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Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen named one of FAO's 100 women heroes

Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen named one of FAO's 100 women heroes

Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman known for her efforts to combat desertification, was named among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development, a global recognition initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in Rome, Italy, on Thursday.

Anhui races against rains to harvest nearly 90% of autumn grain

Eastern China’s Anhui province had harvested about 3.8 million hectares (about 9.4 million acres) of autumn grain as of Saturday, nearly 90% of the total harvest area.

China sends biggest-ever delegation abroad to Asian Para Games in Japan

The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, with China sending 312 athletes to compete across 17 sports and 335 events — its largest-ever delegation for an overseas edition of the Games.

China's per capita disposable income up 5.3% in first three quarters

China's per capita disposable income reached 34,230 yuan (about $5,071) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 5.3% year on year in nominal terms and 4.4% in real terms after deducting price factors, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.

Business

Canton Fair benefits China and its trading partners, observers say

The Canton Fair's global partnership network now spans 112 countries and regions and includes 238 overseas business associations, industry organizations and leading buyers that have signed cooperation agreements, according to the 140th Canton Fair.

Canton Fair's global partnership network spans 112 countries and regions, with 238 partners

The Canton Fair's global partnership network now spans 112 countries and regions and includes 238 overseas business associations, industry organizations and leading buyers that have signed cooperation agreements.

China's trade with RCEP members maintains steady growth and improves in quality

China's trade with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), grew steadily in the first nine months of 2026, led by a 22.7% increase in trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, customs data showed.

New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links

New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links

Travel

94-year-old Chinese man goes viral after solo trip to Xizang

94-year-old Chinese man goes viral after solo trip to Xizang

A 94-year-old man surnamed Tan has gone viral online after traveling alone by train from Wuxi in eastern China's Jiangsu Province to Lhasa in southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a 43-hour journey of thousands of kilometers.

China Railway handles record 3.71 bln passenger trips in first three quarters

New bridge linking China, DPRK to facilitate trade, people-to-people exchanges: spokesperson

China's railways handle 302 million passenger trips during holiday travel period

China's inbound tourism sees growth, higher quality and wider reach: report

China's inbound tourism sees growth, higher quality and wider reach: report

China to introduce X-prefix train numbers for high-speed trains exceeding 350 kph

China to introduce X-prefix train numbers for high-speed trains exceeding 350 kph

Gallery

Ceremony held to worship sea goddess Mazu in Fujian

2026 Robot Warrior Challenge held in Beijing

2026 Beijing Marathon attracts 32,000 participants

Chongyang Festival: A time to honor elders

China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites into space

Jacarandas burst into bloom in South Africa

Thousands of spherical osmanthus trees draw visitors in Hangzhou

Monk fruit harvest boosts rural incomes in Guangxi

Opening ceremony held for new China-DPRK border bridge over Yalu River

Culture

Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program

Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program

The 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program was officially launched in Chongqing on Friday, opening global recruitment for short video creators among university students (including international students) as well as young Chinese and international self-media creators.

Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opens, highlighting global reach

The 2026 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opened in the Wudang Mountains in central China's Hubei Province on Saturday, drawing martial arts enthusiasts, Tai Chi practitioners and tourism representatives from across China and abroad.

Traditional glutinous rice cakes in South China grow into rural business

Ligao glutinous rice cakes, a traditional delicacy at Ligao Town of Liuzhou, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have grown from a household snack into a local industry.

Ancient irrigation system in Fujian added to World Heritage Irrigation Structures list

The Longjin ancient irrigation system in Changtai District of Zhangzhou, in southeastern China's Fujian province, has been added to the 2026 World Heritage Irrigation Structures list, becoming the first site in southern Fujian to receive the designation.

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China names candidate for WHO chief

Oct 9, 2026

The Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday China's nomination of Dr Song Li as a candidate for director-general of the World Health Organization, marking Beijing's support for multilateralism and global health cooperation.

Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot

Sep 30, 2026

Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.

Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions

Sep 30, 2026

At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world’s highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?

China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification

Aug 12, 2026

China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.

China, Indonesia to conduct joint naval exercise east of Taiwan Island

Aug 12, 2026

Chinese and Indonesian naval forces will conduct a joint navigation exercise in waters east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday.

China to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden

Aug 11, 2026

China will send its 49th naval escort taskforce to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid August, the Ministry of National Defense announced.

China's homegrown satellite internet connects Arctic, Antarctic and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Oct 19, 2026

China's domestically developed satellite internet system has successfully tested connectivity across the Arctic, Antarctic and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau for the first time, marking progress in extending communications to some of the world's most remote regions.

New giant fungus species discovered in China's Yunnan

Oct 16, 2026

Chinese scientists have discovered a giant fungus in Yunnan Province, identifying both a new species and a new fungal family, Dianjunaceae, according to the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

China discovers Jurassic flightless bird fossil, challenging traditional views on avian evolution

Oct 15, 2026

A newly discovered fossil of a Jurassic bird in China has challenged the long-held view that flight was the primary driving force behind the origin and early evolution of birds, researchers said.

China sends biggest-ever delegation abroad to Asian Para Games in Japan

Oct 19, 2026

The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, with China sending 312 athletes to compete across 17 sports and 335 events — its largest-ever delegation for an overseas edition of the Games.

School football World Cup opens in Suzhou with 51 teams

Oct 19, 2026

The 2026 International School Sport Federation Football World Cup opened Sunday evening at Suzhou Sports Center Stadium in eastern China's Jiangsu Province.

Beijing to host the 2027 BWF Sudirman Cup Finals

Oct 15, 2026

Beijing will host the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals from April 21 to May 2, 2027, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on Wednesday.

Behind the 'distillation' pretext lies U.S. hegemony

Oct 15, 2026

Viewing China’s AI through the lens of “threats”: how far will the U.S. go to distort the facts?

Greater BRICS adds fresh momentum to the Global South

Sep 16, 2026

Recently, the 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi. As protectionism rises, geopolitical conflicts drag on, and the global development deficit widens, the “greater BRICS” is turning its growing representativeness into real capacity for action. Driven by cooperation under the three pillars of political and security, economic and financial, cultural and people-to-people cooperation, the "greater BRICS" is bringing new hope for development across the Global South.

The Philippines' territorial claims over the Nansha Islands: Fantasy versus reality

Jul 13, 2026

Peace, stability, cooperation and development in the South China Sea are outcomes jointly upheld by regional countries over a long period of time.