Wenchang space tourism breaks records
Wenchang experiences a tourism boom with 5.36 million visitors in early 2026. Frequent commercial rocket launches turn the coastal city into a space hub.
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Beijing celebrated National Health Day
Beijing hosts a massive sports carnival and municipal games to mark National Health Day, showcasing its rich dual-Olympic city heritage.
Seven Tibetan children with heart defects operated on in Zhengzhou
Medical volunteers and the CRCF provide free successful surgical treatment for seven Tibetan children with congenital heart defects in Zhengzhou.
China reports notable growth in exports via freight rail lines linking Yiwu and Madrid
China-Europe freight trains surpass 100,000 TEU mark, boosting high-tech and climate-related exports from Yiwu to Madrid amid maritime shipping disruptions.
The new land of the rising artificial sun
China plans to fully upgrade its HL-3 "artificial sun" fusion facility by late 2026 and launch official burning experiments in 2027 for clean energy.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Sichuan Province, one person killed
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Gaoxian County in Sichuan, China. Authorities activated a Level 4 emergency response to launch rescue operations.
China's auto exports hit record high
China's automotive exports surged 33% year-on-year in H1 2026, reaching $145.49 billion, driven by EV expansion and import substitution.
Tarim awakens: drones and water restore forests
China uses annual floods and drones to restore poplar forests along the Tarim River, boosting vegetation cover from 25% to 46%.
Xiong'an opens AI talent training base
The artificial intelligence practical training base has launched in Xiong'an New Area to cultivate high-tech talents and drive China's AI strategy.
Alashankou breaks records among China's railway ports
Alashankou railway port in Xinjiang handled 4,334 China-Europe freight trains from January to July, ranking first in China with a 22.2% increase.
Over 12 years, the central route has diverted more than 80 billion cubic metres of water
China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project central route has diverted over 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions over 12 years.
Xinjiang sets Guinness World Record for skipping rope
The skipping rope team from Changji University in Xinjiang officially achieved a Guinness World Record with 111 simultaneous crossovers in one minute.
China calls US protectionism uncompetitive
China criticizes the United States for abusing national security to restrict imports of Chinese optical transceivers and polysilicon.
China tightens export controls on drone-related dual-use items to the United States
China has tightened export controls on civilian and military drones and dual-use components to the United States starting August 5.
Chinese EVs take South Korea by storm
Chinese electric vehicles reached a 35% market share in South Korea in H1 2026, driven by Tesla Shanghai, BYD, and Polestar models.
