China accelerates building of next-generation communications network

From upgraded 5G base stations in Beijing to newly launched communications satellites and expanding communications coverage in underground mines and urban utility tunnels, China is speeding up the construction of a next-generation communications network as it seeks to lay the digital foundation for future economic growth and technological innovation.

July 23, 2026

China inaugurates Global Civilization Institute

The Global Civilization Institute was inaugurated in Beijing on Wednesday as a comprehensive academic platform aimed at advancing research on civilizations and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

July 23, 2026

Shanghai uses innovation ecosystems to nurture future industries

Over the years, Shanghai has brought together universities, research institutes, semiconductor companies, public technology platforms and venture capital in Zhangjiang, creating an environment where technologies, talent and industrial resources can circulate efficiently.

July 23, 2026

Chinese Gravity-1 rocket launches new satellites from sea

China on Wednesday sent a Gravity-1 carrier rocket into space from waters off the coast of Shanghai in east China, marking a complete success for this flight test mission.

July 22, 2026

From sand to sensors: How a tech initiative is bridging rural China's education gap

For much of the world, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, a landlocked area in China's arid northwest, conjures images of sweeping deserts, succulent goji berries and tender lamb. Increasingly, it is also known as a green energy powerhouse, with vast solar and wind farms sprawling across its Gobi desert.

July 22, 2026

Beyond Made in China: Foreign visitors discover appeal of Chinese services

​For years, China has attracted overseas consumers via the products it manufactures. However, a quiet shift is now taking place, with an increasing number of foreign visitors coming to China not only to buy goods, but also to experience the country's professional, efficient and personalized services.

July 22, 2026

'Space factory' mass produces satellites in east China

Inside a dust-free, noise-free smart workshop beside Taihu Lake in east China's Jiangsu Province, technicians in anti-static suits assemble satellites on automated production lines. With continuous upgrades to automated manufacturing, the factory aims to shorten the production cycle further, eventually producing one satellite per day.

July 22, 2026

China unveils milestone heavy-ion accelerator to unravel universe's secrets

China on Tuesday kicked off trial operations for the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) following its completion and official technological acceptance, marking a major milestone in the nation's quest to unlock the secrets of the universe's fundamental building blocks.

July 22, 2026

Digital technologies enabling China's shift toward smart manufacturing

Across China, a manufacturing transformation driven by digital intelligence is taking hold. Driven by strong industrial foundations and dense manufacturing clusters, the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta regions have taken the lead in demonstrating successful models of industrial transformation.

July 22, 2026

China distributes childcare subsidies to over 25 million babies in 2026

China has distributed this year's childcare subsidies to 25.16 million babies, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.

July 22, 2026

Over 53,000 young Chinese to serve in volunteer program

More than 53,000 newly recruited university graduates are heading to less-developed and rural areas for an annual volunteer service program, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) said Tuesday.

July 22, 2026

China's central SOEs step up share buybacks to steady market

​Several Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government have recently announced share buyback plans or disclosed that their major shareholders will increase their stakes, sending a strong signal of confidence in their valuations and the broader equity market.

July 22, 2026

China sets up research center to boost protection for UNESCO heritage site Jiuzhai Valley

China has established a new research center dedicated to the protection and scientific management of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jiuzhai Valley in the southwestern province of Sichuan, according to a local university.

July 21, 2026

China's 2026 used car sales nearly match new car purchases

Across China, a growing number of consumers are turning to used cars. At the 2026 China Used Car Conference, a statistic drew wide attention: for the first time, the ratio of new car sales to used car transactions approached parity -- a clear sign that the used car market is gaining traction.

July 21, 2026

Embodied intelligence gains traction in factories, homes and stores

Now, some robots appear not as mere tools, but as "co-workers" capable of sensing their environment and adapting to changes on their own. The innovation reflects a deeper transition, where embodied intelligence is making its way from research laboratories into industrial mainstream applications.

July 21, 2026

China's AI classroom revolution takes root

China achieved internet connectivity across all primary and secondary schools in 2020, laying the foundation for wider adoption of digital learning tools. Today, AI is increasingly viewed as the next step in this transformation.

July 21, 2026

Multiple Chinese SOEs announce share buybacks, dividend payouts amid confidence in capital market

​Several Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) on Monday announced measures including share buybacks, stake increases and dividend payouts as they remain confident in the prospects of the country's capital market.

July 21, 2026

China's energy storage sector benefits from synergy between AI, electricity

China's energy storage industry is in line to benefit first from a drive to promote greater integration of the country's artificial intelligence (AI) and new energy sectors as part of its development blueprint for the next five years.

July 20, 2026

China's space crew assesses emergency choices, emotions in long-stay study

China's Shenzhou-23 space station crew has completed emergency decision-making assessments and tests on emotional states, as part of a broader effort to study how long-duration spaceflights affect behavior, the country's manned space agency said Monday.

July 20, 2026

Tech tours emerge as new magnet for global visitors to China

For many travelers, iconic scenic spots and delicious food still top the must-experience list. Meanwhile, they are increasingly gravitating toward hands-on tech experiences at sites that, until recently, were rarely found in traditional tourist guidebooks.

July 20, 2026

China releases AI toolbox for Fengyun satellite applications

The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Friday officially issued the MAZU-FengYun Satellite AI Box, which integrates the comprehensive observation capabilities of China's Fengyun meteorological satellites with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to serve international users.

July 20, 2026

From barren plateau to thriving farmland: Tech-driven agriculture transforms farmers' lives

From subsistence farming to technology-driven agriculture, from single-crop production to integrated value chains, Qinghai's farmers are no longer just surviving but thriving. What was once dusty, low-yielding land is now a colorful patchwork of green vegetable fields and red goji berry orchards.

July 20, 2026

China launches global open-source initiative for AI weather model

China on Friday unveiled Fenghe, an open-source large language model dedicated to meteorological services, and launched a global open-source initiative for this model.

July 20, 2026

Restoring grasslands sustains both land and life in China's Inner Mongolia

Winds howl across the Hunshandake Sandy Land, 180 km north of Beijing. Two decades ago, they fueled dust storms across northern China. Today, they raise waves of green grass. The wind has not changed; the land has.

July 20, 2026

China releases action plan on international AI ethics governance

An action plan on international artificial intelligence (AI) ethics governance was released Friday at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai.

July 20, 2026

Chinese report unveils new global AI development trends

Global artificial intelligence (AI) development is showing fresh trends in terms of infrastructure, industrialization of large models and global governance, said a report released on Friday at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai.

July 20, 2026

China's homegrown C919 aircraft to serve first international route

China's domestically developed large passenger aircraft, the C919, will begin its international service on Aug. 12, Air China has announced.

July 20, 2026

China issues action plan on AI cooperation, development

China released an action plan on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation and development Friday, as part of broader efforts to strengthen international AI collaboration and bridge the digital divide.

July 17, 2026

China's brain-computer interface sector achieves accelerating progress

​China's brain-computer interface (BCI) sector is accelerating its transition from the laboratory to industrialization, making steady progress via the market launch of diverse related products and thanks to surging investment in the sector.

July 17, 2026

The future of AI depends on sharing innovation, not restricting it

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies, industries and daily life at breakneck speed. The question that matters now is not who builds the most powerful system, but whether AI becomes a weapon in geopolitical rivalry or an engine of shared global progress.

July 17, 2026