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Celebrating Spring Festival in China emerges as new global trend
As the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, draws near, a growing number of international travelers are planning their trips around this traditional celebration to immerse themselves in China's vibrant culture and festive spirit.
February 11, 2026
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China's major economic powerhouses contributed 62.2% to national growth in 2025
China's 10 top provincial regions by gross domestic product (GDP) accounted for 62.2 percent of the country's overall economic growth in 2025, according to recent data released by all such regions.
February 11, 2026
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Hong Kong streets spruced up for Spring Festival
Days before the 2026 Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 17, Hong Kong is oozing with festivities -- red lanterns, well-wishing flowers and spring couplet stands beckon residents and tourists.
February 11, 2026
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China pivots to biology in quest for improved manufacturing
This shift is part of China's broader agenda to open up new areas for economic growth, as the country plans to build a new massive tech-intensive sector within the next decade.
February 10, 2026
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China's self-developed Antarctic vehicle travels over 10,000 km
China's self-developed Snow Leopard 6×6 wheeled vehicle recently completed extreme environment testing in the Antarctic interior, traveling more than 10,000 km with zero failures, China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team said on Tuesday.
February 10, 2026
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China's wholesale commodities hub warms up for World Cup frenzy
With just four months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens in North America, China's wholesale commodities hub of Yiwu -- often dubbed the "world's supermarket" -- is in the midst of a production and sales frenzy to meet global demand for tournament merchandise.
February 10, 2026
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Guarding China's largest freshwater lake from a wheelchair
Yu, 48, is a patrol ranger in Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province. From a wheelchair, he helps watch over China's largest freshwater lake, a vast wetland where Siberian cranes cross winter skies, Yangtze finless porpoises surface without warning, and milu deer, also known as Pere David's deer, walk quietly across exposed flats.
February 10, 2026
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China's tech hub Shenzhen operates over 300 low-altitude logistics routes
South China's tech hub of Shenzhen, home to the leading global drone maker DJI, has to date opened a total of 310 low-altitude logistics routes, with 82 new routes added in 2025, according to the ongoing annual session of the municipal people's congress.
February 10, 2026
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AI unlocks new vitality for 2026 Chinese Spring Festival consumption
As the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival approaches, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping holiday consumption through predictive services, seamless transactions and personalized experiences, fueling a fresh wave of economic vigor.
February 10, 2026
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China's stock exchanges optimize refinancing rules to support innovation
The Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges on Monday announced a package of measures to optimize refinancing rules to support high-quality listed companies.
February 10, 2026
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Young travelers chase authentic Spring Festival vibes in smaller cities for upcoming holiday
China's upcoming nine-day Spring Festival holiday, the longest on record, is doing more than unleashing pent-up travel demand. It is revealing a clear shift among young travelers: increasingly, they are bypassing traditional hometown reunions and crowded attractions in favor of smaller cities and towns, where festive traditions feel more vivid and local life more tangible.
February 10, 2026
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Humanoid robot firms launch consumer push with entertainment ventures
China's humanoid robotics players are leveraging high-profile cultural exposure to raise their profile as they muscle into the consumer market.
February 9, 2026
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China issues action plan to revitalize theatrical arts
Chinese authorities have revealed an action plan to promote the inheritance and development of theatrical arts over the next three years, starting from 2026.
February 9, 2026
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Green energy ignites cozy, prosperous winter in northeast China
From biomass stoves in Jilin's hinterland to clean energy greenhouses on the eastern border, these changes reflect a broader push for new energy and align with China's commitment to green development.
February 9, 2026
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Horse-themed products, activities gain popularity ahead of Chinese New Year
From creative toys and cultural products to immersive tourism projects, items featuring horse elements are taking center stage in China's consumer market as the Year of the Horse approaches.
February 9, 2026
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China's wedding dress makers move toward diversified markets
As the Spring Festival approaches and much of the country prepares to celebrate, 36-year-old bridal store owner Li Tao has been busy completing his last orders before the holiday.
February 9, 2026
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AI creates jobs for people with disabilities amid China's tech drive
Many local governments have cooperated with enterprises and universities, offering job opportunities and guidance for people with disabilities to participate in data annotation work through learning and practical applications.
February 9, 2026
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China successfully launches reusable experimental spacecraft
China succeeded in launching a reusable experimental spacecraft via a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday.
February 9, 2026
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HKSAR financial chief: Leveraging Hong Kong's strengths to serve national needs
Paul Chan, financial secretary of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong is determined to leverage its strengths to serve national needs under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
February 9, 2026
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Over 140M train tickets sold for Spring Festival travel rush
China's railway ticketing platform 12306 had sold a total of 140 million train tickets for the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush as of 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the country's railway operator.
February 9, 2026
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Scientists make lunar chronology breakthrough with Chang'e-6 samples from far side of moon
For the first time, scientists have confirmed that the impact cratering rates on the near and far sides of the moon are essentially consistent, laying a solid basis for the establishment of a globally unified lunar chronology system, according to the Science and Technology Daily.
February 9, 2026
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China's hosting of APEC meeting to boost regional cooperation, global growth, official says
China's hosting of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will inject strong momentum into regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, and provide greater certainty, stability and positive energy for global economic growth and international cooperation, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said in an interview with Xinhua.
February 9, 2026
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Southern Chinese town weaves its path to global down product powerhouse
Qiaoxu, a township in Guigang city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, now processes around 100,000 tonnes of feathers and down annually, accounting for 28% of China's total output and an estimated 18% of the global supply.
February 7, 2026
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More NEVs join Spring Festival travel rush as range anxiety eases
Instead of boarding a high-speed train or catching a flight, Wu Yang plans to drive home this year, taking his newly purchased new energy vehicle (NEV) into the heart of China's annual Spring Festival travel surge.
February 6, 2026
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China launches BeiDou-based satellite short messaging service for emergency needs
China has launched a new satellite short messaging service leveraging the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide reliable communication during emergencies when ground-based mobile networks are unavailable.
February 6, 2026
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Livestreaming meets village fairs in east China township's common prosperity drive
To be a village Party secretary these days, you may almost certainly need the skills required to be a livestreaming host. Camera-shy? Then you'd better practice, as your performance in front of the camera affects how well the products of your fellow villagers sell.
February 6, 2026
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China's internet user base hits 1.125 billion, generative AI sees expanded adoption
China had 1.125 billion internet users by the end of 2025, with the penetration rate climbing to 80.1 percent, according to an official industry report.
February 5, 2026
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Becoming content creators: New way to embrace retired life for Chinese elderly
Instead of just browsing, the elderly are stepping into the spotlight as content creators, actively posting and sharing their lives on social media. From yellowed photos telling stories of the past to hobbies rediscovered in retirement, digital platforms have offered Chinese elders a brand-new way to express themselves and pursue their dreams.
February 5, 2026
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China's trade with other APEC economies exceeds 125 tln yuan from 2021 to 2025
Trade between China and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) totaled 125.49 trillion yuan (about 18.05 trillion U.S. dollars), which was up 39.4 percent from the previous five years, official data showed on Wednesday.
February 5, 2026
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AI reshapes China's workforce via new professions, constant learning, one-person startups
The widespread rise of AI is modifying China's labor market in ways that go far beyond job replacement or creation. It has generated new professions, lowered the threshold for starting a business, and empowered employees to upgrade their skills in a bid to stay competitive.
February 5, 2026