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China posts resilient H1 growth as 15th Five-Year Plan gets underway
While geopolitical tensions and trade frictions continue to weigh on the global economy, China posted steady growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, demonstrating solid resilience as the world's second-largest economy embarked on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
July16,2026
China Focus: Riding on World Cup, Chinese cinemas reinvent moviegoing experience
In the early hours of Wednesday, Beijing time, Joaquin Estrader leapt to his feet, cheering and embracing fellow supporters as Argentina completed a dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
July16,2026
China's economic resilience brings opportunity dividends
China's economy has maintained steady growth in the first half of this year, continuing to generate development opportunities for the world.
July16,2026
AI emerges as new growth engine for China's industries
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a reliable engine of growth for China's industrial transformation. From factories and mines to classrooms and hospital wards, fresh AI applications are creating new businesses and reshaping the world's second-largest economy.
July16,2026
China-Spain architecture exhibition in Barcelona showcases urban regeneration
The exhibition "Regenerations: China and Spain in the Mirror," has brought together urban regeneration projects from China and Spain, highlighting how architects in both countries are embracing adaptive reuse by renewing existing buildings rather than demolishing them.
July16,2026
China's top diplomat holds talks with Kazakhstan's FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Kazakhstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev in Beijing on Monday.
July14,2026
Economic Watch: China's NEV momentum rewrites global auto playbook
For Chinese car buyers, new energy vehicles (NEV) are fast becoming the mainstream choice, with their market share climbing month by month, a momentum that is not only redefining the world's largest auto market but also reshaping the global auto landscape.
July14,2026
China's power load hits record high
China's peak electricity load climbed to a record high of 1.518 billion kilowatts on Friday, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
July14,2026
China targets 60-trln-yuan retail sales, consumption-driven growth during 2026-2030
China has set a goal of raising total retail sales of consumer goods to around 60 trillion yuan (roughly 8.8 trillion U.S. dollars) by 2030 and further strengthening consumption's role in driving economic growth, according to a government plan on expanding consumption during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
July14,2026
High-frequency data signals steady improvement in China's economy in H1
China's economy maintained steady improvement in the first half of the year (H1), with consumption continuing to recover and high-tech industries gathering momentum, according to data released by the State Information Center (SIC) under the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
July13,2026
Feature: Chinese horn ensemble speaks universal language through music
As the final notes faded through the concert hall in Krakow, Poland, the audience rose in sustained applause, celebrating a performance that brought together European classics and Chinese melodies through the rich sound of the horn.
July13,2026
Across China: Pakistani researcher applies Chinese climate experience to help flood-hit communities back home
In the laboratory at Tianjin University's School of Architecture, located in north China, Asma Bibi is intently refining her "climate-mental health-community" tri-resilience model. Via a practical, evidence-based framework, she hopes to help communities in Pakistan stricken by climate disasters rebuild their lives and restore a sense of stability.
July13,2026
How "Dear You" challenges China's blockbuster formula
A low-budget, regional-dialect film with no movie stars, no franchise backing, and no major marketing push has become one of the biggest surprises in China's film industry in years -- and it is forcing studios and investors to question a formula long regarded as the safest route to box-office success.
July13,2026
Trendy China | #ChinaTravel: More visitors, easier journeys
More foreign visitors are coming to China, and the travel experience is improving across the board. Digital services, transport links, and payment systems are all becoming more accessible.
July10,2026
ChinaInNumbers | Fluttering butterflies spotted on urban green belts in Hangzhou, China
Fluttering butterflies have been spotted on urban green belts in Hangzhou, China.
July09,2026
People-centered approach, consistency key to China's development: Pakistani researcher
A Pakistani researcher points to two key ideas: people-centered policies and long-term consistency.
July09,2026
China-funded highway expansion expected to boost regional trade, tourism in Cambodia
Cambodia on Tuesday inaugurated a section of the expanded China-funded National Road 7 here in the kingdom's central region, which was expected to boost regional trade and tourism.
July08,2026
China's foreign exchange reserves down 0.75 pct in June
China's foreign exchange reserves stood at 3.4163 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of last month, down by 26 billion U.S. dollars, or 0.75 percent, from the level at the end of May, official data showed Tuesday.
July08,2026
China, Tanzania, Zambia honor Chinese martyrs on TAZARA's 50th anniversary
China, Tanzania, and Zambia on Tuesday honored Chinese experts who sacrificed their lives during the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), marking the 50th anniversary of the railway's commercial operations and reaffirming their commitment to its revitalization.
July08,2026
GLOBALink | Young village official breathes new life into ancient town in China's Fujian
Lin Lulu, a post-90s village Party chief, has breathed new life into the ancient town of Songkou in east China's Fujian Province, revitalizing her hometown through years of tangible practices.
July08,2026
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