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Foreign companies eye opportunities in western China's green industries
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April 21, 2026
Digital reading boom draws more Chinese into books
The rapid rise of digital reading is encouraging more Chinese people to develop reading habits, as access to books and overall reading rates continue to grow alongside a nationwide push to build a book-loving society.
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April 20, 2026
Humanoid robots shatter human record, showcase autonomy at Beijing half marathon
On a crisp Sunday morning, the starting gun rang out at an innovation zone on the southeastern outskirts of Beijing. More than 100 humanoid robotic runners clattered across the starting line, their servos humming with a staccato whir.
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April 20, 2026
Why multinationals still see China as a long-term industrial bet
In an increasingly uncertain global economy, many multinational companies are still choosing to deepen their presence in China. They are attracted by a combination that remains difficult to match: a well-developed industrial chain, a vast market and a stable policy environment that continues to support foreign investment.
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April 17, 2026
Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular activities
The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
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April 17, 2026
AI rewires consumption – China emerges as global testbed for smart spending
At the technology exhibition zone of the ongoing sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a variety of innovative products featuring cutting-edge AI technologies are on display. These offerings are captivating visitors by providing a tangible vision of future daily life, while also showcasing China's emergence as a global testbed for smart consumption.
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April 17, 2026
Digital, smart tech helps bring forward delivery of China's second home-built large cruise ship
China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on Nov. 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday.
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April 16, 2026
Handicraft experiences turn into new consumer scenes in China
From humming pottery wheels to meticulous bead-crafting tables, once-niche DIY workshops are transforming into China's hottest weekend destinations. The boom highlights a profound shift as young consumers pivot from purchasing mass-produced goods to investing in "emotional satisfaction" and shared experiences.
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April 16, 2026
Shanghai Hongqiao CBD aims to draw global giants by 2030
Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District, a gateway for the Yangtze River Delta's opening-up endeavors, aims to leverage its comprehensive advantages to attract and nurture more multinational corporations during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
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April 16, 2026
World's largest pure electric intelligent container ship enters service in China
China's first 10,000-tonne-class pure electric intelligent container ship, also the world's largest of its kind, launched commercial operations on Wednesday afternoon, marking a new phase of green, electric-powered development for the country's coastal container shipping.
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April 15, 2026
World Drone Games take off in southwest China, showcasing low-altitude economy prowess
The inaugural World Drone Games, underway in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, have once again focused global attention on the country's fast-growing low-altitude economy.
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April 15, 2026
China launches Lijian-1 Y12 rocket to send 8 satellites into space
China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket to send eight satellites into space.
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April 15, 2026
Ningbo and China's shift from making things to making them smarter
In recent years, Ningbo has steadily upgraded its manufacturing base, using digital tools, industrial internet platforms and AI to make production smarter, more efficient and more precise.
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April 14, 2026
China's EV makers accelerate push into chips, AI amid global cooperation
Chinese automakers are speeding up efforts to integrate batteries, chips and artificial intelligence (AI), as competition shifts from scale expansion to higher-value innovation, industry executives and experts said at an intelligent electric vehicle (EV) development forum held in Beijing.
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April 14, 2026
World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit opens in HK to muster cohesive digital strategy
The two-day 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit opened on Monday in Hong Kong, convening policymakers, digital industry leaders and scholars from some 50 countries and regions for a cohesive digital strategy in building a community with shared future in cyberspace.
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April 13, 2026
China's 'Su Super League' roars back ahead of World Cup fever
As the FIFA World Cup prepares to ignite global football fever this summer, China's "grassroots World Cups" are already stealing a march - stirring hometown pride, packing stadiums and fueling a surge in consumption.
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April 13, 2026
China's auto output, sales rise sharply in March
China's automobile production and sales rose sharply in March from the previous month, industry data showed on Friday.
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April 13, 2026
Wetland restoration boosts local livelihoods in northern China
As spring returns, large numbers of migratory birds are stopping over at the Qilihai Wetland in north China's Tianjin Municipality on their northward journey, a testament to years of dedicated restoration work.
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April 10, 2026
Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes
China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
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April 10, 2026
China's first national conference on service sector boosts confidence in high-quality growth
The just-concluded national conference on the service sector in Beijing has sent a clear signal that China will promote a high-quality service sector driven by demand, reform, technology and global cooperation, to meet its own development goals and foster inclusive growth.
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April 9, 2026
China launches new internet satellite group
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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April 9, 2026
China to further cut corporate burdens, dismantle market barriers in 2026
China will intensify efforts to reduce corporate burdens and dismantle institutional barriers this year to ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains and secure business operations, according to an inter-ministerial meeting held in Beijing on Wednesday.
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April 7, 2026
China harnesses technological innovations to power clean energy transition
In Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, a massive power facility has risen from a once-abandoned rock salt mine, reshaping the skyline of this once resource-dependent city.
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April 7, 2026
Vibrant spring drives expansion in China's cultural, tourism market
Beneath the cherry blossoms at Beijing's Yuyuantan Park, Chen, a visitor from south China's Guangdong Province, moved from photo spot to photo spot, capturing spring scenes with her two daughters.
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April 5, 2026
China signals fresh push for balanced foreign trade
A recent commentary article in the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called for concrete steps to balance import and export growth.
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April 3, 2026
Giving relics a new breath of life
At the Inner Mongolia Museum in north China, a relics restorer in a white coat maneuvers an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer close to a gilt silver saddle from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and within a few dozen seconds, data about the object's metallic elements flash across the screen, which will guide the meticulous restoration to come. It is a vivid example of how modern technologies are reshaping heritage conservation in China.
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April 2, 2026
New batch of national standards takes effect in China
A set of newly released national standards took effect in China on Wednesday, providing standard support for leading the development of emerging industries, promoting the upgrading of traditional industries, improving the quality of transportation and tourism services, and protecting consumer rights.
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April 2, 2026
Southern frontier region's bid to become China's mini-drama export hub
Guangxi, a border region long known for sugar production and its growing role as China's gateway to Southeast Asia, is now playing a more active part in the country's booming digital entertainment economy.
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April 2, 2026
Emerging frontier technologies drive future industries, power economic growth
Emerging frontier technologies are accelerating industrial applications, with the development of future industries becoming a powerful engine for new quality productive forces in the new era, according to officials and experts.
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April 1, 2026
Riverside industrial city turns waste into resources in circular economy drive
In Jiujiang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, treated wastewater is being used for fish farming, industrial gas is being sold for profit, and scrap materials are being reintegrated into production. These practices are becoming increasingly common as local authorities and businesses intensify efforts to develop a circular economy.
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April 1, 2026
In Chinese mountain county, wellness tours make bitter TCM sweet
Almost every week, a 77-year-old tourist surnamed Lu and his family would take a short trip to the nearby Pan'an County, not only to stock up on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but also to recharge through immersive wellness tours.