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Qingming, more than a festival
China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report
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 probes online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

China probes online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

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

Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit the DPRK

At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, will visit the DPRK from April 9 to 10, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

Xi urges breaking new ground in high-quality development of service sector

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector.

Xi stresses deepening political rectification at training session for military officials

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.

Business

China uses technological innovations to power clean energy transition

China has made several breakthroughs in renewable energy generation in recent years. By 2025, renewable energy installations accounted for more than half of the country's total installed capacity, driven by the use of innovative technologies. This has provided strong momentum for both China and the world in their clean energy transition.

Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector

A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.

Nation expands digital yuan network

China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.

EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains

EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains

Travel

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

Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier, resumed its Sanya–Tashkent route on Tuesday, Sanya Phoenix International Airport said.

Roses cast a gentle hue over ancient town in Yunnan

China's Qingming holiday sees 845 million trips amid spring travel boom

China braces for cross-border travel surge during Qingming holiday

'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences

'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences

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

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

Gallery

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

World's first 10,800-car carrier heads for sea trial

Spectacular view seen as thousands of gulls soar over wetland in Hebei

Picturesque view of tea garden in Sichuan

Azaleas bloom in South China's Guangxi

Culture

Art Kathmandu 2026 opens, highlighting Nepal's artistic heritage

Art Kathmandu 2026 opens, highlighting Nepal's artistic heritage

Sabina Kafle, wife of Nepali Prime Minister Balenendra Shah, attended the opening ceremony along with hundreds of guests, including diplomats stationed in Nepal. After the ceremony, Kafle toured the exhibition with keen interest and listened to presentations by several artists.

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.

China estimates 1,778 critically endangered pangolins in Guangdong

China has estimated the wild population of Chinese pangolins in Guangdong Province at about 1,778, marking the first comprehensive survey of the species in the region, authorities said.

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.

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China, Afghanistan, Pakistan hold meeting in Urumqi from April 1 to 7

Apr 8, 2026

BEIJING, April 8--Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held an informal meeting from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

China, Ukraine sign protocol on Ukrainian wheat flour exports

Apr 8, 2026

Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun met with Iryna Ovcharenko, deputy minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, and Serhii Tkachuk, head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection on Monday, according to the Embassy of China in Ukraine.

Israel continues to strike Iran despite ceasefire declared by U.S., Iran: media

Apr 8, 2026

JERUSALEM, April 8--Israel is continuing its strike against Iran despite a ceasefire declared by the United States and Iran, Israeli media quoted a security official as saying on Wednesday.

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.

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

China blasts off 18 communications satellites from Hainan

Apr 8, 2026

China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center — a coastal spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province — on Tuesday night, deploying the seventh batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.

Chinese firm tests AI 'digital employees' modeled on former staff

Apr 7, 2026

A game media company in east China’s Shandong Province recently has turned a departing employee into an AI-powered digital worker to continue handling tasks, according to media reports.

Draft rules to regulate digital human services

Apr 7, 2026

Chinas cyberspace regulator has released a draft regulation to strengthen oversight of digital human services, as authorities move to address risks arising from rapidly advancing 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.

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.

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.