China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
Several local governments in China have begun deploying artificial intelligence "agent" systems to assist with public administration and government services, according to official statements.
China's combined forest and grassland coverage has reached more than 56% of the country's land area after 3.56 million hectares of afforestation were completed over the past year, an official report released Thursday showed.
Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ecological and Environmental Code at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
China's first tertiary institution dedicated to barbecue has opened enrollment, offering a mix of vocational training and academic qualifications to meet growing demand in the industry.
A district in the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi, Jiangsu, has launched a weight-loss challenge offering participants beef and related products in exchange for the weight they shed, local authorities said.
Hong Kong customs said it has stepped up enforcement in recent weeks against a rise in cases of gasoline smuggled from the Chinese mainland for sale in the city, as well as illicit fuel transfers, after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed international oil prices higher.
At a news briefing on Wednesday in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that from the outset of the conflict, China had called for a ceasefire, a return to dialogue and negotiations, and a political solution.
U.S. stocks closed relatively flat in choppy trading on Tuesday as investors digested the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and navigated volatility in the energy markets.
China is stepping up efforts to build a "birth-friendly society" during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030). Childcare subsidies introduced last year have already benefited more than 33 million families.
China will severely punish crimes committed overseas that target Chinese citizens, according to a work report released Monday by the Supreme People's Court.
China will make a law on combating cross-border corruption to advance the national anti-corruption legislation, according to a work report released on Monday.
Aero Engine Corp of China, the nation's leading maker of aircraft engines, will continue tapping the general aviation market this year, planning to advance certification and flight tests for several new products, according to a senior expert.
New forms of employment — based on the development of the gig economy, platform jobs and flexible work — have grown into important channels for Chinese people to enrich their career options and increase incomes, and the government will step up efforts to improve the workers' rights by optimizing social security programs.
Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, delivered explanatory remarks on the drafts on Thursday, stressing their critical roles in fostering development and advancing the rule of law.
China on Thursday called for accelerating the green transition across the board under the guidance of the "dual carbon" goals as the country pledges to boost its green and low-carbon economy ahead of the 2030 deadline to peak its carbon emissions by 2030, according to the government work report submitted Thursday to the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature.
China has called for accelerated efforts to shore up infrastructure, emergency response, and other weak links in flood prevention, drainage, and disaster response in northern China in a move to safeguard national security and social stability, said a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
China will strengthen risk prevention and mitigation in key areas this year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
China's economy remained generally stable, and steady growth was registered in 2025, according to a government work report submitted to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
The first group of 25 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran to Turkmenistan boarded a flight back to China early Wednesday morning, Xinhua News Agency reported.
More than 80% of China's nationally protected wild animal and plant species are now under effective protection, with overall wildlife populations showing steady growth, according to data released Tuesday by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
A government-funded screening program is helping families in the city of Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, identify potential health risks long before a child is born, or even conceived.
The United Kingdom is seeking feedback from parents and children through trials of a potential under-16 social media ban, along with curbs on gaming services and AI-powered chatbots.
Chinese courts have issued more than 25,000 personal safety protection orders over the past five years, providing judicial support to victims of domestic violence, an official with the Supreme People's Court said.
This aerial panoramic photo taken on Jan 10, 2023, shows a view of Lujiazui area in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in East China's Shanghai."As one of China's most dynamic trade hubs and a pioneer of reform and opening-up, the city reflects the country's transition toward higher-level openness and innovation-driven growth."
The author is the deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and director of Key Laboratory of Dryland Agriculture at Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanxi Agricultural University (Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences).
In a technology park in Shanghai's Xuhui district, 58-year-old Zhang Wei is fine-tuning a drone used for agricultural inspection. With 35 years of experience as an aircraft mechanic, he remains one of the most reliable technicians in the factory.
Shen emphasized that Chinese judges have extensive experience in dealing with complex cases and coordinating across departments, which has contributed to the success of the mediation approach.The term of Gao, the first Chinese national to serve on the tribunal, runs until June 30. In June 2023, Gao was elected as First Vice-President of the tribunal.
China's top prosecutor said Monday that crimes committed by minors and crimes against minors both declined in the first 11 months of 2025, marking what officials described as the first simultaneous drop in recent years.
Waking up in a sheep shed at an altitude of 4,500 meters left an indelible mark on Bai Pingyan. For that field survey in the Xizang autonomous region, the worksite was a full day's drive from their Lhasa base. With no nearby housing, the shed became their only shelter.
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