China attracts 380,000 international students in 2024-2025

During the 2024-2025 academic year, 380,000 international students from 191 countries and regions studied and engaged in exchange programs in China, Guo Peng, an education official, said at a press conference Wednesday.

September 23, 2026

China sees continued improvement in ecosystem

China is advancing efforts of ecosystem conservation and restoration to support the sustainable use of natural resources, the Ministry of Natural Resources said at a press conference on Tuesday. Improved habitat quality, growing wildlife populations, and progress in ecological restoration highlight the results of these efforts.

September 23, 2026

Chinese space professionals advance exploration with rigor, innovation

​From an initial vision to the routine operation of China's space station and the steady advance of crewed lunar exploration, China's space program has blazed a new "Long March" with no precedent.

September 25, 2026

China to boost academic tech commercialization

China will continue to strengthen the system for commercializing scientific and technological achievements of universities during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said Du Jiangfeng, vice minister of education, at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.

September 25, 2026

China to build on inbound tourism boom with easier travel, richer experiences

​As more overseas visitors come to experience China firsthand, the country plans to make inbound travel easier and offer more ways to explore its culture over the next five years, a senior culture and tourism official said Thursday.

September 25, 2026

China to step up eldercare services in 2026-2030

China will expand and improve eldercare services during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with a stronger focus on elderly people with disabilities or dementia, community-based services, and rural eldercare, officials said at a press conference Wednesday.

September 24, 2026

Energy engineers share green transition stories at Beijing conference

Five representatives from the energy sector shared their inspiring stories of grassroots dedication and innovation, focusing on promoting the green transition of energy and ensuring supply security.

September 24, 2026

China to strengthen welfare system for elderly, disabled and vulnerable children

China will further enhance the welfare net for the elderly, disabled people and children living in difficulty due to financial problems, disabilities, abandonment, or improper family custody during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), securing the people happier lives.

September 24, 2026

China to boost psychological protection for children in difficulty

​China will place greater emphasis on the mental health of children in difficult circumstances over the next five years, a senior official said Wednesday.

September 24, 2026

China's education plan prioritizes students' health and aims to enhance global influence

Students' health, both physically and mentally, will remain a priority as China has emphasized the philosophy that "health comes first" in the newly unveiled 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for education development. The nation also aims to shape itself into a study destination for the world's outstanding youths under the plan.

September 23, 2026

China's higher-educated population reaches 270M as universities expand enrollment, adjust programs

China now has 270 million people with a higher education background, or nearly one in five of its population, as the country expands higher education while adjusting its university system to changing demographics and evolving demand for talent, according to the Ministry of Education.

September 23, 2026

China's gross ocean product expected to top 13 trillion yuan by 2030

China's gross ocean product is expected to exceed 13 trillion yuan (US$1.94 trillion) by 2030, up from 11 trillion yuan in 2025, as the country promotes the high-quality development of its marine economy, an official from the Ministry of Natural Resources said Tuesday.

September 22, 2026

China moves to strengthen food security across grain supply chain in 2026-2030

China is moving to strengthen food security over the next five years by enhancing its capacity to coordinate grain production, purchasing, storage, processing and sales, as it seeks to build a more efficient and modern grain circulation system.

September 22, 2026

China's grain market remains stable despite global food security challenges

China's grain market remains generally stable despite growing uncertainty in global food security. Annual grain output reached 715 million metric tons in 2025 and reserves and processing capacity remain strong, an official said Monday.

September 22, 2026

China's grain supply remains stable amid global uncertainty

China's grain supply has remained generally stable and its food security is reliably safeguarded despite a strengthening El Nino phenomenon, geopolitical conflicts and rising fertilizer prices that are adding uncertainty to global food security, a senior official said on Monday.

September 22, 2026

China's grain industry annual output value to exceed 4.5 trln yuan during 2026-2030

The annual industrial output value of China's grain industry is expected to exceed 4.5 trillion yuan (666.8 billion U.S. dollars) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), an official said on Monday.

September 21, 2026

China plans more support for pharma innovation

China will speed up approvals for innovative drugs and medical devices as it seeks to boost pharmaceutical innovation. The country has approved 59 innovative drugs and 51 innovative medical devices so far this year, a drug regulatory official said Sunday.

September 21, 2026

China's property market enters new phase as second-hand home sales exceed 50%

China's property market is shifting toward existing housing, with second-hand homes accounting for 52% of transactions in the first eight months of 2026, an official said at a press conference Friday. Authorities will also advance reforms in project management, financing, and home sales as part of efforts to build a new model for the sector.

September 21, 2026

SAMR looks to shift business focus from 'low-price rivalry' to quality, efficiency

China will make greater use of standards, price enforcement, and quality supervision to curb "involution-style" competition, steering businesses toward improving quality and efficiency, rather than engaging in excessive low-price rivalry, the country's top market regulator said on Sunday.

September 21, 2026

140th Canton Fair in south China to draw over 32,000 exhibitors

​The 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, will be held in three phases from Oct. 15 to Nov. 4 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, with more than 32,000 companies set to participate, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.

September 20, 2026

Nation prepares for 140th Canton Fair

With China pressing ahead with industrial upgrading and high-standard opening-up, the country's largest trade expo is expected to help global businesses benefit from innovation-driven growth and tap into the vast Chinese market, lending much-needed impetus to a sluggish world economy, officials and experts said.

September 20, 2026

China adjusting select property market policies

China is stepping up efforts to adapt its housing policies to a property market increasingly dominated by existing homes, with the focus shifting from large-scale expansion toward upgrading housing stock, improving transaction rules and better meeting residents' changing housing needs.

September 20, 2026

Canton Fair marks 70th anniversary as 140th edition set for Oct. 15-Nov. 4

The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is set to take place in southern China's Guangzhou from Oct. 15 to Nov. 4, marking the 70th anniversary of the world-renowned trade event. With 310,000 buyers, 32,000 exhibitors, and record shares of new and green products, the fair is embracing a more innovative and digital future.

September 20, 2026

China strengthens oversight as AI fuels micro-drama boom

China will strengthen oversight of its booming micro-drama industry as artificial intelligence (AI) drives a sharp increase in production and raises new concerns about content quality and rights protection, an official from the National Radio and Television Administration said at a Thursday press conference.

September 20, 2026

China's property market sees major changes in supply and demand: Official

China's property market has seen major changes in supply and demand and entered a new phase increasingly centered on existing housing stock, an official said Friday.

September 18, 2026

China steps up legislation to improve business environment

China is strengthening legislation to remove domestic market barriers, improve protections for businesses and investors, and support greater opening-up as part of its efforts to foster a more stable and predictable business environment, an official from the Ministry of Justice said.

September 17, 2026

China to deepen international exchanges and cooperation on rule of law

China is deepening international exchanges and cooperation on the rule of law, with the Ministry of Justice strengthening bilateral judicial cooperation and expanding engagement with Belt and Road partner countries. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the ministry will further contribute to global governance and enhance cooperation in combating transnational crimes and protecting the rights and interests of Chinese citizens and businesses, an official said Wednesday.

September 17, 2026

China bolsters legal system for foreign-related services

China is strengthening its foreign-related legal framework, improving legal services and bolstering international exchanges and talent development to support high-level opening-up and address external challenges, a senior official said on Wednesday.

September 17, 2026

37 legislative items reviewed in China since start of year

A total of 37 legislative items have been reviewed since the start of this year, focusing on crucial areas of economic and social development such as finance and transportation, an official announced Wednesday.

September 17, 2026

China to bolster opening up with better legal framework for foreign-related affairs

​China will further strengthen its foreign-related legal framework over the next five years to improve its "legal toolkit" for relevant affairs, Vice Minister of Justice Wu Yanjun said Wednesday.

September 17, 2026