
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.

The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its fourth session on Thursday.

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.

Standard Chartered Bank (China) said Thursday it will provide custody services for a Hong Kong stock-initiated fund launched by Guotai Haitong Securities, becoming the first foreign bank to act as custodian for both a public Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) fund and an initiated public fund in China.

China's Defense Ministry on Tuesday criticized Taiwan's naval training mission to diplomatic allies in Central and South America, saying the trip was being used by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to pursue independence through foreign support.

Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.

Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the National Development Planning Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Thursday.

Zhang Yiming, founder of Chinese tech giant ByteDance, remains China's richest person with a net worth of $69.3 billion, according to the latest World's Billionaires List released Wednesday by Forbes.

Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

Chinese lawmakers on Thursday approved the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.


During China’s 2026 “Two Sessions”, the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development was submitted for deliberation. As a key blueprint for the country’s development over the next five years, the plan has drawn wide attention. From high-quality growth to economic resilience, and from technological innovation to consumer vitality, China’s economy is entering a new stage of development while continuing its transformation in a complex global environment.


Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) attend a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2026.

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.
On the situation in Iran, Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that this is a war that should not have happened — it is a war that does no one any good, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday at a regular press conference.

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.

A growing number of foreign patients are traveling to Beijing for medical care, attracted by the city's efficient health services and specialized treatment options.

China celebrated its 48th National Tree Planting Day on Thursday. The figures below highlight the country's greening efforts.

China is embarking on an ambitious workforce overhaul, ramping up training programs to turn the challenge of mass automation into an opportunity for economic renewal.

China's major scientific infrastructure, the "super microscope", has reached a significant milestone in its Phase II construction, with its first beamline, the neutron technology development station, successfully producing a neutron beam.

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.

China unveiled the world's first T1,200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber on Wednesday, marking a major breakthrough in the country's advanced materials capabilities, Xinhua News Agency reported.


Various types of humanoid robots and related components were displayed at the exhibition, drawing lots of visitors.

Huajuhong, a unique fruit from Guangdong province, rapidly transitions from a traditional Chinese medicine staple to a sought-after health product, thanks to a little help from some unexpected endorsements.

The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, concluded its annual session on Wednesday morning.

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.

Efforts to preserve the language and culture of ethnic groups with relatively small populations in the Xizang Autonomous Region have been stepped up in recent years to ensure these can be passed down to the younger generation, said deputies to China's top legislature.

According to the 2026 Government Work Report, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the proportion of days with good air quality in prefecture-level and above cities rose to 89.3%.

China's national cybersecurity authority has warned of security risks related to the AI agent software OpenClaw, saying vulnerabilities in the program could allow attackers to take full control of users' computer systems.

Inside Beijing's conference rooms, the final draft of China's 15th Five-Year Plan is being scrutinized. A centerpiece of the top-level roadmap sets out a profound internal gear shift to transform the world's factory into a global innovation powerhouse by 2030.
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