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Xi holds talks with Tajik president

Xi holds talks with Tajik president

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.

Chinese vice premier urges consolidation of poverty alleviation

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has urged more efforts to steadily advance regular assistance and continue to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation to boost rural revitalization.

Chinese premier meets representatives of U.S. business community

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met here with representatives of the U.S. business community accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to China.

China's first-quarter digital industry revenue rises 12.9% to $1.4 trillion

China's digital industry revenue rose 12.9% year on year to 9.5 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in the first quarter, while profits increased 23.6% to 737.8 billion yuan, according to official data released Thursday.

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China's first-quarter digital industry revenue rises 12.9% to $1.4 trillion

China's digital industry revenue rose 12.9% year on year to 9.5 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in the first quarter, while profits increased 23.6% to 737.8 billion yuan, according to official data released Thursday.

China unveils new photonic quantum computer prototype, sets photon record

China's University of Science and Technology (USTC) said that its researchers had developed a new photonic quantum computing prototype capable of manipulating 3,050 photons, setting what the team described as a new world record in optical quantum computing.

China discovers first ultra-deep shale gas field with over 235 bcm reserves

China has approved 235.7 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at an ultra-deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin, marking a major step in the country's push to expand domestic energy supplies, according to media reports.

U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market

U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market

Travel

Blending tea culture with travel

Blending tea culture with travel

When Derek Poskin first arrived in the historic canal city of Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in 2016, he was tracing a poem by Tang Dynastypoet Li Bai and developing a growing appreciation for Chinese tea culture.

Hainan duty-free sales hit 22.22 billion yuan in six months under revised policy

Beijing restaurants see surge during May Day break

China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush

Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens

Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens

South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high

South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high

Gallery

Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan gives literary lecture in Sao Paulo

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China

China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group

Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway tests full-line operation

Animation-themed equipment exhibition helps exhibitors expand diverse business opportunities

'Dopamine'-colored bus station in NW China injects vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism

China launches cargo craft Tianzhou-10 to send supplies for space station

China claims 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds

China claims its 7th straight women's title at table tennis team worlds

Culture

Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing

Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing

The Temple of Heaven, known in Chinese as Tiantan, is an iconic symbol of Beijing.The overall 28 pillars correspond to the 28 Mansions of ancient Chinese astronomy, a system used for celestial observations and calendar-making.

Exhibition celebrates the horse's cultural role

The exhibition New Steeds of the Silk Road recently opened at Yanhuang Art Museum in Beijing, showcasing works by artists from China and Belarus that celebrate the horse's masculine figure and rich symbolism through paintings and sculptures. The exhibition runs until May 18.

Female storyteller carries forward invaluable cultural legacy

Nestled in the high-altitude pastures of Tsonyi county in Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region, Sinchung's life has been one of courage, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to preserving an ancient cultural legacy.

Stitched with love: 20 years of 'Model Mothers' weaving dreams

On Mother's Day, dozens of exquisite woolen weavings and cloisonne works were on display in Beijing, all created by women who share a common name: Modou Mama, or Model Mothers. The charity project, launched by the Red Cross Society of China and Alibaba Group, held its 20th anniversary celebration with an event themed "Model Mothers Bloom, Beautiful Journey Together."

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Xi holds welcome banquet for Trump

May 14, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China.

Japanse post doubting Nanjing Massacre backfires

May 14, 2026

An online post by a Japanese user discussing how the Nanjing Massacre is taught in schools has drawn widespread attention, prompting responses from social media users in Japan and abroad.

Iran hardens stance on strait

May 14, 2026

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran is currently in consultations to develop regulations governing arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz based on international law.

Lebanese National Agency: 6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin

May 12, 2026

Lebanese National Agency:6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin.

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of violating US-brokered ceasefire

May 12, 2026

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday traded accusations of violating a three-day US-brokered ceasefire but no major strikes were reported by the warring sides so far.

Israeli Army: We destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel measuring 120 metres in length in southern Lebanon using more than 20 tonnes of explosives

May 12, 2026

Israeli Army: We destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel measuring 120 metres in length in southern Lebanon using more than 20 metric tons of explosives.

China's first-quarter digital industry revenue rises 12.9% to $1.4 trillion

May 14, 2026

China's digital industry revenue rose 12.9% year on year to 9.5 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in the first quarter, while profits increased 23.6% to 737.8 billion yuan, according to official data released Thursday.

Chinese scientists achieve first asymmetric division of artificial cell

May 14, 2026

Chinese scientists have developed an artificial cell model capable of asymmetric division, marking the first time an artificial cell has split into two distinct offspring.

Humanoid robots to get life-cycle tracing ID numbers

May 14, 2026

Some humanoid robots in Hubei province are set to become the first in China to receive their own identity card numbers, allowing their full life-cycle activities to be recorded, in a move aimed at ensuring full traceability and clear accountability amid the rapid development of the industry, experts said.

FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens

May 13, 2026

The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.

China beats Japan to win 12th straight world table tennis men's team title

May 11, 2026

China defeated Japan 3-0 on Sunday to win its 12th consecutive men's team title at the 2026 World Table Tennis Team Championships in London.

China beats Japan for 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds

May 11, 2026

LONDON, May 10--China achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by defeating Japan 3-0 in the mens final of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals to claim its 12th consecutive gold.

Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest

Apr 14, 2026

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.

Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research

Apr 11, 2026

Although artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, the scientific research paradigm based on physical experiments must be upheld in critical fields, and overreliance on AI should be avoided, said Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel during an exclusive interview with China News Service at Southwest University in Chongqing on Friday.

Insights |?Experts extol tangible fruits from ties between China and ASEAN countries

Apr 8, 2026

China and ASEAN commenced their dialogue relations in 1991, and after more than 30 years of diligent collaboration, they have forged a solid, comprehensive strategic partnership.