12.9M Chinese take 2026 college entrance exam to chase dreams, rewrite life paths
Some 12.9 million people across China sat for the annual college entrance exam, or gaokao, on Sunday, a pivotal milestone for generations of young Chinese.
June 8, 2026
From optical modules to chips: China's tech supply chains sustain global AI growth
With the global push for AI computing power unleashing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure buildout, China-made optical modules that shuttle data and the chips that process it have become critical links. Featuring the world's leading market shares and accelerating upgrades, China's tech supply chains have become essential to sustaining global AI growth.
June 8, 2026
'Chinese brain' powers Serbia's industrial transformation
For many Serbian companies, from digital management systems and automated production lines to technical training and industrial know-how, "Chinese brain" is increasingly welcomed in Serbian industry.
June 8, 2026
Innovation with empathy: Chinese medical breakthroughs aim to benefit patients worldwide
At a life science park in Beijing, researchers are developing treatments for hepatitis and brain-computer interfaces for paralysis patients — innovations they hope will ultimately benefit patients far beyond China's borders.
June 5, 2026
China's factories undergoing sustained green transformation
A quiet transition is sweeping across factories in China, the "workshop of the world," as industrial sites embrace green technologies and sustainable practices.
June 5, 2026
From waste mountains to power plants: How China transforms waste treatment in a decade
Once a looming 110-meter-high mountain of waste -- rivaling a 30-story skyscraper -- towered over Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Today, that eyesore is gone, soon to be replaced by a cutting-edge digital industry park and a lush ecological green valley.
June 5, 2026
China's shipping resilience underpins global supply chain confidence
As the international shipping industry faces rising unilateralism and protectionism, as well as geopolitical tensions, an expo in northern China has drawn over 400 exhibitors from home and abroad to explore ways to fortify global logistics, supply and industrial chains.
June 4, 2026
Beyond the showroom: How Beijing is building a humanoid robot industry
Beyond dancing robots and marathon runners, Beijing is laying the groundwork for a humanoid robot industry aimed at real-world deployment.
June 3, 2026
65 years on, Laos-China ties yield strong, fruitful outcomes
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, Laos and China have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation.
June 3, 2026
AI-driven innovation opens new possibilities for smart living in China
At the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, a smart mirror provides an instant snapshot of a person's health status, a robotic arm deftly prepares a savory Chinese crepe, and a robot plays Go and tells stories to children, as what once seemed like science fiction increasingly becomes part of everyday life in China.
June 1, 2026
Global poverty relief entails collaboration
A major outcome of the 2026 Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum that opened in Beijing on Wednesday is the establishment of the Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development (GPPAD) by China and 53 other countries, along with nine international organizations.
May 28, 2026
China sharpens anti-poverty 'toolkit' to avert relapse into poverty
China's anti-poverty campaign continues to evolve after the country declared the elimination of absolute poverty in 2021.
May 28, 2026
Young Chinese breathe new life into traditional culture
A new generation is rediscovering traditional culture not by preserving it behind museum glass alone, but by reimagining it through web novels, animation, fashion and social media.
May 27, 2026
China launches Shenzhou-23 spaceship, for new in-orbit stay record, cutting-edge space science
The Shenzhou-23 crew will conduct more than 100 new science and application projects, focusing on frontier fields such as space life science, materials science, microgravity fluid physics, aerospace medicine, and new space technologies.
May 25, 2026
From serfdom to prosperity, Xizang's first liberated village mirrors 75 years of change on plateau
The transformation of Gamtog reflects the region's leap from backward serfdom to prosperity, from a life of hunger, leaking roofs, and corvee labor to one with paved roads, steady incomes, and children who sit in classrooms and learn.
May 25, 2026
China-Russia Expo marks 10th year amid deepening cooperation
Nearly 300 exhibitors and a 5,000-member procurement delegation from Russia took part in the 10th China-Russia Expo, cementing the event's status as the largest and most influential bilateral business platform for business cooperation between the two countries.
May 22, 2026
'AI plus transportation' takes center stage at international expo
Industry leaders attending the on-going 2026 China International Intelligent Transportation Systems Industry Expo in Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province, are describing "AI plus transportation" as the new driving force for building China into a transportation powerhouse.
May 14, 2026
Chinese robots attract attention, cooperation in Central, Eastern European markets
According to Polish company Tech4Business, given the rapid development of China's robotics industry, the company is seeking cooperation with more Chinese robotics suppliers, while European frms are competing to become distributors for Chinese robotics brands.
May 14, 2026
China-Arab media, think tank forum reflects Global South's resolve for shared development
China-Arab cooperation has long been hailed as a model for South-South collaboration. At this forum, discussions centered on translating this potential into tangible results across media and other key sectors.
May 14, 2026
China-US business cooperation holds vast potential, benefits global economy
At a time of persistent global uncertainty, the business communities of China and the United States have continued to navigate economic headwinds through pragmatic cooperation, delivering a strong vote of confidence on their mutually beneficial economic ties.
May 14, 2026
China's auto sector powers high-quality transformation amid global cooperation
China's auto industry is accelerating its green and high-quality transformation, powered by the rapid growth of new-energy vehicles (NEVs), which signaled a structural shift by accounting for more than half of China's monthly car sales in April.
May 13, 2026
How smart tech is reshaping China's sports landscape
Digital technology is rapidly reshaping the landscape of sports in China.
May 13, 2026
What to know about ever-deepening China-Arab cooperation?
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Arab states, with bilateral practical cooperation in such fields as energy, digital economy, aerospace and culture continuously yielding fruitful results.
May 13, 2026
Young Chinese blaze trails in rural entrepreneurship with short video platforms
In China, a growing number of educated young people with digital skills are turning rural entrepreneurship into an online phenomenon -- using short videos and e-commerce to bridge the gap between farm and consumer.
May 13, 2026
'Internet plus' empowers China's home nursing services
As China celebrates International Nurses Day on Tuesday, demand for home-based care has been on the rise, making Internet and nursing services a key public welfare issue in improving and upgrading healthcare services.
May 13, 2026
China's ambitious crop-decoding initiative enters field phase, powering smart breeding
Launched in 2023 by the Institute of Crop Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and China's digital-tech giant Tencent, the "Tian Shu" initiative aims to decode the genetic information carried by crop germplasm resources -- the hereditary materials that hold the keys to higher yields, stress tolerance and improved quality.
May 12, 2026
China's creative wetland experiments pay off for migratory birds
China plays an irreplaceable role in global migratory bird conservation. And as the country doubles down on biodiversity and green ecosystems, migratory bird protection initiatives have been rolled out across the country.
May 11, 2026
Chinese brands gain global popularity with innovation and cultural appeal
Chinese brands are engaging global markets with a more open and collaborative approach, driven by the country's growing innovation capacity, market vitality, and rising cultural appeal.
May 11, 2026
Xinjiang's smart farming revolution on cotton fields
How many hectares of cotton can two people plant? In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Ai Haipeng and Ling Lei, both born in the 1990s, have a striking answer -- 200 hectares.
May 9, 2026
Canton Fair highlights 'Made in China' upgrade
The 139th Canton Fair closed on Tuesday, drawing over 32,000 exhibitors. As of May 4, the fair had attracted 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions, a record high. Meanwhile, data from the General Administration of Customs shows China's foreign trade of goods reached 11.84 trillion yuan (about 1.73 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 15 percent.
May 6, 2026