September 29, 2026

China to complete new-generation Mars geologic map by end of 2028

China plans to complete a new-generation geologic map of Mars by the end of 2028, aiming to reconstruct the red planet's watery past and introduce a Chinese system for dividing Martian geologic time.

September 24, 2026

Yellowhorn brings new promise to Inner Mongolia's sandy lands

From 2021 to 2025, China treated a total of 152 million mu of desertified land, as desertification continued to recede and ecological conditions in affected areas improved, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

September 24, 2026

Pinglu Canal boosts China-ASEAN connectivity, win-win cooperation

The 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal, stretching from Hengzhou in Guangxi to the Beibu Gulf, opened on Sept. 16. It is the closest maritime outlet for much of southwest China.

September 21, 2026

China builds national computing network as key pillar of new infrastructure

​As artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data processing reshape the global tech landscape, China is accelerating the construction of a nationwide computing power network as a cornerstone of the country's future infrastructure.

September 21, 2026

Global mayors explore sustainable development prospects at China's Wuhan

More than 80 city leaders and representatives from over 20 countries, along with heads of international organizations, have gathered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China, to discuss shared urban challenges and explore pathways to sustainable development at the 2026 World Mayors Dialogue.

September 21, 2026

New river-to-sea canal to boost China-ASEAN trade

​At the ongoing 23rd China-ASEAN Expo, a QR code has become an unexpected star attraction. Visitors scan it to access a virtual reality tour of the newly opened Pinglu Canal, a new trade corridor that is expected to boost economic ties between China and ASEAN.

September 20, 2026

China-ASEAN Expo delivers shared development dividends, expert says

The China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) serves as a bridge for ASEAN and China to boost trade flows and strengthen supply chain cooperation, helping both sides reap shared development dividends, a Filipino expert said.

September 20, 2026

China's ice cream industry churns out sweet opportunities abroad

Carrots, eggplant and even fried chicken. At first glance, these items on display looked like fresh food. A closer look revealed they were actually ice cream.

September 18, 2026

China keeps dialogue open among parties at Beijing Xiangshan Forum

Participants at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum hailed the event as a key platform for different parties to engage in dialogue as China seeks to play a constructive role in peacefully settling conflicts amid rising global uncertainty.

September 18, 2026

Chinese agricultural experts honored for contributions to Zimbabwe's agriculture

Seven Chinese agricultural experts were awarded special contribution medals by the Zimbabwean government on Thursday in recognition of their pivotal role in advancing Zimbabwe's agriculture sector.

September 17, 2026

Sci-tech innovation propels China's services trade

Technology-intensive services are becoming a driver of China's services trade. In the first seven months of 2026, China's services exports rose 17.1 percent year on year, and knowledge-intensive services made up more than half.

September 17, 2026

China remains EAC's largest trading partner as Q2 regional trade hits 52.3 bln USD

China remained the largest individual trading partner of the East African Community (EAC) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, as the region's total trade rose 37 percent year on year to 52.3 billion U.S. dollars.

September 16, 2026

China's resilience premium -- policies, industrial depth, new geography of global supply chains

Geopolitical fragmentation, tariff escalation, technological rivalry, energy insecurity and recurring disruption across strategic trade corridors are rewriting the architecture of global commerce. Corporate strategy is consequently shifting from just-in-time toward just-in-case: efficiency remains important, but redundancy, optionality, inventory security and supply-chain sovereignty increasingly carry measurable economic value.

September 16, 2026

Century-old buildings emerge as key assets in urban development

As visitors push open the vermilion gate at 267 Hebei Road in the Heping District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, the former residence of renowned modern Chinese diplomat Wellington Koo comes into view through the trees.

September 15, 2026

China propels robots onto industrial frontlines with real-world applications

High above the ground, a boxy, wall-climbing robot clings securely to the towering steel exterior of a petrochemical storage tank. Navigating the dizzying heights with expert precision, it autonomously maps its route and systematically executes a seamless sequence of rust removal, inspection, and spraying.

September 15, 2026

Digital technologies bring new way of farming to China's fields

As the Jiuyuefeng Family Farm in northeast China's Jilin Province prepares for harvest season this autumn, farm manager Xiao Jianbo no longer needs to walk into its 267 hectares of rice fields to check on growth.

September 14, 2026

AI moves from elite competition to everyday sports in China

While sports fans have become accustomed to AI-assisted officiating at major events such as the FIFA World Cup and Grand Slam tennis tournaments, fitness enthusiasts are increasingly gaining access to similar technology in everyday sports.

September 14, 2026

China calls for closer global cooperation on human rights governance

China called on all countries to revitalize global cooperation and accelerate the improvement of global human rights governance under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at a UN panel discussion here Wednesday.

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.