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China's National Immigration Administration has projected a 12.2 percent year-on-year increase in border entries and exits during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival break, with a daily average of 2.15 million crossings nationwide, according to figures released Wednesday.

China fully prepared for external shocks, premier tells enterprises2025-05-26
Chinese Premier Li Qiang told enterprises here on Sunday that the country has made full preparations for external shocks.

Scientists develop insect-inspired vision system with AI capabilities2025-05-26
Researchers have recently made a major breakthrough in the field of bionic vision, paving a new path for microscopic observation and high-end instrument development.

China steps up support for social participation of seniors amid population aging2025-05-25
From promoting volunteer service and expanding lifelong learning opportunities to developing senior-friendly tourism offerings, China is taking proactive steps to enhance social engagement among the elderly and support their pursuit of active, meaningful lives.

Study reveals land-use changes, ecological trends in China's Tarim River Basin2025-05-25
A recent study has revealed how decades of land-use change have significantly shaped ecological conditions in the Tarim River Basin, China's largest inland river basin.

China makes headway on biodiversity protection2025-05-24
As one of the world's most biodiverse countries, China is moving towards the symbiosis of economic development and environmental protection, supporting global efforts on biodiversity conservation.

Preserving cultural heritage as national treasure2025-05-23
Once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and home to countless cultural heritage sites, Luoyang in central China's Henan Province is renowned as an ancient city that has witnessed "half of Chinese history."

Walmart further expands in China with new Tianjin mega store2025-05-22
Walmart has launched construction of its largest Sam's Club by operational area in northern China, with Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony in the Tianjin Municipality marking the U.S. retail giant's latest bet on the country's vast consumer market.

Q&A: What to know about China's visa-free policies2025-05-22
China's visa-exemption policies have boosted inbound travel. Since the start of this year, "China Travel" has kept trending. On Wednesday, the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China released a list of frequently asked questions about these policies.

China urges U.S. to abandon "Golden Dome" for global strategic stability2025-05-22
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the United States to give up developing and deploying global anti-missile system, and take concrete actions to enhance strategic trust between major countries and uphold global strategic stability.

China welcomes, supports Pakistan, India handling differences through dialogue: FM2025-05-21
China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India in properly handling their differences through dialogue, achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and seek fundamental solutions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Tuesday.

International conference for Altai sub-regional cooperation held in Xinjiang2025-05-21
Nearly 270 representatives from China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia gathered on Tuesday in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, for the Greater Altai International Conference for sub-Regional Cooperation.

China's relay satellite operating smoothly, ready to support global lunar missions2025-05-20
Queqiao-2, China's relay satellite for its lunar landing missions, is set to support future moon exploration endeavors by other countries, according to the country's Deep Space Exploration Lab.

China accelerates large-scale battery swapping for heavy-duty trucks2025-05-19
China on Sunday launched a next-generation battery-swapping ecosystem for heavy-duty trucks, targeting 50 percent electric penetration in the sector within three years, as part of its push to decarbonize freight transport.

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Stanford report finds U.S. AI edge fading as China closes gap

China has nearly closed AI performance gap with the US, with its leading models achieving near parity with American counterparts on key benchmarks, a Stanford University report said.