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From Dujiangyan to Haizhu: how an ancient philosophy is reshaping global conservation
Latiao: The spicy Chinese snack winning fans worldwide
'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan
234 skips in 30 seconds! Chinese boy breaks jump-rope world record
When winter melons become summer coolers
A closer look inside Xihuang Temple

China

EconoScope | China's 'golden mega-ring' reveals next phase of transport development

EconoScope | China's 'golden mega-ring' reveals next phase of transport development

China is set to fully connect three major national highways during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030), creating a 27,000-Kilometer transport loop stretching along the country's borders and eastern coastline.

From Dujiangyan to Haizhu: how an ancient philosophy is reshaping global conservation

In this episode of China Q&A, we bring together Stewart Maginnis, deputy director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Luo Ming, a research fellow at China's Ministry of Natural Resources, to explore how China's ancient idea of "harmony between humanity and nature" is being translated into real-world solutions for a planet in crisis.

Xi addresses Beijing gathering that commemorates birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Central Military Commission (CMC) held a grand gathering at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of Aug. 17 to commemorate the birth centenary of Comrade Jiang Zemin, a great Marxist, proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist and diplomat, and an exceptional leader for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping, also Chinese president and chairman of the CMC, delivered an important speech, stressing the need to deeply cherish the memory of Jiang's towering achievements, thoroughly learn from his noble demeanor, and inspire the whole Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to continuously advance the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing

The body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.

Business

Shanghai foreign trade rises 12.6% in July as AI-related product trade surges

Shanghai's imports and exports reached 447.57 billion yuan ($66.4 billion) in July, up 12.6% from a year earlier and marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, Shanghai Customs said Friday.

China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port posts over 70% rise in H1 throughput

Chancay Port, a China-Peru joint venture, handled 200,000 TEUs of containers in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said Thursday.

Chongqing's auto exports surge 57.1% in first seven months

Chongqing, a major automobile manufacturing hub in southwest China, exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan (about $5.23 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, according to customs data released Thursday.

Beijing launches first branded dedicated cargo train service

Beijing launches first branded dedicated cargo train service

Travel

China Southern launches Urumqi–Seoul service via Yantai

China Southern launches Urumqi–Seoul service via Yantai

China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China’s Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.

China's first domestically built large cruise ship launches GBA international route

Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway records 99.4% on-time departure rate in H1

Immersive heritage shows draw visitors to Tianmen Mountain in Hunan

New panda exhibit to open at Beijing Zoo

New panda exhibit to open at Beijing Zoo

World Cup boosts travel demand among Chinese fans

World Cup boosts travel demand among Chinese fans

Gallery

China launches Zhuque-3 rocket, achieving its first rocket recovery on land

Fishing vessels set sail in Fujian as fishing season resumes

Exploring spectacular drone light show in southwest China

Shopping mall collapses after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto

Chinese FM Wang Yi attends high-level meeting on global development initiative

Luyanghu Wetland Park: a popular retreat for tourists to escape summer heat

2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference opens in Shanghai

Torrential rain causes waterlogging in Hebei, residents well relocated

Fishing season opens on Qiantang River in Hangzhou

Culture

Chinese-Canadian youth engage with traditional culture in Chongqing

Chinese-Canadian youth engage with traditional culture in Chongqing

The "China-Canada Youth Cultural Heritage Conservation International Volunteer Service" program and the China-Canada (Chongqing) Youth Cultural Heritage Art Exchange Camp were held in Chongqing from August 5 to 13.

Football tournament players experience martial arts in Guangdong

Nearly 300 young football players from seven countries took a break from the inaugural "Hope Cup" Greater Bay Area U17 International Youth Football Invitational Tournament to experience traditional Lingnan culture in Foshan, Guangdong Province.

18th 'You Bring Charm to the World' awards honor global Chinese achievers

The 18th You Bring Charm to the World Award Ceremony was held in Beijing on Wednesday to honor outstanding ethnic Chinese individuals who have made significant global contributions.

Chinese, Kyrgyzstan archaeologists complete excavation at Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins

Chinese and Kyrgyz archaeologists have completed their first joint field season at the Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins in southern Kyrgyzstan, mapping a walled settlement complex that may date back more than 2,000 years.

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China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on pecans from Mexico, U.S.

Aug 11, 2026

China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico and the United States, deciding to impose provisional anti-dumping measures in the form of cash deposits starting Tuesday.

China shares cervical cancer prevention expertise with developing countries

Aug 6, 2026

A training program on cervical cancer prevention and control for developing countries was held in Shanghai on Wednesday, bringing together more than 30 healthcare professionals from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

China imposes countermeasures on six U.S. entities

Aug 6, 2026

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Wednesday a decision to take countermeasures against six U.S. entities, effective immediately.

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 launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land

Aug 19, 2026

China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.

8,734 allotted shares of Unitree IPO go unpaid

Aug 14, 2026

Investors in the online tranche of Unitree Robotics’ IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market failed to pay for 8,734 allotted shares, while all shares in the offline tranche were fully subscribed and paid for, according to results announced Thursday evening.

Former Huawei 'Top Mind' to pursue post-doctor degree in Sweden on Marie Curie Fellowship

Aug 14, 2026

Ning Boyu, a principal engineer at China's tech giant Huawei, recently announced on social media that he has left the company and will pursue postdoctoral research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.

China‑ROK youth Go event attracts nearly 150 participants

Aug 14, 2026

Nearly 150 teenage Go players gathered Thursday in Huizhou District, Huangshan City, for the 2026 China ROK Youth Go Exchange Tournament and World Champions Invitational.

Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries to compete at World Humanoid Robot Games

Aug 13, 2026

More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries will compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, a sports official said Thursday.

Olympic champion Su Yiming named UNCCD Sport4Land ambassador

Aug 13, 2026

Chinese Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming has been named the Sport4L and Champion for Resilience by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Wednesday.

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.

Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation

Jun 5, 2026

As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.

Illegal child labor persists in the U.S. as legal protections backslide

Jun 5, 2026

Illegal child labor continues to rise in the U.S. as legal safeguards weaken, according to a report released Tuesday by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).