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Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair

Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair

A visitor with a disability from Argentina stood and walked with the aid of a Chinese exoskeleton robot at the 139th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, highlighting the growing real-world impact of the country’s robotics industry.

Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert

Twenty-five green “crop circles,” each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients

An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.

Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation

An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.

Business

Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert

Twenty-five green “crop circles,” each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

China reports steady farm output, rural income growth in Q1

The number of newborn piglets last month declined year-over-year for the first time in 17 months, gradually improving the supply-demand balance and stabilizing prices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Services to top 100 trln yuan by 2030

China will intensify efforts to upgrade its fast-growing services sector, aiming to foster an open, competitive and high-quality ecosystem that benefits both Chinese consumers and global providers, experts and executives said.

Nation's market seen as magnet for German firms

Nation's market seen as magnet for German firms

Travel

Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon

Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon

Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Cross-strait direct flights 'bridge for communication, not political bargaining chip': spokesperson

Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road'

Xinjiang seen attracting steady stream of tourists

Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing

Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing

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

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

Gallery

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

Championship-winning 820RR of ZXMOTOR surges in sales

'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang

Culture

2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off

2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off

The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.

Protection of cultural relics strengthened

In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.

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.

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Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight: local authorities

Apr 23, 2026

Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight:local authorities.

China identifies new lunar mineral, matching U.S. total

Apr 23, 2026

A lunar mineral discovered by a Chinese research team has been approved by the International Mineralogical Association, marking the 11th lunar mineral identified globally, according to media reports.

WHO Europe calls for stronger influenza vaccination efforts across region

Apr 23, 2026

OSLO, April 22--The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europeon Wednesday called for stronger efforts to improve access to influenza vaccines and boost uptake among at-risk groups across Europe.

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.

Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight: local authorities

Apr 23, 2026

Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight:local authorities.

PLA warns Japan after Strait transit

Apr 21, 2026

The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.

New ISO standard on pigment quality testing expected to cut industry waste

Apr 23, 2026

China has led the development of a new international standard for pigment quality testing, which has been formally published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), according to media reports.

Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients

Apr 23, 2026

An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.

CATL says new batteries cut charging time, extend EV range

Apr 23, 2026

Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) said it has developed a new generation of electric vehicle batteries designed to reduce charging times and extend driving range.

Humanoid robot surpasses human half-marathon world record in Beijing

Apr 20, 2026

Humanoid robot named "Flash" from Shenzhen Honor Smart Technology Development Co., Ltd. claimed victory at the 2026 Beijing E-Town half-marathon with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds in autonomous navigation on Sunday, beating the human world record of 57:20.

Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon

Apr 19, 2026

Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.

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.

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.