Features
- China maps out a future built on embodied AI and quantum computing
- China is stepping up efforts to develop future industries ranging from embodied AI to quantum technology, as lawmakers highlight innovation as a key driver of the country's next phase of high-quality development.
- National political advisor Donnie Yen calls for quality films to promote Chinese culture globally
- National political advisor Donnie Yen, who is also an internationally known action star, told China.org.cn that he hopes there will be more quality films to promote Chinese stories and culture around the world.
- National political advisor calls for strengthening preservation of ethnic cultures in border areas
- National political advisor Zheng Qian spoke to China.org.cn about the importance of strengthening the preservation of ethnic cultures in border areas.
- China builds on past gains to chart its next five-year roadmap
- China is preparing to build on the achievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan period as it charts the next stage of development under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
- National political advisors urge for the steady advancement of Asia-Pacific community for regional benefit
- National political advisors told China.org.cn in Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday that China should steadily advance the Asia-Pacific community to benefit the countries of the region and beyond.
- Political advisors laud significance of China's first environmental code
- During the ongoing fourth session of China's top political advisory body, national political advisors said the environmental code draft is significant for environmental protection, public health and eco-environmental rights, and will make a positive contribution to global environmental governance.
- China shifts AI focus to economy-wide application
- This year, China is focused on turning AI into real economic momentum. The 2026 government work report emphasizes faster application, stronger computing and data infrastructure, a more open innovation ecosystem and better governance, signaling a shift from early adoption to broader, economy-wide deployment.
- Ancient Yi embroidery stitches new life into rural revitalization
- At this year's "two sessions," a national lawmaker spotlighted the resurgence of Yi embroidery, an ancient craft finding new life through innovation and policy support. The story of its revival offers a model for how traditional crafts can drive rural revitalization.
- Hong Kong to draft 1st five-year blueprint to align with national 15th Five-Year Plan
- Hong Kong is preparing to draft its first five-year plan to better align with China's national 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), a move lawmakers say will help the special administrative region leverage its global strengths while contributing more to national development.
- National political advisor urges protection of scriptwriters' rights in short dramas
- National political advisor Qiu Huadong told China.org.cn that he is focusing on protecting the rights and interests of scriptwriters in short-drama production.
- Hunan builds on economic strengths with manufacturing, innovation push
- Hunan province is reinforcing its role as a major economic powerhouse, driven by advances in manufacturing, technological innovation and opening up. In 2025, the province's GDP reached 5.53 trillion yuan ($792 billion), highlighting solid progress in high-quality development.
- Advisor urges better family support in 15th Five-Year Plan
- National political advisor Wu Ruijun has urged making long-term balanced population development and investment in people a priority for the 15th Five-Year Plan, injecting lasting demographic momentum into China's modernization drive.
- CPPCC members highlight tech innovation as driver of China's economy
- Members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) discussed how technological innovation is driving China's industrial development during a group interview in Beijing on Saturday.
- National political advisor advocates 'happiness economy' to spur consumption
- National political advisor Zhang Yi has proposed a new concept he calls the "happiness economy," a market he believes is already worth more than 1 trillion yuan ($145 billion) and has significant potential to boost consumption.
- Foreign minister Wang Yi meets press on foreign policy, relations
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions of journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations.
- China to advance high-level opening up during 15th Five-Year Plan period
- China is committed to advancing high-level opening up and sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said an official of the country's top economic planner on Saturday.
- China to boost domestic demand, build modern industrial system in 2026
- China will expand domestic demand by boosting consumption and investment, while building a modernized industrial system this year, the country's top economic planner said Friday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
- China's 2026 growth target aligns with long-term development goals
- China has set its 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5% to 5%, signaling a focus on steady expansion while prioritizing high-quality development and long-term economic goals.
- China's AI, satellite sectors set for breakthroughs, says political advisor
- China can expect significant technological breakthroughs during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), national political advisor Lu Jianhua told China.org.cn on Saturday.
- China sets GDP growth target for 2026, eyeing stronger results
- China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, while pledging to strive for better results as authorities aim to balance structural reforms, risk prevention, and long-term development goals.
