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  • Beijing Municipal Administrative Center undergoes remarkable transformation into vibrant modern area

    From 2016 to 2026, the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center marks a decade of planning and development. Over the past ten years, it has undergone a remarkable transformation into a vibrant modern area.

    June01,2026


  • China Unicom granted license to operate satellite mobile services

    The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Monday that it has granted China Unicom a license to operate satellite mobile services, enabling the carrier to deliver direct-to-cell satellite coverage for emergencies, maritime traffic and remote regions.

    September09,2025


  • In pics: permanent exhibition at Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing

    The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum), running in Beijing through Sunday, is focused on the theme of "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation."

    March27,2026


  • Cross-border trips via Beijing ports surpass 10 million as of mid-June

    The total number of cross-border trips via Beijing's ports of entry exceeded 10 million as of Monday, marking a 10.5 percent year-on-year increase and hitting the milestone half a month earlier than 2025, the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection said.

    June16,2026


  • Visa-free policies fuel 35.3% surge in Beijing's inbound tourism

    Beijing received a total of 2.667 million inbound tourists in the first five months of this year, up 35.3 percent year-on-year, demonstrating the rising popularity of "China Travel."

    June03,2026


  • China to provide favorable long-term prospects for foreign businesses: commerce ministry

    China will provide favorable expectations for the long-term development of foreign businesses in China during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), commerce ministry spokesperson He Yadong said at a press briefing on Thursday.

    February06,2026


  • China Eastern Airlines to launch direct flight route between Beijing, Oman's Muscat

    A direct air passenger route connecting Beijing and Muscat, Oman, will be launched on Nov. 30, according to Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA).

    November17,2025


  • 16th Beijing Int'l Film Festival opens

    The 16th BJIFF kicked off at the Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center here on Thursday.

    April17,2026


  • Beijing NEV production exceeds full-year 2024 level in first 7 months

    Beijing's new energy vehicle (NEV) production surged past 310,000 units in the first seven months of 2025, exceeding its total output for the entire previous year, according to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology.

    August20,2025


  • China unveils major RISC-V achievements, opens new path for open-source chip industry

    The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced major RISC-V achievements at a sub-forum during the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) on Thursday, highlighting a new path for open-source chip industrial application.

    March27,2026


  • (China Economic Roundtable) Significant progress seen in construction of China's int'l sci-tech innovation centers: expert

    Notable progress has been made in the construction of China's three international sci-tech innovation centers, namely the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with their role as strategic pillars in building China's scientific and technological strength continuing to grow, an expert said on Wednesday.

    April02,2026


  • Emerging frontier technologies drive future industries, power economic growth

    Emerging frontier technologies are accelerating industrial applications, with the development of future industries becoming a powerful engine for new quality productive forces in the new era, according to officials and experts.

    April02,2026


  • Beijing ranks among world's top tourist cities: report

    Beijing ranks among the world's top cities for tourism in comprehensive strength, according to a major industry report released on Thursday at the World Conference on Tourism Cooperation and Development 2025.

    September12,2025


  • Chinese AI startup tops global embodied intelligence benchmark

    Chinese startup Spirit AI has said that its Spirit v1.5 embodied intelligence foundation model now ranks first according to the RoboChallenge real-world robotics benchmark, surpassing a leading U.S. model.

    January14,2026


  • Chinese scientific groups launch initiative on open, fair global AI governance

    Multiple Chinese scientific groups on Monday jointly issued an initiative, calling for establishing an open, fair, inclusive and effective global artificial intelligence (AI) governance system.

    April14,2026


  • Global mayors explore tech-empowered tourism at Beijing dialogue

    As Vasileios Vasileiadis slipped off the extended reality (XR) headset, the vibrant streets of Beijing's historic Dashilar district swirled into focus, colliding with the digital world he had just left behind.

    June04,2026


  • German Chancellor Merz promotes cooperation during China enterprise visits

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class for a test ride in Beijing on Thursday morning, experiencing the intelligent assisted driving system during his official visit to China.

    February27,2026


  • China reports surge in foreign visitors amid expanded visa-free policy

    An increased number of foreign visitors arrived at China's borders in the first half of 2025, fueled in part by relaxed visa rules -- particularly the expansion of the country's visa-free travel programs.

    July17,2025


  • International festival in Wudang Mountains promotes Tai Chi, cultural exchange

    The International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opened Saturday at the foot of the Wudang Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central China's Hubei Province, drawing more than 2,000 participants from 32 countries and regions.

    October27,2025


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