China improves investment mechanism to advance rural revitalization
China has unveiled a plan to improve its investment mechanism for rural revitalization as part of broader efforts to boost agricultural and rural development, the country's agriculture ministry said Monday.
China's top court sets rules for AI deepfakes and other disputes
A familiar face on a video call may not be what it seems, as artificial intelligence (AI) can now replicate people's faces and voices with startling realism, creating new challenges for the law. On Monday, China's top court issued guidelines spelling out when such AI-generated content can lead to legal liability.
Vietnam-China (Shandong) Economic and Trade Cooperation and Business Matching Conference held in Jinan
The “2026 Dialogue with Shandong” Vietnam-China (Shandong) Economic and Trade Cooperation and Business Matching Conference was held on the morning of August 26 in Jinan, China’s Shandong province. Lin Wu, secretary of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech. Nguyen Hong Thai, secretary of the Bac Ninh Provincial Party Committee of Vietnam, addressed the gathering.
7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit scheduled for June 15–17
The 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit, co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and the People's Government of Shandong Province, will be held in Qingdao from June 15 to 17. Under the theme Joining Hands for Innovation and a Bright Future in the 15th Five-Year Plan Period, it demonstrates China's commitment to advancing high-standard opening-up and Shandong's resolve to deepen international cooperation.
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.
Drone swarm tech valued by both defense and civilian sectors, industry platform says
How advanced are China's drone swarms today? China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) Intelligent Technology Research Institute addressed this question in an article on Sunday, saying that drone swarm technology has become a critical hard-tech capability valued by both the defense sector and civilian industries. China is accelerating its transition from isolated experiments and small-scale demonstrations to systematic deployment and large-scale application.
What will 'home robots of the future' look like? Less human intervention, smarter machines: Chinese firms redefine 'smart' at IFA
A splash of ketchup on the floor became an impromptu challenge for a Chinese robot vacuum at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany. A visitor poured the sauce onto the exhibition floor, apparently eager to see whether the floor-cleaning robot from the Chinese company Ecovacs could handle a mess far removed from a carefully staged demonstration. The robot quickly detected the spill, rolled over the red stain and wiped it clean, prompting many nearby visitors to pull out their phones to capture the moment and praise its performance.
Land route to Gyirong Port fully reopened, allowing heavy machinery to enter core disaster area for continuing rescue efforts
The land route to Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, had been fully reopened at 10 am on Wednesday, allowing rescuers, relief supplies, equipment and heavy machinery to reach the core disaster area by road to carry out more intensive rescue operations.
Hype over Japanese nuclear shelter at Taipei office revives false ‘Taiwan contingency’ scenario as Tokyo seeks legitimacy for interference: expert
Japanese outlet Sankei Shimbun, citing sources, reported that an underground shelter capable of protecting against nuclear attacks is established at the Taipei office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, which the media described as a "rare overseas deployment" aimed at strengthening crisis management for a potential so-called "Taiwan contingency." No matter such a shelter is real or not, such reports reflected a dangerous tendency in Japan - to hype up Taiwan Straits crisis and hint on elevating security connections between Japan and China's Taiwan region, making a veiled provocation against China.
How the US seeks to sideline Chinese open-source AI – and why it will backfire
"China wants to shape what the world's AI knows," The New York Times claimed in an article on August 17. Earlier, Reuters reported on August 7 that US-based cybersecurity research firm Frontier Security alleged that Chinese open-source model Kimi K3 could access "information beyond test confines after bypassing safeguards."
On September 1, Qingdao, Shandong lifted its four‑month fishing moratorium. Fishermen brought back an array of seafood including fish, shrimp and crabs caught in the waters of Jiaozhou Bay, drawing crowds of local residents and tourists to buy and taste the fresh catch.
Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China’s expanding film lineup
China's film market is gearing up for a busy September, with multiple new films scheduled to hit theaters in the run-up to the National Day holiday season (October 1-7). Several US films are set to open on Friday, including the thriller Fall 2: Deadpoint, action crime film Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair and action mystery film Mutiny, alongside other releases spanning multiple genres.