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Wild Elephant Valley: A story of harmony between humans and nature in Xishuangbanna

Step into Wild Elephant Valley in the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Discover a beautiful story of harmony between humans and nature!

Indonesia reports sharp drop in visa-free entries, rise in revenue as immigration policy shifts

Indonesia recorded an 87.9% year-on-year decline in visa-free entry permits issued in the first half of this year, while visa service revenue climbed 6.4% to approximately 2.81 trillion rupiah (about US$188 million), official data from the Directorate General of Immigration showed.

Torrential rain causes waterlogging in Hebei, residents well relocated

Kuancheng County was hit by sudden heavy rainfall on Sunday night, causing waterlogging in four townships and nine villages. Vehicles submerged by floodwaters are being towed away by recovery trucks. Meanwhile, local residents have been well relocated with enough daily necessities.

State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: All 55 high-rise residential complexes in the city take the lead in Jiangsu Province to achieve dual power supply

On June 25, the newly added power supply point at Jiulong Mansion Residential Complex in Shuyang County was successfully energized, putting its dual power supply system into official operation.

Hainan Coast Guard opens patrol vessel to public to mark Coast Guard Law Anniversary

The Hainan Coast Guard opened its patrol vessel Huaguang to the public during a two-day event in Haikou, Hainan Province on Friday and Saturday, marking the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Coast Guard Law of the People's Republic of China.

China's trade in computing hardware up 56.6% in H1

China's imports and exports of computing hardware, including electronic components and computer parts, reached 5.13 trillion yuan (about $756.61 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 56.6% year on year, an official said on Tuesday.

U.S. Flying Tigers delegation visits Beijing exhibition on China-U.S. Friendship

A U.S. delegation led by descendants and youth representatives of the Flying Tigers of World War II visited an exhibition in Beijing on Sunday that commemorates a century of Chinese-American contributions and the historic alliance between the two nations during the fight against fascism.

ITF U12 East Asia qualifier opens in Beijing

The 2026 International Tennis Federation (ITF) U12 Team Championship East Asia qualifying tournament opened Monday at the Yuanli Sports Center in Beijing's Shunyi District, bringing together the region's top young tennis players.

Chinese-made tricycles gain traction in Cape Verde

Chinese-made tricycles, commonly known as sanbengzi, are gaining popularity in Cape Verde, with many buyers even requesting that the vehicles keep their original Chinese reverse warning — "Reverse, please be careful" — according to a social media post that has sparked renewed interest in the export trend.

China targets 80-year average life expectancy by 2030 under new health plan

China aims to raise its average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, up from 79.25 years in 2025, according to a national health plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

China sends emergency supplies to support flood recovery in Guangxi

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has launched emergency measures to support flood relief and agricultural recovery in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which has been severely affected by heavy rain and flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak.

Hong Kong, Nigeria sign double taxation agreement to boost investment

Hong Kong and Nigeria signed a comprehensive agreement to avoid double taxation on Monday, expanding Hong Kong's tax treaty network and strengthening economic ties with one of its key trading partners in Africa.

Qitaihe ice rink in northeast China booked through September as overseas teams flock to train

The ice rink at the Qitaihe Sports Center in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has been fully booked through September as speed skating teams from Mongolia, Hungary and Australia arrive to train in the city known as the "City of Olympic Champions."

Intangible heritage performances boost nightlife in Heilongjiang border city

An intangible cultural heritage theater in Tongjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is attracting visitors with weekend evening performances that combine Chinese ethnic traditions with Russian cultural performances.

NBA 3X Chengdu regional tournament crowns champions

The 2026 NBA 3X Chengdu regional tournament concluded Sunday, with ARES capturing the women's title and Nongfu Sanquan winning the men's championship to secure berths in the national finals.

Guangxi targets ASEAN hub for traditional Chinese medicine services

South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region plans to become an international hub for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) service trade and health tourism targeting ASEAN countries and Belt and Road partner economies between 2026 and 2028.

Chinese embassy lodges protest against Japan's words, deeds concerning so-called 'South China Sea Aarbitration Award'

The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Monday lodged solemn representations and voiced strong protest over the Japanese Foreign Minister's remarks playing up the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration Award" 10 years after its issuance and Japan's joint statement with other countries on the matter, Xinhua News Agency reported.

China's trade with Central, Eastern Europe rises 11%, extends decade-long streak

China’s trade with Central and Eastern European countries rose 11% year on year to 580.12 billion yuan ($85.32 billion) in the first half of 2026, extending a decade-long growth streak, a spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) said at a press briefing held by China’s State Council Information Office in Beijing on Tuesday.

Drones help Guizhou farmers reach fields tractors can't

Farmers across Guizhou Province in southwest China are using drones this summer to spray crops, apply fertilizer and transport farm goods, helping bring mechanized agriculture to mountainous areas conventional equipment cannot reach.

Chengdu completes plaza structure for new high-speed rail hub

Construction crews completed the main structure of a 96,000-square-meter elevated plaza at Chengdu Railway Station in southwest China's Sichuan Province early Tuesday.

Dessert shop owner in Hangzhou killed in knife attack

A dessert shop owner in Hangzhou City, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, died after being stabbed on Monday morning, according to a statement released by the police of Qiantang District on its official WeChat account.

Toll station staff cover highway fees for rescue team in appreciation of relief efforts

A toll station staff member recently covered the highway charges for a rescue team returning from a flood relief mission in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, expressing appreciation for their relief efforts.

China's first-half trade rises 16.9%, topping 25 trillion yuan for first time

China's goods trade reached a record 25.47 trillion yuan ($3.55 trillion) in the first half of 2026, rising 16.9% from a year earlier despite a challenging external environment.

China's imports top 10 trillion yuan in H1, up 22.1%

China's imports in the first half of 2026 reached 10.74 trillion yuan (about $1.58 trillion), surpassing the 10-trillion-yuan mark for the first time in the same period in history, an official said on Tuesday.

China launches online job drive with 172,000 openings

China's human resources ministry has launched a week-long online recruitment campaign offering about 172,000 job openings across modern services, internet businesses, consumer industries, and finance.

Beijing seeks stronger oversight and market reforms for natural resources

China has issued new guidelines to tighten the management of its natural resource assets, aiming to build a more comprehensive regulatory framework by 2030 and a fully established system by 2035.

New rail-sea route links Guizhou's phosphorus chemical hub to Beibu Gulf Port

The Xinmaohai, a vessel carrying containers of industrial salt for Guizhou Jiangshan Crop Technology Co., recently set sail from the Qinzhou port area of Beibu Gulf Port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Flash floods triggered by heavy rain force over 8,100 to evacuate in Gansu

As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, a total of 8,105 people have been evacuated to safer places after short-duration heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms hit Xiahe County in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, at around 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The rain triggered flash floods and caused severe damage, according to local authorities.

Central China lab creates digital archives for 951 overseas-held oracle bones

A laboratory in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, said Monday that since 2024 it has created high-precision digital archives for 951 oracle bones held in overseas collections.

Shipbuilder CSSC expects over $1.28 billion net profit in H1 2026

China CSSC Holdings Limited (CSSC), a Shanghai-listed shipbuilder controlled by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, said Monday that it expects to post a net profit attributable to shareholders of between 9.2 billion and 11 billion yuan (about $1.28 billion to $1.53 billion) for the first half of 2026.

32nd Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair concludes with digital focus

The 32nd China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair (Lanzhou Fair) concluded Monday in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, where digital tools were used to support business matchmaking.

Healthy grassland area reaches about 70% of total, officials say

About 70% of China's grasslands are now classified as healthy or sub-healthy after years of restoration efforts, officials said at an event marking the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Macao university launches digital performing arts training program

A training program for digital performing arts management and international communication talent kicked off Monday at City University of Macao.

2026 National Table Tennis Championships (Doubles) kicks off in Changsha

The 2026 National Table Tennis Championships (Doubles) kicked off Monday in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province.

Chang'e 7 carrier rocket arrives at launch site for assembly and testing

China's Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket for Chang'e 7 lunar mission has arrived at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, the China National Space Administration announced on Monday.

China releases five-year health blueprint focused on healthcare access and public health

China has released a national health development plan for 2026-2030 that aims to raise average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030 and further strengthen healthcare services, public health capacity, and medical insurance coverage, according to a government document.

China's smart wearable sector set for record financing in 2026: KPMG

Global professional services firm KPMG said in a report released Monday that China's smart wearable sector is on track for record financing in 2026.

7th Gulangyu Music Festival opens on China's 'Island of Music'

The 7th Gulangyu Music Festival opened Monday in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, under the theme "Romantic Heritage, Musical Island."

China's H1 foreign trade expands 16.9 pct

China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1), data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.

Discovering Sanman in Xishuangbanna: Where the rainforest meets rural revitalization

In Xishuangbanna, Sanman is a rural tourism complex that brings together three neighboring Dai villages through a "small cluster", creating a vibrant hub for eco-tourism, art, intangible cultural heritage and creative industries through shared resources and coordinated development.

Over 260,000 relocated as typhoon Bavi brings torrential rain to Liaoning

More than 260,000 people had been relocated to safer areas in northeast China's Liaoning Province by 4 p.m. Monday as Typhoon Bavi moved north, triggering heavy rainfall, according to Xinhua news.

China's top political advisor to visit DPRK

China's top political advisor Wang Huning will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from July 15 to 17, a spokesperson of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee announced on Tuesday.

Flash floods force evacuation of 8,105 people in northwest China county

Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday evening, forcing the evacuation of 8,105 people as of Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.

China’s 2026 summer grain harvest hits historic high

China has seen another bumper summer grain harvest in 2026, with total output topping 150 million tonnes for the first time.

First T-beam of Huang-Baise Railway's Guangxi section successfully cast

The first T-beam for the Guangxi section of the new Huang-Baise Railway was cast at the Leye beam precasting yard early Monday, marking the start of T-beam production for the section in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Natural disasters affect about 17.28 million people in China in H1

A total of 17.28 million people were affected by various natural disasters across China in the first half of 2026, authorities said Tuesday.

Guangdong launches cross-border remittance service for Hong Kong seniors

Banks in Guangdong Province introduced a new cross-border remittance service earlier this month that allows eligible Hong Kong retirees to receive government welfare payments in designated bank accounts on the Chinese mainland.

China warns of potential super El Niño event this autumn, winter

The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center has warned that a super El Niño could develop during the autumn and winter this year, with the possibility of rivaling the record-breaking 1997–98 El Niño, the strongest on record.

Report reveals fallacies in 'South China Sea Arbitration Award'

A report titled "A New Critique of the South China Sea Arbitration Award" was released at a roundtable dialogue on Monday in Hong Kong.

China upgrades flood emergency response to level III for NE China's Liaoning and Jilin

China's Ministry of Water Resources upgraded its Level-IV flood-control emergency response to Level III for Liaoning and Jilin provinces at 6 p.m. Monday, according to a statement released on the ministry's official WeChat account.

Giant panda cub 'Wang Shu' celebrates her 1st birthday at Chongqing Zoo

The female cub of giant panda Wang Shu celebrated her first birthday with some snacks and special environmental enrichments prepared by her breeders at Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing on Sunday.

Super Typhoon Bavi brings high waves to Qingdao coast

Typhoon Bavi continues moving north on July 13, 2026, bringing high waves to coastal waters near Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province.

Xi to attend opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference, deliver keynote speech

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

民政部公布9起非法社会组织典型案例

　　中新网7月14日电据“中国民政”微信公众号消息，7月14日，民政部公布9起非法社会组织典型案例，提醒社会公众提高警惕，防止上当受骗。同时，提醒有关机构和社会公众，在与社会组织开展合作或参与其活动时，可通过“中国社会组织政务服务平台”(https://chinanpo.mca.gov.cn)、“中国社会组织动态”政务微信(微信号：chinanpogov)核实其身份；发现非法社会组织活动线索的，请及时向属地民政部门举报。

南航股份公司新疆分公司原总经理富璞岩接受审查调查

　　中新网7月14日电据中央纪委国家监委驻南航集团纪检监察组、新疆维吾尔自治区纪委监委消息：南航股份公司新疆分公司原总经理富璞岩涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受中央纪委国家监委驻南航集团纪检监察组纪律审查和新疆维吾尔自治区监察委员会监察调查。

重庆加快创新强市建设到2030年打造“一中心五地”

　　中新网重庆7月14日电 (记者刘相琳钟旖)中共重庆市委六届九次全会精神解读新闻发布会14日举行，中共重庆市委常委、宣传部部长，新闻发言人姜辉在会上表示，全会审议通过了《中共重庆市委关于加快建设创新强市扎实推动高质量发展奋力谱写中国式现代化重庆篇章的意见》(以下简称《意见》)，明确到2030年打造“一中心五地”目标。

外交部：中方愿同坦赞双方共同推进好坦赞铁路激活和繁荣带建设

　　中新网北京7月14日电 (记者黄钰钦谢雁冰)中国外交部发言人林剑14日主持例行记者会。

中方：奉劝有关国家不要沦为美国散布虚假信息的帮凶

　　中新网北京7月14日电(记者黄钰钦)中国外交部发言人林剑14日主持例行记者会。

时政微观察丨总书记心中的“人民城市”

外交部：“南海仲裁案”本质上是一出披着法律外衣的政治闹剧

　　中新网北京7月14日电 (记者黄钰钦谢雁冰)中国外交部发言人林剑14日主持例行记者会。

湖北农业发展集团有限公司原党委副书记陈华志接受审查调查

　　中新网7月14日电据湖北省纪委监委消息：湖北农业发展集团有限公司原党委副书记、总经理陈华志涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受湖北省纪委监委纪律审查和监察调查。

中方敦促欧方停止为非法“裁决”站台背书

　　中新网北京7月14日电 (记者黄钰钦)中国外交部发言人林剑14日主持例行记者会。

摸清164种矿产、森林覆盖率25.09%！我国自然资源“家底”公布

　　国务院新闻办公室14日举行新闻发布会，介绍完善自然资源资产管理制度体系有关情况，并答记者问。

外交部：敦促欧方停止为非法“裁决”站台背书

　　新华社北京7月14日电(记者马卓言、董雪)外交部发言人林剑14日在例行记者会上答问时表示，日前几个欧洲国家参与美菲发表所谓“纪念南海仲裁案裁决”十年联合声明，欧盟也发表相关声明，歪曲事实、恶意抹黑，中方对此强烈不满和坚决反对。欧方一些国家在国际法问题上公然奉行双重标准，只会进一步削弱其国际信誉，更无助于中欧增进互信。欧洲不是南海问题的当事方，更没有资格对中国在南海的正当领土主权和海洋权益说三道四。我们敦促欧方谨言慎行，停止为非法“裁决”站台背书，以免影响中欧关系与合作。

中方：对海湾地区军事冲突再起深表关切

　　中新网北京7月14日电 (记者黄钰钦)中国外交部发言人林剑14日主持例行记者会。

外交部：奉劝有关国家不要沦为美方散布虚假信息帮凶

　　新华社北京7月14日电(记者曹嘉玥、吴梦桐)外交部发言人林剑14日在例行记者会上答问时表示，中方一贯反对并依法打击黑客活动，同时反对出于政治目的散布网络安全的虚假信息。美国长期以来对全球进行了系统的网络攻击。与此同时，美国出于地缘政治目的，多次拉拢地区国家，以“网络安全”为借口向中国泼脏水。中国对此强烈不满、坚决反对。我们同时奉劝有关国家不要充当地缘政治工具，沦为美国政府散布中国“网络攻击”虚假信息的帮凶。

完善自然资源资产管理制度体系国家从五方面部署重点改革任务

　　国务院新闻办公室今天举行新闻发布会，介绍完善自然资源资产管理制度体系有关情况，并答记者问。

山海同心筑梦黔行黔台青年共话创业就业新机遇

　　中新网贵阳7月14日电 (记者杨茜)黔台青年创新创业就业交流沙龙14日在贵州省贵阳市举行。

经纬度：中国人工智能发展的战略定力

　　2026世界人工智能大会暨人工智能全球治理高级别会议将于7月17日至20日在上海举行。国家主席习近平将出席大会开幕式并发表主旨讲话。

共赏雅乐同寻根脉泉州推出“泉台暑期文旅交流季”

　　中新社泉州7月14日电 (记者孙虹)为深化两岸文旅交流合作，福建泉州今年暑假推出2026年“泉台暑期文旅交流季”，将持续至9月30日。

专访中国电影博物馆馆长陈伟：让两岸观众“读懂彼此笑容”

　　中新社北京7月14日电题：专访中国电影博物馆馆长陈伟：让两岸观众“读懂彼此笑容”

China’s growth: five things to watch as economic pressure mounts

Monthly indicators show weakness in retail sales and investment ahead of second-quarter figure

刘强任山东省委副书记

　　中新网7月14日电据山东省委组织部官方微信公众号“鲁祖轩”消息，日前，中共中央批准：刘强同志任山东省委副书记。

今年上半年两岸进出口贸易额同比增长25.3%

　　中新社北京7月14日电海关总署14日公布的最新统计数据显示，今年上半年，大陆与台湾进出口贸易额同比增长25.3%，内地与香港进出口贸易额同比增长56.3%。

China’s monthly car exports surge past 1mn for first time

Overall trade soars as Beijing says it is also world’s second-largest importer

山西省太原市人大常委会副主任冯原平接受审查调查

　　中新网7月14日电据山西省纪委监委消息：山西省太原市人大常委会副主任、市总工会主席冯原平涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受山西省纪委监委纪律审查和监察调查。

北京市“两优一先”代表讲述民生服务故事：多一分耐心，多一分贴心

　　中新网北京7月14日电 (记者陈杭)“干我们这行，没什么高招捷径，就是把居民当自家人，多一分耐心，多一分贴心。”北京市优秀共产党员、北京市东城区环境卫生服务中心时传祥所时传祥青年班班长付晨13日在北京分享了其在工作中系民生、连民心的温暖故事。

贵州省住房和城乡建设厅原副厅长叶栋槺被“双开”

　　中新网7月14日电据贵州省纪委监委消息：经贵州省委批准，贵州省纪委监委对贵州省住房和城乡建设厅原党组成员、副厅长叶栋槺严重违纪违法问题进行了立案审查调查。

“导弹兵王”何贤达：此生许国呼啸长空

　　全国“两优一先”风采录丨“导弹兵王”何贤达：此生许国呼啸长空

Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown

Tougher vetting in Singapore, Malaysia and Japan reflects Washington’s push to close export-control loopholes

新任中国驻温哥华总领事傅峰山履新

　　中新网北京7月14日电据中国驻温哥华总领事馆消息，新任中国驻温哥华总领事傅峰山近日已抵达加拿大温哥华履新。

中共中央决定给予马兴瑞开除党籍、开除公职处分

　　经中共中央批准，中央纪委国家监委对马兴瑞严重违纪违法问题立案审查调查。6月30日，中共中央政治局会议审议并通过中共中央纪律检查委员会《关于马兴瑞问题审查结果和处理意见的报告》。

25.8万亿元，未来五年“农”字号产业将越做越大

　　涵盖第一产业增加值，也涉及加工制造、流通服务等二三产业——

国际社会期待习近平主席就全球人工智能发展与治理发表主旨讲话

　　新华社北京7月13日电#8195;题：为加强全球人工智能发展治理注入中国动力——国际社会期待习近平主席出席2026世界人工智能大会暨人工智能全球治理高级别会议开幕式并发表主旨讲话

王沪宁将访问朝鲜

　　中新社北京7月14日电　中共中央对外联络部发言人14日宣布：应朝鲜劳动党中央委员会和朝鲜民主主义人民共和国政府邀请，中共中央政治局常委、全国政协主席王沪宁将率中国党政代表团于7月15日至17日对朝鲜进行正式友好访问。（完）

王沪宁将访问朝鲜

　　新华社北京7月14日电中共中央对外联络部发言人14日宣布：应朝鲜劳动党中央委员会和朝鲜民主主义人民共和国政府邀请，中共中央政治局常委、全国政协主席王沪宁将率中国党政代表团于7月15日至17日对朝鲜进行正式友好访问。

China tried to clean up its air pollution. Then came the rebound

FT analysis shows extent of enormous progress since ‘airpocalypse’ — and latest emissions increase

LNG-derived fuel powers China’s reusable commercial rocket

China's Long March-10B commercial rocket has used high-purity methane fuel refined from liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in domestic propellant supply, according to fuel developer Sinopec.

China releases 101 national metrology technical specifications in H1 2026

During the first half of 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation released 101 national metrology technical specifications and approved the restructuring of 40 national professional metrology technical committees, representing a 23% year-on-year increase.

Nearly 1,000 doctors arrive in Xizang to deliver free medical care for local residents

Nearly 1,000 doctors and medical specialists from more than 200 institutions across China arrived in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region, by train on July 4. They provided free medical care and professional training in local communities along the Qinghai-Xizang Railway.

Hong Kong-Gulf trade surges 35% in first five months: financial secretary

Trade value between China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Gulf Arab countries jumped more than 35% in the first five months of 2026, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday.

China ramps up efforts to attract international sci-tech organizations

Beijing is expanding its dedicated cluster of international science and technology organizations by adding service stations, exhibition halls, and cross-border workspaces to strengthen its appeal as a global innovation hub.

New railway to halve travel time between northern and southern Xinjiang

Full-scale construction of a railway linking Yining and Aksu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region began on June 30. Upon completion, the proj

China's National Meteorological Center renews rainstorm, typhoon alerts

China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions.

Local doctor performs Equatorial Guinea's first laparoscopic gallbladder removal, with Chinese team's help

A surgeon at Malabo Regional Hospital has performed Equatorial Guinea's first laparoscopic cholecystectomy led by a local doctor, under the guidance of the 34th Chinese medical team. The procedure marked a milestone in the team's laparoscopic training program.

Guangdong launches nighttime cultural, tourism consumption promo

South China's Guangdong Province launched a nighttime cultural and tourism consumption campaign on Sunday evening in Shantou City on Monday.

China's e-commerce logistics index rises for fourth straight month

E-commerce hosts sold red pomegranates through livestreaming in Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)

China's railways set new record: 2.3 billion passengers carried in H1

China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said the national railway network handled 2.348 billion passenger trips in the first half of 2026, a record high for the period and up 5% year on year.

Shenzhou-23 crew tests new in-orbit mass measurement device

The three-member crew of China’s Shenzhou XXIII spaceflight mission has successfully tested an upgraded in-orbit mass measurement device at the country's space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

Belt and Road business exchange event held in Ningxia

Themed “Smart Silk Road, Linking the Future,” the event brought together over 60 business delegates from 16 partner countries, including South Africa, Oman, Turkey, and Ethiopia, to connect with more than 50 local Ningxia enterprises.

Chinese cities deepen cultural ties with Turkey, Sri Lanka

The Nanjing-Istanbul Urban Civilization Dialogue, held in Istanbul on July 2, brought together representatives from governments, academia, and cultural institutions to discuss heritage conservation.

Hainan becomes China's first province to ban fuel vehicle sales by 2030

South China's Hainan Province has announced a plan to phase out the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, making it the first Chinese province to do so.

Guangdong helps evacuate nearly 5,000 flood-affected people in Guangxi

Emergency response teams from Guangdong Province have safely evacuated a cumulative total of 4,963 people in flood-hit Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, authorities said on Monday.

China's inspection on Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports fully consistent with international conventions: FM

The Port State Control inspections carried out by China on vessels calling at its ports in accordance with laws and regulations are fully consistent with international conventions, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway celebrates 1,000 days of safe operations

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has marked 1,000 days of safe and orderly operation as of Sunday, with cumulative passenger trips exceeding 16.58 million, the railway's operator said on Monday.

China In Photos: Making History! China achieves first-ever controlled rocket recovery

China successfully launched the Long March-10B carrier rocket at the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province on Friday, achieving its first-ever controlled recovery of a carrier rocket's first stage.

China seeks lower logistics costs through modern distribution network upgrades

China's State Council has called for faster development of a modern distribution and logistics system, emphasizing infrastructure upgrades, multimodal transport and lower logistics costs, according to a statement following a recent meeting.

Typhoon Bavi triggers flood emergency, shuts schools and workplaces in Shenyang

Shenyang City in northeast China's Liaoning Province has activated a Level-II flood emergency response after Typhoon Bavi triggered widespread heavy rain.

China issues mandatory safety standard for driver-assistance systems

China has issued a mandatory national safety standard for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), setting requirements for a range of assisted-driving technologies and strengthening oversight of the rapidly developing sector.

China forecasts above-average typhoon landfalls during summer flood season

China expects five to six typhoons to make landfall during the main flood season from June to August, slightly above the historical average of 4.7, according to a forecast released by the National Climate Center.

Taiyuan-Zhongwei-Yinchuan Railway Lyuliang section gets network upgrade

The 4G capacity expansion and 5G network upgrade project on the Lyuliang section of the Taiyuan-Zhongwei-Yinchuan Railway has been completed, achieving seamless mobile signal coverage along the main line, stations, bridges and tunnels.

Navigation through Strait of Hormuz should be properly addressed: FM

The issue of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz should be properly addressed, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday at a regular press conference in response to a question related to the recent situation of the strait.

Injecting animal blood into humans during WWII: Japan still owes history an answer

Key evidence was collected from core war criminals and witnesses, eventually leading to the public trial of 12 war criminals. Some interrogation records are being disclosed publicly for the first time.

Macao Space Dream Project concludes, nurturing young innovators

The 2026 "Macao Space Dream Project" held its award and graduation ceremony in Macao on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the science education program.

Chinese referee Ma Ning completes World Cup 2026 officiating duties

Chinese referee Ma Ning has completed all of his officiating assignments at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

China-Vietnam 'Evergreen Friendship' symphony concert held in Da Nang

The China-Vietnam "Evergreen Friendship" symphony concert was recently held at the Trung Vuong Theatre in Da Nang, Vietnam.

More than 700 cyclists compete in 2026 Tour of Lhasa

The Lhasa leg of the 2026 Tour of Lhasa cycling race took place Sunday, attracting more than 700 participants.

Tarim Oilfield supplies over 400 billion cubic meters to gas pipeline network

China's Tarim Oilfield has supplied more than 400 billion cubic meters of natural gas to the country's West-East Gas Pipeline network, making it one of the country's most important energy projects, the company said.

Hunhe River in northeast China's Shenyang records No. 1 flood of 2026

China's authorities on Monday designated the latest flooding on Hunhe River as the river's No. 1 flood of 2026 after recent heavy rainfall pushed water levels higher.

Guilin agricultural products enter Greater Bay Area market with more than 10 deals signed

A two-day promotion event for Guilin's agricultural products opened Saturday at the Guangdong Regional Cooperation and Consumption Assistance Product Trading Center in Guangzhou, with over 10 cooperation agreements signed on the first day.

China's port cargo, container throughput rank first globally in 2025

China's ports handled 18.3 billion metric tons of cargo and 354 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers in 2025, both ranking first in the world, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Thai PM to visit China: FM spokesperson

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to pay an official visit to China, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.7972 against USD Monday

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 17 pips to 6.7972 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

Insights | Fiscal policy expert: Anchoring long-term development goals necessary while coping with short-term shocks

At a time when the global macroeconomic landscape is clouded with uncertainty and external shocks are striking in succession, "safety buffers" have become the core keywords for fiscal policies worldwide. "It requires a medium- and long-term perspective to rebuild the fiscal buffer, so that fiscal authorities, first of all, need to set a clear, credible fiscal anchor," said Seung Hyun (Luke) Hong, group head of Fiscal Surveillance at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), in a recent exclusive interview with China News Network.

46 rivers across China report flooding above warning levels

A total of 46 rivers across China reported flooding above warning levels from Sunday to Monday following heavy rainfall, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.

China wins 23 golds to lead Asian U23 Athletics Championships

China finished first in both the gold medal and overall medal standings at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships, which concluded on Sunday in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

China's Daji Gas Field achieves breakthrough in deep coalbed methane production

The Daji Gas Field in north China's Shanxi Province has achieved a breakthrough in deep coalbed methane development, with its annual production capacity surpassing 4 billion cubic meters in March, according to PetroChina.

Bangkok bar blaze kills 27, flames erupt from venue

A fire that broke out at a bar in the Thai capital late Sunday has killed 27 people, according to the country's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

Insights | Regional expert: boost policy efficiency to tackle structural economic challenges

Policymakers need to understand key differences between ASEAN+3 economies very closely and then try to come up with the priorities, said Seung Hyun (Luke) Hong, group head and lead economist of Fiscal Surveillance Group, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office(AMRO), with China News Network.

Hainan to become China's first province to stop selling fuel-powered vehicles

South China's Hainan Province has unveiled a plan to steadily advance the transition toward a ban on the sale of fuel-powered vehicles by 2030, according to the provincial government.

5th Asian International Youth Film Festival launches in Hong Kong

The launch ceremony of the 5th Asian International Youth Film Festival was held in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Sun Yingsha's wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Shanghai

Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha has been immortalized in wax with the official unveiling of her figure at Madame Tussauds Shanghai. The figure was added as a permanent exhibit at the iconic attraction on Monday, marking a historic milestone for the 25‑year‑old world champion.

Shenzhen railways handle 2.44 mln passenger trips in first 10 days of summer travel rush

The railway network in South China's Shenzhen handled 2.44 million passenger trips in the first 10 days of the summer travel rush from July 1 to 10, according to data released by Shenzhen railway authorities on Saturday.

Chinese space firm recognized at AI summit for open-source satellite platform

A Chinese commercial space company has received international recognition at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, after its open-source satellite design platform was selected for the AI for Good Innovate for Impact Report 2026.

Why China still believes in the power of rote memorisation

The art of learning ancient texts by heart has persisted through decades of cultural transformation

Cutting China reliance would cost the west $23tn, research suggests

Study highlights challenge facing US and EU as they try to reduce Beijing’s dominance over strategic supply chains

AI is not enough to arrest China’s decline

There are other, more powerful forces weighing on the country’s economy

Companies turn to Chinese AI models to cut costs

DoorDash, Siemens and Airbnb are among those seeking to curb ballooning bills and reduce reliance on US technology

Why luxury brands are falling for Asia’s queer romance shows

Stars of ‘boys’ love’ and ‘girls’ love’ dramas are becoming fashion ambassadors, as labels chase their unusually devoted fan bases

A three-way nuclear arms race

Today’s world has alarming echoes of the era before weapons controls

Why are China and India so bad at football?

Despite large populations and economies, the countries consistently fail to qualify for the World Cup

China cracks down on top ratings for corporate bonds

Regulators pressure agencies to limit triple A designations for higher-interest borrowers

China’s ‘temple economy’ thrives on the power of youthful prayer

After decades of economic transformation and social change, a new generation is seeking answers in religion

China braces for back-to-back typhoons as extreme weather risks rise

Record rains, tornadoes and landslides batter southern regions while floods unleash cobras and zoo animals

Shein wins Chinese approval for long-awaited IPO

China’s securities regulator grants permission for fast-fashion retailer to list in Hong Kong after years of delays

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.

China successfully uses giant floating net to recover rocket booster

State media hails successful test in step towards reusable rocket technology for space flights

China drops urban jobs target as economic pressures build

Latest five-year plan omits figure that has been fixture of economic planning for first time in decades

New EU ‘scale-up’ fund expects to burst past its €5bn target size

Also in this newsletter: IEA urges Brussels to reconsider its opposition to Arctic oil and gas exploration

OpenAI and Google sell AI models to blacklisted China groups

US groups have been supplying AI services to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent

Tencent leads deal to unwind Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition

Chinese tech group set to become largest shareholder in AI agent start-up after Beijing ordered reversal of US takeover

Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'

Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

Polestar chief says globalisation for carmakers is over after US sales ban

Swedish group majority-owned by China’s Geely is barred from selling new EVs in the US from next year

Peking duck dispute heightens EU-China trade tensions

European Commission launches probe into alleged dumping of subsidised meat

China could be the US tech hedge

Diversification is not about finding a market without risk — it is about finding a market whose risks are different

Europe’s ‘China shock’ panic is ill-informed

EU industry is largely weathering the competition well

China’s factory gate prices surge over Iran war turmoil

Producer price index rises for fourth straight month as Strait of Hormuz closure roils supply chains

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China

Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.

Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

At least four have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 62,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?

China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled

Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.

Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70

Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.

Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law?

Rights groups fear the new law gives Beijing legal authority to go after people beyond its borders.

China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan

Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Hybrid wheat yields robust harvest near NW China desert

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- In northwest China, the Taklamakan Desert, long known as the "Sea of Death," has for centuries made farming all but impossible with its sandstorms, drought and barren soil.

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