Can you imagine robots going to "school" every day, just like students? In Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province, it's already happening. At an embodied intelligence training center, trainers teach robots to perform tasks in different settings, helping them learn through repeated practice and vast amounts of data.
China has been making great efforts to fight desertification for decades. It has also shared its know-how with the world, offering Chinese experience and solutions for global ecological governance.
Watch how, in less than three years, China's humanoid robots have gone from stumbling steps to breaking human running records.
China defeated Indonesia in Hangzhou on Monday to win the 2026 Belt and Road International Women's Cricket Tournament, its final warmup event before the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
26 years ago, Ronald Sakolsky (U.S.) donated $5,000 and planted a tree with Yin Yuzhen in China's desert.
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games, the spotlight has unexpectedly shifted to glitch-ridden robots, which have captivated audiences everywhere even as they shatter human athletic records with ease.
China's growing radio astronomy capacity can help scientists tackle some of astronomy's biggest unanswered questions, renowned Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan has said.
Northwest China's Zhongwei boasts abundant renewable energy and a dry and cold climate. Under China's "East Data, West Computing" project, the city now turns its natural advantages into digital power.
Bright lights and loud music may be fun for people, but near wetlands and wildlife habitats, they can cause problems. Episode 4 looks at how China's Ecological and Environmental Code, effective Aug. 15, addresses light, noise and other human disturbances.
Releasing animals into the wild may seem like an act of kindness, but the wrong species or the wrong place can disrupt local ecosystems and put native wildlife at risk. In Episode 3, we explore responsible release under China's Ecological and Environmental Code, which will take effect on Aug. 15.
This summer, as a relentless heatwave sweeps across the globe, the unique cool escapes are turning "China Cool" into the latest buzzword on overseas social media, hot on the heels of "China Travel."
Under China's unilateral visa-free policy, travelers from countries including France, Germany and Italy can stay for up to 30 days. Over 30 European countries have visa-free access to China. Thanks to the policy, China saw 17.8 million visa-free entries by foreign nationals -- Europeans and others -- in the first half of 2026, up 30.6 percent year on year, according to the National Immigration Administration.
A highway may connect two cities, but for wildlife, it can become a barrier across an age-old migration route. In the second episode of our mini-podcast series, we look at how roads, railways, dams, and wind farms can reduce their impact on wildlife through better planning, early assessment, and carefully designed crossings.
Known for its beaches and seafood, Haiyang in Shandong Province is building a new identity as a space tourism destination. Rocket launches are drawing visitors from across China, while space-themed museums and interactive exhibits are bringing aerospace science closer to the public. Watch how this coastal city is reaching for the stars.
How close can you get to a bird for the perfect photo? China's Ecological and Environmental Code does not set one universal distance for every setting. Instead, the key principle is to keep a safe distance to avoid disrupting birds from normal feeding and breeding. The Code will take effect on Aug. 15.
One hundred days after China implemented a landmark zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, bilateral trade has surged to historic heights. Experts and industry leaders are examining how this market access is driving industrialization in a new era of mutually beneficial economic cooperation between China and Africa.
From fashion and food to flower arranging and indigo dyeing, Chinese aesthetics are finding fresh expression -- and new admirers around the world.
More global travelers are choosing to visit China this summer, and many say the country they're experiencing is far different from what they had expected. Here's how firsthand visits are bringing the real China into focus. (courtesy of the School of Journalism and Communication, Sun Yat-sen University.)
Parade processions of the giant fish-shaped lantern meander through the streets in the ancient villages of east China's Huangshan, creating a stunning spectacle at night. Many visitors came here to experience the parades, benefiting local tourism and related industries.
In the exhibition hall of Nanjing Yunjin Brocade Museum, a giant wooden loom, which is 5.6 meters long, 1.4 meters wide, and 4 meters high, is extremely eye-catching. It needs the cooperation of two skilled craftsmen to operate the loom, with one sitting high on the top to lift the threads, while the other sitting below to weave the patterns. With rich and dazzling sheen, the fabric is as beautiful as rosy clouds. Mainly produced in Nanjing, it is called Nanjing Yunjin, which is one of the four famous brocades in China, along with Songjin, Shujin, and Zhuangjin.
Twenty years ago, traveling to Xizang meant an arduous journey.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly part of daily life across Africa, thanks to growing China-Africa digital cooperation.
What makes Jingdezhen China's "porcelain capital"? What gives its newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage site its enduring appeal? A city-level inheritor of Jingdezhen's traditional blue-and-white porcelain painting shares a deeply personal journey through her hometown and the living heritage that continues to shape it today.
This summer, traditional Chinese culture has been gaining new appeal as global tourists embrace more fresh offerings rooted in China's rich heritage, especially those that enable them to enjoy immersive experiences.
Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites are now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. And here's an interesting way of understanding China.
Small parks, big impact. Pocket parks - compact green spaces of 400 to 10,000 square meters - are springing up across China. Statistics show that China had built more than 18,000 pocket parks nationwide between 2021 and 2025, greatly enhancing urban living conditions.
From local delicacies to centuries-old opera, Hainan welcomed young visitors from Hawaii with a cultural feast. As part of the 2026 China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program, 12 teachers and students embarked on an immersive journey to explore Hainan's rich traditions.
A 40-day Silk Road heritage conservation training program is underway in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. The program brings together 25 young professionals from China and Central Asian countries to learn advanced conservation techniques through lectures, lab work and field training, strengthening cooperation in protecting shared cultural heritage.
For years, China has attracted overseas consumers via the products it manufactures. However, a quiet shift is now taking place, with an increasing number of foreign visitors coming to China not only to buy goods, but also to experience the country's professional, efficient and personalized services.
Chinese and American students shared the stage in Shanghai, exchanging performance skills and building friendships through the Zhiyin Initiative summer camp.