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China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, carried by a Long March-2F carrier rocket, lifted off smoothly from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11:08 p.m. Sunday.

Chinese vice president attends World Digital Education Conference2026-05-12
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Digital Education Conference.

Top political advisor urges people across Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture2026-05-12
Top political advisor Wang Huning on Monday called on people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to shoulder the mission of preserving and promoting Chinese culture.

Beijing launches pilot subway service allowing bicycles on board2026-05-11
Beijing launched a pilot service on Sunday that allows passengers to bring their bicycles onto the subway train, as the number of cycling enthusiasts and demand for cross-district rides grow in the capital.

China's creative wetland experiments pay off for migratory birds2026-05-10
China plays an irreplaceable role in global migratory bird conservation. And as the country doubles down on biodiversity and green ecosystems, migratory bird protection initiatives have been rolled out across the country.

Tech tourism gains ground in China2026-05-09
Looking down through the transparent floor of a suspended monorail gliding above Wuhan, Chen Zhi raised his phone to capture a landscape of green corridors and sprawling technology parks below.

Fresh African goods hit Chinese market under new zero-tariff policy2026-05-08
Boosted by China's new zero-tariff policy for African countries with diplomatic ties, a growing wave of African specialty products hit the Chinese market over the just-concluded May Day holiday, unlocking fresh opportunities for robust bilateral trade.

China urges Philippines to stop harassment in South China Sea2026-05-08
A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop illegal harassment, smearing and inflammatory propaganda, responding to Manila's disruption of China's marine scientific research.

China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing to deepen friendship, practical cooperation2026-05-07
China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.

China's embodied AI robots take on high-risk industrial frontiers2026-05-05
High on the vertical steel wall of a chemical tank, a silver figure walks with ease, unencumbered by safety harnesses. With one arm, it wields a welding torch with precision; with the other, it meticulously scans for flaws.

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from areas in Canada, France2026-05-05
Hong Kong's food safety authority decided on Monday to suspend the import of poultry meat and products from Rural Municipality of Buffalo No. 409 in Saskatchewan Province in Canada, and Tarn-et-Garonne Department and Dordogne Department in France due to the bird flu outbreaks in these regions.

China blocks U.S. sanctions on five Chinese firms over alleged Iran oil ties2026-05-03
China's Ministry of Commerce on Saturday issued a ban prohibiting any recognition, enforcement or compliance with U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese companies on the grounds of their alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum transactions.

Institutional innovation powers up China's digital economy2026-05-02
Visitors explored Beijing's Forbidden City through VR or tried AI health consultations, while nearby, tech experts debated token pricing and data sandbox security. This scene took place at the ninth Digital China Summit in east China's Fujian Province, where digital infrastructure meets everyday applications.

Chinese premier stresses advancing water network construction2026-05-02
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to accelerate the construction of the main framework of the country's water network to provide fundamental support and important guarantees for economic and social development.

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