Chinese teenagers flock to tech frontline to touch the future amid AI study-tour boom

On a summer day, cheers erupted as clusters of children watched robots race across a soccer pitch, battling it out in playful matches, at a science center in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province.

August 24, 2026

Seeing China's poverty alleviation through African eyes

My recent visit to China, including participation in the African Mainstream Media Workshop in Beijing and a visit to the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, offered me a valuable opportunity to observe firsthand one of the most remarkable development transformations in modern history.

August 18, 2026

Why China's favorability is rising across the Global South

August 17, 2026

Global expats, entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospects

British national Greg Lowden relocated back to Hong Kong last year as regional head of communications for Asia and the Middle East at HSBC, after a two-year stint that ended in 2023. This time, he hopes to stay for good in the company's home market.

August 17, 2026

'China Cool' trends globally with unique cooling getaways

This summer, as a relentless heatwave sweeps across the globe, the unique cool escapes are turning "China Cool" into the latest buzzword on overseas social media, hot on the heels of "China Travel." By late July, bookings for inbound summer trips had jumped more than 20 percent from a year earlier.

August 13, 2026

The boom in China-Europe travel runs in both directions

Under China's unilateral visa-free policy, travelers from countries including France, Germany and Italy can stay for up to 30 days. Over 30 European countries have visa-free access to China. Thanks to the policy, China saw 17.8 million visa-free entries by foreign nationals -- Europeans and others -- in the first half of 2026, up 30.6 percent year on year, according to the National Immigration Administration.

August 12, 2026

African exporters reap early benefits of China's zero-tariff treatment

Over 100 days, a growing range of African products have found their way into the vast Chinese market, helping African countries expand exports, move up the global value chain, and inject fresh momentum into China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.

August 11, 2026

Riding Asia-Pacific momentum: China, ASEAN chart new course for regional development

ASEAN looks forward to closer strategic alignment with China, deeper practical cooperation in trade, investment, digital economy and other sectors, more people-to-people exchanges, and steady progress in ASEAN-China relations, said ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn.

August 10, 2026

Why the world is looking more favorably at China

Favorability rate for China surpassing the United States in a Pew study in July reflects in part what much of the world expects from a major power amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, such as shared development over zero-sum rivalry.

August 7, 2026

China's botanical garden bridges borders for biodiversity conservation

The botanical garden, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences currently, hosts 111 international researchers and students. Though only a small fraction of China's landmass lies in the tropics, the institute is helping train a new generation of researchers to safeguard rainforests across the world.

August 6, 2026

Innovation, interactions propel Jingdezhen to World Heritage status

Jingdezhen's historical sites provided the material evidence supporting its World Heritage status. Its active workshops and ceramic communities, however, also made a strong impression during the evaluation process.

August 5, 2026

Chinese homegrown brands become new draw for global visitors

Over the past decades, the shopping baskets of international tourists in China have undergone a clear shift: once filled with traditional souvenirs like silk scarves and jasmine tea, they later gave way to budget-friendly cosmetics and digital gadgets prized for affordability and utility. Today, however, more visitors are shopping for homegrown designer handbags, oriental fragrances and handcrafted eyewear.

August 5, 2026

Chinese wisdom opens new paths in life across cultures

From the short-term experiences of "China Travel" to the cultural resonance sparked by the trend of "becoming Chinese," more foreigners are shifting from simply observing China to embracing Chinese culture in their daily lives.

August 4, 2026

Former industrial base in NE China finds new ambition in robotics

Long known as one of China's traditional industrial heartlands, Heilongjiang built its reputation on industries such as steel, machinery and oil. Today, the province is seeking new growth engines as China pushes to upgrade its manufacturing sector and advance artificial intelligence.

August 3, 2026

Global Development Initiative wins acclaim for delivering tangible benefits worldwide

​The Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China has been lauded by experts and diplomatic envoys for delivering tangible benefits to people in different countries.

July 30, 2026

Five decades after devastating quake, Tangshan's unbreakable spirit lives on

Half a century on, many of the Tangshan earthquake survivors have died or reached old age, but the 1976 earthquake remains vividly etched in the collective memory of Tangshan, and the city has continued to benefit from the spirit of solidarity and resilience forged in the post-quake reconstruction.

July 29, 2026

China's NEVs deliver global gains through 'full-chain' expansion

Now the world's largest NEV exporter, China is rapidly reshaping its global strategy, shifting from product exports to localized, ecosystem-driven global development. For many countries, this shift means more than just affordable electric cars. It brings fresh investment, local jobs, and a faster track toward their own green transition.

July 27, 2026

Climate, culture and connectivity define China's summer travel boom

As schools across the country are now on summer break, China has entered its two-month summer travel peak, which started in early July. The surge of visitors to destinations like Changbai Mountain has significantly lifted domestic consumption, enhanced people-to-people exchanges and injected new vitality into local economies.

July 24, 2026

Beyond beer: China brews new experiences to drive consumption

As China's summer travel season reaches its peak, cities across the country are introducing new attractions designed to draw visitors and encourage spending. In Qingdao, beer is central to the strategy.

July 23, 2026

How Chinese brands are cooling SE Asia with localized solutions

Longer, hotter seasons are changing not only how Southeast Asians live, but also what they expect from the cooling appliances at home. Consumers increasingly want devices that are energy-efficient, durable and designed for local conditions. Chinese manufacturers are responding with more than affordable products.

July 23, 2026

China's industrial upgrades accelerate as new growth drivers gain strength

China is upgrading its traditional industrial base while cultivating new sectors that could shape future competitiveness, seeking to move beyond scale and cost advantages toward a more innovation-driven industrial model, and inject new impetus into the country's high-quality development.

July 21, 2026

Building on green gains, roadmap charts next 5 years for a Beautiful China

China's newly issued 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Beautiful China sets binding environmental targets through 2030 and maps out a green industrial leap over the next five years, pushing traditional industries to retrofit while accelerating green sectors.

July 21, 2026

AI, IP unlock new value in China's trendy toy market shift

China is experiencing a niche transformation in its trendy toy market, as AI, IP and diverse trend drivers unlock added earnings and untapped opportunities for the world's top toy manufacturer and exporter.

July 20, 2026

Smart tech, better lives: AI empowers China's common prosperity drive

As a demonstration zone for achieving common prosperity, Zhejiang is leveraging its digital advantages to drive economic growth and deliver broader, more balanced gains.

July 20, 2026

China's policy-industry synergy powers AI for inclusive growth

In education, finance and law, vertical AI models are increasingly turning services once dependent on scarce experts into tools that ordinary people and small businesses can use directly.

July 20, 2026

Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China's economy

​As the global economy faces slowing growth, rising protectionism and mounting uncertainties, China's latest economic data showed steady growth in the first half of 2026, drawing attention to the resilience, transformation and high-quality development underpinning its growth.

July 17, 2026

AI emerges as new growth engine for China's industries

​Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a reliable engine of growth for China's industrial transformation. From factories and mines to classrooms and hospital wards, fresh AI applications are creating new businesses and reshaping the world's second-largest economy.

July 16, 2026

Beyond the pitch, Chinese businesses score with World Cup opportunities

The World Cup boom comes as China seeks to spur consumption. Businesses from breakfast shops to cinemas and factories are capitalizing on football fever. The tournament is creating fresh opportunities.

July 15, 2026

90 years after Edgar Snow, a journey through China's revolutionary past and present

At the entrance to the Red Army's western expedition memorial hall in Tongxin County, in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, a bronze sculpture of a young bugler stands with his face upturned to the sky. The figure evokes a pivotal moment in Chinese history, first captured 90 years ago by American journalist Edgar Snow.

July 9, 2026

Scorching heatwaves highlight highly complementary China-Europe economic ties

Despite the policy discrepancies between the European Union and China, the broader European market still exhibits significant complementarity with Chinese manufacturing, particularly in sectors closely tied to people's livelihood requirements and industrial upgrading.

July 8, 2026