China to further cut corporate burdens, dismantle market barriers in 2026

China will intensify efforts to reduce corporate burdens and dismantle institutional barriers this year to ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains and secure business operations, according to an inter-ministerial meeting held in Beijing on Wednesday.

April 9, 2026

Advancing Digital China Initiative during 15th Five-Year Plan period

The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) outlines continued efforts on the Digital China Initiative and enhancing the level of digital and intelligent development to empower socioeconomic development and improve governance capabilities.

April 8, 2026

China ramps up child-friendly push, starting at 'one meter high'

​On a recent weekday in Shanghai, a small boy walked through a subway gate without ducking or squeezing. The turnstile, redesigned as a rounded arch at a child's height, allowed him to pass through upright smoothly.

April 7, 2026

Students embrace first spring break around Qingming Festival

​On the first day of the spring break, eight-year-old Wang Siyuan could hardly contain his excitement as he ran into a science museum in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei.

April 7, 2026

China starts feasibility study for space-based intelligent computing constellation

​China has launched a comprehensive feasibility study and pre-project assessment for a space-based intelligent computing constellation, a senior official from the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense has said.

April 7, 2026

China mourns fallen heroes during Qingming Festiv

​As China observed the Qingming Festival, the nation paid tribute to the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to the country. From revolutionary struggles to modern-day frontlines, their sacrifices were remembered in ceremonies across the country.

April 7, 2026

China harnesses technological innovations to power clean energy transition

​In Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, a massive power facility has risen from a once-abandoned rock salt mine, reshaping the skyline of this once resource-dependent city.

April 7, 2026

China's agricultural technology makes leap forward in going global

​Outside the workshop of Lisente Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, steel frames for greenhouse sheds were hoisted precisely onto trucks, ready for delivery to Uzbekistan.

April 7, 2026

Construction of solar thermal power plant at altitude of 4,550 meters starts in China's Xizang

China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced on Monday that construction of a 50 MW trough-based concentrated solar power plant at an altitude of 4,550 meters started in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

April 7, 2026

China emerges as key supply hub in ASEAN+3 production network, says regional research institute

​China has become a primary hub in the production network of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea, the Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said Monday.

April 7, 2026

Vibrant spring drives expansion in China's cultural, tourism market

​Beneath the cherry blossoms at Beijing's Yuyuantan Park, Chen, a visitor from south China's Guangdong Province, moved from photo spot to photo spot, capturing spring scenes with her two daughters.

April 7, 2026

China signals fresh push for balanced foreign trade

A recent commentary article in the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called for concrete steps to balance import and export growth.

April 5, 2026

China issues national standard to enhance power bank safety

China on Friday unveiled a mandatory national standard for power bank safety, aiming to comprehensively improve the safety level of portable energy storage devices.

April 3, 2026

Chinese AI models harness token economy, expand global footprint

The emerging commercial potential of what has been dubbed the "token economy" is already evident in the encouraging financial reports from some Chinese AI companies.

April 3, 2026

Young Chinese find new connection with history at ancient tombs

The creative offerings at historic graveyards have gone viral online, sparking wider public curiosity. Often tied to the unique traits or popular legends of the figures, these gifts never fail to bring a warm, sincere smile to visitors.

April 3, 2026

Hong Kong rises to become world's 5th-largest trading entity in merchandise trade

​Algernon Yau, secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Thursday that in the past year, Hong Kong's external trade remained resilient and achieved an encouraging result, making the city the world's fifth-largest trading entity in merchandise trade after the Chinese mainland, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands.

April 3, 2026

Giving relics a new breath of life

At the Inner Mongolia Museum in north China, a relics restorer in a white coat maneuvers an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer close to a gilt silver saddle from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and within a few dozen seconds, data about the object's metallic elements flash across the screen, which will guide the meticulous restoration to come. It is a vivid example of how modern technologies are reshaping heritage conservation in China.

April 3, 2026

China launches 'Operation Sky Net 2026' to repatriate graft fugitives

​The Fugitive Repatriation and Asset Recovery Office of China's Central Anti-Corruption Coordination Group on Thursday announced the launch of "Operation Sky Net 2026," a campaign targeting the repatriation of graft fugitives and recovery of illegal assets.

April 3, 2026

Deeper industrial integration fuels new momentum in China's tourism sector

​After attending the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in March, Wu Guoping, a national lawmaker and head of a culture and tourism company based in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, wasted no time diving back into two of his new tourism projects.

April 3, 2026

How tiny beads shape a big trend in China's experience economy

From pottery and glassblowing to "guzi" merchandise, a catchall term for spin-off goods tied to anime, music and gaming, experience-driven consumption is gaining popularity among young consumers.

April 2, 2026

China's pet economy opens up new consumption scenarios

As pets increasingly become companions that provide emotional comfort, they are driving new forms of consumption, from fresh meals and birthday cakes to custom clothing, memorial items and even exotic-pet experiences. This shift reflects a broader change in China's pet market, where demand is moving from basic necessities toward more personalized and experience-oriented services.

April 2, 2026

AI-driven 'One Person Company' sparks new entrepreneurial boom

​Driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), "One Person Companies" (OPCs) have seen explosive growth across China in early 2026. By leveraging AI tools to handle everything from research and development to marketing, these lean startups are injecting fresh vitality into the digital economy and reshaping the country's entrepreneurial map.

April 2, 2026

New batch of national standards takes effect in China

​A set of newly released national standards took effect in China on Wednesday, providing standard support for leading the development of emerging industries, promoting the upgrading of traditional industries, improving the quality of transportation and tourism services, and protecting consumer rights.

April 2, 2026

Southern frontier region's bid to become China's mini-drama export hub

Guangxi, a border region long known for sugar production and its growing role as China's gateway to Southeast Asia, is now playing a more active part in the country's booming digital entertainment economy.

April 2, 2026

More smart devices used in China's household service sector

In China, where the domestic service sector already employed more than 30 million people and generated a market value of over 1.2 trillion yuan (about 173.43 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, the arrival of algorithms is expected to reshape how households find help and how such help is delivered.

April 2, 2026

China launches in-orbit experiment projects in space hospital quest

​Five medical research projects aimed at establishing the world's first space hospital, proposed by a university in south China's innovation hub Shenzhen, were transported to space aboard a test spacecraft on Monday. These projects will complete in-orbit experiments and tests over the next three years.

April 2, 2026

Emerging frontier technologies drive future industries, power economic growth

​Emerging frontier technologies are accelerating industrial applications, with the development of future industries becoming a powerful engine for new quality productive forces in the new era, according to officials and experts.

April 2, 2026

Flower economy blossoms into China's spring consumption surge

As temperatures rise across China, flowering landscapes in both urban and rural areas are revitalizing the tourism market, creating fresh opportunities for visitor experiences.

April 2, 2026

Tennis transforms small county in east China

​At the foot of a picturesque mountain in east China's Jiangxi Province, an international tennis competition brought an influx of players and spectators to a small county -- the latest testament to the power of sports events in driving the country's county-level development.

April 1, 2026

Riverside industrial city turns waste into resources in circular economy drive

In Jiujiang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, treated wastewater is being used for fish farming, industrial gas is being sold for profit, and scrap materials are being reintegrated into production. These practices are becoming increasingly common as local authorities and businesses intensify efforts to develop a circular economy.

April 1, 2026