Turning the tide: former fishing village's transformation reflects China's ecological progress
On the northern shore of Qinghai Lake, China's largest lake in the northwestern Qinghai Province, the village of Xinquan has long lived by the water. For generations, fishing was the mainstay of local life, providing livelihoods for countless families. But that way of life has now faded.
Shandong to build over 200 industrial chains for rural prosperity at county level this year
To foster prosperous rural industries and build a Qilu Model for rural revitalization, Shandong has launched a special campaign. It focuses on seven key tasks: upgrading featured rural industries, cultivating business entities, promoting high-quality farm products, boosting industrial clusters, empowering development with technology and talent, strengthening financial support, and encouraging state-owned enterprises to provide targeted assistance..
China's 'space power bank' program marks new breakthrough as Zhuri project advances
Chinese scientists have taken a major step toward building a “space power bank” – a solar power station that can store energy and transmit to space and ground devices – by completing the ground verification for a wireless power transmission system capable of beaming kilowatt-level energy to multiple moving targets simultaneously, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Sunday.
HKSAR, Uzbekistan reach 30-day mutual visa-free deal to strengthen economic, trade and tourism links
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Government of Uzbekistan have agreed to discuss the implementation details of a mutual visa-free arrangement, which would allow visitors from both sides to stay visa-free for up to 30 days, according to a release published on the HKSAR government website on Thursday.
Chinese authorities launch campaign to regulate micro-short dramas, targeting issues including money worship, vulgar content and copyright infringement
China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) launched on Monday a two-month special campaign targeting harmful and vulgar content and piracy in micro-short dramas, focusing on issues such as children-related harmful content, soft pornography, money worship and flaunting wealth, distorted marriage values, feudal remnants, violence and revenge, vulgar titles, and copyright infringement.
China takes series of responsive law enforcement operations against Japan-Philippines so-called maritime ‘delimitation talks’; moves demonstrate China’s capability, resolve: Chinese expert
China has recently taken a series of responsive actions, including a special maritime law enforcement operation on Saturday in waters east of Taiwan island, after Japan and the Philippines announced plans to start talks on maritime delimitation in the waters east of China's Taiwan island. A Chinese expert said the coordinated moves demonstrate China's sovereignty and jurisdiction, as well as its capability and resolve to safeguard its maritime rights and interests.
South Korea, China agree to expand flight rights for first time in seven years: media
South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the first time in seven years, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing Seoul's transport ministry. A Chinese expert said this move reflects improved bilateral relations, alongside growing demand including tourism and business. The move benefits both sides and sets a positive example for travel and cooperation in Northeast Asia and beyond, the expert said.
World Insights: 65 years on, Laos-China ties yield strong, fruitful outcomes
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, Laos and China have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation.
In early summer, water lilies come into successive bloom at a community in Licang District, Qingdao, Shandong Province. The flowers exude subtle fragrance as they unfurl their petals, forming an idyllic summer landscape. (Photo by Zhang Ying)
12.9 million Chinese sit 2026 college entrance exam as gaokao shows a social ethos that values knowledge, fairness
It is the time of the year once again when one examination commands the concern of the nation. As China's national college entrance exam, or gaokao, began on Sunday, scenes at test sites captured the moment: parents offering hugs and encouragement as students stepped into exam halls for one of the most pivotal tests of their lives. Some mothers wore qipao, a traditional dress symbolizing qikaidesheng, or success at the outset.