China willing to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation with Myanmar: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing to carry forward the fraternal pauk-phaw friendship.
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China accelerates high‑tech drive: industrial output +4.5%, unemployment drops to 5.1%, services expand
High-tech manufacturing drives 40% of China's industrial growth, while the urban unemployment rate drops to 5.1% amid steady economic recovery.
Xi'an–Shiyan high‑speed line enters final testing: 256 km, 350 km/h, 90% bridges and tunnels, three hours to Wuhan
Test trains hit 350 km/h on the new Xi'an–Shiyan rail line through the Qinling Mountains, cutting Xi'an–Wuhan travel time to 3 hours.
China's comprehensive bonded zones account for 16.9% of foreign trade turnover on just 0.005% of the country's territory
China's 174 comprehensive bonded zones occupy just 0.005% of land but drive 16.9% of foreign trade, boosted by 24 new growth measures.
Global ports gather in Yantai to discuss freight future: automation, two‑way routes and deals with Kenya and Indonesia
Yantai hosted a global freight conference showcasing automated vehicles and bilateral routes, leading to new port agreements with Indonesia and Kenya.
China's space conveyor belt: Lijian‑1 rocket moves to monthly launches — 105 satellites under its belt, two sea launches in second half
China's Lijian-1 commercial rocket moves to monthly launches and two sea starts in late 2026. The launch preparation cycle has been reduced to just 10 days.
Multinationals Summit opens in Qingdao
The 7th Multinationals Summit opened in Qingdao, gathering 357 global companies to discuss China's market and the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Dragons on the water: thrilling dragon boat races held in Guangzhou — 33 teams, 350‑meter round trips, and authentic street food
Guangzhou celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival with fierce races in Tianhe and Baiyun districts, honoring poet Qu Yuan and showcasing local traditions.
Xi'an East Railway Station: new transport hub opens in northwest China — 100,000 sq m, 5 minutes to the subway, integrating high‑speed rail
The 100,000-sq-m Xi'an East Station has opened in China, integrating high-speed rail, buses, and metro lines to boost the northwest transport network.
15 million donors a year: how China built the world's largest voluntary blood donation system
Over 15 million people in China donate blood annually on a voluntary, unpaid basis. National incentives include free transit and park access.
Mongolia and China: a new level of trust — Ulaanbaatar reaffirms 'One China', Wang Yi promises to be 'a reliable partner'
Wang Yi and Batmunkh Battseceg discuss development strategies, trade expansion, investments in critical minerals, and environmental governance.
Chinese cinemas turn into fan zones: 4K screens and surround sound vs small home TVs — a new trend for watching the 2026 World Cup
Over 1,200 Chinese screens in 150 cities broadcast the 2026 World Cup live in 4K at 120 fps. Fans ditch the couch for a stadium-like cinema experience.
China's ZXMOTO again triumphs in World Supersport: sixth win of the season, Chinese components exceed Italian engineers' expectations
Valentin Debise wins at Emilia-Romagna round, securing ZXMOTO’s 6th victory. Italian experts praise the Chinese motorcycle's stability and components.
China's railways hit record freight load: 1.67 billion tonnes in 5 months, 202,400 wagons in a single day — record set on May 2
China's railways carried 1.67 billion tonnes of cargo from Jan-May 2026. Daily loading hit a record 186,300 wagons, boosting coal and grain supply.
4,100 submissions, 41 world premieres, 420 films: Shanghai International Film Festival breaks records
The 28th SIFF opens with a record 4,100 submissions. For the first time, the Golden Goblet main competition features only world premieres.
