast China's Jilin Province, marking China-developed high-protein corn varieties going from the laboratory to the field, with the aim to replace soybeans as livestock feed.
November 12, 2025
China's recycled non-ferrous metals industry undergoing rapid expansion
China's recycled non-ferrous metals industry has posted rapid growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with its annual production of recycled non-ferrous metals expected to reach 20 million tonnes this year, per the latest industry data.
November 12, 2025
China leads world in generative AI patents from 2014 to 2023, expert says
The United States and China are the two top global leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) development, and China has the most generative AI patents from 2014 to 2023, an AI expert said after the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released its AI Maturity Index on Tuesday.
November 12, 2025
'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