International journalists scale Mount Tai's sporting and spiritual heights
Mount Tai, China’s first UNESCO World Heritage site for both culture and nature, stood at the center of global attention on September 6, as the 40th Mount Tai International Mountain Climbing Competition entered its core race day.
720,000 candidates to take Shandong's summer college entrance exam
Shandong held a press conference on college entrance examinations on June 3. In 2026, the province registered 1.034 million Gaokao applicants, including 761,000 for the summer Gaokao; among them, 720,000 will sit the exam from June 7 to 10 across 150 exam districts, 410 test centers and 24,380 exam classrooms. Candidates can download admission tickets online starting June 1. Only valid ID cards or photo-bearing temporary ID documents are accepted for entry, while digital IDs are not valid for exam admission.
China never pulls up the ladder for others' development, it builds up ladders instead: FM
China never pulls up the ladder from any country. Rather, China has long been building up ladders so that countries could reach higher together, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, responding to recent comments claiming China only cares for its own development while "pulling up the ladder" for the development of other Global South countries.
Wing Loong-10B with diverse missiles at Egypt airshow showcases ‘beyond-visual-range strike, export potential’
State media outlets reported on Wednesday that on the opening day of the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, which kicked off on Tuesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and defense firms showcased a range of equipment, including the Wing Loong-10B drone and other platforms, with military experts highlighting Chinese equipment's growing presence in the region.
China’s MSS discloses typical cases involving individuals using classified military sites as filming material
From trespassing and breaking into restricted areas to using drones for sensational footage, a series of typical cases involving individuals who attempted to use classified military sites as filming material in an attempt to attract public attention was disclosed by China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Tuesday. Such activities and unauthorized exploratory adventures pose serious risks to national defense and security and violate the law, the MSS said.
China-Laos ‘Peace Train-2026’ joint exercise kicks off, focusing on typhoon medical rescue
The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise kicked off on Monday morning in Vientiane, the Lao capital on Monday. This marks the sixth edition of joint exercise series between the two militaries since 2017.
International journalists witness Gyirong mudslide rescue, salute workers
Mud and landslides continue to hinder rescue efforts after a devastating mudslide struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26.
Pakistan Air Force unveils HQ-17AE air defense system; Chinese equipment helps address gap in short-range accompanying air defense: expert
The Pakistan Air Force unveiled China's HQ-17AE short-range air defense system in a promotional video posted on X on Monday. A Chinese military affairs expert said Pakistan has become yet another international user of the system, which will help address the country's current gap in short-range accompanying air defense and enhance its capability to counter low-altitude threats such as drones.
On September 7, as White Dew arrives and grapes ripen, students from a primary school of Gaomi experienced grape picking and pruning from local growers, getting close to nature, learning about the culture of White Dew solar term and enjoying the fun of harvest.
Chinese mythology games surge overseas, opening new doors to ancient stories
The latest trailer of Chinese third-person action role-playing game Genigods: Nezha has drawn more than 200 million views on overseas social media platforms in seven days since its release during Gamescom 2026. The trailer has surpassed 6 million views on Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili as of Wednesday.