• Beyond Made in China: Foreign visitors discover appeal of Chinese services

    *For years, China has attracted overseas consumers via the products it manufactures. However, a quiet shift is now taking place, with an increasing number of foreign visitors coming to China not only to buy goods, but also to experience the country's professional, efficient and personalized services.

    2026-07-22 16:37:49
  • Novel drug co-developed for global filing wins first approval in China to treat sudden sleep attacks

    A new drug jointly developed and submitted for marketing approval globally in China, the US, Japan and other countries, has been approved for market launch in China first, and can be used for patients of "sudden sleep attacks," China Central Television(CCTV) News reported Tuesday, citing National Medical Products Administration.

    2026-07-22 09:13:19
  • World Cup reveals there is no shortcut for Chinese football

    World Cup reveals there is no shortcut for Chinese football

    For Chinese football fans watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup from afar, the tournament offered more than a discussion about who lifted the winners' trophy. It has raised a more fundamental question: What separates countries that continue to improve from those that remain trapped in cycles of disappointment?

    2026-07-20 09:32:55
  • China builds around 120,000 high-quality datasets

    China has built approximately 120,000 high-quality datasets, as the country continues to increase the supply of high-quality data, according to the National Data Administration on Saturday.

    2026-07-20 09:25:57
  • Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here?

    Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.

    2026-07-18 21:01:42
  • AI governance takes shape at WAIC 2026

    Have you ever been haunted by a fear that AI might one day replace your livelihood? As technological innovation advances relentlessly, a pressing question weighs on everyone's mind: Where will AI ultimately take humanity? The key to solving this profound question lies right here in Shanghai.

    2026-07-16 17:36:03
  • Potential World Cup expansion changes qualification math, not football reality for China

    Potential World Cup expansion changes qualification math, not football reality for China

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Sunday that the world football governing body will formally explore the possibility of expanding the men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams after the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament.

    2026-07-14 14:15:07
  • Novel shines light on rescue teams behind China's space missions

    As China's Shenzhou spacecraft returned safely from orbit, the world's attention was drawn to the capsule beneath its red-and-white parachute and the astronauts emerging from inside. Yet beyond the cameras, a group of orange-clad figures were already moving through the vast desert.

    2026-07-14 10:14:50
  • How China's high-speed rail goes from manufacturing to intelligent creation, and why it now leads the globe

    How China's high-speed rail goes from manufacturing to intelligent creation, and why it now leads the globe

    Stepping into the factory of CRRC Tangshan Co., Ltd., a major Chinese high-speed train manufacturer, also a key designer and manufacturer of China's Fuxing bullet trains, one encounters a scene quite different from the noisy, sparks-flying workshop that comes to mind. Automated robotic arms move with precision, while orange overhead cranes traverse the top of the workshop, slowly shuttling back and forth under the control of a digital system. Under highly intelligent operations, workers are not densely present on the production line.

    2026-07-14 09:38:53
  • Historians, artists rally to protect heritage motifs from global fashion giants

    Historians, artists rally to protect heritage motifs from global fashion giants

    In a move that quickly spawned online memes likening it to luxury giant Armani's aggressive trademark strategy, Zhejiang University has secured full-class registration for its "Qiushi Eagle" emblem across all 45 trademark categories. The university's robust defensive posture against potential squatting, compared by many to that of the luxury brand Giorgio Armani, stands in stark contrast to the painful reality facing Chinese cultural heritage: traditional designs and motifs - many with centuries or even millennia of history - remain largely unprotected as public domain resources, leaving them vulnerable to appropriation and even reverse infringement claims by some foreign brands.

    2026-07-10 10:49:04