‘Gaokao’ remains an irreplaceable cornerstone of Chinese society in a changing era
Once again, it is the season of the national college entrance examinatios, commonly known as the gaokao. In an age of diverse development and ever-expanding choices, people discuss the growing variety of paths to higher education and raise all sorts of questions about the gaokao exam system.
China leads global low-carbon industrial projects in Nov-Apr: report
The number of low-carbon industrial projects that have secured funding over the last six months has more than doubled year-on-year to 19, worth $43 billion, with the bulk of them in China, Reuters reported, citing a report by a research institute.
China’s inbound tourism booms with tech-themed study tours for summer
China's inbound tourism market is witnessing a shift from conventional sightseeing to innovation-themed travel centered on China's advanced manufacturing and technological achievements. As summer tourism demand surges, major travel platforms are launching customized tech study tour packages for international visitors, combining classic natural scenery and cultural excursions with immersive experiences of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous driving and brain-computer technologies.
Infographic|7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit highlights three innovations
The 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit will be held in Qingdao from June 15 to 17. Launched in 2019, the event has been successfully held for six consecutive years. Staying focused on the core theme of "Multinationals and China", this year's summit features innovations in three major aspects.
FM rejects US DOJ allegation of so-called ‘Chinese intelligence collection’ via 13 website domains
"I'm not familiar with what you mentioned. We oppose vilifying China by peddling the so-called 'Chinese spy' narrative, which is totally baseless," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks in response to a reporter's question noted that US authorities claimed that they have seized 13 internet domains which they alleged were being used by Chinese intelligence to gain information from people in the US who had US security clearance.
Two months after the Chinese mainland introduced 10 sweeping policy measures to advance cross-Strait cooperation, tangible economic benefits have begun reaching key agricultural, tourism and media sectors. However, a deepening political deadlock remains, as the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have yet to respond to mounting public and industry calls to adopt the package.
China completes maritime traffic law enforcement, survey operation in waters east of Taiwan island after Japan-Philippines delimitation talks plan
A special maritime traffic law enforcement and hydrographic survey operation carried out by China's Ministry of Transport in waters east of Taiwan island concluded successfully on Wednesday. From June 6 to 10, China's Ministry of Transport organized multiple departments, including the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), the Guangdong MSA, the Eastern Navigation Service Center of China's Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea Rescue Bureau, to jointly carry out a special maritime traffic law enforcement and hydrographic survey operation in waters east of Taiwan island, conducting maritime patrols, law enforcement activities and surveys in key waters.
During United States President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last month, both sides reached a positive consensus on market access for certain agricultural products. The two parties agreed in principle to incorporate those products into a framework arrangement for reciprocal tariff reductions, and establish targets to expand agricultural trade.
Chinese envoy calls for political solutions, holistic approach to advance peace in Middle East
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Wednesday local time put forward proposals to advance peace in the Middle East, calling for political solutions, fairness and justice, independence and self-reliance, and addressing both symptoms and root causes, during a Security Council open debate.
Global scholars gather in Athens for the Second World Conference of Classics
The Second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece on local time Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies. A gathering of over 200 scholars, diplomats and media representatives from across the globe, the two-day event was themed "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspiration from Classical Wisdom."
Wheat harvesting has passed the 60% mark in Chiping District, Liaocheng, Shandong Province, where farmlands are bustling with activity. Last year’s persistent rainfall pushed back sowing times by about 20 days compared with an average year. Local authorities have given farmers professional guidance and rolled out targeted solutions suited to field and seedling conditions, paving the way for a full harvest of the late-planted wheat. (Photo by Ma Hongkun)
Hands-on crafts event staged for Heritage Day, Dragon Boat Festival
June 13, 2026 is a weekend day and also China’s Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. To mark the occasion, Shandong Library will host a hands-on craft event themed "Experience Dragon Boat Festival, Embrace Intangible Cultural Heritage". It blends festival traditions, ancient book conservation and heritage craftsmanship, bringing them all to public reading areas.