Autonomous harvesters reap rice in NE China

Unmanned rice harvesters are following preplanned routes at a farm operated by Beidahuang Group in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province. Guided by the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, the machines can autonomously carry out harvesting, threshing, and straw chopping, while farmers can also control operations remotely with a tap on a screen.

October 12, 2026

A peek into world's largest wild rice germplasm resources nursery

Tucked away in Sanya, Hainan Province, this genetic treasure vault of rice holds boundless potential.

October 12, 2026

Long March legacy meets modern progress in city of historic turning point

Zunyi in southwest China's Guizhou Province is known as China's "city of historic turning point." In 1935, the Zunyi Meeting was held here during the Long March. Today, the city is carrying forward the Long March legacy while cultivating thriving industries that are improving people's livelihoods.

October 12, 2026

Holiday travel, spending boom mirror vitality of China's vast market

From bustling transport hubs and crowded scenic areas to fully booked restaurants and busy shopping districts, strong travel flows and vibrant consumption during the 7-day National Day holiday highlighted the resilience and momentum of China's holiday economy.

October 10, 2026

Diverse cultural experiences drive China's National Day holiday tourism

China's National Day holiday saw a vibrant wave of cultural and tourism activities across the country, with intangible cultural heritage adding festive cheer and enriching visitors' holiday experiences.

October 8, 2026

Rice paddy art boosts tourism, local incomes in China's grain heartland

Heilongjiang, China's top grain-producing province, has turned vast paddies into tourist destinations, boosting local incomes.

September 30, 2026

Pinglu Canal: What does it offer beyond a shorter route?

China's recently opened Pinglu Canal can cut the inland journey to the sea by more than 560 km. But its significance may go beyond simply shortening the route to Southeast Asia. This video explains why.

September 30, 2026

Big welcome in Atlanta for Chinese giant pandas

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, welcome to Atlanta! Panda fans across America had a "thrilling day" as the two big stars from China arrived on Sunday at Zoo Atlanta, their new home for the next 10 years.

September 29, 2026

WorldSkills Shanghai offers glimpse into new engines of growth

At the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, seven new skill categories reflect advances in technology, industrial upgrading and emerging demand for skilled talent.

September 28, 2026

Inside China's smart manufacturing: Ceramics of Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, known worldwide as China's "porcelain capital," is revitalizing its centuries-old ceramics industry through digitalization and smart manufacturing.

September 21, 2026

30 years on, Fujian-Ningxia cooperation: a Chinese poverty-reduction story

A symposium on the theory and practice of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation was held Tuesday in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, commemorating three decades of partnership between the two regions. Here's the story of this remarkable poverty-reduction journey, which is part of a broader national strategy to narrow regional development gaps and promote common prosperity.

September 17, 2026

Why China remains a magnet for global investment

"Capital flows to where it sees opportunity." Global investors attending the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, east China, shared their views on why China remains a market they cannot afford to miss.

September 11, 2026

How a mountain school teacher brings his choir to the outside world

It started with one music teacher, four children and a guitar in the mountains of Liangshan in southwest China. Today, the Niu Niu Choir has 398 young singers, taking their voices from rural classrooms to some of China's biggest stages.

September 10, 2026

AmCham South China president voices confidence in future of business in China

At the ongoing 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Harley Seyedin, chairman and president of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, shared his views with Xinhua on business and investment opportunities in China.

September 10, 2026

Gyirong after mudslide: Foreign journalists visit for aftermath, China's rescue efforts

A group of foreign journalists visited the mudslide-devastated Gyirong Port in China's Xizang to learn about first-hand details of the aftermath and China's rescue and relief efforts on multiple fronts.

September 8, 2026

When a coal city goes green: New life takes root in an old mine

From a "scar on the city" to an urban "green lung"! Once depleted and abandoned, the Haizhou open-pit mine in Fuxin, Liaoning has been revitalized through smart, digitally-empowered restoration. Now the national mine park stands as a vibrant local landmark of green transformation and sustainable future.

September 2, 2026

70 years on, China-Egypt ties keep growing wider

This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt -- a milestone that reflects decades of growing trust and partnership.

September 2, 2026

Young Guardians of the Silk Road

Watch "Young Guardians of the Silk Road" for the story between China, Kyrgyzstan and beyond.

August 31, 2026

How do robots go to 'school' in Xiong'an?

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.

August 28, 2026

In less than 3 years, China's humanoid robots go from stumbling to record-breaking

Watch how, in less than three years, China's humanoid robots have gone from stumbling steps to breaking human running records.

August 27, 2026

China's anti-desertification solutions deliver greener land, prosperity worldwide as cross-border cooperation takes root

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.

August 27, 2026

From sand to forest: A China-US friendship that grew 50,000 trees

26 years ago, Ronald Sakolsky (U.S.) donated $5,000 and planted a tree with Yin Yuzhen in China's desert.

August 25, 2026

China wins Belt and Road women's cricket tournament ahead of Asian Games

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.

August 26, 2026

Robot mishaps captivate crowds amid record-breaking performances

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.

August 25, 2026

China's growing radio astronomy capacity helps push frontiers of cosmic exploration: Astronomer

China's growing radio astronomy capacity can help scientists tackle some of astronomy's biggest unanswered questions, renowned Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan has said.

August 21, 2026

China leverages green power to fuel computing boom

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.

August 19, 2026

Paws and perspectives: Can city lights and noise harm wildlife?

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.

August 14, 2026

Paws and perspectives: Can a good-deed release harm nature?

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.

August 13, 2026

'China Cool' trends globally with unique cooling getaways

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."

August 13, 2026

The boom in China-Europe travel runs in both directions

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.

August 12, 2026