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May 12, 2026
China uses drones to turn barren hills green
Drones are helping transform barren mountains into green landscapes in northwest China's Gansu Province.
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May 12, 2026
Xinjiang sees mechanized harvest of 103 hectares of spinach
In the Ili River Valley of Xinjiang, a large-scale spinach harvest is underway. This year, about 103 hectares of lush greens have reached full maturity -- and every last one of them is being reaped by modern machinery.
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May 11, 2026
A 'precious wish' on snow-covered plateau
Kechok Mulan: a name meaning "A Precious Wish." The man bearing this name has lived it as a mission on a far-flung plateau region in China's Qinghai Province. From a lone healer to a teacher of many, he is sowing a "precious wish" for the next generation.
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May 8, 2026
More Chinese fruits, vegetables reach Russia through Manzhouli port
In recent years, Manzhouli, China's largest land port, has gradually become a key hub for fruit and vegetable exports. Produce from across China is shipped in large quantities to the Russian market.
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May 8, 2026
May Day holiday spending highlights China's consumption dynamism
A vibrant mix of cultural and tourism activities unfolded across China during the May Day holiday, reflecting strong consumer spending and a lively holiday market.
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April 28, 2026
Shenzhen builds '15-minute nursery circle' to ease the burden of families
Shenzhen in southern China is building a "15-minute nursery circle" covering a child's first 1,000 days to ease the burden of families and encourage more births.
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April 24, 2026
Guangdong power company advances robotics R&D to support smarter grid
At Guangdong Power Grid in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, engineers are developing and training electrician robots to operate in real-world electrical scenarios, part of a broader push to use robotics to upgrade industry.
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April 24, 2026
From cowshed to book cafe, China's villages explore new expressions of rural life
In Miaoquan, the cafe's story is not simply about coffee, but about how an underused rural space can now begin a new journey.
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April 23, 2026
When steel meets skyline in Shanghai
Today marks the PLA Navy's 77th anniversary, with two naval vessels opening to the public at an iconic waterfront in Shanghai for the first time. When steel meets skyline -- and the view is unreal.
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April 22, 2026
Becoming Chinese: A Gen Z Journey Through Shaanxi
Meet Sherry Zhu, a 23-year-old Chinese American content creator behind the viral #BecomingChinese series. Follow her journey through Shaanxi in northern China as she explores everyday life, culture, and the stories that reveal a more authentic side of China.
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April 22, 2026
Hainan celebrates Sanyuesan festival with tradition and tech in a sky spectacle
A spectacular drone and fireworks show lit up the sky over Dongfang, Hainan, celebrating the Sanyuesan festival. Blending ethnic designs and cutting-edge drone tech, the display offered a vivid glimpse of cultural diversity and shared heritage.
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April 21, 2026
Breaking record, breaking limits: A glimpse into Beijing's humanoid robot half-marathon
From breaking the human world record to achieving full autonomy, the 2026 Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon showcased major leaps in robotics. Click to find out how far they've come in just one year.
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April 21, 2026
Major provincial economies pivotal force of China growth
Major provincial economies are a pivotal force underpinning China's economy and bear the critical responsibility of stabilizing growth. In Q1 of 2026, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces recorded robust foreign trade growth.
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April 20, 2026
From factory to future: A close look at China's smart robotics
When humanoid robots step into real-world scenarios, it's not just about smarter machines. It's about a new way of working.
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April 15, 2026
Why Canada expands its presence at China's consumer expo
Canada is stepping up its presence at the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou as the guest country of honor, bringing its largest-ever delegation of nearly 40 companies. For many, the expo is more than a showcase; it's a gateway to partnerships, growth, and long-term opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic markets.
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April 16, 2026
Consumer expo powers global spending, shares China's opportunities
The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo is the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year. With strong international participation, it underscores global businesses' continued confidence in the world's second-largest economy.
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April 10, 2026
How China tests the world's fastest bullet train | CR450
Meet China's CR450, the world's fastest bullet train operating at a speed of 400 km per hour. One of its developers, CRRC Qingdao Sifang, runs high-speed crash tests to make trains safer. Its products have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions.
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April 10, 2026
French volunteer: Technological equipment powers greener future in NW China
What if desertification control could be faster and smarter? Meet French volunteer Marie Fitoussi, who got hands-on with high-tech equipment to help build grass pane sand fences.
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April 8, 2026
German firms eye vast opportunities as China's five-year blueprint unfolds
Echoing China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which emphasizes innovation-driven development, German companies deeply rooted in China are responding with concrete plans and fresh investment.
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April 8, 2026
Raspberries turned into ethnic ornament in China's Yunnan
During the ripening season of yellow raspberries in southwest China's Yunnan, locals are turning the fruit into stunning ethnic costume decorations.
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April 7, 2026
Ginger farmers engage in busy spring farming activities around the Qingming Festival in E China's Anhui
Around the Qingming Festival, farmers in Tongling are busy ridging fields, planting white ginger, applying fertilizer, and building ginger sheds.
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April 7, 2026
Crabapple gala celebrates blooming cultural exchanges in Beijing
Under crabapple trees, diplomats and representatives from over 40 countries and int'l organizations immersed themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese culture in Beijing this spring, celebrating flourishing cultural exchanges.
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April 7, 2026
China's Qingming Festival embraces green tomb-sweeping, family travel boom
During this Qingming Festival in China, traditional rituals meet green practices. Some cemeteries are offering fresh flowers to avoid the burning of paper offerings, allowing people to honor their loved ones in an eco-friendly way. Meanwhile, spring break is bringing kids and parents closer together.
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April 7, 2026
Global voices meet Chinese poetry at the Lilac Festival
In Beijing, the 2026 Centennial Lilac Poetry Festival brought together poetry lovers from around the world. With lilacs as messengers and youth as inspiration, international students and journalists shared their love for Chinese poetry through immersive, interactive experiences.
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April 7, 2026
A village family's decades-long watch over grave of Red Army martyr
For over 90 years, a family in a remote village in China's Jiangxi has guarded the grave of Red Army commander Deng Yigang. Every Qingming Festival, generations of the Xie family still tend to his tomb, honoring a martyr who died of battle wounds in 1932 and a spirit that transcends time.
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April 3, 2026
Former serf Tsering Samdrup reflects on a transformed life after democratic reform
Tsering Samdrup, an 83-year-old former serf, is now enjoying a happy life. He lives in a spacious and bright two-story Tibetan-style house. His granddaughter has built a hotel on their own land, adjacent to a commercial street in Samyai Town, with an annual income exceeding 100,000 yuan.
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April 1, 2026
Former Serf Tsering Sangmo witnesses changes of life in Xizang
Tsering Sangmo, 88, lives in Zongkhar Village of Shannan City in Xizang. Blessed with a flourishing family, she often wears a smile on her face. Yet before the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, her life was filled with hardship and struggle.
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April 1, 2026
Loquat fruit boosts rural vitalization in southwest China's Medog
Grown in the lush valleys of Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a unique golden fruit is helping local farmers increase their incomes and pursue a better life.
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March 30, 2026
China turns barren hills into massive solar power plant in Guizhou
Once barren hills in Guizhou are now covered in solar panels. This massive gigawatt-level solar farm spans 1,800 hectares and can generate up to 1.9 billion kWh annually, enough to supply electricity to approximately 1.7 million people. Clean energy, on a serious scale.
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March 30, 2026
What spring farming looks like in China in 2026
For thousands of years, "spring farming" meant working the land with hand-plows and cattle. Today, technology is rewriting that story. Xinhua correspondent Rick heads to the fields of Shandong Province, east China, to talk to the people feeding the nation and see what life is really like for modern Chinese farmers.