
Russia has adopted a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens visiting the country for tourism or business purposes, a reciprocal move that is expected to promote the development of tourism, trade and exchanges between the two countries and contribute to their economic growth.

Students in several provinces in China's northeastern and northwestern regions are celebrating their first "snow vacation", a move that has drawn envy online. Experts say the pilot policy will help boost winter tourism and encourage improvements to the nation's paid leave system.

A heating pipeline burst on Monday afternoon in Shahekou district of Dalian, Liaoning province, resulting in one fatality and one injury from scalding, according to a statement released by the district's housing and urban-rural development bureau on Tuesday.

China's National Immigration Administration issued a notice on Tuesday, alerting foreign nationals about fraudulent websites targeting users of the newly launched online Arrival Card submission service, which aims to facilitate entry into China without any fees.
This photo shows an event held during the 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Dec 1, 2025.Li, who is also head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized that opening-up and cooperation for mutual benefit are integral to Chinese modernization.

This photo taken on Nov 27, 2025 shows pieces of mesh sheets in Wang Fuk Court after a fire broke out here in Tai Po, Hong Kong.The authorities said on Monday that seven out of the 20 mesh samples collected from the buildings did not meet flame retardant standards.

Workers sort parcels at a delivery station in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, on Nov 13.For pickup and delivery operations, drones, unmanned vehicles and robots are being deployed in more pilot scenarios to reduce costs.

Zhang Shujiang (right), a researcher at the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, discusses the growth of Chinese cabbage with Shi Dongyu, head of a local cooperative, in Yutian, Hebei province.

The document stresses balancing protection and restoration, guiding offenders to actively undertake ecological rehabilitation responsibilities during case handling. On promoting value transformation, the guideline calls for integrating criminal crackdowns with ecological governance and green industrial transition to strengthen economic competitiveness and improve the total value of ecological products.

China has stepped in to support disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka after severe floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah caused substantial casualties and extensive property damage.

Following last week's fatal railway accident that killed 11 people, China's National Railway Administration has ordered a nationwide safety overhaul ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year travel rush.

The Hong Kong Police Force had arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter over the major fire at the residential complex Wang Fuk Court, local authorities said at a press briefing on Monday.

The exterior of the Wang Fuk Court residential building after the fire, Tai Po area, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, November 28, 2025.The HKSAR government has since ordered city-wide safety checks on scaffolding and construction materials used in building renovation projects.

As China's low-altitude economy continues to expand, the demand for general-purpose aircraft and drones is rising.Two private enterprises have already signed cooperation agreements with AECC to procure the new engine for their large cargo drones, according to the chief designer.

While preschool education may achieve free provision, making it compulsory would require ensuring mandatory enrollment and standardized quality nationwide, he said.In Shandong province, all cities are expected to have adequate student capacity in high schools by 2026, while by 2027, over 60 percent of counties and county-level districts in Shandong are expected to achieve universal and affordable preschool education.

Experts speaking at a recent forum in Shanghai emphasized the importance of expanding the scope of the Belt and Road Initiative beyond infrastructure to include soft power sectors.
Han Bing, a trainee from the CUC program, guides children on shadow puppetry during a cultural event in New Zealand.When a Dutch artist saw Ru kiln porcelain and associated its glaze with the long coastline of the Netherlands, the two sides co-created the Coastline drip-coffee cup.

Candidates walk into the test center at Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu province, on Sunday to sit for the 2026 national civil service exam for central government institutions.

The 21st Chinese medical team assisting Guyana has recently donated urgently needed home non-invasive ventilators to two local impoverished patients. The donation was made through the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Guyana Limited–China Medical Team Assistance Fund, offering new hope for patients struggling with severe respiratory difficulties.

Donations and emergency supplies have poured in from across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao after a major fire at Hung Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday left heavy casualties.
A portion of the city wall that once surrounded the core area of the Shimao site is seen in the picture."We also found a dynamic picture that diverse groups of people got mixed," Fu said. "It showed Shimao was probably more than just a political and military center of the region.
Rescuers place an injured person in an ambulance on Thursday at the fire site in the Wang Fuk Court residential area in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district.Chan Long Hei / AP Above: People displaced by the blaze are housed in the Tung Cheong Street Sports Centre in Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Thursday.He also expressed hope for prompt assistance from the mainland in areas such as medical support and laboratory testing materials.

The letter to Xi from the 61 Sinologists further demonstrated the international community's strong expectations for China studies and underscored its value as a bridge between civilizations, added Xu.
Exhibition curator Wang Chenzheng said Dongguan's basketball history mirrors the development of Chinese basketball itself — from school teams and community tournaments to youth training systems and professional clubs.
The Shenzhen Fire Department has confirmed that the assembly of fire vehicles at Liantang Port was part of a routine readiness drill exercise, dismissing online speculation about cross-border assistance, Shenzhen Evening News reported on Thursday morning.
In response, railway authorities immediately activated an emergency response and rescue and relief efforts were swiftly organized in coordination with local government agencies, the statement said.

A severe fire broke out Wednesday in Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex in Tai Po, killing 55 people, according to Xinhua News Agency. Several local organizations have stepped in to provide aid and temporary shelter to affected residents.

Chinese colleges and universities are turning to the purchase of existing residential properties and converting them into dormitories, a move analysts said could help alleviate the shortage of on-campus housing exacerbated by rising enrollment, and reduce a mounting inventory of empty units.


Firefighters extinguish the blaze at the scene after a fire breaks out in Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po of Hong Kong, on Nov. 26, 2025.

Measures included arranging temporary shelters for displaced residents and providing assistance and mental support to the families of the deceased and injured.The Hospital Authority of Hong Kong has also activated its emergency mechanism to make every effort to save and care for the injured.
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