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Foreign companies eye opportunities in western China's green industries
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June 12, 2026
China launches new communication technology test satellite
China on Thursday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province.
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June 12, 2026
Cultural heritage fuels tourism boom in east China county
As dusk settles over Huizhou Ancient City in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, processions carrying fish-shaped lanterns wind their way through stone-paved streets.
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June 11, 2026
Beyond skyscrapers: CPC's birthplace Shanghai builds people's city
Starting out from the stone-doorframe house where the Party was founded in 1921, Shanghai has become a vivid example of how that aspiration is being translated into everyday life. In a new era, that goal is reflected in the concept of being a "people's city," with authorities striving to put residents at the center of development.
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June 11, 2026
Advanced technology boosts panda conservation in China
A "space-air-ground" intelligent monitoring system is now in place locally, integrating satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, and ground sensor networks. With more than 1,500 infrared cameras and over 20 drones deployed, and linked to a smart forestry and grassland big data platform, the system enables round-the-clock, multidimensional monitoring of hydrology, meteorology, wildlife and plant life.
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June 10, 2026
High-definition stage art screenings bring theater to more audiences
A program jointly launched by Chinese and British theaters in 2015 had brought high-definition stage art screenings to 69 Chinese cities as of March 2024. It had screened more than 250 productions in over 10,000 shows, attracting more than 800,000 viewers in China. Its offerings include a wide range of excellent plays from countries such as Britain, the United States, France and Russia.
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June 10, 2026
China's Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket sends 2 new satellites into space
China on Tuesday successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket to transport two new satellites into space.
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June 10, 2026
China sees consumption recovery, robust growth in emerging industries
China's consumption sector sustained a steady recovery last month, while its emerging industries posted strong growth momentum, according to data from a government think tank.
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June 9, 2026
Village builds up mangrove 'coastal guardians' amid national conservation efforts
Realizing that mangroves act as "coastal guardians" that stabilize shorelines and purify nearshore waters, villagers began taking part in regular beach cleanups and carrying out pest and disease control for the plants.
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June 9, 2026
China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing
For years, automotive body welding was considered the ultimate proving ground for robotic performance -- a domain long dominated by foreign manufacturers and largely inaccessible to domestic brands. Now, Chinese-made industrial robots are entering this arena at scale.
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June 8, 2026
China's first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shanghai
The Adora Magic City, China's first homegrown large cruise ship, departed from Shanghai on Saturday, marking the launch of the country's first-ever cruise-to-nowhere voyage.
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June 8, 2026
AI steers China's shipping sector toward smarter future
Smart vessels are part of a broader push to digitalize China's entire shipping sector, a trend on full display at the Fourth Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo, held in north China's Tianjin Municipality this week.
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June 5, 2026
AI supports China's gaokao season, but comes with caveats
After correcting test papers, Wang Yuxin, a senior student at Tianjin No. 1 High School in north China, uploads photos of wrong answers to an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, asking it to break down the knowledge points, identify common traps and generate similar questions.
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June 5, 2026
AI empowers China's sandstorm forecasting with speed and precision
As spring rolls around, people in Gansu Province, northwest China, must brace for sudden dust storms that cover cities in a yellow haze, make travel miserable, and pose health risks.
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June 5, 2026
China launches new satellite group for commercial constellation
China sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.
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June 4, 2026
Emerging industries fuel copper demand, production upgrade in China
Copper, long viewed as a cornerstone of conventional manufacturing, is playing a more prominent part in China's shift to an innovation-led economy, as booming demand and industrial upgrading are being pushed by rising sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and electric cars.
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June 3, 2026
Shipping industry expo in China's Tianjin highlights AI opportunities
The 4th Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday, showcasing growing AI opportunities in the shipping industry.
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June 3, 2026
Young Chinese prioritize self-exploration as they navigate 'Odyssey years'
"Odyssey years" is a term that young adults in China are increasingly using to refer to a prolonged period after high school during which they explore their careers, relationships, and personal identities, usually between the ages of 20 and 30. The popularity of "Odyssey years" reflects a reassessment of life priorities among young Chinese, including their definitions of personal growth, standards for success, and expectations for long-term life stability.
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June 3, 2026
China striving to become energy powerhouse with green, innovative, secure supply
China has managed to stabilize domestic energy markets and protect its high-tech emerging industries, forging a distinct path of green energy transition amid rising geopolitical conflict and sharp swings in global markets, figures show.
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June 2, 2026
Beyond bricks and mortar, China pivots to more people-centered investment
On a summer morning in Beijing's Chaoyang District, a group of seniors in their sixties were enthusiastically shooting hoops on a community basketball court, cheering for every basket.
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June 2, 2026
China's Long March-12B rocket completes successful maiden flight
China on Monday successfully launched the Long March-12B Y1 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.
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June 1, 2026
Chinese naval hospital ship sets sail for mission in South China Sea
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, departed from a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday for a medical service mission to islands in the South China Sea and along South China's coasts.
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May 28, 2026
China's second homegrown large cruise ship completes maiden sea trial
China's second domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, returned to port in Shanghai on Wednesday after completing a 12-day maiden sea trial, marking a milestone in the country's push to mass-produce large cruise ships.
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May 28, 2026
Hong Kong opens expanded terminal 2 after airport upgrade
The new passenger departure facilities at Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) officially opened on Wednesday, further consolidating the city's status as a global aviation hub.
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May 27, 2026
Consumption push unlocks new potential
As China shifts from high-speed to high-quality growth, the engines of its consumer market are evolving in tandem, with vast potential fueled by rising demand for premium goods, quality services and new consumption scenarios, economists and executives said.
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May 27, 2026
20 years on, north China's first state-level new area forges ahead with opening-up
Binhai now links more than 500 ports across 180 countries and regions. Two decades ago, before Binhai was approved as the country's second state-level new area after Shanghai's Pudong, it was a wasteland of alkaline soil dotted with reeds.
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May 26, 2026
China's world natural heritage site boosts protection for rare golden monkeys
Also known as the Guizhou golden monkey for its glittering fur, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is a national first-class protected wild animal and is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with all of its wild population living on Mount Fanjingshan, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
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May 26, 2026
Western China becomes new hotspot for global businesses
The 10th Silk Road International Exposition, which concluded on Monday, attracted nearly 200 overseas enterprises from 64 countries and regions. Many shared the same view that the fair serves as a gateway to the booming market in western China.
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May 25, 2026
China's 1,400-year-old pagoda gets an AI-aided checkup
Until now, no one knew the building health and composition of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a 64-meter-tall ancient Buddhist landmark located in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in northwestern China. Was the central structure solid? Were there hidden cracks? Would it survive the next big earthquake?
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May 25, 2026
AI commercial application burgeoning all over China
Artificial intelligence (AI), as a representative of the new quality productive forces and a standout in China's sci-tech advancements, is now driving upgrading and innovation across industries.
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May 25, 2026
China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship docks with Tiangong space station
China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship successfully docked with the Tiangong space station at 2:45 a.m. (Beijing Time) Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).