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  • Yellow River management benefits ecology, green development

    China has built over 54,000 water conservancy projects in the Yellow River basin over the past 80 years, while advancing water conservancy infrastructure and the scientific development and utilization of water and hydropower resources. These efforts have helped ease water shortages, improve fragile ecosystems, and put the basin on a path of high-quality development that prioritizes ecological protection and green growth, said a senior official of the Ministry of Water Resources on Friday.

    November 6, 2026

  • Loess Plateau soil erosion control generates 2.43 trillion yuan in benefits over 80 years

    China's efforts to combat soil erosion on the Loess Plateau have generated a cumulative economic benefit of 2.43 trillion yuan (US$364.4 billion) over the past 80 years, helping lift more than 2.5 million local people out of poverty and improve their livelihoods, said Wang Baoen, vice minister of water resources, at a press conference Friday.

    November 6, 2026

  • China builds over 54,000 water conservancy projects in Yellow River Basin

    China has constructed more than 54,000 water conservancy projects in the Yellow River Basin over the past 80 years, as part of efforts to advance water conservancy infrastructure and the scientific development and utilization of water and hydropower resources, according to a press conference held on Friday.

    November 6, 2026

  • China to upgrade small and medium-sized museums during 15th Five-Year Plan period

    China will work to enhance small and medium-sized museums, upgrading their collections, exhibitions, educational programs and staffing to make museums key providers of cultural services at the community level during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said Deng Chao, vice administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, at a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 20.

    October 29, 2026

  • 'China Haul' captures the growing draw of shopping in China

    ​From the latest tech gadgets and Chinese-style fashion to wellness products and trendy collectibles, shopping is becoming a main reason to visit China. To meet this growing need, China is rolling out a set of measures to make shopping more convenient, said a commerce official at a Thursday briefing.

    October 23, 2026

  • Foreign-invested firms see imports and exports up 24.1% in Jan-Sept

    ​From January to September, the total import and export value of foreign-invested enterprises in China reached US$1.7 trillion, up 24.1% year on year, said Jiang Chenghua, vice minister of commerce, at a press conference Thursday.

    October 23, 2026

  • 'China Haul' reflects growing appeal of shopping in China

    ​China's commerce ministry said that the "China Haul" trend on overseas social media reflects the rising recognition and appreciation of "Shopping in China."

    October 23, 2026

  • FDI shows clearer trend of stabilization

    Foreign direct investment inflows into China displayed a more pronounced trend toward stabilization in the first three quarters, reflecting growing investor confidence in the country's long-term prospects as innovation-driven growth adds to the enduring appeal of its supersized market, officials and business executives said.

    October 23, 2026

  • China to upgrade earthquake monitoring, early warning systems in 2026-2030 period

    China will strengthen its earthquake monitoring, forecasting, and early warning capabilities in 2026-2030, leveraging AI and advanced sensing technologies to better guard against major earthquakes and mitigate disaster risks.

    October 22, 2026

  • China calls for COP31 to focus on implementation and climate finance

    China is calling for next month's COP31 climate summit in Türkiye to focus on implementing existing commitments and addressing both longstanding gaps in emissions cuts and climate finance, as well as newer challenges from unilateralism and protectionism, a senior environment official said Wednesday.

    October 22, 2026

  • Infographic: China's industrial development highlights in Q1-Q3 2026

    China's industry maintained steady growth and accelerated its upgrade in the first three quarters of 2026, with progress in high-tech manufacturing, AI integration, and green development. Here's a snapshot of the key highlights.

    October 22, 2026

  • Nation to strengthen emergency response, prevention

    China has made significant progress in emergency management in recent years, and more resources will be allocated to the sector over the next four years to strengthen the country's ability to prevent and respond to emergencies and help the public better protect themselves from risks, senior officials said on Wednesday.

    October 22, 2026

  • China steps up efforts to build stronger emergency response system

    ​China will step up efforts to prevent and respond to natural disasters and strengthen workplace safety during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), aiming to better protect people's lives and property, officials said on Wednesday.

    October 22, 2026

  • China advances green, low-carbon development to address climate change

    ​China is committed to green and low-carbon development to address climate change, said Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment at a Wednesday briefing. By expanding renewable energy, advancing nuclear power, and leading the global new energy vehicle market, China is making green industries a key driver of high-quality economic growth.

    October 21, 2026

  • China makes significant progress in climate action, charts green path

    ​China has achieved significant results in responding to climate change in recent years, gradually forging a green and low-carbon development path, a senior environment official said Wednesday.

    October 21, 2026

  • Policy to spur next-gen smart plants

    ​China is drafting a new policy for next-generation smart manufacturing to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into the industrial base, a senior industry official said on Tuesday, as the country reported solid industrial growth and an electronics manufacturing boom driven in large part by AI.

    October 21, 2026

  • China to launch second national survey of movable cultural relics in next five years

    ​China will launch its second national survey of movable cultural relics during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) to strengthen museum management and safeguard cultural heritage, a senior official said Tuesday.

    October 21, 2026

  • China mulls policies to accelerate smart manufacturing

    China is drafting policies for next-generation smart manufacturing to deepen the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Tuesday.

    October 21, 2026

  • China expects humanoid robot production to exceed 100,000 units this year

    China expects its humanoid robot production to exceed 100,000 units this year, as the country accelerates efforts to bring embodied AI from laboratories into factories, retail stores, and everyday life.

    October 20, 2026

  • China to advance new legislation on cultural heritage protection

    China will work to advance the formulation of a cultural heritage protection law as part of efforts to better preserve and pass on its cultural heritage, an official said Tuesday.

    October 20, 2026

  • AI applications expand, fueling China's economic growth

    Artificial intelligence is moving more rapidly from technological innovation to real-world industrial applications in China, transforming manufacturing, supporting modern services and boosting consumption, investment and exports, officials said at a press conference Monday.

    October 20, 2026

  • China's GDP growth accelerates in Q3

    China's GDP grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, accelerating from 4.3% in the second quarter, according to data released at a State Council Information Office briefing on Monday.

    October 20, 2026

  • China to expand AI use in tourism industry

    ​China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday said it will explore mechanisms for establishing ownership, pricing, and trading of digital cultural assets, as part of its efforts to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the culture and tourism sectors.

    October 20, 2026

  • China rolls out measures to spur consumption through tech innovation

    ​China has released new guidelines to promote the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies in commerce, as part of efforts to expand consumer demand, upgrade traditional businesses and improve the efficiency of goods distribution.

    October 20, 2026

  • China's Q3 economy picks up pace, reinforcing role as global growth engine

    China's economy picked up pace in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, supported by fast-growing new drivers and fresh policy support, staying on track to meet its annual growth target and remaining a leading engine of global growth.

    October 20, 2026

  • China's GDP rises 4.6% in Q1-Q3 amid complex global environment

    China's economy expanded 4.6% in the first three quarters, with growth picking up in the third quarter despite a tougher global environment.

    October 19, 2026

  • China unveils new measures to boost technology-driven innovation in commerce

    ​China has released new guidelines to promote the application of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies in commerce, as part of efforts to upgrade consumption and improve commercial distribution efficiency.

    October 19, 2026

  • China's retail sales up 1.1% in September

    In September, China's total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4.24 trillion yuan (US$634.12 billion), up 1.1% year on year, with the growth rate accelerating by 0.7 percentage point from August, according to a press conference Monday.

    October 19, 2026

  • China's innovation-related investment holds steady despite broader fixed-asset decline

    ​China's investment in innovation-driven sectors held up well in the first three quarters of 2026, even as overall fixed-asset investment continued to contract, official data showed Monday.

    October 19, 2026

  • China's retail sales strengthen in first three quarters as consumption upgrading continues

    China's retail sales strengthened in the first three quarters of 2026, with retail sales of services growing faster than sales of goods and new forms of consumption continuing to emerge, official data showed on Monday.

    October 19, 2026

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