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Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz: FM

Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz: FM

Three Chinese vessels recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with relevant parties, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.

China launches humanoid robot production line with 10,000-unit capacity

China has put into operation its first humanoid robot production line with an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units, marking a step toward large-scale manufacturing of the technology, according to media reports.

China launches space medical experiments in push to build ‘space hospital'

China has launched a set of experimental medical projects into orbit as part of plans to develop the world's first "space hospital," in a step toward expanding healthcare capabilities for astronauts.

China builds high-speed rail tunnel 89 meters under Yangtze River

Eighty-nine meters beneath the Yangtze River, China's domestically developed "Linghang," the world's largest-diameter high-speed-rail shield tunneling machine, is accelerating excavation work on a 14-kilometer tunnel to enable high-speed trains to travel under the river.

Business

China launches humanoid robot production line with 10,000-unit capacity

China has put into operation its first humanoid robot production line with an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units, marking a step toward large-scale manufacturing of the technology, according to media reports.

China launches space medical experiments in push to build ‘space hospital'

China has launched a set of experimental medical projects into orbit as part of plans to develop the world's first "space hospital," in a step toward expanding healthcare capabilities for astronauts.

Confidence high among Taiwan people on mainland under new 5-year plan

China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which sets out goals and measures for further deepening economic cooperation and exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, has drawn support from Taiwan people working and living on the mainland.

China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms, report shows

China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms, report shows

Travel

South Korea issues 10 year multiple-entry visas for 14 Chinese cities

South Korea issues 10 year multiple-entry visas for 14 Chinese cities

South Korea began issuing 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities starting Tuesday, according to media reports.

Azaleas bloom in South China's Guangxi

Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang

Air China opens two new lines to Brussels

A history of Beijing blossoms

A history of Beijing blossoms

Qingming Festival, spring break boost tourism surge

Qingming Festival, spring break boost tourism surge

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Azaleas bloom in South China's Guangxi

2026 Zhongguancun Forum due to open

Golden dragon raft formation makes appearance on Beijing's Liangma River

China launches satellite group CentiSpace 02 from sea

World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China

Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities

Hangzhou launches new low-altitude helicopter route

Here's how much the U.S. spends on the war with Iran

Explosion seen in downtown Tel Aviv of Israel

Culture

China-Tajikistan tourism exchange conference held in Dushanbe charts path for deeper cooperation

China-Tajikistan tourism exchange conference held in Dushanbe charts path for deeper cooperation

A cultural and tourism delegation concluded a week-long visit to Tajikistan on Saturday, with both sides pledging to enhance pragmatic cooperation in the tourism sector.

Wushu's Olympic goals take shape in Tianjin

The future of martial arts took center stage last week as young athletes from 78 countries and regions gathered for the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships in the northern port city of Tianjin.

Bulgarian researcher: My mission to show a humane China

To many young people overseas, China is often reduced to a grand narrative in the news or a development miracle found in statistics. Few have felt the real texture of this land. Jood Ghazwan Sharaf, a Bulgarian PhD researcher at Tsinghua University, forged a bond with China through the sweeping world of Chinese costume dramas.

China launches Tibetan-language AI system DeepZang

China has unveiled DeepZang, the world's first Tibetan-language large language artificial intelligence (AI) model, as it steps up efforts to develop AI tools for minority languages.

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Opinion

Econoscope | U.S. eyes Iran oil amid rising energy tensions

Mar 31, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would prefer to "take the oil" in Iran and is considering seizing the country's key export hub at Kharg Island, underscoring Washington's interest in leveraging energy tensions for strategic and economic gains, according to media reports.

Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz: FM

Mar 31, 2026

Three Chinese vessels recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with relevant parties, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.

South Korea issues 10 year multiple-entry visas for 14 Chinese cities

Mar 31, 2026

South Korea began issuing 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities starting Tuesday, according to media reports.

Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz

Mar 31, 2026

Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz

Criticism of Trump's leadership drives nationwide 'No Kings' protests

Mar 31, 2026

Widespread criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership and policies has fueled nationwide "No Kings" protests, with demonstrators and public figures accusing the administration of overreaching executive power, harsh immigration enforcement, risky foreign policy, and economic measures that have added to financial strain, according to media reports.

China-Vietnam military ties to be bolstered

Mar 20, 2026

As the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam was held this week, the two nations' defense chiefs pledged to further enhance cooperation in multiple fields.

China launches humanoid robot production line with 10,000-unit capacity

Mar 31, 2026

China has put into operation its first humanoid robot production line with an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units, marking a step toward large-scale manufacturing of the technology, according to media reports.

China launches space medical experiments in push to build ‘space hospital'

Mar 31, 2026

China has launched a set of experimental medical projects into orbit as part of plans to develop the world's first "space hospital," in a step toward expanding healthcare capabilities for astronauts.

Commercial rocket makes maiden flight

Mar 31, 2026

A leading commercial space company conducted the debut flight of its new carrier rocket model on Monday, placing an experimental robotic cargo spaceship and two satellites into their designated orbits.

1,790 athletes to compete at Sanya Asian Beach Games as final preparations intensify

Mar 26, 2026

With less than one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, organizers said the final phase of preparations is underway, with event coordination, venue construction, and services on track. Athlete registration has concluded, and the operational framework for the competition is in place.

Hassan withdraws from 2026 London Marathon with achilles injury

Mar 24, 2026

Reigning Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has pulled out of this year's London Marathon on 26 April after being injured in a treadmill mishap.

Fans' passion drives China F1 growth

Mar 17, 2026

The engines of the 2026 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix may have fallen silent, but the passion of Chinese and international fans continues to reverberate.

China urges immediate ceasefire in Mideast

Mar 13, 2026

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, saying the international community broadly agrees that the fighting must stop, and urging all sides to press the parties involved to halt military operations.

China firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on Taiwan question: spokesperson

Mar 9, 2026

China remains highly vigilant against and firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on the Taiwan question, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Monday.

'Two sessions' expectations in China's 15th Five-Year Plan | Views From Chang'an Avenue

Mar 3, 2026

"Two sessions" are coming. We are listening.The year 2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), ushering in a pivotal period for building on past achievements and breaking new ground. So what new changes and opportunities will the next five years bring?