China seeks to cushion AI impact on jobs, build talent strength

From chatbots to autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how work gets done in China, boosting efficiency while redrawing industrial boundaries. However, the shift has heightened concerns about job displacement, with workers ranging from assembly-line operators to designers and translators already feeling the pressure.

January 13, 2026

China moves further to promote affordable, eco-friendly funeral services

China has released a revised set of regulations on funeral and interment services, highlighting the importance of making related services more affordable and eco-friendly.

January 9, 2026

How a decade of dedicated protection is transforming China's mother river

For much of the past decades, China's longest river, the Yangtze, bore the costs of the country's economic growth. Stretches of the 6,300-kilometer mother river were choked by polluted water, declining biodiversity and mounting disaster risks. However, that trajectory began to shift a decade ago.

January 7, 2026

Easier entry, simplified tax refunds draw foreign tourists to shop in China

Beyond immersive experiences of the country's natural scenery and cultural appeal, shopping in China is increasingly becoming an integral part of overseas visitors' travel itineraries. The resulting surge in inbound consumption underscores China's growing openness and the appeal of its cities, injecting new momentum into economic growth.

January 5, 2026

Balanced trade: China's unremitting pursuit

A range of preferential trade policies newly enacted by Chinese authorities have sent an unequivocal message that China means business when it comes to boosting imports and pursuing balanced trade, which has multiple far-reaching influences that benefit the world.

January 4, 2026

Soft power 2.0: The rise of an appealing China

​2025 was a year that a new image of China quietly unfolded before vast numbers of people in the world -- not through grand pronouncements, but through mundane online and real-life encounters.

January 4, 2026

China's anti-corruption campaign remains in focus in 2025

​Throughout 2025, China's anti-corruption campaign has continued with undiminished intensity, targeting officials at all levels and advancing efforts to repatriate fugitives and recover misappropriated funds.

January 4, 2026

China's humanoid robots step from spectacle toward scalable industrial reality

In 2025, China's humanoid robot industry moved from a phase of technological novelty to one of increasingly wide social deployment.

January 4, 2026

Innovation is making China's traditional industries greener, cleaner

In 2025, China has continued to advance green development, leveraging sci-tech innovation to make industrial production more environment-friendly -- particularly in traditional sectors like steel and chemicals, which were once highly polluting and energy-intensive. The green upgrade of these traditional industries is crucial for building a sustainable economy.

December 31, 2025

China eyes better growth quality, pursues progress amid stability in 2026

As China prepares to embark on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), officials and experts are emphasizing a shift toward higher-quality growth while maintaining stability, underscoring the nation's resilience and adaptability as it navigates complex global headwinds.

December 31, 2025

3 key takeaways of PLA's 'Justice Mission 2025' drills around Taiwan

​The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Monday started joint drills involving its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops in five areas surrounding Taiwan Island.

December 31, 2025

China holds its allure for global investors in a world of flux

Foreign enterprises' bullish moves in China speak volumes about the country's unwavering appeal amid global economic uncertainties, driven by its vast market, complete industrial chains, dynamic innovation ecosystem and continued commitment to opening up.

December 30, 2025

Beyond exams, China envisions versatile future for students

For decades, the world has maintained a deeply ingrained stereotype of Chinese students -- one involving towering stacks of test papers and thick glasses.

December 30, 2025

Chinese traditional industries upgrade with intelligence

Powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), the textile and garment industry in China is stepping toward high-end, smart and green manufacturing.

December 30, 2025

China and the Gulf: Closer ties, broader prospects

The year 2025 has seen China-Gulf relations make notable strides, with cooperation deepening across such areas as culture, technology, and green energy, paving the way for further collaboration and stronger ties.

December 30, 2025

UN trade official: China a key engine of global trade growth

​As lingering uncertainty and rising protectionism continue to weigh on the global economy, China remains a key engine of global trade and economic growth, a senior United Nations trade official has said.

December 30, 2025

Two-way opening up shapes new win-win landscape for China and the world

The year 2025 has been pivotal, as China, standing at the threshold of a new five-year plan cycle, has seen high-standard opening up emerge as a core driver of Chinese modernization.

December 29, 2025

China's AI shift moves from screens to shop floors

In early 2025, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek grabbed headlines abroad with models promising high performance at a fraction of the usual cost. Yet while international discussion focused on how the company trained models and managed computing resources, another story has been unfolding inside China.

December 29, 2025

How China powers its space endeavors

From manned spaceflight and the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to the Chang'e lunar exploration program, China's space endeavors rely on comprehensive planning, long-term advancement, and collaboration among thousands of entities, all underpinned by such a system.

December 29, 2025

The new chemistry of 'Made in China'

China's rise in manufacturing has rarely been associated with drug discovery. That, quietly, is starting to change -- giving "Made in China" a new chemistry.

December 29, 2025

Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025

2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.

December 29, 2025

Stronger RMB points to resilience

The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.

December 26, 2025

Setting the record straight, a retrospective look at China's economy in 2025

​Major international organizations, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, have recently raised their economic growth forecasts for China this year, highlighting the Chinese economy's strong resilience in the face of challenges and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies aimed at boosting consumption.

December 25, 2025

Beyond either-or: How China balances market and governance

At China's recent Central Economic Work Conference, policymakers emphasized the need for both market vitality and effective regulation, a dual approach aimed at energizing the market while reinforcing institutional discipline.

December 23, 2025

China's 2025 space endeavors have seen new milestones

​From orchestrating a groundbreaking in-orbit emergency rescue to launching its first asteroid mission and making a wealth of breakthroughs in frontier science, China's 2025 space endeavors have mapped out new dimensions for cosmic exploration.

December 23, 2025

How China's initiatives are paving a new path to a better world

When future historians look back on the once-in-a-century global transformation and trace the underlying logic of evolving international relations, they will surely recognize Sept. 1, 2025 as a pivotal moment -- when Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI).

December 22, 2025

Structural upgrading, policy support in China's consumption sector set to fuel long-term growth

​As China's consumption sector expands amid structural upgrades, policies designed to stimulate spending are gaining momentum to reinforce this key pillar of the world's second-largest economy.

December 19, 2025

China's clean power shift hailed as scientific breakthrough, spotlighting global leadership

China's unprecedented renewable energy expansion has drawn global scientific acclaim, with top academic journals Science and Nature highlighting this week the country's clean power transition as one of 2025's most inspiring milestones.

December 19, 2025

How China's grassroots fitness boom has got nation moving

From the Su Super League to record-breaking marathon sign-ups, China is witnessing a nationwide surge in grassroots sports participation, driven by expanding public facilities, growing health awareness and a culture that values the joy and community of exercise.

December 18, 2025

China's emphasis on green electricity powers global energy transition

​In China, the world's largest electricity consumer, one in every three kilowatt-hours of electricity comes from green energy sources, powering daily life while reshaping the national and global energy and industrial landscapes.

December 18, 2025