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Singapore Airlines opens direct flight to Hangzhou

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One blade of grass, three generations: Xinjiang's eyebrow tradition challenges claims of 'cultural erasure'

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Huawei presents the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, enabling breakthroughs in transistor density and system performance
Huangshan: an important birthplace of modern tourism in China
Foreign mayors try out exoskeleton devices on Huangshan Mountain
World mayors impressed by heritage preservation and urban growth in Huangshan
Serbian first lady Tamara praises cheongsam during visit to Beijing
Clear waters, shared future: discovering China’s green transition in Ningbo

China

China completes May UN Security Council presidency: FM

China completes May UN Security Council presidency: FM

With the active support of various parties, the work of China as the rotating chair of the UN Security Council for May drew a successful conclusion, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday at a regular press conference.

Wang Chuqin appointed Chinese men's table tennis captain, Liang Jingkun named vice captain

Table tennis star Wang Chuqin has been appointed captain of the Chinese men's team following his performance at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, head coach Wang Hao announced at a team meeting.

Singapore Airlines opens direct flight to Hangzhou

Singapore Airlines launched a new direct flight between Singapore and Hangzhou on Tuesday, marking its ninth passenger destination in the Chinese mainland, the carrier said.

Hong Kong asks CMSA to arrange space class with Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has asked the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) to arrange a space class for local students featuring Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying.

Business

China brings digital assets under commercial secret rules in regulatory overhaul

China has expanded its commercial secret protection to explicitly cover data, algorithms, and other digital assets, as Beijing moves to safeguard technologies increasingly viewed as strategic economic resources, according to media reports.

China's electric two-wheeler exports surge as global demand expands

China's exports of electric two-wheelers and tricycles continued to grow in 2025 as overseas demand expanded from Southeast Asia and Europe to Latin America and North America, according to Chinese customs data.

China humanoid robot maker Unitree clears STAR Market IPO review in record 73 days

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has cleared a key hurdle toward a stock market debut after its initial public offering application was approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market listing committee, the exchange said Monday.

China's first online departure tax refund store opens in Beijing

China's first online departure tax refund store opens in Beijing

Travel

Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart

Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart

Jane Jonesand, a British international student, enjoys peony flowers in Luoyang.

Parks breathe fresh impetus into economies

Mystic beauty at its peak

Hainan duty-free sales hit 22.22 billion yuan in six months under revised policy

China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials

China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials

Beer museum refreshes China's summer tourism experience

Beer museum refreshes China's summer tourism experience

Gallery

In Numbers: Home-made C919 transports 5 million passengers in past 3 years

Rare blue micromoon seen across China

People celebrate holy month of Saga Dawa in Lhasa

Gezhouba Hydropower Plant conducts silt flushing test

Rescue operations underway after heavy rainstorm hits Chongqing

Children celebrate Int'l Children's Day in Qinghai

9 dead, 11 missing after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing

Sea of clouds seen at Zhangjiajie scenic area in central China's Hunan after rain

Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal

Culture

Children celebrate Int'l Children's Day in Qinghai

Children celebrate Int'l Children's Day in Qinghai

A themed event celebrating International Children’s Day, along with the opening ceremony of the third “Hi! Qinghai” Cultural and Arts Festival organized by the Qinghai Women’s Federation, was held in Xining, capital of Qinghai Province.

Chinese corner event connects international students

International faculty and students from Tongji and Sanming universities has met for a dynamic Chinese Language Corner event themed "Shared Future, Shared Fortune".

Reviving classical wisdom for the 21st century

The Chinese Academy of Social Sciencesannounces that the second World Conference of Classical Studies will be held from June 9-10 at the century-old Academy of Athens.

China, France strengthen heritage science cooperation at Paris symposium

A symposium on cultural heritage protection and academic exchange was held in Paris on Thursday, bringing together senior officials and leading experts from China's Shaanxi province and France, to deepen cooperation in archaeological science, conservation technology, and cultural heritage protection.

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Opinion

EU calls on Israel to stop military escalation in Lebanon

Jun 2, 2026

A spokesperson for the European Commission on Monday called on Israel to stop its military escalation in Lebanon and to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Robert Abela sworn in as Malta's prime minister

Jun 2, 2026

Labour Party leader and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abelawaves to supporters after addressing a mass meeting celebrating the partys victory in the snap parliamentary election, in Valletta, Malta, May 31, 2026.

Lebanese authorities say Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal on 'mutual cessation of attacks'

Jun 2, 2026

Lebanese authorities have confirmed that Hezbollah has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a "mutual cessation of attacks" with Israel, according to a statement by the Lebanese presidency on Monday, citing the Lebanese embassy in Washington.

China's PLA patrols airspace, waters around Huangyan Island

May 31, 2026

The People's Liberation Army has carried out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island as well as surrounding areas in the South China Sea.

Chinese military expels Dutch frigate from South China Sea waters

May 28, 2026

A Chinese military spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command expelled a Dutch navy frigate from waters near the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.

Chinese military spokesperson condemns Dutch warship's provocative acts in South China Sea

May 28, 2026

A Chinese military spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the provocative acts by a Dutch Navy vessel, urging the Dutch side to immediately stop its violations and provocations.

China humanoid robot maker Unitree clears STAR Market IPO review in record 73 days

Jun 2, 2026

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has cleared a key hurdle toward a stock market debut after its initial public offering application was approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market listing committee, the exchange said Monday.

Chinese researchers achieve world's first pig-to-human liver, double-kidney transplant

Jun 2, 2026

A university in South China announced on Monday that a research team led by Sun Xuyong has successfully transplanted a complete pig liver and two pig kidneys into a single human recipient.

Using AI to protect mental health

Jun 2, 2026

Beyond the gifts and the fun at amusement parks on International Children's Day, how can we lay a strong foundation for our children's mental health?

China sees rapid rise in youth athletics competitions

Jun 1, 2026

TAIYUAN, June 1--As International Childrens Day arrives and the 2026 China KidsAthletics Month campaign closes, youth athletics activities continue to gain momentum across China.

China's Niu sets new Asian women's pole vault record

Jun 1, 2026

BEIJING, May 31--Chinas Niu Chunge set a new Asian womens pole vault record by clearing 4.73 meters at the fourth stop of Chinas National Athletics Grand Prix in Bengbu on Sunday.

Neymar suffers fresh injury setback before World Cup

May 21, 2026

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 20--Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazils opening match of the FIFA World Cup against Morocco.Brazil will begin the tournament against Morocco in New Jersey on June 13 before meeting Haiti and Scotland in Group C.

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.