Global investors' confidence in China: Voices from CIFIT 2026
The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) opened Tuesday in China's Xiamen, attracting delegations from 129 countries and regions. Many foreign investors highlighted the opportunities CIFIT offers for businesses to invest and expand, and underscored the value of the Chinese market.
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.
Anthropic CEO's China-targeted AI curbs driven by commercial interests, slammed as 'hostile' and 'groundless'
US AI company Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claimed in an article published on Saturday, US time, that "Chinese lead in AI would pose grave danger for the US and the world" while calling for a series of measures to restrict China's development in the booming field. His remarks have quickly drawn questions from some Western media over his intentions and sparked criticism in China, with an expert slamming such rhetoric as "inappropriate," "hostile," and "groundless."
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.
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.