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Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair

Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair

A visitor with a disability from Argentina stood and walked with the aid of a Chinese exoskeleton robot at the 139th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, highlighting the growing real-world impact of the country’s robotics industry.

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

The Chinese mainland on Wednesday urged the Taiwan authorities to fully restore normal cross-strait passenger flights, calling it a "bridge for communication, not a political chip."

New batch of Chinese martyrs' remains from Korean War to be returned Wednesday

The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) will be returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.

China, S. Korea hold ceremony for handover of remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War

China and South Korea held a handover ceremony on Wednesday morning at Incheon International Airport for the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953), along with 146 personal effects.

Business

Smart factories power China's growth rebound

Walk into a mid-sized electronics factory in Shenzhen today, and you might not find the assembly line workers you expected. Instead, robotic arms move with eerie precision, artificial intelligence-driven quality inspection cameras scan components at speeds no human eye can match, and a digital dashboard tracks every unit from raw material to finished product in real time. This is not a vision of the future; it is the present, and it is quietly reshaping what "Made in China" means for the global economy.

Effort targets irregular stock selloffs

China is intensifying its crackdown on irregular share disposals by listed companies' major shareholders, as new draft rules seek to reduce enforcement discretion, enhance market fairness and improve investor protections, officials and experts said.

Service sector emerges as key driver of domestic energy demand

China's electricity consumption — a key barometer of economic activity — maintained steady growth in March, driven largely by a robust expansion in high-tech services and the green energy sector, official data showed on Monday.

Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair

Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair

Travel

Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon

Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon

Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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

Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road'

Xinjiang seen attracting steady stream of tourists

Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing

Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing

Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel

Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel

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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

Championship-winning 820RR of ZXMOTOR surges in sales

'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang

Cargo throughput via Three Gorges Dam reaches 2.3 bln metric tons by end of March

Culture

2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off

2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off

The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.

Protection of cultural relics strengthened

In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.

Paper-cutting pioneer fuses scissors with software

By utilizing computer-aided layer decomposition to create 18-layer, three-dimensional paper-cuttings, Hao is elevating Yangliuqing paper-cutting to a recurring national gift on the world stage.

China removes tens of thousands of 'AI-modified' videos in content crackdown

China's television regulator said it has removed tens of thousands of AI-altered videos and penalized multiple accounts as part of a campaign to curb problematic online content.

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Trump threatens to bomb Iran again after announcing ceasefire extension

Apr 22, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that any move by the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would preclude a deal with Iran, warning that an agreement would be impossible unless "we blow up the rest of their country."

China, Canada to further increase passenger, cargo flights

Apr 22, 2026

BEIJING, April 21--China and Canada will further increase passenger and cargo flights between the two countries to meet the growing demand for economic and trade exchanges as well as cross-border travel.

Israel, Lebanon to hold 2nd ambassador-level talks in U.S. amid fragile ceasefire

Apr 22, 2026

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold their second ambassador-level talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. media reported Tuesday.

PLA warns Japan after Strait transit

Apr 21, 2026

The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.

Japan's drill role stirs unease

Apr 20, 2026

Japans plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can safeguard its neutrality and preserve its centrality, analysts say.

PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea

Apr 19, 2026

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.

Apple says Tim Cook to become executive chairman, John Ternus next CEO

Apr 21, 2026

Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice-president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.

China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle

Apr 19, 2026

The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.

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.

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.

China probes online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

Apr 8, 2026

China has launched an investigation into online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan, after a social media group was exposed for sustained harassment.

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.