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Experiencing spring in Beijing's Chaoyang: A Thai girl's time-travel dream
Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony
UN official: China's tech empowers the Global South
Exploring Tajikistan's snow-capped peaks and celebrating Persian New Year in the Pamirs
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China

Visit to enhance trade between China, Spain

Visit to enhance trade between China, Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's visit to China is set to add an even greater boost to an already expanding bilateral trade relationship, reinforcing the strong potential for future growth, experts in Madrid say.

China Fruit Market: Durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season as border clearance cut to 5-day delivery

As the tropical fruit season gets into full swing, markets for imported ASEAN fruit in southern Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are bustling with activity.One day to harvest, fumigate and pack, then it leaves for China the next day.Five days, flat, and its ready here to sell.".

China-Vietnam Ties: From student to scholar: A Vietnamese teacher's China journey reflects closer educational cooperation

During their talks on Wednesday, top leaders from China and Vietnam agreed to strengthen collaboration across various fields, including youth exchange. A Vietnamese student who came to China nearly two decades ago is now shaping the next generation of engineers here. Her story offers a vivid example of how education cooperation between the two neighbors is turning into lasting people-to-people connections. Yang Jinghao has the story.

Hainan Expo 2026: CCBC: We see growing positive momentum in China-Canada economic relations

With Canada serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this years Hainan Expo, China-Canada economic ties are seeing new opportunities emerge across various sectors.Our reporter Xu Yi spoke with a representative from the Canada-China Business Council for more insights.

Business

China Fruit Market: Durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season as border clearance cut to 5-day delivery

As the tropical fruit season gets into full swing, markets for imported ASEAN fruit in southern Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are bustling with activity.One day to harvest, fumigate and pack, then it leaves for China the next day.Five days, flat, and its ready here to sell.".

Hainan Expo 2026: CCBC: We see growing positive momentum in China-Canada economic relations

With Canada serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this years Hainan Expo, China-Canada economic ties are seeing new opportunities emerge across various sectors.Our reporter Xu Yi spoke with a representative from the Canada-China Business Council for more insights.

Digital, smart tech helps bring forward delivery of China's second home-built large cruise ship

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on Nov. 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday.

Trillions in credit flow to back quality growth

Trillions in credit flow to back quality growth

Travel

Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel

Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel

An inaugural 12-day trip on a newly renovated five-star travel train set off from Wuhan, Hubei province, on Wednesday night, expecting to provide luxurious experiences for tourists.

Xinjiang seen attracting steady stream of tourists

ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties

Roses cast a gentle hue over ancient town in Yunnan

ColorWalk goes viral on social media

ColorWalk goes viral on social media

Uzbekistan Airways resumes Sanya–Tashkent route amid rising demand from Russian-speaking markets

Uzbekistan Airways resumes Sanya–Tashkent route amid rising demand from Russian-speaking markets

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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

Championship-winning 820RR of ZXMOTOR surges in sales

'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang

Cargo throughput via Three Gorges Dam reaches 2.3 bln metric tons by end of March

Culture

Sculptor remolds clay modeling for new generation

Sculptor remolds clay modeling for new generation

The lively small clay figurines created for the Year of the Horse Spring Festival stand out among the traditional large sculptures of figures such as Guan Yu and Confucius at the Tianjin Clay Figure Zhang Studio in Dongli district, Tianjin.

Paper-cutting pioneer fuses scissors with software

By utilizing computer-aided layer decomposition to create 18-layer, three-dimensional paper-cuttings, Hao is elevating Yangliuqing paper-cutting to a recurring national gift on the world stage.

China removes tens of thousands of 'AI-modified' videos in content crackdown

China's television regulator said it has removed tens of thousands of AI-altered videos and penalized multiple accounts as part of a campaign to curb problematic online content.

Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash

China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.

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UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power

Apr 18, 2026

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option

Apr 18, 2026

Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.

China-Vietnam Ties: From student to scholar: A Vietnamese teacher's China journey reflects closer educational cooperation

Apr 17, 2026

During their talks on Wednesday, top leaders from China and Vietnam agreed to strengthen collaboration across various fields, including youth exchange. A Vietnamese student who came to China nearly two decades ago is now shaping the next generation of engineers here. Her story offers a vivid example of how education cooperation between the two neighbors is turning into lasting people-to-people connections. Yang Jinghao has the story.

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine

Apr 10, 2026

MOSCOW, April 9--Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.

Xi stresses deepening political rectification at training session for military officials

Apr 8, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged efforts to deepen political rectification in the military to maintain the purity and glory of the people's armed forces.

Trump threatens Iran could be 'taken out' in one night

Apr 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran could be"taken out"in one night, saying that night"might"come Tuesday.

World's largest intelligent container ship sets sail

Apr 17, 2026

The delivery of the nation's first and the world's largest intelligent container ship powered entirely by electricity marks the transition toward a greener and more intelligent future by China's shipping industry, experts said.

China launches largest AI4S computing cluster with 60,000 chips

Apr 16, 2026

A new supercomputing cluster capable of handling the most demanding scientific AI tasks has gone live in Central China's Henan province, marking a major step forward in the country's push to integrate artificial intelligence with scientific research.

Tennis-playing robot helps showcase Haidian district as a high-tech hub

Apr 16, 2026

A humanoid robot developed by Galbot and Tsinghua University in Beijings Haidian district has demonstrated real-time tennis rally capabilities, as the area accelerates the development and deployment of embodied artificial intelligence technologies.

China probes online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

Apr 8, 2026

China has launched an investigation into online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan, after a social media group was exposed for sustained harassment.

Eight Chinese paddlers make last 16 at ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup

Apr 2, 2026

Sun Yingsha of China hits a shot in the womens singles group match against Dina Meshref of Egypt at the ITTF Mens and Womens World Cup in Macao Special Administrative Region, April 1, 2026./VCG.Wang will face Felix Lebrun of France on Friday while Wen takes on Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei.

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.

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.