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BCI tech moves beyond research labs

BCI tech moves beyond research labs

On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.

Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing

Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.

China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers

China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.

Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.

Business

China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight

China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.

China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales

China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.

China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target

China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.

High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China

High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China

Travel

Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday

Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday

China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.

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China expects 1.52 billion trips during May Day holiday

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

Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon

Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon

Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing

Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing

Gallery

2026 Beijing International Flower Show kicks off

Macy's Flower Show 2026 held in New York City

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

Culture

'Your First Hotpot in Chongqing' kicks off to showcase iconic cuisine

'Your First Hotpot in Chongqing' kicks off to showcase iconic cuisine

Crowds gathered around bubbling pots of spicy red broth, dipping tripe, duck intestines, and more, sharing laughter as the steam rose.

Ashes of Lungrik Namgyal interred in a stupa of Sichuan's Daocheng

The ashes of Lungrik Namgyal, a respected Tibetan Buddhist leader, were returned from France to Daocheng County in Sichuan Province and interred in a stupa on April 19, 2026, in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist rituals.

China concert attendance nears 38 million as market expands

Attendance at large concerts in China reached nearly 38 million in 2025, as the live entertainment sector expanded and boosted travel and consumer spending, industry data showed.

China to send two pandas to the U.S. under new cooperation deal

China and the United States have agreed to launch a new round of giant panda conservation cooperation, with two pandas set to be sent to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year program, according to media reports.

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Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall

May 4, 2026

Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.

Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution

May 4, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.

China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers

May 1, 2026

China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.

Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao

Apr 30, 2026

Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.

Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense cites 'security schedule'

Apr 29, 2026

Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense citessecurity schedule.If convicted, Netanyahu faces up to 10 years in prison on bribery charges and up to three years combined for fraud and breach of trust.

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.

BCI tech moves beyond research labs

May 1, 2026

On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.

China advances water technology with hundreds of projects over past five years

Apr 30, 2026

China has made major advances in water-related technology during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), including breakthroughs in digital water systems and hydrological monitoring, officials said on Wednesday.

China's data production hits 52.26 zettabytes in 2025

Apr 30, 2026

China's total data production volume reached 52.26 zettabytes （1 zettabyte equals 1,000 exabytes) in 2025, up 27.28 percent year on year.

Chinese badminton head Zhang Jun faces disciplinary probe

Apr 30, 2026

Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and vice-president of the Nanjing Sport Institute in Jiangsu province, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws, China's top anti-corruption bodies said on Wednesday.

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.

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.