Summer Davos closes in Dalian, highlighting China's role in scaling up innovation
The 2026 Summer Davos forum drew to a close on Thursday in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, highlighting that innovation matters more than ever in an age of accelerating technological change and rising uncertainty, with China playing a pivotal role.
New finds push sea salt history in China to 4,800 years ago
Four major archaeological discoveries have filled critical gaps in the understanding of ancient salt production in China, revealing how this essential strategic resource was extracted and processed from the late Neolithic period to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), officials from the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) announced on Thursday.
Stories of Revolutionary Heritage | Pistol used by Li Qi in Tianfushan Uprising
Each time-honored relic records how generations of Party members rooted in the people, worked diligently and served the public wholeheartedly. Sdchina News launches a multilingual poster series themed on red cultural relics to interpret the CPC’s century-long struggles and unveil the source of the Party’s enduring vitality.
China's Qingzhou cargo craft test vehicle unveils in-orbit results related to future space hospital and biological cultivation in space
The second batch of in-orbit test results from the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft test vehicle was released on Monday, covering fields including precise measurement in space, cost-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies for space missions, future space hospital, and biological cultivation in orbit, which provide technical support for the application of new space technologies.
Shenzhou-23 crew conducts space science experiments, enjoys baked pumpkin after one month in orbit
After spending one month aboard China's Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou-23 crew has continued a range of space science experiments, including collecting ultrasound data from different parts of their bodies, while also enjoying freshly baked pumpkin in orbit, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Minor cases on drug abuse drop by 32 pct in 2025; adolescents emerge as key group for vigilance against addictive substances: SPC officials
Ahead of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) and Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Thursday that the country's drug-related crime situation has continued to improve in recent years, with adolescents emerging as the primary group for prevention and vigilance against new drugs and non-scheduled addictive substances.
China, Russia conduct 11th joint strategic air patrol; expert says drill shows systematic deployment and high combat readiness
Regarding the 11th China-Russia joint strategic air patrol announced by China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Saturday, a Chinese military expert told the Global Times that this year's joint patrol was marked by two key features — systematic deployment integrating bombers, fighter escorts, electronic warfare aircraft and aerial refueling, and high combat readiness.
Japanese businesses flock to supply chain expo in Beijing
A total of 10 Japanese business chambers are attending the ongoing 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, demonstrating that they continue to attach great importance to the Chinese market, the Global Times learned from the organizer and several Japanese chamber representatives on Thursday.
African countries zoom into CISCE to explore cooperation opportunity
Coffee beans, ceramics, leather goods, handmade artworks... Stepping into the African countries' booths at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), visitors are greeted by a vibrant array of distinctly African products from countries including Angola, Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Ghana.
Vivid red blossoms and fruit-laden branches adorn villages in Hongdao Subdistrict, Chengyang District, Qingdao, painting a vibrant picture of the upcoming bumper summer harvest. (Photo by Wang Haibin)
Overseas development remains essential for Chinese football
With the FIFA World Cup still underway, over in China the Chinese Super League (CSL) quietly resumed its domestic schedule. The contrast was striking. While much of the football world remained focused on the tournament, China once again watched from afar after failing to qualify.