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Foreign companies eye opportunities in western China's green industries

March 9, 2026

Chinese women chasing dreams with passion, confidence

About five years ago, Tian Dan, a rookie delivery rider in Shanghai, found herself weeping by the roadside, overwhelmed by the labyrinthine streets of one of the world's largest cities. Little did she imagine that she would one day receive national recognition for her perseverance and growth.
March 9, 2026

Jets, fusion, moon shots: China unveils ambitious mega-projects in five-year blueprint

China has unveiled an ambitious slate of mega-projects in its five-year blueprint, featuring faster bullet trains, homegrown aircraft engines and wide-body jets, AI chips, controllable nuclear fusion, reusable heavy-lift rockets and lunar exploration missions.
March 6, 2026

Chinese lawmakers review draft environmental code in major green legislative push

Chinese lawmakers on Thursday began deliberating on a draft environmental code that will mark a new stage in the country's pursuit of a modernization of human-nature harmony by the rule of law.
March 6, 2026

China hits record R&D spending, unveils innovation push through 2030

China achieved historic milestones in innovation in 2025, with R&D investment hitting record highs and breakthroughs in humanoid robots, AI and biotech.
March 4, 2026

Yangtze River Delta to expand rail network with 5 high-speed sections in 2026

China's Yangtze River Delta -- a major economic engine in the east of the country -- plans to open five new high-speed railway sections within the year. The move comes amid expectations that the region's 2026 rail investment will exceed 130 billion yuan (about 18.82 billion U.S. dollars).
March 4, 2026

Beyond spectacles, humanoid robots exploring wider applications

Humanoid robots commanded the spotlight at China's most-watched Spring Festival Gala for the second consecutive year. Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, one of the four participating companies, sent phalanxes of robots to perform complex martial arts and gymnastic movements, from drunken fist to Thomas Flair.
March 3, 2026

China honors female role models ahead of International Women's Day

The All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) held a meeting in Beijing on Monday to mark International Women's Day, which is observed on March 8, and to honor outstanding female role models across the country.
March 2, 2026

NPC deputy dedicated to rural revitalization

Musajan Khaira, a villager of Keregetas Village of Xinyuan County, is a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC). After graduating from junior high school, he learned blacksmithing and welding skills and runs a welding workshop. In addition to pursuing a better life for his own family, Musajan also taught welding skills to villagers for free, helping local people to increase their incomes.
March 2, 2026

China's 'space mouse' births third healthy litter

A female mouse that spent time aboard China's Tiangong space station last year has birthed her third consecutive healthy litter back on Earth, providing scientists with invaluable data on mammalian reproduction after spaceflight.
February 28, 2026

Knowledge-driven experiential consumption gains popularity in China

In a pottery studio in the Rongchang district of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, 9-year-old Yang Hanlin holds his breath, his small hands carefully shaping a mound of clay spinning on a wheel as his instructor offers careful advice.
February 27, 2026

China's manned space program releases major tasks ahead

China is scheduled to launch two crewed missions and one cargo spacecraft mission for its space station operation in 2026, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
February 26, 2026

Chinese researchers develop AI model to process stellar data from different telescopes

A Chinese research team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model called SpecCLIP, which can interpret stellar spectral data from different telescopes, demonstrating the vast potential of AI in processing and integrating massive astronomical datasets, the Science and Technology Daily reported on Wednesday.
February 26, 2026

Small city in E. China gathers over 560 German enterprises with new investment heights

Taicang, with its permanent resident population of less than one million, is a small city on the south bank of Yangtze River estuary. Known as the "hometown of German enterprises" in China, Taicang has gathered over 560 German-funded enterprises so far since the first German company Kern-Liebers settled here in 1993, with the total investment exceeding six billion U.S. dollars and an annual industrial output value of over 67 billion yuan (about 9.76 billion U.S. dollars).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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