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  • World's longest expressway tunnel crosses Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang

    World's longest expressway tunnel crosses Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang

    Dec 29,2025

    In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel -- the world's longest expressway tunnel-- opened to traffic Friday.

  • 'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream

    'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream

    Dec 29,2025

    A term borrowed from the gaming world — the "kill line" — has recently gone viral online to describe what many see as a harsh reality in the United States, sparking widespread debate about economic insecurity and the fragility of the so-called American Dream.

  • Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025

    Dec 29,2025

    2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.

  • China, Malaysia link skills via training

    China, Malaysia link skills via training

    Dec 29,2025

    China and Malaysia have launched a vocational education alliance aimed at linking skills training more closely with industrial development, as the two countries deepen cooperation on major infrastructure and manufacturing projects.

  • China to expand fiscal spending in 2026: finance minister

    China to expand fiscal spending in 2026: finance minister

    Dec 28,2025

    China will continue to pursue a more proactive fiscal policy next year with enhanced precision and effectiveness, to promote an effective improvement in the quality of the economy and a reasonable expansion in its scale while maintaining social harmony and stability, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said on Saturday.

  • China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law

    China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law

    Dec 28,2025

    Chinese lawmakers on Saturday voted to adopt a revision to the Foreign Trade Law.

  • 'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream

    'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream

    Dec 29,2025

    A term borrowed from the gaming world — the "kill line" — has recently gone viral online to describe what many see as a harsh reality in the United States, sparking widespread debate about economic insecurity and the fragility of the so-called American Dream.

  • High-speed rail reaches 50,000 km milestone

    High-speed rail reaches 50,000 km milestone

    Dec 27,2025

    With the opening of the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway in Northwestern China on Friday, the country's high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 kilometers."I took the regular speed train to Yan'an before, and the bullet train cut in half the travel time," she said.  "The high-speed train is so fast and comfortable.

  • China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law to update regulations for the sector

    China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law to update regulations for the sector

    Dec 27,2025

    China has adopted a revised Civil Aviation Law aimed at updating the country's legal framework for a rapidly evolving aviation sector, including the growing use of unmanned aircraft, and the new draft will come into force on July 1, according to the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, on Saturday.

  • 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27)

    10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27)

    Dec 26,2025

    10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27)

  • Hidden toll on urban wildlife revealed

    Hidden toll on urban wildlife revealed

    Dec 26,2025

    The Forum on Road Safety and Wildlife Conservation was held at Nanjing University's Xianlin campus on Dec 14, and was the culmination of research led by Professor Li Zhongqiu at the university's School of Life Sciences.Utilizing mathematical models, Li and his team estimated that annually about 115,000 wild and stray mammals and 456,000 birds are killed on roads in Nanjing.

  • China ascends global higher education ranking

    China ascends global higher education ranking

    Dec 26,2025

    A newly released global study quality index reveals that while the United States continues to lead globally in higher education, China is rapidly narrowing the gap, especially beyond the top tier of elite institutions.

  • New variety of tree-like pepper grown in Hunan

    New variety of tree-like pepper grown in Hunan

    Nov 11,2025

    A groundbreaking new variety of tree-form pepper has been successfully cultivated in Shaodong, a part of Shaoyang city in Hunan province. This innovation is set to revolutionize pepper cultivation and significantly enhance farmers' livelihoods by providing a replicable model for transitioning traditional agriculture toward more efficient and sustainable practices.

  • Elderly crowding a KFC in East China's Shandong to escape heat sparks online discussion

    Jul 21,2025

    A video clip showing several elderly people occupying seats at a KFC restaurant in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, has sparked heated online discussions. Some netizens noted that while the elderly seeking relief from the heat is understandable during hot weather, the restaurant is a place of business and is not obligated to provide such services.

  • A taste of history

    A taste of history

    Jun 25,2025

    In the home of 36-year-old Zou Minglei in Wuhan, Hubei province, you'll find some of China's most cherished museum artifacts — not originals, but remarkably lifelike reproductions made of cake and chocolate.

  • 5,000-year-old tree a 'living relic'

    5,000-year-old tree a 'living relic'

    Jun 18,2025

    An ancient tree in Shaanxi province is no longer a lonely watcher; it now participates in modern people's lives.

  • Endangered orchid species rediscovered in China's Guangxi

    Endangered orchid species rediscovered in China's Guangxi

    Nov 19,2024

    A rare and endangered orchid species -- Hairy Lady’s Slipper was found again at Huaping National Nature Reserve in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to local Forestry Bureau.

  • Ningxia launches new pet flight service

    Ningxia launches new pet flight service

    Oct 18,2024

    A chartered flight for pets landed in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct. 16, inaugurating a new service model for the local airport.

  • Frozen Yellow River waterfall captivates tourists

    Frozen Yellow River waterfall captivates tourists

    Dec 26,2025

    Recently, due to continuous cold weather, the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall, located at the border of Jixian county in Shanxi and Yichuan county in Shaanxi, has presented a breathtaking ice curtain landscape for tourists. The layered ice curtains, glistening in the sunlight, complemented by a vibrant rainbow arcing above the waterfall, create a stunning sight that has attracted numerous visitors.

  • The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture

    The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture

    Dec 26,2025

    Two of the qipao (cheongsam) exhibits featured in Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai.[Photo provided by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] A cream-colored Austin 10 Saloon car stands at the entrance, greeting visitors with the glamour of 1930s Shanghai.

  • Guizhou's sour soup makes taste buds zing

    Guizhou's sour soup makes taste buds zing

    Dec 25,2025

    For many hotpot lovers, the iconic Chinese dish stirs up thoughts of a deep numbing spiciness. But for many in Southwest China's Guizhou province, hotpot is all about mouth-twisting sourness.

  • Project weaves global map of silk's grand history

    Dec 25,2025

    If silk could talk, it would probably complain about jet lag. After all, Chinese silk has spent the last two millennia circling the globe — wrapped around emperors, merchants, monks and museum storage shelves from Stockholm to New York.

  • Game turns tour into lessons in history

    Game turns tour into lessons in history

    Dec 25,2025

    The Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, is a re-creation of the ancient scroll Along the River During the Qingming Festival.What I made was crude, but the instructor encouraged me and stamped my scorecard to show that I completed this task.

  • Nanjing Museum's handling of donated art, relics being probed

    Nanjing Museum's handling of donated art, relics being probed

    Dec 24,2025

    The National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Jiangsu provincial government launched investigations on Tuesday related to the management and handling of donated cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum, as well as other concerns about the safety of the museum's collection.

  • New pair of giant pandas expected to arrive in France in 2027

    New pair of giant pandas expected to arrive in France in 2027

    Dec 05,2025

    After bidding farewell to giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, who recently concluded their 13-year stay in France, the country is expected to welcome a new pair of pandas in 2027, according to a newly signed letter of intent between the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan.

  • Indonesian president names first panda cub born in the country

    Indonesian president names first panda cub born in the country

    Dec 05,2025

    The giant panda Hu Chun, currently living in Indonesia, gave birth to a cub last Thursday at the Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, Indonesia, which marks the first giant panda cub ever born in the country.

  • France bids farewell to panda 'diplomats'

    France bids farewell to panda 'diplomats'

    Nov 26,2025

    Two of China's most prominent overseas ambassadors — a pair of giant pandas sent to France in 2012 — will be returning home ahead of schedule over health-related reasons.

  • Giant pandas celebrate 100 days at Harbin's Sun Island pavilion

    Giant pandas celebrate 100 days at Harbin's Sun Island pavilion

    Nov 20,2025

    On Tuesday, the Sun Island giant panda pavilion in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, celebrated 100 days since the arrival of the two giant pandas.Since then, they have adapted well to the climate and living environment in Harbin, enjoying a comfortable and leisurely life under the meticulous care of the breeders.

  • Last two giant pandas in Japan to return to China in February

    Last two giant pandas in Japan to return to China in February

    Nov 20,2025

    Japan will face having no giant pandas to show its visitors when the last two, Xiaoxiao and Leilei, at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo are scheduled to return to China in February next year, according to media reports.

  • China's giant panda pair arrives in Malaysia on 10-year research lease

    China's giant panda pair arrives in Malaysia on 10-year research lease

    Nov 19,2025

    Chinese giant pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday evening, marking the launch of a new 10-year phase of conservation and research cooperation between the two countries.

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