From playgrounds to podiums: How China is building a sporting powerhouse
As the country accelerates its push to become a sporting powerhouse by 2035, policymakers are weaving sports into a broader vision that links public health, economic vitality and quality of life, turning physical activity into an integral part of daily routines.
June 24, 2026
China expo highlights supply chain resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty
As geopolitical uncertainty and economic fragmentation continue to test the resilience of the global economy, government officials and business leaders are gathering in Beijing this week for the 2026 China International Supply Chain Expo, an emerging platform to foster diversified and cooperative global supply chains.
June 24, 2026
Taming the dunes, powering the future: Inside Inner Mongolia's desert transformation
Inner Mongolia is leading the fight against desertification in China. By combining scientific control, ecological restoration and renewable energy, it aims to achieve both environmental recovery and economic growth.
June 23, 2026
Global supply chains don't thrive behind walls
As the vulnerabilities of global supply chains become increasingly evident, there is a growing call for cooperation to preserve the global division of labor and keep global supply chains stable, open and efficient.
June 23, 2026
From factory floor to innovation powerhouse, China helps redefine global auto industry
From integrating into China's digital ecosystem, to forming strategic alliances with local partners, multinational carmakers are increasingly embedding in China's innovation and supply chains.
June 23, 2026
Hainan FTP construction gains further steam after launch of island-wide special customs operations
China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on Dec. 18, 2025. Over the past six months, the Hainan FTP has seen a steady stream of policy dividends, a surge in market vitality, and a marked rise in its profile as an opening-up hub.
June 22, 2026
'Made in China' products score big at 2026 World Cup
While China's football fans might feel a tiny bit disappointed that their national team isn't at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament is still packed with Chinese influence, with "Made in China" products visible almost everywhere on and off the pitch.
June 22, 2026
Handcrafted Dragon Boats return home as ancient festival tradition finds new life in China
Dragon boat racing is expanding beyond its traditional roots, attracting younger participants and international teams while maintaining a strong cultural link to the legacy of Qu Yuan and the Dragon Boat Festival.
June 22, 2026
Healthy lifestyle sweeps China amid weight management campaign
Weight management in China is redefined as a science-backed, society-wide project. That change has been accelerated by a national campaign that is now entering its third year.
June 22, 2026
China's inspirational sand control efforts draw global spotlight, volunteers
China has made significant strides in halting desert expansion through its decades-long afforestation campaign, known as the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program. With the progress of the program, 53 percent of China's treatable sandy land has been effectively managed through afforestation.
June 18, 2026
Young people from Taiwan trace roots across Strait, build future on mainland
Young people from Taiwan have shared their stories of tracing roots and pursuing dreams on the mainland at the ongoing 18th Straits Forum in east China's Fujian.
June 16, 2026
Advance cross-Strait exchanges, integrated development with unshakable resolve
Against a complex and grave cross-Strait backdrop, the ongoing 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen, Fujian Province, delivers an unambiguous message: the mainland extends a warm welcome to Taiwan compatriots to share its development opportunities and achievements.
June 15, 2026
China leads latest Nature Index rankings, highlighting growing scientific strength
China has once again topped the latest Nature Index Research Leaders rankings, with the newest results highlighting the country's expanding contribution to global scientific research.
June 13, 2026
China's public stewardship delivers crested ibis conservation miracle
In the lingering morning mist, Zhou Fakui, almost 80, made his first stop after getting up, stepping into the backyard woods to greet his "neighbors," the crested ibises. Once nearly extinct, the birds are now a first-class protected species in China and revered as an "oriental gem."
June 12, 2026
AI breathes more emotional value into time-honored toy industry
Since the very moment toys were first brought to life by human hands, their purpose has been to wrap us in comfort, spark delight and touch the heart. Now, AI is enabling toys to engage in more natural interactions with people while delivering even warmer companionship, resulting in speeding up competition and transformation in this time-honored sector.
June 12, 2026
From 'sightseeing' to 'factory touring': China's industrial tourism gains popularity
The industrial-tourism boom reflects a desire to record and preserve a story of industrialization that arrived relatively late but unfolded at extraordinary speed.
June 11, 2026
Zero tariffs set to open new chapter in China-Morocco ties
The upcoming Morocco session of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) is expected to bolster China-Morocco economic ties, as China's zero-tariff policy for African countries and deepening industrial cooperation create new opportunities for trade, investment, and supply-chain integration.
June 9, 2026
Tech breakthroughs boost China's black soil protection endeavors
Chinese scientists have released research results documenting technological breakthroughs in combating black soil degradation and boosting modern agricultural development through the use of modern precision practices.
June 9, 2026
Turning the tide: Former fishing village's transformation reflects China's ecological progress
On the northern shore of China's Qinghai Lake, villagers who once braved the lake to catch fish now patrol its banks.
June 8, 2026
Wide-ranging cooperation boosts China-DPRK friendship
In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, China-DPRK traditional friendly and cooperative relations have maintained sound and steady development.
June 8, 2026
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