Storm hampers search for 16 sailors from sunken Vietnamese vessel in South China Sea
Stormy weather and high waves hamper the search for 16 missing Vietnamese sailors after the vessel Koi Nguyen 18 sank near Yongshu Reef.
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Innovation becomes the main driver of China's economic growth
China's industrial landscape transforms as new growth drivers like AI, commercial space, and humanoid robots contribute over 40% of economic growth.
Jingdezhen porcelain industry sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list
Jingdezhen porcelain industry sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, honoring China's centuries-old handmade ceramic craftsmanship.
Beijing hosted the 9th abacus and mental arithmetic competition, setting a new participation record
More than 200 global participants gathered in Beijing for the 9th Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition, celebrating the traditional Chinese Zhusuan.
China drills first tunnel under Yangtze for high‑speed trains
China has completed the 11,942-meter Caiyuanba Tunnel under the Yangtze River, linking Chongqing and Xiamen via a major high-speed rail corridor.
China's agricultural imports and exports reached $163.78 billion in the first half of 2026
China's agricultural trade rose 10.8% to $163.78B in H1 2026, driven by a 2.5% increase in rural retail sales and expanding domestic consumer demand.
China to impose tax on industrial fumes from 1 January 2027
China will tax all industrial VOC emissions from Jan 1, 2027. The green tax pilot targets eight major sectors accounting for 70% of toxic industrial fumes.
China's car exports rose 48.3% to $94 billion in the first half of 2026
China's car exports rose 48.3% to $94 billion in H1 2026, driven by a 68.7% surge in NEV demand across 210 countries, securing its global automotive leadership.
China Media Group (CMG) showcased Kazakh life and Kuqa crafts in a new travel documentary
China Media Group's 5-part travel documentary highlights Kazakh yurt building and Kuqa copperware crafts along the scenic 561 km Duku Highway in Xinjiang.
Robots play football: first school tournament held in Beijing
High school students programmed Acceleration Evolution T1 robots for Beijing's first humanoid robot football cup, a qualifier for the World Games.
China's shipbuilding: new orders up 173% to 121 mln dwt (deadweight tonnage), completed projects up 51%
China's shipbuilding leads global markets with new orders jumping 173.1% to 121M dwt. Green and low-carbon vessels drive high-end industrial growth.
Direct flights between Qingdao and Taichung resume after seven-year hiatus: first flight carries 167 passengers
Shandong Airlines resumes weekly direct flights between Qingdao and Taichung, shortening travel time to 150 minutes and boosting tourism and business.
34.17 billion passengers recorded in China in the first half of 2026
China recorded 34.17B inter-regional passenger trips and 28.07B tonnes of freight in H1 2026, backed by a 1.5 trillion yuan infrastructure investment.
220 million students, 16 million teachers, 430,000 kindergartens: how China's basic education system works
China builds the world's largest basic education system with 220M students. 80% reach core standards, blending top academics with sports.
China modernises customs with AI and big data
China is restructuring its customs system using AI, big data, and smart tools to boost trade efficiency and speed up border clearance by 2030.
