September 10, 2026

Int'l experts immerse in Shenzhen's dynamic practices of Chinese modernization

When Zoon Ahmed Khan, a research fellow at Tsinghua University, tried out an exoskeleton robot in Shenzhen, she reflected on the southern Chinese economic and tech hub's astonishing transformation over the past decades -- a development trajectory that few could have foreseen.

September 10, 2026

Hong Kong, Macao students interact with Shenzhou-23 crew from orbit during 'Tiangong Class'

The "Tiangong Class" Hong Kong and Macao Designated Session was held simultaneously in Hong Kong and Macao on Wednesday morning, as the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crew currently carrying out a manned space mission at the Tiangong space station delivered a live space lecture for students.

September 10, 2026

China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness

​The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened Wednesday in Beijing, as China steps up efforts to expand opening-up in services trade at the outset of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

September 8, 2026

China's major river-to-sea canal to open to navigation

​Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will become operational on Sept. 16, according to a Monday press conference on the canal's opening.

September 8, 2026

International journalists witness China's rescue efforts in mudslide-ravaged Gyirong

A group of journalists from international media outlets, including CNN, Reuters and NBC, visited the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region from Saturday to Sunday. The fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck Gyirong Port on Aug. 26. As of 6 p.m. on Sept. 5, 43 people were confirmed dead and 519 remained missing.

September 4, 2026

Through mud and mudslide ruins, search continues for traces of life

The roar of excavators echoed through the valley, punctuated by shouts from rescuers searching among mud, boulders and the remnants of buildings.

September 4, 2026

Ancient Chinese dragon boat racing thrives in inland Xinjiang

In a county on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the world's second-largest shifting sand desert, where annual rainfall averages just 47.7 millimeters, water is a precious resource.

September 3, 2026

How China mounts multi-pronged rescue after deadly mudslide

September 2, 2026

Climate change-related disasters highlight urgent need for global action

The devastating mudslide that struck border areas of Nepal and China serves as a stark warning that climate change-related disasters pose a grave challenge for all humanity, necessitating greater preparedness and global action to tackle global warming.

September 2, 2026

China's FAST telescope offers new clues for understanding cosmic evolution

Scientists have long grappled with a perplexing question: in the early universe, new stars appeared with dazzling frequency, yet today, star formation has clearly slowed. Now, a new study led by Chinese scientists is offering fresh and crucial clues to help unravel this cosmic mystery.

September 1, 2026

China's PALLAS-1 rocket completes successful maiden flight

China on Tuesday successfully launched the PALLAS-1 Y1 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.

August 31, 2026

China injects sustained momentum into SCO cooperation -- SCO deputy secretary-general

China, as one of the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), has consistently expanded the organization's cooperation agenda and contributed to its development, SCO Deputy Secretary-General Ahmad Saidmurodzoda said in a written interview with Xinhua.

August 29, 2026

All-out rescue operations underway after mudslide hits border port in Xizang

The death toll had risen to five and 558 remained missing as of 3 p.m. on Friday after a mudslide struck the Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to the region's emergency management department.

August 29, 2026

Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

August 27, 2026

Rising penetration highlights vitality, innovative strength of China's NEV industry

Nearly two in every three passenger cars sold at retail in China are now new energy vehicles (NEVs), a share that signals both the vitality of China's NEV market and the industry's capacity to turn new technologies into reliable products at scale.

August 25, 2026

China opens exhibition to preserve, bring linguistic diversity to life

Putting on headphones at a new exhibition hall in central China, visitors can hear a chorus of voices from across the country, including regional dialects, traditional songs in ethnic minority languages and field recordings of languages on the verge of extinction.

August 25, 2026

Chinese film turns kitchen into anti-war statement

Xu Fu and Ma Junsheng are asleep when a blast wakes them and for a moment, they think it is an earthquake. Then comes the shockwave, and the understanding that war has arrived.

August 21, 2026

Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official

Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model -- one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.

August 21, 2026

Small towns on Chinese mainland, big opportunities for Taiwan entrepreneurs

From fragrant jasmine fields and colorful ceramics workshops to the bustling aisles of a global commodities market, a growing number of Taiwan entrepreneurs are finding promising opportunities not only in major cities, but also in unassuming towns across the Chinese mainland.

August 19, 2026

Meet 'Dr. Mao,' the medics help improve healthcare in northwestern frontier

As Aug. 19 marks the annual Chinese Doctors' Day, the story of "Dr. Mao" is getting renewed attention.

August 19, 2026

China firmly committed to global drug-control cooperation

A Chinese court has sentenced two men to prison terms after convicting them of organizing the illegal sale of controlled stimulants, in another case of counternarcotics cooperation between China and the United States.

August 18, 2026

China turns shopping into immersive experience

Official data show that China's total retail sales of goods and services rose 2.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026. Service retail sales increased 5.3 percent, outpacing the 1.1-percent growth in goods retail sales, with cultural, sports, and leisure services posting particularly strong growth.

August 18, 2026

COP17 'China Corner' showcases China's achievements in combating desertification

The "China Corner" themed exhibition made its debut in the Blue Zone of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday, showcasing China's experience and achievements in combating desertification.

August 17, 2026

China's development experience wins growing favorability, says S. African journalist

The growing favorability toward China in many parts of the world can be partly understood through the human dimension of its development experience, said Michael Mbewe, a journalist at Channel Africa International of the South African Broadcasting Corporation.

August 14, 2026

From cave exploration to cafes: China's karst 'cool resources' fan summer tourism

​With summer heatwaves sweeping across China, the country's southwestern karst areas are getting creative, offering unique tourism experiences in the depths of the cool caves.

August 13, 2026

How China's grid powers through peak summer demand

​Each year, surging temperatures put China's power grid to the test at the height of summer. In recent weeks, sweltering heat and high humidity have gripped many megacities, driving electricity demand to record highs.

August 13, 2026

China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st intl commercial flight, lands in Mongolian capital

China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.

August 12, 2026

Chinese AI firms support local large language model development in emerging markets

​Inside the smart exhibition hall of Safaricom, Kenya's largest telecommunications operator, a digital human supported by a Chinese tech company delivers live demonstrations of core business services and interprets financial report data for visitors through intelligent interactive functions.

August 12, 2026

China strengthens privacy protection as infringement cases revealed

​Chinese police on Tuesday disclosed 10 cases involving the infringement of citizens' personal information, as the country intensifies efforts to combat data-related crimes and protect individual rights in the digital era.

August 12, 2026

Stargazing on grasslands fuels astronomy tourism boom

Sheep, cattle and the vast grasslands once dominated Wang Xiufang's conversations. Now, the 64-year-old herder often finds herself chatting with tourists from across the country -- about planets, observatories and radio telescopes.