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Foreign companies eye opportunities in western China's green industries
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February 14, 2026
China demonstrates AI computing power in outer space with satellite network breakthrough
China has taken a major step toward building an AI-powered space infrastructure, with a satellite constellation deploying 10 AI models in orbit and establishing inter-satellite networking.
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February 14, 2026
Global visitors experience authentic Chinese culture
The recent social media trend of "becoming Chinese", or "Chinamaxxing" among Generation Z Westerners admiring Chinese culture and traditions, has had a spillover effect on the tourism market, as an increasing number of international travelers are visiting the Chinese mainland to experience the festive vibes of Spring Festival.
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February 13, 2026
Expats finding home in rural China
From restoring ancient houses to researching folk arts, from creating fusion cuisine to bridging language gaps, these global residents are drawn by more than just scenery.
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February 13, 2026
China's commercial rocket SD-3 launches 7 satellites from sea
China on Thursday launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket from the sea, sending seven satellites into planned orbits.
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February 12, 2026
'Relic doctors' step into spotlight at south China museum
By literally breaking down walls to install transparent glass windows, the museum has turned its private restoration laboratories into a public stage, allowing the "slow time" of cultural heritage conservation to be seen and appreciated.
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February 12, 2026
China's traditional lantern show shines with innovation, global exchange
The ongoing 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival has turned this city in southwest China's Sichuan Province into a luminous sea of over 200 lantern sets, drawing inspiration from fairy tales, children's drawings and, most fittingly, the prehistoric dinosaurs whose fossils were unearthed here.
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February 12, 2026
Age-friendly facilities elevate life for China's seniors
Figures show that by the end of 2025, Beijing had established 152 senior care service centers benefiting over 2 million elderly people, with 622 nursing institutions offering 110,000 beds in place.
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February 11, 2026
China completes first recovery of spacecraft return capsule from sea
China on Wednesday successfully conducted its first maritime search and retrieval of a crewed spacecraft's return capsule, the China Manned Space Agency said.
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February 11, 2026
Celebrating Spring Festival in China emerges as new global trend
As the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, draws near, a growing number of international travelers are planning their trips around this traditional celebration to immerse themselves in China's vibrant culture and festive spirit.
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February 10, 2026
China's stock exchanges optimize refinancing rules to support innovation
The Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges on Monday announced a package of measures to optimize refinancing rules to support high-quality listed companies.
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February 10, 2026
China's tech hub Shenzhen operates over 300 low-altitude logistics routes
South China's tech hub of Shenzhen, home to the leading global drone maker DJI, has to date opened a total of 310 low-altitude logistics routes, with 82 new routes added in 2025, according to the ongoing annual session of the municipal people's congress.
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February 9, 2026
Humanoid robot firms launch consumer push with entertainment ventures
China's humanoid robotics players are leveraging high-profile cultural exposure to raise their profile as they muscle into the consumer market.
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February 9, 2026
Horse-themed products, activities gain popularity ahead of Chinese New Year
From creative toys and cultural products to immersive tourism projects, items featuring horse elements are taking center stage in China's consumer market as the Year of the Horse approaches.
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February 9, 2026
Over 140M train tickets sold for Spring Festival travel rush
China's railway ticketing platform 12306 had sold a total of 140 million train tickets for the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush as of 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the country's railway operator.
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February 9, 2026
Scientists make lunar chronology breakthrough with Chang'e-6 samples from far side of moon
For the first time, scientists have confirmed that the impact cratering rates on the near and far sides of the moon are essentially consistent, laying a solid basis for the establishment of a globally unified lunar chronology system, according to the Science and Technology Daily.
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February 7, 2026
Southern Chinese town weaves its path to global down product powerhouse
Qiaoxu, a township in Guigang city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, now processes around 100,000 tonnes of feathers and down annually, accounting for 28% of China's total output and an estimated 18% of the global supply.
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February 6, 2026
Livestreaming meets village fairs in east China township's common prosperity drive
To be a village Party secretary these days, you may almost certainly need the skills required to be a livestreaming host. Camera-shy? Then you'd better practice, as your performance in front of the camera affects how well the products of your fellow villagers sell.
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February 4, 2026
China deploys drones, underwater cameras, AI to guard its wetlands
As early spring thaws the Gahai-Zecha wetlands in northwest China, a high-tech vigil begins. Conservation staff are using drone patrols and underwater cameras to monitor the environment, awaiting the first flocks of returning migratory birds, set to arrive in March.
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February 3, 2026
China's shipbuilding sector maintains global lead in 2025
The country's shipbuilding output reached 53.69 million deadweight tonnes (DWT) in 2025, up 11.4 percent year on year and accounting for 56.1 percent of the global total.
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February 3, 2026
China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts in good health, science goals on track after 3 months in space
The Shenzhou-21 crew members aboard China's Tiangong space station have successfully completed their first three months in space, with all planned tasks progressing smoothly, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
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February 2, 2026
Chinese provinces unveil 2026 growth targets and outline plans to achieve them
China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP growth targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions" while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries.
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February 2, 2026
Foreign firms boost AI-powered investment strategies for China
In the past, foreign institutions investing in China relied on experienced "China hands" familiar with the country's economic policies and market dynamics, but the industry is now turning to new solutions.
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January 30, 2026
Where the air smells of orders: Inside Jinhua's rise as an inland hub of China's global trade
Jinhua has built a modern trading system powered by manufacturing depth, logistics efficiency and targeted institutional support, which has transformed its long-standing role as a commercial node along China's north-south transport arteries into a large-scale international trading hub.
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January 29, 2026
Remote Chinese city Altay thrives in long winter, turning snow into tourism success
What was once an isolating climate has become Altay's greatest asset, attracting attention for skiing and creating opportunities across a wide range of industries.
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January 29, 2026
AI allows China's digital natives to punch above their weight in tech scene
A quiet yet profound shift is reshaping the landscape of China's digital economy. The startup cafe culture that once buzzed with activity during the smartphone boom is back, but this time it is artificial intelligence (AI) that is fueling a new wave of individual entrepreneurship.
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January 28, 2026
As marriages rebound, China's 'sweet economy' finds new momentum
After years of decline, marriage registrations rebounded across regions in China last year, government data showed, as reforms eased long-standing registration rules and gave fresh momentum to wedding-related spending, often referred to as the "sweet economy."
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January 28, 2026
China's humanoid robot connects to satellite in pioneering trial
In a trial demonstration, a Chinese humanoid robot was directly connected to a low-Earth orbit satellite, achieving a breakthrough that enables robots to operate autonomously in remote areas without relying on ground networks.
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January 28, 2026
China's tech hub crosses 1-trln-yuan GDP threshold
A small district in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen punched above its administrative weight as its gross domestic product (GDP) last year exceeded one trillion yuan (about 143 billion U.S. dollars).
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January 27, 2026
Digital preservation safeguards, promotes timeless beauty of China's ancient relics
Today, cultural relics are no longer confined to glass cases in museums but are being presented to audiences in more captivating and interactive ways, thanks to China's sustained efforts in digital preservation. Over the past two decades, China has issued multiple documents to support this work, using 3D laser scanning equipment and professional software to digitally preserve ancient structures, murals, bronze ware and other artifacts.
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January 27, 2026
China's economic powerhouse of Guangdong reports increased foreign investment in 2025
China's manufacturing heartland of Guangdong Province saw the establishment of 36,000 new foreign-funded enterprises in 2025 -- a 38.7 percent increase -- while its actual utilized foreign capital totaled 112.66 billion yuan (16.13 billion U.S. dollars), which was up 11.3 percent, according to the annual session of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress on Monday.