China's higher education gross enrollment rate exceeds 60 pct: minister
Education Minister Huai Jinpeng reports 55M graduates over the 14th Five-Year Plan. China now hosts the world's largest high-quality educational system.
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China records over 150 mln inbound visits in 2025: tourism minister
China welcomed 150M foreign tourists in 2025, a 17% increase. Visa-free policies and easy mobile payments drove spending to over $130 billion.
Chinese optical clock accurate to within 1 second over 30 bln years
USTC researchers develop a strontium optical clock precise to 1 second every 30 billion years, advancing satellite navigation and fundamental physics research.
China accelerates eVTOL rollout as experts predict 100,000 aircraft by 2030
China eyes a 500B yuan market for eVTOL aircraft. Commercial flying taxi routes to launch within two years, leveraging EV supply chains and EHang technology.
China to strengthen fiscal, financial coordination to amplify policy effectiveness: experts
NPC session reveals 2026 budget plans: special treasury bonds, $100B investment fund, and consumer subsidies for smart tech and electric vehicle trade-ins.
Construction begins on Asia's largest cylindrical floating oil facility in east China's Qingdao city
Construction of a record-breaking oil and gas platform for the Kaiping field began in China. Features 110m deck diameter and 170,000-ton displacement.
China logs growth in trading volume, turnover of its futures market
China's futures trading hit $22.5T in Jan-Feb 2026. Lithium and silver lead growth due to AI and green energy demand. Market trust in industry recovery rises.
China's cross-border e-commerce up 15.5 pct in 2025: minister
Commerce Minister Wang Wentao reports a 15.5% rise in cross-border e-commerce. China focuses on AI, green energy, and high-tech exports for economic growth.
China's 2026 economic growth target 'proactive and pragmatic': official
Premier Li Qiang announced a pragmatic growth target for 2026. The 4.5%–5% range supports China's long-term goal to double per capita GDP by 2035.
China to deepen sector-wide AI adoption with focus on integration with manufacturing: minister
Minister Li Lecheng unveils "AI Plus" initiative. China aims to deepen AI integration in manufacturing, humanoid robots, and autonomous driving by 2026.
China sees remarkable development achievements in past five years: official
China's economy hit 140 trillion yuan with a 5.4% average growth. Highlights include 60 million new jobs, high-tech innovation, and life expectancy reaching 79+.
China's GDP tops 20 trln US dollars in 2025
China met its 2025 growth target with a 5% GDP increase. High-tech manufacturing rose 9.4%, while clean energy consumption exceeded 30% of the national total.
China's largest coalbed methane field reaches milestone output
China's Daszi field reaches record 4 billion cubic meters in coalbed methane production. A major milestone for PetroChina in unconventional gas development.
China's top political advisory body reviews its work in past year
Wang Huning opens 4th session of 14th CPPCC. Key highlights: 99.9% proposal response rate, completion of 14th Five-Year Plan, and 2026–2030 strategic goals.
China highlights construction of 109 major projects for 2026-2030
Premier Li Qiang outlines 109 key projects for 2026–2030. Focus on 6 strategic areas to strengthen the economy and boost high-quality growth during NPC session.
