Since 2003, the "Go West" program has offered 540,000 young Chinese a chance to spend a year or more volunteering in the country's vast western regions, and around 55,000 participants have been recruited in Xinjiang, according to the Communist Youth League of China.
From uncarvable to unbelievable – peach pits in China are being transformed into masterpieces inscribed with centuries of tradition.
Absolutely stunning! In Ordos, robotic dogs don traditional lion heads and transform into "mechanical lion dancers".
From Nanjing to Moscow, Xinhua reporters witnessed a story between a Chinese memorial hall researcher and a descendant of a Soviet pilot who died in China fighting against Japanese invaders over 80 years ago.
China's rural tourism industry saw a surge during the May Day Holiday, as infrastructure upgrades and themed attractions transform once-remote villages into bustling holiday destinations and engines for rural revitalization.
China's meteorology has evolved over millennia. Curious to learn more, Belarusian student Uladzislau Linevich explored east China's Nanjing to discover its development.
China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Watch the launch highlights in 60 seconds.
China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft has obtained its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Click to dive into exclusive insights from the experts who designed this engineering marvel.
Humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing on Saturday -- marking a world first! Curious how robots handle endurance sports? Xinhua's Liang Wanshan was there to find out.
Amidst the green hills of Hangzhou, Xinhua reporter David immersed himself in the centuries-old craft of Longjing tea production. The ancient art now fuels new trends like milk tea innovations, attracting younger consumers with its blend of heritage and modern creativity.
Nicolas Cornet, a French photographer based in Dubai, has visited Huangshan Mountain in east China's Anhui Province eight times and shared its breathtaking beauty through his photography with global audiences.
While spring blooms across China, Changbai Mountain is still blanketed in magical powder snow. With an extra-long snow season, it's no surprise this icy paradise is breaking visitor records.
Technologies help improve farming efficiency and reduce costs, as Xinjiang, China's major cotton-producing region, enters its spring sowing season.
As spring arrives, flower-viewing tourism has been gaining popularity across China, unleashing great consumption vitality.
Since China announced plans to establish the Xiong'an New Area in April 2017, it has evolved from a blueprint into a vibrant city.
Mastering the four traditional Chinese arts, qin (Guqin, representing music), qi (game of Go), shu (calligraphy), and hua (painting), typically requires years of dedicated practice. But at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum, robot masters are offering quick artistic enlightenment. Let's discover what these mechanical mentors can teach us.
Political and business leaders from around the world are gathering in south China's Hainan for the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025. Experts hail Asia's role as the world's growth engine and stress the need for stronger regional coordination.
Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, well known as the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian County, is located in Yingxian County, north China's Shanxi Province. The pagoda was built in 1056 with tenon-and-mortise work. The 67.31-meter-high building is the tallest and oldest wooden multi-story structure in the world, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Dong ethnic group, residing in the mountains of southwest China, is home to a unique culture, including the UNESCO-listed Grand Song. Join us to explore Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou to learn more about the ancient wisdom of these hardworking people and their thriving life.
China has unveiled its first space mining robot at China University of Mining and Technology.
Sofia from Argentina, a university teacher in Tongling, China's Anhui Province, is the first foreigner in the province to receive the work permit & social security integrated card, which makes life and work more convenient. Follow her journey to explore its benefits.
How modernized is China? Seeing is believing. Check out how young vloggers from various countries view their China experiences and their takes on Chinese modernization.
China has kicked off a key event on the country's political calendar -- the annual sessions of China's top legislature and national political advisory body, also known as the "two sessions."
Legislation in China is an elaborate process. It is shaped by the will of the people, responsive to the changing times, and deliberated through meticulous procedures. And every piece of law must be drafted in line with the fundamental law of the state, the Constitution.
China's "two sessions" serve as a critical window to observe China's development plan for the coming year. Observers from various countries have shared their insights on its significance and key areas of interest.
China's Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station recently completed the in-orbit test of a pipeline inspection robot. Click the video to learn more details.
"Ne Zha 2" action figures are all the rage thanks to the movie's success! With over a 100 million yuan (13.8 million U.S. dollars) in orders, manufacturers in Dongguan city, Guangdong Province are racing to deliver the hottest new toys to kids and collectors worldwide!
A thousand years of cultural exchange — Chinese characters sailed east, became eki and kissaten, while "manga" and "takkyubin" found their way back. Words evolve, but civilizations always connect.
Public enthusiasm for winter sports and tourism has surged in China and now extends far beyond traditional hubs such as Heilongjiang. The trend is moving southward, westward, and eastward, both indoors and outdoors.
The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin is the largest edition of the Games in history. Beyond fierce competition, the Games is injecting new vitality into the public's love for ice and snow sports.