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Huangshan: an important birthplace of modern tourism in China
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
Naan coffee: Xinjiang cuisine winning over Beijing

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China strengthens support for migrant and left-behind children

China strengthens support for migrant and left-behind children

Ahead of International Children's Day on Monday, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a circular urging stronger efforts to identify and assist migrant and left-behind children, as part of a broader initiative to create a child-friendly society.

Shaolin ex-abbot gets 24 years for embezzlement

Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-famous Shaolin Temple in Central China's Henan province, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Friday for multiple crimes, including embezzlement and bribery, a local court said.

Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for inheriting revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to student docents at the memorials of the birthplaces of the CPC in east China's Shanghai and Zhejiang Province.

Xi, Austrian president exchange congratulations on 55th anniversary of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Thursday exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Business

China's BYD unveils first 4-nm smart driving chip amid intensifying EV competition

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD on Thursday unveiled its first self-developed 4-nanometer smart driving chip, as the automaker seeks to sharpen its edge in China's increasingly competitive EV market after its sales declined for eight consecutive months.

DeepSeek nears first fundraising round as Chinese state capital joins AI race

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek is nearing completion of its first external fundraising round, with China's state-backed semiconductor investment fund expected to lead the deal, according to media reports. The investor lineup was "largely finalized" by the end of May.

Kunshan sees boom in 'sweet economy'

A one-day sensory-driven tour of China's richest county-level city didn't just delight the palates of seven international visitors — it opened their eyes to how an economy can march with efficiency, timing, and cohesion.

China's manufacturing PMI drops to 50 in May

China's manufacturing PMI drops to 50 in May

Travel

China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials

China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials

China's second domestically built large cruise ship completed sea trials Wednesday, marking a milestone in the country's push toward "mass production" in the cruise sector.

Mystic beauty at its peak

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

Beijing restaurants see surge during May Day break

Beer museum refreshes China's summer tourism experience

Beer museum refreshes China's summer tourism experience

Blending tea culture with travel

Blending tea culture with travel

Gallery

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

Xi holds talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing

Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China

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.

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.

Serbian first lady Tamara praises cheongsam during visit to Beijing

Serbian First Lady Tamara Vucic, wife of President Aleksandar Vucic, took part in a themed cultural activity in Beijing during the couple's state visit to China. She tried on a traditional cheongsam.

Overseas gamers blown away by Chinesewuxiagame

The concepts of wuxia and jianghu can be difficult for the uninitiated to grasp, but they have carried some of the deepest ideals in Chinese culture for centuries.

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UK foreign secretary to visit China

May 31, 2026

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will visit China from Monday to Wednesday, and that the two countries will hold the 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue.

Uganda closes border with DRC over Ebola outbreak

May 29, 2026

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a period of four weeks as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of an Ebola outbreak that has already crossed into the East African country.

China expresses support for Cuba against U.S. military threat

May 27, 2026

China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

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's BYD unveils first 4-nm smart driving chip amid intensifying EV competition

May 29, 2026

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD on Thursday unveiled its first self-developed 4-nanometer smart driving chip, as the automaker seeks to sharpen its edge in China's increasingly competitive EV market after its sales declined for eight consecutive months.

DeepSeek nears first fundraising round as Chinese state capital joins AI race

May 29, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek is nearing completion of its first external fundraising round, with China's state-backed semiconductor investment fund expected to lead the deal, according to media reports. The investor lineup was "largely finalized" by the end of May.

Uganda closes border with DRC over Ebola outbreak

May 29, 2026

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a period of four weeks as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of an Ebola outbreak that has already crossed into the East African country.

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.

Amateurs display their smashing form

May 20, 2026

The recent ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 tournament in Beijing drew 880 tennis enthusiasts from home and abroad.

Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO claims fifth WorldSSP win of season

May 18, 2026

French rider Valentin Debise, riding for Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, won the second WorldSSP race of the 2026 Czech Round at Autodrom Most on Sunday, securing the team's fifth victory of the season.

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.