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China's Fengyun satellites expand global reach since 2021
China's Fengyun meteorological satellites have played a growing role in serving global users during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), according to an official from China Meteorological Administration on Saturday. With five new satellites launched since 2021, the network now provides real-time meteorological data to 133 countries and regions, including those participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
October 13, 2025
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China's MAZU contributes to global meteorological governance
MAZU, an AI-powered meteorological system, contributes to global meteorological governance by providing China's expertise and experience in disaster prevention and mitigation, said Chen Zhenlin, administrator of the China Meteorological Administration, at a press conference Saturday.
October 13, 2025
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China's foreign trade up 4% in first 9 months
China's total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 33.61 trillion yuan (about 4.73 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year on year, official data showed Monday.
October 13, 2025
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More than 110 million Chinese people have benefited from the country's large-scale renovation projects for old residential compounds during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong said Saturday at a press conference.
October 11, 2025
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China's contract value of overseas projects exceeds US$1 trillion in 2021-2024
From 2021 to 2024, the contract value of China's overseas contracted projects exceeded US$1 trillion, with completed turnover reaching US$640 billion, according to a press conference Saturday.
October 11, 2025
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China's urban living environments upgraded during 2021-2025
China's urban living environments have been further enhanced during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) through urban renewal projects, promotion of quality housing and communities, and more efficient urban governance, said the minister of housing and urban-rural development at a Saturday press conference.
October 11, 2025
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Chinese people's housing conditions further improved during 2021-2025 period, minister says
China's housing conditions have been significantly improved during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with cumulative sales of new commercial residential buildings reaching approximately 5 billion square meters of floor space, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong announced at a press conference on Saturday.
October 11, 2025
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China reports major improvements in welfare for children, elderly over past 5 years
Over the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), welfare for children and the elderly in China has seen significant improvements, China's Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan said on Friday.
October 11, 2025
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China's subsistence support sees notable rise since 2020
The average subsistence allowance for urban and rural residents in China has increased by 19.6% and 21.3%, respectively, compared with 2020, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
October 10, 2025
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China makes new strides in eldercare during 2021-2025
China has made remarkable progress in improving eldercare services during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), having established a national system for basic eldercare, the minister of civil affairs said at a press conference Friday. The country has also expanded service infrastructure and provided various allowances, further improving the wellbeing of its elderly population.
October 10, 2025
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263,000 Chinese couples benefit from simplified marriage registry
Over 263,000 Chinese couples have benefited from the country's simplified marriage registry location rules since they took effect on May 10 this year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Friday.
October 10, 2025
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China enhances international cultural and tourism cooperation
China has expanded international cultural and tourism cooperation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), enhancing people-to-people exchanges and advancing the Global Civilization Initiative, according to a press conference Monday.
September 30, 2025
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China advances digital twin systems in water conservancy sector
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has systematically planned and advanced the development of digital twin systems in water conservancy sector, said Zhang Xiangwei, an official of the Ministry of Water Resources, at a press conference on Monday.
September 30, 2025
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Chinese cultural industry sees steady development in 14th Five-Year Plan Period
China's cultural industry has seen continuous and steady development during the 14th Five-Year Plan Period (2021-2025), a senior Chinese official said Monday.
September 30, 2025
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Minister: Number of domestic trips, tourist expenditure reaching new heights in H1 2025
Chinese tourists made nearly 3.29 billion domestic trips in the first six months of 2025, setting a new record high, China's minister of culture and tourism Sun Yeli said Monday.
September 29, 2025
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China's water conservancy investment to exceed 5.4 trln yuan during 2021-2025 period
China's total investment in water conservancy facility construction is expected to exceed 5.4 trillion yuan (about 759.6 billion U.S. dollars) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), 1.6 times the level in the previous five-year period, Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying said on Monday.
September 29, 2025
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Over 140 billion parcel deliveries made in China this year
China's parcel delivery sector has handled over 140 billion shipments so far this year, averaging more than 530 million parcels per day, according to the State Post Bureau of China.
September 29, 2025
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China's transport sector maintains steady growth in first 8 months
China's transport sector saw steady growth this year, with the Ministry of Transport reporting Sunday that freight, passenger flows, and infrastructure investment all rising in the first eight months.
September 28, 2025
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China expected to handle 2.36 billion passenger trips in upcoming holiday
China is expected to see about 2.36 billion passenger trips nationwide during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday starting Wednesday, the Ministry of Transport said Sunday.
September 28, 2025
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Pool of skilled workers widens
China has made continuous efforts to turn demographic dividend into "talent dividend" during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) by cultivating technical professionals, skilled workers and invigorating people to take up new professions arising from industrial transformation, said senior officials.
September 28, 2025
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China's employment situation stable amid policy incentives
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's employment situation has been bolstered by a series of supportive policies and remained generally stable while its structure continued to be optimized and the quality of employment steadily improved, Wang Xiaoping, minister of human resources and social security, said on Friday.
September 28, 2025
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China reports stable employment during 2021-2025, adding 60 million urban jobs
China's job market has remained generally stable during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025). From 2021 through August this year, the country created 59.21 million urban jobs, surpassing the goal of 55 million.
September 26, 2025
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China expands cultural exchange through global screen presence
China has broadened the global reach of its television and online audiovisual content during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), using the screen as a bridge for cultural dialogue and international friendship, a senior media official said Thursday.
September 26, 2025
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China creates over 59M jobs during 14th Five-Year Plan period
China has outperformed its employment goals, with about 59.21 million people landing jobs in urban areas during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), a senior official said.
September 26, 2025
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China's creation of urban jobs since 2021 exceeds target
As of August, a total of 59.21 million new urban jobs had been created since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), surpassing the target of 55 million, Wang Xiaoping, China's minister of human resources and social security, said on Friday.
September 26, 2025
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White paper highlights Xinjiang's progress in improving people's wellbeing
Xinjiang has adopted a people-centered approach to development over the years, making notable progress in poverty alleviation, employment, education, health services, and social security, according to a white paper released Friday.
September 25, 2025
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China reduces workplace accidents in 14th Five-Year Plan period
China has succeeded in greatly decreasing workplace accidents and improving the effectiveness of disaster relief efforts during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to a press conference focusing on emergency management on Wednesday.
September 25, 2025
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China refines workplace safety, disaster response
The number of deaths related to workplace safety accidents in 2024 was 28 percent lower than in 2020, the final year of the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-20), senior emergency officials said on Wednesday as they highlighted improvements in production safety and disaster response during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).
September 25, 2025
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China bolsters international cooperation on earthquake disaster reduction
China has strengthened international cooperation on earthquake disaster reduction, expanding its global network and providing expertise, technology, and humanitarian support, according to a press conference Wednesday.
September 24, 2025
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China achieves breakthroughs in education during 2021-2025
China has made breakthroughs in providing inclusive and high-quality public education during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to a press conference Tuesday. The gross enrollment rates have reached 92% for preschool and 60.8% for higher education.
September 24, 2025