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China, Switzerland complete FTA upgrade negotiations
China and Switzerland have completed negotiations on upgrading their free trade agreement (FTA), China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
August21,2026
China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land
China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
August19,2026
Interview: China's growing radio astronomy capacity helps push frontiers of cosmic exploration, Polish astronomer says
China's growing radio astronomy capacity, led by the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), can help scientists tackle some of astronomy's biggest unanswered questions, renowned Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan has said.
August19,2026
From cave exploration to cafes: China's karst "cool resources" fan summer tourism
With summer heatwaves sweeping across China, the country's southwestern karst areas are getting creative, offering unique tourism experiences in the depths of the cool caves.
August14,2026
Smart tech secures China's major water lifeline
An integrated and intelligent water quality monitoring network runs around the clock to safeguard the Danjiangkou Reservoir, a primary source for China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the largest in the world.
August14,2026
China, Tanzania eye closer youth ties to boost bilateral cooperation
China and Tanzania on Wednesday called for stronger youth exchanges, skills development and innovation to deepen bilateral relations and support the development aspirations of the two countries.
August13,2026
Interview: UAE banker says financial connectivity to power UAE-China cooperation
Growing financial connectivity between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China, driven by the wider use of the renminbi (RMB), digital payments and cross-border financial services, is set to become a key driver of bilateral trade and investment, a senior banker in the UAE has said.
August13,2026
Interview: China's experience in desertification control offers inspiration for Saudi Arabia -- Saudi official
Saudi Arabia is strengthening cooperation with China in combating desertification and expanding vegetation cover, drawing on China's decades-long experience as the kingdom advances its ambitious environmental goals under the Saudi Green Initiative, a Saudi official has said.
August13,2026
Cabo Verde, China deepen cooperation in key development sectors
The government of Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in energy, water resources, agriculture and integrated development.
August13,2026
China to launch first international commercial route for homegrown C919 jet
China is set to launch the first international commercial route operated by its homegrown C919 aircraft on Wednesday, connecting Beijing with Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
August13,2026
Economic Watch: China's factory-built buildings find growing markets overseas
A 19-story hotel in Brisbane was not a conventional construction project in Australia, much of it having already been built thousands of kilometers away, inside a factory in south China.
August12,2026
China's mega water project transfers over 90 billion cubic meters of water
The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has diverted a cumulative total of more than 90 billion cubic meters of water through its eastern and middle routes as of Monday, marking a new milestone for the world's largest water diversion initiative.
August12,2026
China-Indonesia local governments dialogue held in Yogyakarta
The 2026 Indonesia-China Local Governments Dialogue was held Tuesday in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, bringing together nearly 200 representatives from local governments, businesses, universities and friendship organizations of the two countries.
August12,2026
Interview: Kenyan expert rejects "China squeeze" claims, highlights China's role in Global South industrialization
China's manufacturing sector has provided important support for industrialization in countries of the Global South through infrastructure, capital, technology, production experience and global markets, a Kenyan expert has said, slamming the so-called "China squeeze" accusation.
August11,2026
African exporters reap early benefits of China's zero-tariff treatment
Over 100 days, a growing range of African products have found their way into the vast Chinese market, helping African countries expand exports, move up the global value chain, and inject fresh momentum into China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
August11,2026
China becomes Türkiye's fastest-growing tourism market
Türkiye received nearly 245,000 Chinese visitors in the first half of the year, making China the country's fastest-growing tourism market, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency told Xinhua on Monday.
August11,2026
Roundup: China's zero-tariff policy boosts prospects for Zimbabwean horticultural exports
China's zero-tariff policy for African products is expected to create new opportunities for horticultural products to access one of the world's largest consumer markets, Zimbabwean exporters have said.
August11,2026
China-Africa Salon: A stadium in 2 years, a bond of 42 -- Chinese builders share their Kenya story
In Nairobi, a 60,000-seat football stadium is entering the final stage of construction. Built in just two years, the Talanta Stadium will serve as the main venue of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
August11,2026
China's premier digital publishing expo to debut cultural gaming section
China's premier digital publishing expo will open in late August, featuring for the first time an exhibition area highlighting the integration of traditional Chinese culture and online games.
August11,2026
Feature: China-Tanzania healthcare cooperation brings AI-powered diagnosis to patients
In a radiology room at Lumumba Regional Hospital in Tanzania's Zanzibar, a quiet technological shift is reshaping how doctors detect disease, make decisions, and save lives.
August10,2026
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