
China has finalized and released the full list of its key national construction projects for 2026, the country's top economic planner said Monday.

The Chinese film "Dear You" held its French premiere in Paris on Sunday evening, drawing representatives from the Chinese Embassy in France, local government and many overseas Chinese communities.

It comes as no surprise that, following the formal adoption of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress (the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law)during the annual Two Sessions of 2026, the usual malicious overseas actors have once again rehashed their well-worn slanderous narratives against China’s efforts to advance ethnic unity. Allegations of “forced labor,” “human rights abuses”, “cultural genocide”, “forced assimilation,” and “religious repression” have resurfaced with little originality. After years of tangible progress in promoting ethnic harmony, such claims have been thoroughly debunked by the realities on the ground.

The National Development and Reform Commission recently issued the third and final batch of projects, backed by 193.5 billion yuan (around 28.4 billion U.S. dollars) drawn from ultra-long special treasury bonds. So far this year, the commission and relevant industry authorities have arranged a total of 800 billion yuan to support 1,417 major projects.
The China-Russia "Joint Sea-2026" naval exercise is underway in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, with Chinese participants noting that the drill subjects are more closely aligned with real combat scenarios.
The "Bridging Oceans · Sci-Tech Exploration" 2026 American Chinese Youth Shanghai Huangpu Study Tour concluded Monday with a closing ceremony in Shanghai after a 10-day program highlighting the city's science and technology innovation.

China is approving an increasing number of artificial intelligence-powered medical devices as the technology is increasingly expanding beyond diagnostic support into treatment applications, according to industry participants and regulatory data.
Macao has topped the "Top Ten Destinations for Chinese Outbound Tourist Satisfaction" list for the second consecutive year, according to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) on Monday.
Geteng Village in Longchuan County, Guangdong Province, has planted 20 hectares of taro-flavored wax gourds, generating a net profit of 60,000 to 75,000 yuan ($8,370 to $10,455) per hectare per season, with annual earnings approaching 150,000 yuan ($20,925) per hectare, according to local officials., according to local officials.

More than 87% of Chinese A-share companies that have issued first-half earnings guidance so far expect improved results, with AI-related industries emerging as a major source of profit growth, according to market data.
A new exhibition exploring the relationship between American plants and ancient civilizations is set to open in Shanghai, featuring rare agave species alongside cultural elements from the Aztec, Maya and Inca civilizations.
The 2026 Beijing College Students Music Festival opened at the China Conservatory of Music on Sunday evening.

China's internet regulator will prohibit artificial intelligence platforms from offering virtual companions and similar emotionally interactive services to minors under new rules taking effect on July 15.
A freight train carrying auto parts departed Monday from the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base for Uzbekistan, marking the 8,000th international freight train handled by the base since it began operations 12 years ago.

(ECNS) - China's Ministry of Water Resources said on Tuesday it had held a special meeting to assess the development and impact of Typhoons Maysak and Bavi, warning that heavy rainfall and flooding risks could persist across several major river basins in the coming days.

China's Ministry of Water Resources said on Tuesday it had held a special meeting to assess the development and impact of Typhoons Maysak and Bavi, warning that heavy rainfall and flooding risks could persist across several major river basins in the coming days.

The 2026 Shanghai International Sister Cities Youth Camp opened Monday evening, welcoming a record 151 students and teachers from 23 countries.

A nationwide medical charity campaign was launched Tuesday in Lhasa to mark the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang and the 20th anniversary of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

China's rapidly expanding medical escort industry is coming under closer regulatory scrutiny as growing demand for hospital assistance is accompanied by service disputes and illegal appointment scalping, according to media reports.

Chinese authorities raised emergency flood response measures in the Pearl River basin on Monday after Typhoon Maysak brought heavy rainfall that pushed dozens of rivers above warning levels, according to the Pearl River Water Resources Commission.

China is willing to provide more assistance to Venezuela depending on the country's disaster situation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

China firmly opposes Japan's interference in the legitimate activities of Chinese scientific research vessels and has lodged solemn representations with Japan, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular news briefing Tuesday.

China's property market showed further signs of stabilization in the first half of 2026, with home sales in major cities supported by government measures and stronger activity in the resale housing market, according to industry data.

The 2026 China Professional Baseball Summer season will open on Aug.13 at the newly renovated Xuhui West Bund Baseball Field in Shanghai.

Officer Lyu Zhongyin and his colleagues from the Junggar Road Police Station were patrolling near a lake in Central Park at night when they heard a splash and rushed over.

China maintained its position as the world's largest shipbuilder in the first quarter of 2026, with ship completions, new orders and order backlogs all leading globally, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently.

Shanghai Legoland Resort said it has received more than 2 million visitors since opening one year ago, becoming the fastest Legoland park worldwide to reach that milestone, according to media reports.
Guigang, in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, raised its flood and typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, on Monday after Typhoon Maysak triggered torrential rain that pushed multiple rivers above warning levels.

By the end of 2025, Shitou Town had more than 550 fishing-net companies and self-employed businesses. The industry generated an annual output value of over 1 billion yuan and provided jobs for more than 10,000 people in the surrounding area.

As Mexico hosts matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chinese companies, technologies and cultural brands have become increasingly visible both inside and outside the stadiums. In an interview with China News Service, Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Chen Daojiang said the tournament offers a unique opportunity to deepen people-to-people exchanges between China and Mexico.
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