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Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen named one of FAO's 100 women heroes

Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen named one of FAO's 100 women heroes

Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman known for her efforts to combat desertification, was named among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development, a global recognition initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in Rome, Italy, on Thursday.

Foreign experts: 'China AI threat' is a Western fabrication

Radhika Desai, a professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada, and Glenn Diesen, a professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, gave exclusive interviews to China News Network's "News Lounge" program.

Gyurme Kunzang Jigme Enthroned as the 13th Minling Trichen at Mindroling Monastery in Dranang County, Xizang Autonomous Region

The 13th Minling Trichen Gyurme Kunsang Jigme was formally enthroned at Mindroling Monastery in Dranang County, Xizang Autonomous Region,on October 16,2026. The ceremony was attended by all the monks of the Mindroling Monastery, eminent Buddhist masters from several other monasteries, representatives of the monastic and lay Buddhist communities.

Li calls for closer China-DPRK ties at bridge opening

The new Yalu River bridge linking China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will become a new landmark symbolizing the traditional friendship between the two nations, Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday.

Business

China's trade with RCEP members maintains steady growth and improves in quality

China's trade with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), grew steadily in the first nine months of 2026, led by a 22.7% increase in trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, customs data showed.

China, EU reach consensus on hybrid and electric vehicle trade: spokesperson

China and the European Union have reached a series of understandings on hybrid and electric vehicle trade through continued dialogue under their trade and investment consultation mechanism, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said Monday.

Road map set for ramping up development

China has laid out a top-level road map dedicated to accelerating the development of new quality productive forces, which officials and analysts said could better sustain long-term economic expansion as the world's second-largest economy shifts toward new growth drivers.

New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links

New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links

Travel

China to introduce X-prefix train numbers for high-speed trains exceeding 350 kph

China to introduce X-prefix train numbers for high-speed trains exceeding 350 kph

China will add a new letter, "X," as a prefix for the numbers of Fuxing high-speed trains that will run at more than 350 kph (217 mph), China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, said Friday.

New bridge linking China, DPRK to facilitate trade, people-to-people exchanges: spokesperson

China's railways handle 302 million passenger trips during holiday travel period

China-Laos Railway handles over 80 million passenger trips since opening

'Slow trains' turn into rolling rural markets in southwest China

'Slow trains' turn into rolling rural markets in southwest China

Vietnam trials visa-free entry for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa

Vietnam trials visa-free entry for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa

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China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites into space

Jacarandas burst into bloom in South Africa

Thousands of spherical osmanthus trees draw visitors in Hangzhou

Monk fruit harvest boosts rural incomes in Guangxi

Opening ceremony held for new China-DPRK border bridge over Yalu River

Ningxia's 'purple miracle': From vine to global wine stage

Global mayors praise China's cultural heritage preservation in Luoyang

Zhang Shuai and Katerina Siniakova finish runners-up in China Open women's doubles

Farmers busy harvesting red chili peppers in Henan

Culture

Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program

Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program

The 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program was officially launched in Chongqing on Friday, opening global recruitment for short video creators among university students (including international students) as well as young Chinese and international self-media creators.

Traditional glutinous rice cakes in South China grow into rural business

Ligao glutinous rice cakes, a traditional delicacy at Ligao Town of Liuzhou, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have grown from a household snack into a local industry.

Ancient irrigation system in Fujian added to World Heritage Irrigation Structures list

The Longjin ancient irrigation system in Changtai District of Zhangzhou, in southeastern China's Fujian province, has been added to the 2026 World Heritage Irrigation Structures list, becoming the first site in southern Fujian to receive the designation.

Zhang Ziyi receives inaugural honorary achievement award at Lumière Film Festival

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi received the inaugural Honorary Achievement Award at the 18th Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France, on Sunday in recognition of her contributions to world cinema.

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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.

Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot

Sep 30, 2026

Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.

Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions

Sep 30, 2026

At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world’s highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?

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.

New giant fungus species discovered in China's Yunnan

Oct 16, 2026

Chinese scientists have discovered a giant fungus in Yunnan Province, identifying both a new species and a new fungal family, Dianjunaceae, according to the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

China discovers Jurassic flightless bird fossil, challenging traditional views on avian evolution

Oct 15, 2026

A newly discovered fossil of a Jurassic bird in China has challenged the long-held view that flight was the primary driving force behind the origin and early evolution of birds, researchers said.

China-developed deep-sea launch and recovery system wins top industrial award

Oct 14, 2026

A deep-sea launch and recovery system independently developed by the No. 704 Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has won a CIIF Award at the 26th China International Industry Fair, which opened in Shanghai on Monday.

Beijing to host the 2027 BWF Sudirman Cup Finals

Oct 15, 2026

Beijing will host the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals from April 21 to May 2, 2027, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on Wednesday.

Stand-up paddling World Cup combines sporting events with tourism in Suzhou

Oct 9, 2026

More than 600 athletes from around the world competed in Suzhou, eastern China's Jiangsu province, at the International Canoe Federation's Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Cup, which concluded Wednesday.

Wu Yize rises to world No. 2, giving China snooker's top two spots

Oct 8, 2026

World champion Wu Yize beat fellow Chinese player Yuan Sijun 10-5 to win the Shenzhen Open on Sunday, climbing to a career-high No. 2 in the world rankings. It is the first time China has held the top two spots in snooker’s rankings.

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.