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As Japanese aggressors stormed into Nanjing in the winter of 1937, the Chinese city was plunged into unimaginable horror. Amid the massacre, a German businessman named John Rabe continued to keep a diary, and his diaries remain one of the most comprehensive historical records of the atrocities committed by the Japanese aggressors.
Since its inception in 2001, the SCO has grown into a comprehensive regional organization that contributes certainty and vitality to an often volatile global economic landscape, analysts noted.
War veteran Zhang Xin will never forget the day Japanese aggressors surrendered. Yan'an, the revolutionary base in northwest China, was illuminated by many lanterns, while the sounds of cheers, firecrackers, gongs and drums echoed through the night.
Leaders from Asia, Europe and Africa will gather in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 for the largest-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in history, charting the blueprint for the bloc's next decade of development.
Sindberg, born in Aarhus in 1911, arrived in Nanjing in December 1937. Working as a watchman at the Jiangnan Cement Plant, built by Danish company F.L. Smidth, he suddenly found himself in the middle of one of history's darkest atrocities. Together with the German factory manager Karl Gunther, he opened the factory gates to terrified civilians fleeing Japanese soldiers.
Even though Yan'an, located in northwest China's Loess Plateau, remains a relatively small city, it stands as an expansive museum for the living legacy of the Second World War, with sites that once were war-time military camps, command centers, army colleges, and schools to educate captured Japanese soldiers.
In central Taiwan, an old mansion with stunning traditional Chinese architecture stands as a silent witness, inviting visitors to discover the story of its owners' steadfast resistance against Japanese aggression and colonial rule for half a century.
Two years ago, when Dr. Wei Yunfei boarded a plane from Nanjing, the capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, to the remote Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture in the far west, he knew his life was about to change.
From Aug. 7 to 17, Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan Province hosted the 12th World Games, drawing a record 6,679 athletes, team officials and technical officials from 116 countries and regions.
At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, the first of its kind globally, which wrapped up on Sunday in Beijing, the much-anticipated robot five-a-side soccer saw Tsinghua Hephaestus from China emerge victorious, defeating the joint team of Germany's HTWK Robots and Nao Devils to claim the championship. China Agricultural University's Mountain & Sea beat Sweaty from Germany in three-a-side soccer final.
Lasting from 1931 to 1945, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was the earliest and longest-running front in the World Anti-Fascist War. In this infographic, China.org.cn highlights the country's key contributions and sacrifices during this historic struggle.
While shifting climate patterns have posed challenges, the country's responses have reflected long-term efforts in ecological protection, green development and disaster preparedness, positioning it well to manage a season of volatile weather.
Since being declared a World Heritage Site in 2018, little time has been wasted in making Fanjing Mountain in Southwest China's Guizhou province a hot spot for visitors, attracting some 8,000 per day this summer.
With a mainland coastline stretching 18,000 km and a sea area under its jurisdiction of around 3 million square km, China is a major maritime nation, well-positioned to develop its marine economy.
As a major national platform for global industrial collaboration, the CISCE embodies the enduring appeal of the Chinese market during its 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), marked not only by increased foreign investment but also by significant shifts in investment fields that reflect China's broader economic transformation.
As China transitions toward high-quality, innovation-driven growth, companies like AUBO are positioning cobots not as job-takers, but as partners -- unlocking new potential for small businesses, skilled workers, and daily life.
China reported positive signs in terms of both consumer and producer prices last month, as government policies to boost domestic demand continued to take hold.
China's foreign trade has shown steady growth this year despite global uncertainties, with a particularly strong performance in July dispelling concerns about the country's economic resilience.
What could an obsolete industrial furnace be repurposed for? Though many possibilities exist, transforming it into a sci-fi wonderland probably ranks among the most imaginative options.
China's job market has remained stable amid rising global challenges, supported by a range of policy measures from central and local authorities to boost employment and help companies retain jobs.
Amid escalating global uncertainties fueled by rising unilateralism, protectionism and geopolitical tensions, China's commitment to stable policymaking and consistent long-term planning stands as a vital asset for the stability of the global economy.
Featuring diverse flavors, achieved by combining ingredients such as fresh fruits, tea leaves, milk and cheese, China's new-style tea beverage has expanded its market rapidly in recent years, capturing the hearts of customers across China and also overseas.
More than 500 years ago, the legendary Inca Trail stretched from Cusco across the Andes, linking far-flung territories and fostering political, economic, and cultural integration across the vast Inca Empire. Today, on Peru's Pacific coast, Chancay Port is becoming a starting point of an Inca Trail of the New Era -- a maritime gateway linking Latin America with Asia.
Amid global tariff headwinds, innovation is unfolding daily in Yiwu across a wide range of industries and products. Local businesses are steadily strengthening both resilience and innovation capacity, driving a 24.5 percent year-on-year increase in the city's exports in the first half of the year.
The success in wetland conservation has not only benefited China's biodiversity, but also contributed to the health of cross-border ecosystems by integrating wetland protection with other environmental goals, such as migratory bird conservation.
With themes ranging from cutting-edge technologies to cross-border cooperation, a series of energetic trade fairs in China this year have drawn global participation, underscoring the international recognition of the country's commitment to openness, innovation and mutually beneficial growth.
The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July 26 to 28 in Shanghai, brought together representatives from around the world to explore avenues for the inclusive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). China's approach offered insights into how AI can deliver shared benefits and help bridge the global intelligence divide.
China has recently accelerated the integration of sci-tech innovation with industrial innovation, demonstrating remarkable achievements in pursuing high-quality development.
"In less than two decades, China has created the largest and most advanced high-speed rail system in the world," said International Union of Railways Chairman Alan Beroud. "It's reshaping mobility, the economy and regional development."
The upcoming China-EU Summit presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on the experience and insights gained from 50 years of bilateral ties. It offers a platform to build consensus and chart a stable and healthy path forward that benefits both sides and the world.