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  • Palace Museum reopens key section after a decade of restoration

    The Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin dian) at China's Palace Museum reopened to the public on Friday.

    December26,2025


  • China-Vietnam passenger train resumes after five years

    Train T8701 left Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for Hanoi, Vietnam at 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, marking the resumption of China-Vietnam international passenger rail service after a five-year suspension.

    May26,2025


  • Kenya eyes export growth after trade deal with China

    Kenya on Thursday said it is eyeing export growth after China granted a 98.2-percent zero-duty market access for goods from the East African nation under its duty-free arrangement announced recently.

    January16,2026


  • Chinese sci-fi eyes long-term growth after decade of fast expansion

    China's science fiction sector has evolved from a small circle into a lush ecosystem spanning movies, games and VR tours over the past decade, with observers now eyeing a long-term growth to follow an era of meteoric rise.

    March30,2026


  • Checkpoint on Kyrgyz-Chinese border reopens after upgrade

    Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov on Thursday inaugurated a revamped checkpoint on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border, said the president's press service.

    December22,2023


  • Shenzhou-19 astronauts meet press after return from space

    The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-19 crewed mission met the press in Beijing on Wednesday, their first public appearance after returning to Earth in April.

    July10,2025


  • China looks ahead to LA28 after topping Asian Games medal table

    After wrapping up the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 341 medals and topping the medal table for the 12th consecutive edition last weekend, Chinese athletes are now setting their sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, China's top sports official said at a conference on Friday.

    October10,2026


  • American Expat in Chengdu Thanks West China Hospital After Remarkable Recovery

    After receiving emergency treatment and multidisciplinary care in Chengdu, an American expat shares his gratitude for the professionalism and compassion at West China Hospital of Sichuan University.

    January29,2026


  • China-Nepal border port resumes customs clearance 6 months after floods

    China-Nepal Gyirong-Rasuwa Port, one of the largest land ports between the two countries, resumed customs and passenger clearance on Thursday morning, nearly six months after the area was struck by flood.

    January04,2026


  • Chinese rescue teams leave Myanmar after completing mission

    The China Search and Rescue Team, the China International Search and Rescue Team, and the search and rescue team from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region left Myanmar on Wednesday after completing their mission in the earthquake-stricken areas.

    April09,2025


  • Hainan FTP sees business surge after launch of island-wide special customs operations

    Business activity in China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) picked up in the first month of island-wide special customs operations, with surging company registrations, rising trade volumes and stronger duty-free sales, according to a press conference on Monday.

    January21,2026


  • Interest in Türkiye soars among Chinese tourists after introduction of visa-free entry

    Türkiye has introduced visa-free entry for Chinese citizens who hold ordinary passports and enter for the purpose of tourism or transit. The new policy, effective on Jan. 2, 2026, has ignited interest among Chinese tourists.

    January04,2026


  • China's Hainan sees holiday sales surge after special customs operations

    China's island province of Hainan saw a major surge in holiday shopping during its first New Year holiday as a special customs supervision zone. 

    January04,2026


  • Feature: Chinese doctors bring hope to Tanzanian mother after pioneering spine surgery

    For years, Matilda Chisuguru, a 46-year-old entrepreneur and mother of two from Mbeya in southwestern Tanzania, lived with pain that gradually eroded her independence, disrupted her work, and eventually made even the simplest movements unbearable.

    July20,2026


  • China-Mozambique cooperation bears fruit after 50 years of diplomatic ties

    Over the 50 years since the establishment of their diplomatic ties, China and Mozambique have forged a strong and reliable partnership rooted in mutual trust and support. The cooperation has brought improvements to local development and the livelihoods of the people.

    June27,2025


  • After Verona, Vinitaly stops in China in April

    More than 1,000 Chinese visitors attended the fair in Verona. 1,000 major buyers came from 68 countries around the world with nearly 30,000 foreign visitors. The next Vinitaly events will be held in Chengdu and Shenzhen

    April05,2023


  • Interview: Chinese rocket team prepares to strive for more reuses after successful land recovery

    For the team behind LandSpace's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket, the recent successful land recovery of the rocket's first stage was just the opening act. The real challenge lies ahead: building a comprehensive inspection and reuse system from scratch, one that can turn a recovered booster into a reliable, multi-flight workhorse.

    August21,2026


  • Eyes on Hainan: Hainan's first zero-tariff aircraft clears customs after FTP upgrade

    A brand-new Airbus A321neo has become the first aircraft to benefit from Hainan Free Trade Port's zero-tariff policy since island-wide special customs operations began in late 2025. The aircraft, leased by Hainan Airlines, is expected to save nearly 6 million yuan in tariffs during its lease period, highlighting the growing benefits of Hainan's high-level opening-up.

    June09,2026


  • Sino-French satellite detects gamma-ray bursts after in-orbit test

    An astronomical satellite jointly developed by China and France has recently detected gamma-ray bursts since its launch two weeks ago, marking a promising start to this high-level cooperation project between the two countries.

    July09,2024


  • Decoding signals from local authorities' first meetings after Spring Festival

    In China, there is a saying that goes "A year's success starts in spring." In line with this adage, many local authorities held their first meetings of the Year of the Snake on the very first working day following the Chinese New Year celebrations.

    February08,2025


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