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3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors

3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors

The online buzz surrounding the barbecue feast in East China's Zibo city may have cooled, but the city continues to attract visitors, including a growing number of international tourists.

China expands community meal services for seniors nationwide

China is expanding meal services for older people, with 82,000 service sites nationwide now providing more than 4 million meals to seniors every day, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Major Chinese airlines introduce paid in-flight meal options

Major Chinese airlines have introduced paid in-flight meal options on domestic routes, ranging from affordable snacks to premium platters costing several hundred yuan, as carriers seek to diversify their catering services.

Kung Fu Conference in Shaanxi brings together over 1,800 martial artists

The 4th Shaanxi Provincial Martial Arts Kung Fu Conference opened on Monday evening at the Huayin Sports Center Gymnasium in Huayin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

Business

Yiwu gears up for Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival as overseas orders surge

With more than five months to go before the Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival, production and sales of festive goods at Yiwu International Trade City are already in full swing.

China, Africa deepen cooperation on digital development

A high-level training program on digital development and transformation opened Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, bringing together officials, international organizations, think tanks and businesses from across Africa.

China-Europe freight trains deliver over 34,000 cooling appliances

Freight trains from Xi’an have shipped more than 34,000 air conditioners, fans and other cooling products to 15 European countries this year, meeting surging demand during a heatwave.

County-level markets fuel robust growth in China's retail sector

County-level markets fuel robust growth in China's retail sector

Travel

Elon Musk calls Shanghai 'a Great City' as mother shares China trip

Elon Musk calls Shanghai 'a Great City' as mother shares China trip

Maye Musk and her son, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have recently shared posts about China on social media, drawing attention to their positive remarks about the country.

Major Chinese airlines introduce paid in-flight meal options

China National Tourist Office in Tokyo showcases Chinese tourism at Hokkaido travel fair

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

3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors

3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors

China Southern launches Urumqi–Seoul service via Yantai

China Southern launches Urumqi–Seoul service via Yantai

Gallery

Russia-born giant panda Katyusha celebrates third birthday

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

Culture

Sino-French equine culture exhibition opens in Beijing

Sino-French equine culture exhibition opens in Beijing

A major Sino-French exhibition on horse culture opened Sunday at Prince Kung’s Palace Museum in Beijing, bringing together more than 260 equine-themed artworks from both countries.

Yiwu gears up for Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival as overseas orders surge

With more than five months to go before the Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival, production and sales of festive goods at Yiwu International Trade City are already in full swing.

Chinese artists eye overseas concert boom

From Singapore to Vancouver, Mandarin pop stars are drawing crowds abroad, underscoring China’s growing cultural reach. Jackson Wang, Zhou Shen and Silence Wang are among the artists leading the surge in overseas tours.

Kung Fu Conference in Shaanxi brings together over 1,800 martial artists

The 4th Shaanxi Provincial Martial Arts Kung Fu Conference opened on Monday evening at the Huayin Sports Center Gymnasium in Huayin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

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Xi puts forward four principles on Palestinian question

Aug 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that four principles should be followed to push for the resolution of the Palestinian question, which is at the heart of the Middle East issue.

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 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-made humanoid robots are rapidly moving out of labs into real-world industries: FM

Aug 26, 2026

Humanoid robots are rapidly moving out of labs into real-world industries, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday.

Humanoid robots smash human athletic records at Beijing games

Aug 24, 2026

Humanoid robots broke several long-standing human athletic records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting rapid advances in their physical capabilities.

Tiangong robot Omni wins 400m sprint gold with 45.66 seconds

Aug 24, 2026

A humanoid robot named Tiangong robot Omni clocked 45.66 seconds to win the gold medal at the 400-meter contest during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday.

Chinese Football Association says no evidence of improper KFA hospitality

Aug 24, 2026

The Chinese Football Association said Sunday its investigation found no evidence that the Korea Football Association provided "improper hospitality" to CFA officials.

Beijing E-Town to host Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in April

Aug 24, 2026

The 2027 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon will be held on April 18, 2027, with global recruitment for participating teams now underway, organizers announced at the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Robot Conference.

Humanoid robots smash human athletic records at Beijing games

Aug 24, 2026

Humanoid robots broke several long-standing human athletic records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting rapid advances in their physical capabilities.

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).