China launches BeiDou-based satellite short messaging service for emergency needs
New BeiDou satellite service enables SMS on smartphones in remote areas without cellular coverage. No SIM card change required for emergency communication.
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Monitoring efforts enhance wild elephants conservation, coexistence in southwest China
Learn how drone monitoring and state insurance protect Asian elephants and local villagers in Yunnan, ensuring harmony between humans and wildlife.
Chinese scientists identify core brain network underlying Parkinson's disease, enabling better treatment
Researchers in Beijing discover the SCAN brain network linked to Parkinson's. New non-invasive magnetic stimulation shows 55.5% efficacy in clinical trials.
New car sales from trade-in program across China exceed 50 bln yuan
By Feb 2026, China's vehicle trade-in scheme hit 335,000 applications, generating 53.7 billion yuan. Average new car prices rose as recycling jumped 50%.
International tourists flock to China for Chinese New Year celebrations
Shanghai hits record 9.36M international visits. Improved visa policies, tax-free shopping, and cross-border payments boost the city's global consumer status.
Over 210 mln trips on fifth day of Spring Festival travel rush
Over 214 million interregional trips recorded in China on day 5 of the holiday rush. Railways exceed 10M daily passengers as night high-speed trains launch.
Taiyuan airport enhances transport capacity for Spring Festival travel rush
Taiyuan Airport adds 18 new routes and 12,000 flights to handle 1.75M passengers during the Spring Festival travel rush, linking North China to SE Asia.
China activates major supercomputing node in Henan
Located in Zhengzhou, the new Sugon-powered node links 30+ centers to provide nationwide AI computing power as a public utility across China's national network.
China’s Guangzhou establishes int'l commercial court
Guangzhou launches a specialized international commercial court to handle foreign-related cases and implement China's first judicial mediation rules for global business.
China’s services trade up 7.4 percent in 2025
China’s service trade grew by 7.4% in 2025. Knowledge-intensive and tourism services saw significant gains, driving domestic demand and high-quality growth.
Improved cross-border payment unlocks inbound tourism consumption potential: CINIC report
New cross-border QR networks and the Nihao China app by UnionPay enhance travel convenience, allowing tourists to use local e-wallets and cards across the country.
China’s rail network expects 12.9 million passenger trips on 5th day of Spring Festival travel rush
China Railway serves 13M daily passengers during the Spring Festival travel rush. Updates on Hainan port operations and smart boarding technologies in 2026.
China-made planes shine at Singapore Airshow
COMAC’s C919 and C909 take center stage at the 10th Singapore Airshow. Chinese manufacturers attract global interest from Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
Attendees at top tech conference in Doha seek more high-tech cooperation with China
Web Summit participants in Doha advocate for deeper tech ties with China, focusing on AI, green energy, and robotics to drive global innovation and growth.
China’s internet penetration rate exceeds 80 pct: report
China’s internet penetration hits 80% with 1.125 billion users. Report highlights 4.8M 5G base stations and a 141% surge in generative AI adoption by late 2025.
