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Pinglu Canal handles over 1 million metric tons of cargo since opening

Pinglu Canal handles over 1 million metric tons of cargo since opening

The Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has handled more than 1 million metric tons of cargo since it opened to navigation on Sept. 16, the Beibu Gulf Port Group said on Monday.

More than 50,000 migratory waterbirds recorded at Tianjin's Qilihai Wetland

More than 50,000 migratory waterbirds have been recorded passing through the Qilihai Wetland in Ninghe District, north China's Tianjin Municipality during the peak migration season, local authorities said Wednesday.

China's railway fixed-asset investment rises 1.3% to $89 billion in first three quarters

Investment in China's railway sector totaled 601.2 billion yuan (about $89.1 billion) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 1.3% year on year, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Wednesday.

HKIA passenger traffic rises 10.1% in first three quarters of 2026

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 49.1 million passengers and 302,075 flight movements in the first three quarters of 2026, up 10.1% and 3.9% year on year, respectively, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said Tuesday.

Business

Xpeng Aeroht's flying car rolls off production line for UAE trial zone

The first Land Aircraft Carrier flying vehicle, the X3-F, for a low-altitude flight pilot zone in the United Arab Emirates rolled off the production line at Xpeng Aeroht's flying car factory in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

AI-powered projects stand out at national rural entrepreneurship competition

The 2026 National Rural Entrepreneurship Competition finals were held in Xinchang County, Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, from Sunday to Tuesday.

RISC-V China Summit spotlights AI and high-performance computing

The sixth RISC-V (Reduced Instruction Set Computer Five) China Summit opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Monday.

Measures set to stabilize finance market

Measures set to stabilize finance market

Travel

China's northernmost high-speed railway boosts autumn tourism in Heilongjiang

China's northernmost high-speed railway boosts autumn tourism in Heilongjiang

Search interest in travel to northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has surged 157% month on month since the start of October, as a new high-speed railway connecting Harbin with Yichun in the province allows more visitors to enjoy the region's autumn foliage, according to tourism market data released on Tuesday.

HKIA passenger traffic rises 10.1% in first three quarters of 2026

New Shymkent-Sanya-Singapore route launched; passengers can board in all three countries

China records 23.3 million foreign border crossings in third quarter, up 15.6%

94-year-old Chinese man goes viral after solo trip to Xizang

94-year-old Chinese man goes viral after solo trip to Xizang

China's inbound tourism sees growth, higher quality and wider reach: report

China's inbound tourism sees growth, higher quality and wider reach: report

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Giant panda Ai Lian celebrates 7th birthday in Chongqing zoo

Four killed as torrential rain batters Spain

Autumn scenery of Liangzhu ruins in Hangzhou draws visitors

CBA: Beijing Royal Fighters lose 105-92 to Shanghai Sharks

Construction of Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing-Ningbo High-Speed Railway underway

Canton Fair attracts 189,000 overseas buyers in first phase

Bamboo-pole water race makes a splash at Hainan ethnic sports games

Ceremony held to worship sea goddess Mazu in Fujian

2026 Robot Warrior Challenge held in Beijing

Culture

Shanghai Ballet takes 'The Love Eterne' and 'Giselle' on U.S. tour

Shanghai Ballet takes 'The Love Eterne' and 'Giselle' on U.S. tour

Shanghai Ballet Company has launched a 31-day U.S. tour featuring its original ballet The Love Eterne and the classical ballet Giselle, with performances spanning 13 cities in eight states.

Italian street artist 'Grandpa Dante' draws crowds in Kaifeng

Italian street artist Marco, known as “Grandpa Dante”, made his debut in China at Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City in Kaifeng, Henan Province, attracting visitors with his distinctive costume and interactive performances.

Okinawa China Music Festival draws 1,700 with diverse performances in Naha

The fourth Okinawa China Music Festival was held in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday, featuring a diverse lineup of cultural and artistic performances.

Lu Xun museum opens in Shaoxing with 1,000-plus volumes

The Lu Xun Literary Editions Museum opened near Lu Xun's former residence in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Monday, the 90th anniversary of the writer's death.

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APEC finance ministers meet in Hong Kong to discuss regional economic stability, transformation

Oct 21, 2026

The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, marking the first time the city has hosted an APEC ministerial meeting.

China opposes U.S. sanctions on five Chinese firms over alleged trade-secret theft: MOC spokesperson

Oct 21, 2026

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday voiced firm opposition to U.S. sanctions on five Chinese companies over alleged trade-secret theft, urging Washington to correct its actions as soon as possible.

China names candidate for WHO chief

Oct 9, 2026

The Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday China's nomination of Dr Song Li as a candidate for director-general of the World Health Organization, marking Beijing's support for multilateralism and global health cooperation.

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 leads development of international brain-computer interface standard

Oct 20, 2026

The International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission have published an international standard for brain-computer interface reference architecture led by China, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said Friday.

Chinese researchers find Earth’s first oceans may have formed within 10,000 years

Oct 20, 2026

Earth’s first oceans may have formed within 10,000 years after the global magma ocean solidified, according to a study by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China.

China's homegrown satellite internet connects Arctic, Antarctic and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Oct 19, 2026

China's domestically developed satellite internet system has successfully tested connectivity across the Arctic, Antarctic and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau for the first time, marking progress in extending communications to some of the world's most remote regions.

Wu Qing wins women's F33 shot put gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games

Oct 21, 2026

China's Wu Qing won gold in the women's F33 shot put at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan on Tuesday, breaking the Games record with a throw of 7.63 meters.

China wins bronze in men's team event at gymnastics worlds, secures LA Olympics berth

Oct 21, 2026

China won bronze in the men's team final at the 54th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Tuesday, securing a berth in the team event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO takes third in WorldSBK manufacturers' standings

Oct 20, 2026

Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO, founded just two years ago, secured third place in the 2026 World Superbike Championship manufacturers' standings, while Valentin Debise, a French rider for ZXMOTO, finished as the runner-up in the 2026 Supersport World Championship, which concluded its season in Spain on Sunday.

Behind the 'distillation' pretext lies U.S. hegemony

Oct 15, 2026

Viewing China’s AI through the lens of “threats”: how far will the U.S. go to distort the facts?

Greater BRICS adds fresh momentum to the Global South

Sep 16, 2026

Recently, the 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi. As protectionism rises, geopolitical conflicts drag on, and the global development deficit widens, the “greater BRICS” is turning its growing representativeness into real capacity for action. Driven by cooperation under the three pillars of political and security, economic and financial, cultural and people-to-people cooperation, the "greater BRICS" is bringing new hope for development across the Global South.

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.