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Apple's new CEO John Ternus debuts on Weibo, gaining over 24,000 followers overnight

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Japan's dangerous bet on military-driven growth
A Legendary Book and the Green Echoes of China's Porcelain Capital
Over $1 trillion! The 'business playbook' behind China-ASEAN success
Putting money where it matters: How China can better 'invest in people'
'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan

China

Tianjin Port opens new auto logistics yard with 140,000-vehicle capacity

Tianjin Port opens new auto logistics yard with 140,000-vehicle capacity

A new automobile logistics yard at Tianjin Port's Global Ro-Ro terminal was officially put into operation on Wednesday, with the first batch of commercial vehicles entering the facility on the same day, according to Tianjin Port Group.

Slope radars installed at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port

Monitoring continues for possible landslides and mudslides under continued rainfall and higher temperatures.

Guangdong streamlines exit-entry procedures for visitors

A themed installation is pictured at a business district in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 10, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua

Xi's trip builds solidarity and consensus

President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday morning after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek and concluding state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.

Business

Copper-gold deposit found in East China

China has made a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration in the Chating region of Xuancheng, Anhui province, with the discovery expected to establish a large-scale resource base in East China, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.

China-Europe Railway Express southern route from Chengdu launches regular mixed-load freight service

A mixed public-block train of the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu) southern route departs from Chengdu International Railway Port. (Photo: Chengdu International Railway Port)

August PMI edges up

China's manufacturing activity picked up in August, underpinned by a recovery in domestic demand and resilient orders overseas, officials and experts said on Monday, indicating that the nation's stepped-up policy support to bolster demand and stabilize growth is starting to bear fruit.

China's data industry tops $1 trillion in 2025

China's data industry tops $1 trillion in 2025

Travel

Elon Musk calls Shanghai 'a Great City' as mother shares China trip

Elon Musk calls Shanghai 'a Great City' as mother shares China trip

Maye Musk and her son, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have recently shared posts about China on social media, drawing attention to their positive remarks about the country.

Guangdong streamlines exit-entry procedures for visitors

China's railways handle 954 million passenger trips during summer travel rush

Central plains coastal escape: A realm of mountains, rivers and serenity

3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors

3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors

China Southern launches Urumqi–Seoul service via Yantai

China Southern launches Urumqi–Seoul service via Yantai

Gallery

Slope radars installed at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port

Tourists visit Grand Egyptian Museum

Ronald Sakolsky who supported China's desertification control efforts visits China's National Museum in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, state visit

Russia-born giant panda Katyusha celebrates third birthday

China launches Zhuque-3 rocket, achieving its first rocket recovery on land

Fishing vessels set sail in Fujian as fishing season resumes

Exploring spectacular drone light show in southwest China

Shopping mall collapses after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto

Culture

Australia-China cultural week to feature 6th gala in Sydney

Australia-China cultural week to feature 6th gala in Sydney

Preparations for the 6th Australia-China Spring Festival Gala officially began in Sydney on Monday, with the 2027 Australia-China Cultural Week scheduled to run from Jan. 23 to 31.

Rare four-horse chariot rock painting found in Helan Mountains

A rare rock painting depicting a chariot pulled by four horses has been discovered in the Helan Mountains in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, according to the Helan Mountain Rock Art Management Office.

Yiwu gears up for Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival as overseas orders surge

With more than five months to go before the Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival, production and sales of festive goods at Yiwu International Trade City are already in full swing.

Chinese artists eye overseas concert boom

From Singapore to Vancouver, Mandarin pop stars are drawing crowds abroad, underscoring China’s growing cultural reach. Jackson Wang, Zhou Shen and Silence Wang are among the artists leading the surge in overseas tours.

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Opinion

Xi puts forward four principles on Palestinian question

Aug 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that four principles should be followed to push for the resolution of the Palestinian question, which is at the heart of the Middle East issue.

China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on pecans from Mexico, U.S.

Aug 11, 2026

China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico and the United States, deciding to impose provisional anti-dumping measures in the form of cash deposits starting Tuesday.

China shares cervical cancer prevention expertise with developing countries

Aug 6, 2026

A training program on cervical cancer prevention and control for developing countries was held in Shanghai on Wednesday, bringing together more than 30 healthcare professionals from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification

Aug 12, 2026

China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.

China, Indonesia to conduct joint naval exercise east of Taiwan Island

Aug 12, 2026

Chinese and Indonesian naval forces will conduct a joint navigation exercise in waters east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday.

China to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden

Aug 11, 2026

China will send its 49th naval escort taskforce to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid August, the Ministry of National Defense announced.

China completes world's largest satellite constellation for 3D mapping

Sep 2, 2026

Chinese commercial space company Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a 19-satellite constellation for 3D mapping, which the company says is the largest of its kind in the world.

Hong Kong to open its first robot-run retail stores

Sep 1, 2026

Hong Kong is set to open its first robot-run retail stores, with three Galbot Store outlets scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday.

Chinese-developed green pesticide products enter Cambodian market

Aug 28, 2026

Two Chinese-developed green fungicides have been registered in Cambodia for the first time, with field trials showing promising results in controlling major rice diseases.

More than 1,500 cyclists compete in Zhangjiajie cycling carnival

Aug 31, 2026

The 2026 Tianmen Mountain International Cycling Carnival was held in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, from Saturday to Sunday, attracting 1,531 cyclists from China and overseas.

China-Malaysia sports exchange event kicks off in Haikou

Aug 31, 2026

A China-Malaysia sports and cultural exchange event kicked off in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Saturday afternoon, with six teams from both sides competing in two days.

2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open to offer $177,000 prize purse

Aug 27, 2026

The 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open, an ATP Challenger Tour 100 event, will be held from Sept. 13 to 20 in the Guangzhou Development District, the organizing committee announced on Wednesday.

The Philippines' territorial claims over the Nansha Islands: Fantasy versus reality

Jul 13, 2026

Peace, stability, cooperation and development in the South China Sea are outcomes jointly upheld by regional countries over a long period of time.

Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation

Jun 5, 2026

As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.

Illegal child labor persists in the U.S. as legal protections backslide

Jun 5, 2026

Illegal child labor continues to rise in the U.S. as legal safeguards weaken, according to a report released Tuesday by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).