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Xi calls for closer bonds across Strait
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said on Friday that regardless of how the international landscape or the situation across the Taiwan Strait evolves, the overarching trend toward the great rejuvenation of...
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NOSTALGIA IS A SOOTHING BALM FOR TODAY’S CONSUMERS
When 24-year-old Li Xinyue was scrolling through RedNote on a lazy weekend afternoon, a vintage-looking moisturizing cream stopped her thumb as she scrolled. The tin was flat, palm-sized and round, decorated with bold red, black and gold flower motifs...
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China, EU welcome two-week ceasefire in Mideast
The world welcomed on Wednesday a diplomatic breakthrough for peace in the Middle East as Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, potentially suspending a six-week-old war that has killed hundreds and...
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Antarctic feat
China’s 42nd Antarctic expedition team has successfully completed the country’s first-ever hot-water drilling test in Antarctica, reaching a depth of 3,413 meters, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday. The achievement breaks the previous...
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Holiday rush
Visitors watch the Aoyu parade — a traditional folk performance featuring a mythical fish-dragon creature in Chinese folklore — in Xiangyang, Hubei province, on Sunday. It was part of a nationwide travel boom during the Qingming Festival holiday, which...
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Tourism enjoys robust growth
As China’s visa-free policies continue to deliver dividends, the country’s inbound tourism market is warming up this spring, with travelers venturing beyond first-tier cities to second- and third-tier destinations and shifting from traditional...
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AS HOLIDAY APPROACHES, SOCIETY REFLECTS ON MORTALITY
In China, the approach of Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, rarely announces itself loudly. It arrives quietly, like the change of a season, with rising temperatures amid the first signs of spring, and through the subtle awareness that it is...
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CAKED IN NOSTALGIA: TASTY TREAT IS QINGMING STAPLE
As early as the first stirrings of spring, Ye Liqin, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and co-founder of a guesthouse in Songyang county, Zhejiang province, begins her annual ritual. In the mist-cloaked mountains of her hometown, she kneads freshly foraged...
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Robotic wolves add more teeth to modern combat
China North Industries Group Corp, the country’s biggest land armaments maker, has developed a series of quadruped combat robots — dubbed “robotic wolves” by engineers — that it is now promoting on the international market. “We can offer buyers three...
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Nation’s factory activity ramps up in March
China’s manufacturing activity returned to expansion territory in March, offering an early sign that policy support is beginning to feed through to the real economy as measures to boost demand and stabilize growth gain traction, experts said on...
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Xi urges whole society to plant trees
President Xi Jinping called for mobilizing the whole society to participate in afforestation on Monday, urging sustained efforts to build a beautiful China and contribute to Chinese modernization. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist...
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Qingming Festival, spring break boost tourism surge
The convergence of student spring breaks in multiple Chinese cities with the upcoming Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, has created an extended travel period from Wednesday to April 6, forming a key new growth opportunity for the tourism market,...
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Economy on firm footing at start of ’26
China’s industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business...
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Engineering marvel
The eastern and western main towers of the Shiziyang Grand Bridge were topped out on Thursday morning, signaling notable progress in the control project of the under-construction Shiziyang Link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The...
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Nation promotes open science cooperation
Amid intensifying geopolitical competition in high-tech sectors, China unveiled on Wednesday a plan to open some of its major scientific projects and facilities to the world, calling for the building of a “global technology community”. Speaking at the...
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Recruiting rush
Graduates attend a job fair for science and technology universities across Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province on Tuesday at Harbin University of Science and Technology in Harbin. The two-day event, which opened on Tuesday, features separate...
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Xi: Build Xiong’an into innovation hub
President Xi Jinping called on Monday for strategic resolve and historical patience to make efforts to build the Xiong’an New Area, dubbed China’s “city of the future”, into an innovation hub in the new era and a model of promoting highquality...
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Li highlights fair trade at forum
Beijing has called for opening-up and technological progress to drive new market growth, in order to enable the world economy to emerge from difficulties and move toward prosperity. Delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China...
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Maritime milestone
China’s second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, undocks in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to trial voyages. The vessel is scheduled for delivery by the end of this year.
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Staying fit with tai chi
Practitioners of Taijiquan, or tai chi boxing, perform at an event in Paris, France, on Wednesday. The event, themed “Fit for Life, Go for Taiji”, was held at the UNESCO headquarters ahead of the first International Day of Taijiquan, which falls on...
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Chinese economy gets off to solid start in 2026
China’s economy has got off to a solid start in 2026, with major indicators delivering better-than-expected results in the first two months of the year, laying the foundation for achieving the annual growth target and opening the 15th Five-Year Plan...
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Para athletes clinch record medals in Italy
In a remarkable demonstration of the power of resilience and solidarity, Team China delivered a stellar performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scooping up a record haul of medals. As the curtain came down on the Winter Paralympic...
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Expanding demand tops policy agenda
China’s efforts to expand domestic demand this year are expected to strengthen its role as a major engine of global growth, as policies from consumer trade-in programs to income growth initiatives aim to build a more robust consumer market, officials...
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NPC deputies called on to transform vision into reality
China’s top legislator urged national lawmakers to diligently fulfill their responsibilities in advancing the goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) and to work collectively toward the continuous promotion of Chinese modernization. “Formulating...
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Advisers align wisdom and strength
National political advisers were urged to align their wisdom and strength with the nation’s central tasks, ensuring that their consultative efforts provide robust support for the country’s modernization drive, as the fourth session of the 14th National...
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Emerging sectors in legislative focus
The annual report on the work of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, has outlined plans to formulate and amend several legislative items related to emerging and economic sectors, aiming to enhance the...
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‘Big year’ for Sino-US ties noted
Calling 2026 a “big year” for ChinaUnited States relations, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that the agenda for bilateral high-level exchanges “is already on the table”, and both sides need to “treat each other with sincerity and good...
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Xi: Advance Healthy China Initiative
President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday that the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period will be crucial for building a Healthy China by 2035, urging coordinated planning and faster implementation to achieve decisive progress toward the goal. Xi, who is...
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China sets target of 4.5-5% GDP growth for this year
China has set its GDP growth target for 2026 at 4.5 to 5 percent, a moderate projection that experts said allows greater policy flexibility to focus on high-quality development while maintaining stable growth, given the structural challenges in the...
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Advisers urged to ensure 5-year plan’s good start
National political advisers have been urged to build consensus and pool wisdom for the country to achieve a good start for the 15th FiveYear Plan (2026-30). The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political...
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Deeper opening-up promised for steady growth
China will deepen high-level opening-up and accelerate the development of free trade zones to stabilize economic growth amid rising global uncertainties, a spokesman for the annual session of the country’s top political advisory body said on...
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IT’S LANTERN FESTIVAL — TIME TO HAVE A BALL
Outside a bustling Daoxiangcun pastry shop in Beijing on Monday, a day before this year’s Lantern Festival, a chef deftly shakes a bamboo sieve, transforming fillings like sesame paste, red bean, hawthorn jam — even chocolate — into snowy-white balls...
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Beijing condemns strikes on Iran, killing of Khamenei
China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, while experts warned that the joint military...
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Tangible boons for people hailed as key
On Dongshan Island in East China’s Fujian province, a long-observed custom continues on festive occasions: residents first pay tribute to “Gu Gong” before honoring their ancestors. The man respectfully known as “Gu Gong” was Gu Wenchang, who served as...
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Merz’s visit highlights new opportunities
On Thursday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz walked into a leading Chinese robotics company in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, for a tour and a robotic performance before wrapping up a two-day China visit that was both fruitful...
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Xi stresses need for more mutual trust
President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the more volatile and turbulent the international situation becomes, the greater the need for China and Germany to strengthen strategic communication, enhance mutual trust and promote the continuous new...
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STARTING THE YEAR WITH A BANG, USHERING IN PROSPERITY
On the Chinese New Year’s Eve, strolling through the streets of Dali ancient town in Yunnan province, 40-year-old YouTuber Jasminia Gough from Australia found herself amid a blaze of light and sound. The streets suddenly came alive, with firecrackers...
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Gu ends Games on high note with halfpipe gold
China’s “golden girl” Gu Ailing saved her best for last, as the freeski sensation delivered on the final day at Milano-Cortina 2026 to successfully defend her Olympic gold medal in women’s halfpipe at the Livigno Snow Park on Sunday. The 22-year-old...
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Gold rush
Chinese skier Wang Xindi holds aloft the national flag after winning the freestyle skiing aerials gold at Milano-Cortina 2026 on Friday. On Thursday, Ning Zhongyan set a new record while clinching gold in the speed skating men’s 1,500m event. Wang’s...
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Xi extends Spring Festival greetings
President Xi Jinping has extended Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival, during a two-day factfinding trip in Beijing. Xi wished the people good health, success in their careers, and happiness for their...
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Xi stresses role of sci-tech innovation
President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that self-reliance in science and technology is the “key” in building China into a great modern socialist country, on his first fact-finding trip of 2026, the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30)...
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Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to military veterans
President Xi Jinping has extended Spring Festival greetings to the country’s military veterans. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed the greetings...
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Legacy of Beijing 2022 lives on as Milan welcomes Games
As yet another Winter Olympics raises its curtain in Italy, the surging global anticipation for the ice and snow sports extravaganza owes a fair share of credit to the Games’ previous host. Thanks to the promotion of winter sports in China leading up...
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Young people build bridge of friendship
When the last wooden beam slid into place, the bridge stood firm — without nails, screws or glue. At Changzhou Beijiao High School in Jiangsu province, a joint project reached its climax as Chinese students and their visiting United States peers...
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Xi: Sino-Russian relations enter new stage of growth
President Xi Jinping underlined on Wednesday the need for China and Russia to join hands to safeguard global strategic stability amid growing turbulence in the international landscape, while ensuring that bilateral ties develop on the right...
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China, Uruguay vow to deepen ties
On Feb 3, 1988, China and Uruguay — separated by vast oceans — established diplomatic relations, opening a chapter of engagement grounded in mutual respect and shared interests. And on the same day 38 years later, President Xi Jinping and Uruguayan...
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Spring Festival travel rush kicks off
Construction worker Liu, seated inside train K4069, felt a rush of excitement as the platform clock at Beijing West Railway Station struck 12:40 am and the whistle blew on cue. He was on board the first passenger train to depart from the Chinese...
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REOPENING THE DOORWAY TO A SHANGHAI CULTURAL TOUCHSTONE
Editor’s note: From our rich history to dynamic, contemporary lifestyles, we are inviting readers around the world to tune in to China’s vibes, and experience unmatched travel destinations, mouthwatering food, shopping extravaganzas and colorful...
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Festive atmosphere
People take photos during a culture and tourism promotion event for Xiamen, Fujian province, in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. The event, co-organized by the China Cultural Center in Cairo and the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, included...
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Xi, Starmer envision growth of ties
When greeting people during the Chinese New Year, it is auspicious to mention the horse, as the animal represents the possibility of “taking the lead like a racing horse”. This metaphor was used by President Xi Jinping in his talks with visiting...
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Restored moat better reflects glory of Xi’an city wall
With a 40-year restoration project concluding recently, a moat of clear water once again embraces the ancient city wall in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province. What was once an eyesore for visitors and a potential threat to the safety of residents...
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Xi calls for upholding intl system
President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for Finland to work with China to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order underpinned by international law to jointly respond to global challenges,...
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Warm homecoming
Goalkeeper Li Hao (right) of China interacts with soccer fans on Monday at Beijing Daxing International Airport, after China finished as runner-up at the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Lighting fairyland
Visitors tour the 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, Sichuan province, on Saturday. The festival, themed “Painting China with Lanterns”, officially opened on Friday and will run through March 3. With an exhibition area of...
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Festive fun
Foreigners pose for photos holding Spring Festival couplets and the Chinese character fu, or blessing, in Shanghai on Thursday. The 2026 “Village Gala” held in Huacao town, Shanghai, attracted many foreigners. They enjoyed browsing the Chinese New Year...
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Leaders’ visits give ties fresh momentum
In the new year, leaders of nations in Asia, Europe and North America have traveled to China to discuss reinforcing bilateral ties and expanding pragmatic cooperation, and countries such as Finland have confirmed or planned visits to China by their...
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Good start for new five-year plan stressed
President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for solid efforts to secure a good start for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), highlighting the need to maintain strategic focus to enhance the certainty and sustainability of the country’s development. Xi, who...
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Debris-hit spacecraft returns after 270 days in orbit
The return capsule of the Shenzhou XX spacecraft, carrying no astronauts, landed safely on Earth on Monday, concluding an extended orbital mission that was prompted by an unprecedented incident. The China Manned Space Agency said the vessel undocked...
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Rising anxiety among Greenlanders
There are no Chinese warships operating in Greenland and no significant Chinese investments in the region, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Washington on Wednesday, as he countered US threats to seize the Arctic...
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Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on nation’s musical past
The warmth of a crackling record, its familiar hum reverberating through time, is the essence of Looking Back, a centennial exhibition that brings the past to life in vibrant detail. Curated by renowned jazz pianist and collector Luo Ning, the...
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US youths called on to advance ties
President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from a US youth education exchange delegation that visited China, expressing the hope that more young people from the United States will join the cause of China-US friendship, and make greater contributions...
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US children’s choir brings message of hope and unity
On the first day of the New Year, a cold wind swept through Beijing, rattling windows and sharpening the city’s winter chill. Inside a packed theater, however, the air carried a very different feeling — one of warmth and anticipation. As the concert...
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Cool attraction
Tourists try their hand at table curling on Monday during the opening ceremony of the eighth Sichuan National Fitness Ice and Snow Season in Lixian county of Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province. A report released on Monday...
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Close ROK ties highlighted
President Xi Jinping has underlined the need for Beijing and Seoul to stand firm on the right side of history and make correct strategic choices amid the transformation and turbulence of the international landscape. Xi made the remarks on Monday...
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Intl community condemns US attack on Venezuela
China and the international community have expressed strong opposition after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and US President Donald Trump said the US will “run” the Latin American country. A spokesperson...
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Global experts hail Xi’s people-centered message
President Xi Jinping’s New Year message on Wednesday has presented a clear picture of China’s governance philosophy: putting people first while pursuing sustainable, highquality development, which offers a model for development and governance that is...
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Travel surge signals ‘strong start’ for tourism
Robust travel demand is giving the tourism sector a strong start in 2026, with surging New Year holiday bookings pointing to solid consumer activity at the beginning of the year. The New Year holiday period, from Thursday to Saturday, has emerged as a...
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