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In rural China today, a ride is just a tap away: British vlogger
One blade of grass, three generations: Xinjiang's eyebrow tradition challenges claims of 'cultural erasure'
Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations
Foreign mayors try out exoskeleton devices on Huangshan Mountain
World mayors impressed by heritage preservation and urban growth in Huangshan
Serbian first lady Tamara praises cheongsam during visit to Beijing

China

Xi says China-DPRK ties stand at new historical starting point

Xi says China-DPRK ties stand at new historical starting point

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that the relationship between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stands at a new historical starting point.

China delivers world's largest ammonia carrier to Singapore-based EPS

China delivered the world's largest very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) with a capacity of 93,000 cubic meters to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) on Wednesday, according to Jiangnan Shipyard.

World Conference of Classics calls for deeper dialogue among civilizations

The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday with participants calling for stronger international academic cooperation and deeper dialogue among civilizations, while highlighting the relevance of classical wisdom in addressing contemporary global challenges.

China remains world's top contributor to high-quality research: Nature Index

LONDON, June 10--China remained the worlds leading contributor to high-quality scientific research, according to the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings released on Wednesday."In terms of the results, we are continuing to see extremely strong performance from China, "he added.

Business

China's NEV exports double in May to 446,000 units: CAAM

China exported 446,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in May, doubling from a year earlier and rising 3.8% from April, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Wednesday.

China focuses on high-value agri exports

China is expected to shift its agricultural trade toward higher-value exports and more diversified markets during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) to enhance competitiveness, according to a newly released industry report.

China launches $10.7 billion Three Gorges shipping expansion to ease Yangtze bottleneck

China on Monday began construction of a major waterway expansion at the Three Gorges–Gezhouba transport hub on the Yangtze River, aiming to relieve long-standing congestion and boost freight capacity along the country's busiest inland waterway.

China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing

China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing

Travel

Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi

Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi

Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.

Chinese, foreign travel operators reach 226 deals at Hainan

China, South Korea expand air traffic rights for first time since 2019

Adventurers scramble to experience sky ladder in Hunan

Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart

Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart

China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials

China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials

Gallery

High-speed train travels through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi

Wuyi's Meilangshan Park in Zhejiang full of life with blooming water lilies

In Numbers: Home-made C919 transports 5 million passengers in past 3 years

Rare blue micromoon seen across China

People celebrate holy month of Saga Dawa in Lhasa

Gezhouba Hydropower Plant conducts silt flushing test

Rescue operations underway after heavy rainstorm hits Chongqing

Children celebrate Int'l Children's Day in Qinghai

9 dead, 11 missing after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing

Culture

China's intangible cultural heritage scores a goal at 2026 FIFA World Cup

China's intangible cultural heritage scores a goal at 2026 FIFA World Cup

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, Chinese intangible cultural heritage is making history on the football's biggest stage.

World's first ancient hydrological station Baiheliang inspires global heritage cooperation

Visiting the Baiheliang (White Crane Ridge) Underwater Museum in Chongqing's Fuling District, human rights experts from 20 countries marveled at the 1,600-meter-long stone ridge submerged in the Yangtze River.

China's AI-generated actors raise concerns over performers' rights and job security

China's growing use of AI-generated actors and digitally replicated performers is raising concerns over performers' rights, as some actors say they are being pressured to authorize the use of their facial data for AI training or risk losing work, according to media reports.

Drawing beyond the lines

At the 10th French Comics and Graphic Novels Festival in Beijing this May, two young women wearing glasses sat side by side, though they appeared to come from entirely different worlds.

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Tensions rise after U.S. helicopter downed

Jun 11, 2026

Tensions between Iran and the United States reignited after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting retaliation from Iran and likely adding obstacles to ending the war amid weeks of deadlock.

Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait

Jun 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, June 10--U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.

CSTO foreign ministers call for preventing arms race in outer space

Jun 11, 2026

MOSCOW, June 10--Foreign ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organizationon Wednesday called for urgent measures to prevent an arms race in outer space.

CSTO foreign ministers call for preventing arms race in outer space

Jun 11, 2026

MOSCOW, June 10--Foreign ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organizationon Wednesday called for urgent measures to prevent an arms race in outer space.

China's PLA patrols airspace, waters around Huangyan Island

May 31, 2026

The People's Liberation Army has carried out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island as well as surrounding areas in the South China Sea.

Chinese military expels Dutch frigate from South China Sea waters

May 28, 2026

A Chinese military spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command expelled a Dutch navy frigate from waters near the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.

China remains world's top contributor to high-quality research: Nature Index

Jun 11, 2026

LONDON, June 10--China remained the worlds leading contributor to high-quality scientific research, according to the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings released on Wednesday."In terms of the results, we are continuing to see extremely strong performance from China, "he added.

'AI PowerHouse' online in Qingdao

Jun 10, 2026

A new generation of factory-built prefabricated substations capable of delivering stable and highly efficient power to artificial intelligence computing infrastructure officially began operations recently in Qingdao, Shandong province.

Tianjin develops sensors for embodied AI

Jun 10, 2026

These robots, capable of sensing pressure, texture and posture, possess "tactile fingertips", enabling artificial intelligence to transition from virtual algorithms to the real world. This is the industrial transformation brought about by embodied intelligence, and the core "sensory organs" enabling it all originate from Tianjin.

3v3 tournament season opener also serves up discussion on AI, tech

Jun 10, 2026

On a court where Olympic champions once trained, the familiar sound of shuttlecocks flying through the air mixed with something new this year: a conversation about artificial intelligence, robotics and the future of sport.

French Open champion Zverev confirms China Open participation

Jun 9, 2026

Newly crowned French Open champion Alexander Zverev will make his eighth appearance at the China Open in Beijing this autumn, the tournament's organizing committee said on Monday.

Hong Kong to co-host inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

Jun 8, 2026

Hong Kong has been named one of the host cities for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup.

Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation

Jun 5, 2026

As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.

Illegal child labor persists in the U.S. as legal protections backslide

Jun 5, 2026

Illegal child labor continues to rise in the U.S. as legal safeguards weaken, according to a report released Tuesday by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).

Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest

Apr 14, 2026

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.