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China

Village fostered new philosophy of development

Village fostered new philosophy of development

More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.

China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday

China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.

China ready to help restart talks, de-escalate Mideast crisis, Wang says

China is ready to make further efforts to de-escalate tensions, end the fighting, help create conditions for the launch of peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi in Beijing on Wednesday.

China expands zero tariffs to all African nations with diplomatic ties

China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties starting May 1, according to official statements and media reports.

Business

China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight

China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.

China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales

China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.

China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target

China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.

High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China

High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China

Travel

South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high

South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high

South Koreans' favorability toward China rose to 30.2 points, the highest level since April 2020, according to a survey released by Hankook Research.

China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush

Spring break, holiday spur multiday stays

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Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday

Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday

Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday

Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday

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2026 Beijing International Flower Show kicks off

Macy's Flower Show 2026 held in New York City

Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

Night schools in Shanghai attracts over 40,000 citizens

Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University

Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'

Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes

Wild alpine azaleas bloom in E China's Anhui

New Hung Hom Waterfront draws visitors

Culture

'Your First Hotpot in Chongqing' kicks off to showcase iconic cuisine

'Your First Hotpot in Chongqing' kicks off to showcase iconic cuisine

Crowds gathered around bubbling pots of spicy red broth, dipping tripe, duck intestines, and more, sharing laughter as the steam rose.

China unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025

The annual list, jointly released by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and China Cultural Relics News, is prepared by top scholars from across the country and widely regarded as one of the highest honors in Chinese archaeology.

Ashes of Lungrik Namgyal interred in a stupa of Sichuan's Daocheng

The ashes of Lungrik Namgyal, a respected Tibetan Buddhist leader, were returned from France to Daocheng County in Sichuan Province and interred in a stupa on April 19, 2026, in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist rituals.

China concert attendance nears 38 million as market expands

Attendance at large concerts in China reached nearly 38 million in 2025, as the live entertainment sector expanded and boosted travel and consumer spending, industry data showed.

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China calls for immediate full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, stresses priority of talks on Iran situation: Chinese FM

May 6, 2026

China calls for an immediate and full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, and stresses the priority of talks on the Iran situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.

China expresses strong dissatisfaction to UK's unilateral sanctions: FM spokesperson

May 6, 2026

China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the United Nations Security Council, and the country has made solemn representations to the UK side, expressing strong dissatisfaction, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

China's position on situation of Hormuz quite clear: spokesperson

May 6, 2026

China's position on the situation of the Strait of Hormuz is quite clear, and the Chinese side will continue to make efforts to promote the deescalation of the situation and safeguard the safety and security of Chinese ships and crews, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao

Apr 30, 2026

Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.

Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense cites 'security schedule'

Apr 29, 2026

Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense citessecurity schedule.If convicted, Netanyahu faces up to 10 years in prison on bribery charges and up to three years combined for fraud and breach of trust.

China marks navy's 77th anniversary amid growing role in safeguarding peace

Apr 23, 2026

China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of its navy, whose presence and increasing strength have become a significant force in maintaining regional and global stability.

China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends

May 6, 2026

UNITED NATIONS, May 6--People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.

China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang

May 6, 2026

The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.

BCI tech moves beyond research labs

May 1, 2026

On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.

China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B

May 6, 2026

Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.

Wu's triumph adds to China's snooker legacy

May 6, 2026

Chinese snooker player Wu Yize delivered a decisive break on Monday to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, capping one of the most dramatic finals in recent years at the World Snooker Championship 2026.

Chinese badminton head Zhang Jun faces disciplinary probe

Apr 30, 2026

Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and vice-president of the Nanjing Sport Institute in Jiangsu province, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws, China's top anti-corruption bodies said on Wednesday.

Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest

Apr 14, 2026

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.

Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research

Apr 11, 2026

Although artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, the scientific research paradigm based on physical experiments must be upheld in critical fields, and overreliance on AI should be avoided, said Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel during an exclusive interview with China News Service at Southwest University in Chongqing on Friday.

Insights | Experts extol tangible fruits from ties between China and ASEAN countries

Apr 8, 2026

China and ASEAN commenced their dialogue relations in 1991, and after more than 30 years of diligent collaboration, they have forged a solid, comprehensive strategic partnership.