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China to develop future industries in light of local conditions: minister

1. China to develop future industries in light of local conditions: minister
 2. China releases global high-quality journal list for medicine, life sciences
 3. China shares first Fengyun-4C satellite observation images
 4. China's EV charging infrastructure exceeds 21 mln units

Mar 27, 202611 min

Study offers new understanding of how "Roof of the World" grows

1. Study offers new understanding of how "Roof of the World" grows
 2. Dunhuang Tibetan manuscripts kept in Britain... France now fully published in China

Mar 25, 20267 min

Tibetan large language model DeepZang unveiled in China

1. China enhances guarantee of natural resource elements for major projects 
 2. Tibetan large language model DeepZang unveiled in China 
 3. Air traffic at Hong Kong Int'l Airport sees double-digit growth in Feb

Mar 23, 20267 min

China Theatre Association vows greater support for rare opera genres

1. China grants market approval for invasive BCI product 
 2. China's university launches new school to cultivate space exploration professionals 
 3. Chinese team sets new record for 3D printing speed 
 4. China Theatre Association vows greater support for rare opera genres

Mar 20, 202611 min

Chinese firm joins international automotive standardization organization

1. China's Mars sample return mission to start flight model development in 2026: designer.
 2. China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to undergo in-orbit upgrade.
 3. China's space industry-developed eVTOL aircraft completes first flight.
 4. Chinese firm joins international automotive standardization organization.

Mar 18, 20269 min

Macao establishes 4 state key laboratories: national political advisor

1. Macao establishes 4 state key laboratories: national political advisor.
 2. China demonstrates AI computing power in outer space with satellite network breakthrough.
 3. China reports rising investment in science popularization.

Mar 16, 20267 min

Chinese research team develops AI-powered diagnostic system for rare diseases

1. Chinese research team develops AI-powered diagnostic system for rare diseases. 
 2. China achieves breakthrough in high-orbit satellite-ground laser communication.
 3. China ramps up financial support for tech innovation: senior official.
 4. China's foreign trade records strong start to 2026 with double-digit growth.

Mar 13, 202612 min

"Relic doctors" step into spotlight at south China museum

1. China intensifies efforts to translate scientific breakthroughs into industrial strength.
 2. China's quantum computer operating system Origin Pilot opens for public download.
 3. Chinese scientists map ice "treasure map" for Chang'e-7 mission at moon's south pole
 4. "Relic doctors" step into spotlight at south China museum

Mar 11, 202613 min

China's core AI industry scale tops 1.2 tln yuan in 2025: official

1. China's core AI industry scale tops 1.2 tln yuan in 2025: official.
 2. Chinese scientists enable more realistic digital humans by building high-precision 3D facial database.

Mar 9, 20266 min

Beijing to give juniper trees "invisible masks" in fight against pollen

1 China's LandSpace plans new recovery test for Zhuque-3 reusable rocket in 2026.
 2.China deploys large-scale drone operations in offshore oilfields.
 3. Beijing to give juniper trees "invisible masks" in fight against pollen.

Mar 6, 20268 min

China develops its first exoskeleton robot for mine emergency rescue

1 China develops its first exoskeleton robot for mine emergency rescue.
 2 China's EV charging network continues fast expansion.
 3 China's "space mouse" births third healthy litter.
 4 China's manufacturing digital drive reaches mass adoption stage: report.

Mar 5, 202613 min

China releases national standard system for humanoid robotics and embodied AI

NW China's Ningxia inaugurates massive photovoltaic project on coal-mining subsidence area.
 
 China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP down 5 pct in 2025.
 
 China releases national standard system for humanoid robotics and embodied AI.
 
 China's sci-tech museums draw over 3.5 mln visits during Spring Festival holiday.

Mar 3, 202611 min

China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push

①Hainan FTP launches phased zero-carbon industrial park initiative
 ②Hong Kong's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme officially implemented
 ③China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push
 ④Major south China airport reports record annual passenger throughput
 ⑤Archaeologists discover 13-km Qin Dynasty road ruins in NW China
 ⑥Chinese researchers reveal how urban heat sources intensify extreme heat events

Dec 29, 202527 min

More baby care rooms open to dads in China as family roles redefined

①Central China airport annual cargo throughput tops 1 million tonnes
 ②China's basic medical insurance covers 10,000 foreigners in Yiwu
 ③More baby care rooms open to dads in China as family roles redefined
 ④Asteroid named after Chinese space-tech expert Qi Faren
 ⑤Chinese researchers achieve progress in clinical trial of brain-computer interface
 ⑥Chinese archaeologists discover three ancient kiln sites in Inner Mongolia

Dec 28, 202527 min

In China's "ice city," ice harvest sets stage for winter tourism season

①In China's "ice city," ice harvest sets stage for winter tourism season
 ②Chinese hydrogen-powered drone sets longest distance flight record
 ③Bag charms become new "emotional currency" for Chinese youth
 ④China grants first Level-3 autonomous driving vehicle permits
 ⑤Chinese scientists discover how Earth's deep mantle water made planet habitable

Dec 22, 202527 min

China steps up cultural heritage protection to keep its past alive for the future

①Beijing to open new Great Wall section
 ②China's "Jiutian" large drone takes first flight, aims for versatile civil roles
 ③China steps up cultural heritage protection to keep its past alive for the future
 ④New China-Vietnam air route boosts links with ASEAN
 ⑤China's northernmost satellite data receiving station put into operation
 ⑥Canal-city universities unite to tackle global challenges

Dec 21, 202527 min

Great Wall excavation yields key archaeological discoveries in Beijing

①Great Wall excavation yields key archaeological discoveries in Beijing
 ②Beijing's specialized SME board hits 1,000-company milestone
 ③China's electronic information manufacturing industry reports steady growth in Jan.-Oct.
 ④First direct air route between China, Argentina launched
 ⑤How red leaves spark tourism boom across China

Dec 15, 202527 min

China's river delta reserve bans drones, adopts smart tech to protect migratory birds

①China's river delta reserve bans drones, adopts smart tech to protect migratory birds
 ②China successfully debuts safety tech for lithium battery air cargo
 ③Online literature, games, web series propel China's global cultural reach
 ④DNA reveals 1,000-year-old shipwreck in east China stored yam
 ⑤China's rural small, medium-sized banks see steady expansion

Dec 14, 202527 min

China's first sea-based rocket net recovery platform delivered

①China's first sea-based rocket net recovery platform delivered
 ②Beijing to build space data center 700-800 km above Earth
 ③China-Laos Railway boosts regional tourism, trade connectivity
 ④China's "little giant" firms surge amid innovation drive
 ⑤Chinese team uses AI to create wide-angle 3D display not requiring glasses
 ⑥New all-cargo air route links China's Jiangsu with Malaysia

Dec 8, 202527 min

Budapest unveils major Terracotta Warriors exhibition featuring rare Chinese artifacts

①China's Wenchang spaceport reports double-digit launches in 2025
 ②Budapest unveils major Terracotta Warriors exhibition featuring rare Chinese artifacts
 ③Laos launches first cassava starch export to China by full train
 ④Traditional goose farming city becomes global badminton production base
 ⑤Chinese scientists develop artificial tongue to measure spiciness

Dec 7, 202527 min

Inner Mongolia launches five-month ice-snow season amid China's winter tourism push

①Inner Mongolia launches five-month ice-snow season amid China's winter tourism push
 ②Sports ignite winter vitality in Hainan's coastal city
 ③Chinese "lunar soil bricks" return from space, paving way for construction on moon
 ④Capital inflow into Hong Kong continues: financial secretary
 ⑤China's captive giant panda population nearly doubles in decade
 ⑥Once-degraded SW China lake sees record bird diversity after ecological boost

Dec 1, 202527 min

China's mountainous Guizhou set to launch regular low-altitude drone logistics route

①Chinese humanoid robot sets Guinness World Record with 106-km inter-city walk
 ②China launches commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services
 ③China's mountainous Guizhou set to launch regular low-altitude drone logistics route
 ④Surging winter sports passion fuels smart upgrade of ice, snow equipment
 ⑤Beijing airports see robust growth in export value

Nov 30, 202527 min

Southern Chinese metropolis fuels China-Thailand trade boom

①Southern Chinese metropolis fuels China-Thailand trade boom
 ②Hong Kong visitor arrivals up 12 pct in 10 months
 ③China diversifies energy mix for winter heating
 ④Inner Mongolia in north China controls desert area of 66 million mu in five years
 ⑤Prehistoric site in east China's Jiangsu dates back about 7,500 to 8,100 years

Nov 24, 202527 min

Ancient DNA traces 10,000-year journey of dogs following human migrations

①China sees record number of railway passenger trips in Jan.-Oct.
 ②New high-speed freight rail line launched to strengthen logistics in central, southern China
 ③China-ASEAN agri-food trade grows 8.9 pct in first 10 months
 ④Bird paradise at Yellow River estuary shines as China advances flyway conservation
 ⑤Study on Chang'e-6 samples sheds new light on lunar oxidation mechanism
 ⑥Ancient DNA traces 10,000-year journey of dogs following human migrations

Nov 23, 202527 min

Tech tourism takes off as sci-fi meets reality in China

①Prehistoric tomb discovered in south China's island province
 ②Tech tourism takes off as sci-fi meets reality in China
 ③Russian visitors drawn to south China's Sanya by sun, sea, TCM therapy
 ④Qilihai Wetland in north China reports record bird counts, earlier migration
 ⑤Relic sites dating back to Sui, Tang dynasties discovered in Xi'an

Nov 17, 202527 min

Chinese mountain city's charm displayed through unique sports scenes

①China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge opens to traffic over Yangtze
 ②Deep-sea AI tool powers up marine research, poised for global use
 ③Chinese mountain city's charm displayed through unique sports scenes
 ④Digital technologies empower cultural heritage preservation, inheritance
 ⑤Resource-poor Chinese township's winning recipe for global kitchens

Nov 16, 202527 min

AI-assisted online tool helps decipher China's oracle bone characters

①World's first flying car factory begins trial production in south China
 ②Shanghai Disney Resort plans fourth themed hotel
 ③AI-assisted online tool helps decipher China's oracle bone characters
 ④China targets manned moon landing by 2030, outlines testing tasks ahead
 ⑤China tests inflatable space factory, eyes in-orbit manufacturing
 ⑥Wasabi fuels prosperity in southwest China's mountains

Nov 10, 202527 min

China's grassroots football league concludes with a bang

①Quanzhou, Wuxi join UNESCO Creative Cities Network
 ②China's grassroots football league concludes with a bang
 ③China to launch new-generation crewed spaceship in 2026
 ④New unmanned helicopter completes maiden flight in northeast China
 ⑤Research points to new strategy to optimize vegetation on tropical coral islands

Nov 9, 202527 min

Village galas ignite ethnic heritage revival in southwest China

①China unveils first batch of firms listed on SSE's sci-tech growth tier
 ②Village galas ignite ethnic heritage revival in southwest China
 ③China reports 4.7 mln 5G base stations by end of September
 ④China strengthens position in musical instrument industry
 ⑤China's manned submersibles report success of joint underwater operations in Arctic
 ⑥China's Sichuan enacts first local regulation on ancient book protection

Nov 3, 202527 min

Stable growth in endangered bird populations reported in China

①New IP protection center to foster innovation in Greater Bay Area
 ②Chinese farmers seek economic gains in forest glades
 ③Chinese scientists make breakthroughs in longer-lasting, safer solid-state batteries
 ④Stable growth in endangered bird populations reported in China
 ⑤Global warming reshapes extreme rainfall, snowfall across Northern Hemisphere: study

Nov 2, 202527 min

CityFly takes off as China's newest travel trend in low-altitude tourism

①China's railway passenger trips up 6 pct in first three quarters
 ②World's fastest high-speed train blazes to 453 km/h in pre-service trials
 ③CityFly takes off as China's newest travel trend in low-altitude tourism
 ④China unveils regulation on water sources protection at Beijing reservoir
 ⑤China adds 22 sites to wetlands of national importance list
 ⑥Researchers map emperor penguin habitats under climate extremes

Oct 27, 202527 min

Hong Kong to launch exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization

①China unveils initiative to promote international green shipping corridors
 ②South China's Hainan sees over 2 million inbound, outbound passengers this year
 ③China's generative AI users double to 515 mln: report
 ④China to build millisecond-latency computing network across urban areas by 2027
 ⑤Hong Kong to launch exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization
 ⑥Over 1,800-year-old dragon kiln site found in east China
 ⑦Global study shows intensifying drought may wreck grasslands

Oct 26, 202527 min

New archaeological findings reveal colorful bronze ware dating 3,000 years

①New archaeological findings reveal colorful bronze ware dating 3,000 years
 ②Guangzhou subway accepts international contactless bank cards
 ③Chinese university unveils new AI model for agriculture
 ④China-Laos Railway handles over 60 million passenger trips
 ⑤New direct flight route links Chinese tourist city of Zhangjiajie with Singapore
 ⑥East China's famous Baotu Spring sees water level hit nearly 60-year high

Oct 20, 202527 min

2,300-year-old Chinese silk manuscripts return home after nearly eight decades abroad

①2,300-year-old Chinese silk manuscripts return home after nearly eight decades abroad
 ②Cliffside "sky road" turns isolated valley into summer retreat
 ③China launches Gravity-1 rocket from sea
 ④China's longest international passenger air route linking Shenzhen, Mexico City handles 50,000 trips
 ⑤Chinese flying vehicle conducts demo flight in UAE

Oct 19, 202527 min

World's tallest bridge brings local tourism to new heights

①World's tallest bridge brings local tourism to new heights
 ②Chinese scientists use AI protein language model to uncover mystery of life evolution
 ③New direct flight route links China's Shenzhen with Indonesia's Manado
 ④Chinese researchers record full hatching process of green sea turtle on South China Sea reef
 ⑤China grants satellite phone licenses to three major mobile phone service providers
 ⑥Chinese government to employ 7,000 retired teachers to work in rural areas
 ⑦Harvest season begins for China's popular crabs

Oct 13, 202527 min

China's spicy flavor takes Southeast Asia by storm

①China's spicy flavor takes Southeast Asia by storm
 ②Chang'e-6 probe data reveal water distribution on Moon
 ③China commences construction of high-precision telescope project on "roof of the world"
 ④China discovers earliest prehistoric city site in lower Yangtze River
 ⑤Chinese nature reserve sees milu deer population grow to over 8,500

Oct 12, 202527 min

China-chic stationery makes its way from classrooms to global schoolbags

①China-chic stationery makes its way from classrooms to global schoolbags
 ②China's new measures to expand service consumption set to boost growth
 ③New images reveal unexpected M87 black hole features
 ④Shanghai Disney to expand its iconic attraction
 ⑤High-speed rail sees over 90 mln passenger trips between Chinese mainland, Hong Kong in 7 years
 ⑥China adds 63 new vocational undergraduate universities in 5 years

Oct 6, 202527 min

China's landmark trade corridor witnesses enhanced connectivity, trade efficiency

①China rises to global innovation top 10: WIPO index
 ②Chinese researchers develop movable electrode for more advanced brain-computer interfaces
 ③Major airport in south China reports surging passenger flows from ASEAN
 ④China's landmark trade corridor witnesses enhanced connectivity, trade efficiency
 ⑤China expands medical insurance coverage against rare diseases

Oct 5, 202527 min

China moves to upgrade "15-minute community life circles" to facilitate urban living

①China moves to upgrade "15-minute community life circles" to facilitate urban living
 ②Shanghai aims to cluster 1,000 AI firms
 ③China's first robot PhD student embarks on artistic AI journey
 ④East China port launches first Arctic shipping route to Europe
 ⑤China reports over 50 pct surge in visa-free foreigner entries in first 8 months
 ⑥China's EV charging infrastructure continues rapid expansion
 ⑦Chinese researchers identify new landslides on moon

Sep 29, 202527 min

China's bicycle ownership on the rise as low-carbon travel takes off

①China's bicycle ownership on the rise as low-carbon travel takes off
 ②"Nap-friendly" furniture gains traction in Chinese schools
 ③Chinese, Italian youth revive ancient city wall in east China
 ④China unveils brain-inspired AI for next-gen efficient computing
 ⑤Cactus cultivation boosts rural development in SW China
 ⑥China to launch three-year campaign to strengthen bird protection

Sep 28, 202527 min

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge handles 90 million passenger trips since opening

①Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge handles 90 million passenger trips since opening
 ②Beijing ranks among world's top tourist cities: report
 ③China's Long March-10 carrier rocket succeeds in second static fire test
 ④China unveils plan on AI-energy integration to drive green transition
 ⑤China sets 2025 auto sales target at 32.3 mln units
 ⑥China adopts law dedicated to national park development

Sep 22, 202527 min

China home to over 5,000 AI companies

①China home to over 5,000 AI companies
 ②China-Laos railway boosts Southeast Asian durian sales in China
 ③China's earliest-known wooden coffins unearthed in Henan
 ④Researchers accurately monitor on-road CO2 emissions via new hybrid framework
 ⑤Hong Kong leaps to 4th place in world talent ranking

Sep 21, 202527 min

Chinese scientists trace phased rise of oxygen that shaped Earth's habitability

①Chinese team helps pioneer clinical vision model, highlighting AI's future in eye care
 ②"Desert bread" revives southwest China's arid valleys
 ③China's Hainan to host 11th World Free Zones Organization Annual Congress
 ④Chinese scientists trace phased rise of oxygen that shaped Earth's habitability

Sep 15, 202527 min

Cultural charm and innovation drive a boom in China's tourism

①Chinese battery giant CATL unveils new EV batteries for Europe
 ②China reports solid growth in online payments during summer months
 ③Cultural charm and innovation drive a boom in China's tourism
 ④Major foreign trade province in east China adds direct Africa shipping link
 ⑤Chinese, international scientists reveal solid inner core in Mars

Sep 14, 202527 min

China launches first national science popularization month

①China launches first national science popularization month
 ②China issues guideline to promote high-quality urban development
 ③Chinese medical institutions urged to step up building of barrier-free environment
 ④New consumption trends drive Chinese "companion economy"
 ⑤China's digital publishing revenue hits new high in 2024
 ⑥Well-known wild Siberian tiger spotted, thriving in NE China
 ⑦Researchers develop hybrid downscaling model for high-resolution daily rainfall estimation

Sep 8, 202527 min

Collaborative exhibition on SCO countries' cultural heritage kicks off in Beijing

①Collaborative exhibition on SCO countries' cultural heritage kicks off in Beijing
 ②Green spaces bloom in Shanghai, home to over 1,000 parks
 ③East China airport opens lounge for furry travelers
 ④China aims for AI application breakthroughs in key sectors in next 2 years: official
 ⑤China's first photonic quantum computer factory breaks ground in Shenzhen
 ⑥Dugong sighted in waters off South China Sea reef

Sep 7, 202527 min

From extinction to flourishing herds, milu deer thrive after China's decades of conservation

①Tourism booming in Chinese cities where passion finds its symphony
 ②Beijing NEV production exceeds full-year 2024 level in first 7 months
 ③From extinction to flourishing herds, milu deer thrive after China's decades of conservation
 ④New fishway monitoring system launched in south China
 ⑤World's tallest bridge passes crucial test, promises connectivity

Sep 1, 202527 min

Lampposts in south China's Shenzhen double as cozy bird nurseries

①Over 800 mln railway journeys made during China's 2025 summer travel rush
 ②China's e-commerce sector posts steady growth in first 7 months
 ③China solicits public opinions on regulating price-related acts of platform economy
 ④Lampposts in south China's Shenzhen double as cozy bird nurseries
 ⑤Study finds moon's Apollo Basin formed 4.16 billion years ago
 ⑥Asia's longest tyrannosaur femur fossil identified in east China
 ⑦Beijing to boost relic research, technological displays

Aug 31, 202527 min

Exploring history at museums becomes summer trend in China

①Exploring history at museums becomes summer trend in China
 ②China-Europe Railway Express from Shenzhen sees robust growth over 5 years
 ③China's Long March-10 carrier rocket succeeds in first static fire test
 ④Chinese scientists develop full-process intelligent breeding robot
 ⑤Mango ice pops from China's Guangxi offer refreshing tropical treat

Aug 25, 202527 min

More provinces across China roll out football leagues to boost tourism

①More provinces across China roll out football leagues to boost tourism
 ②Beijing Music Festival to kick off in October
 ③Hong Kong-born giant panda twins turn 1 year old
 ④China's Hainan Airlines pilots in-cabin pet service on international flights
 ⑤Xinjiang launches direct air cargo route for fruit, vegetables to Dubai
 ⑥Chinese researchers develop soft yet robust microrobot

Aug 24, 202527 min