China’s 2025 cotton output jumps by 7.7 pct
China’s cotton output reached 6.641 million tons in 2025, up 7.7% year on year, driven by expanded planting area and higher yield per hectare.
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China’s Chengdu launches low-altitude blood transport service
Chengdu launches low-altitude drone blood transport, cutting delivery time by over 50% and strengthening emergency medical response and rare blood supply.
CMG unveils top 10 domestic sci-tech news for 2025
CMG unveils China’s top 10 science and technology achievements of 2025, covering AI, space missions, quantum computing, fusion energy and robotics.
China sees rapid advances in development of information infrastructure, application capabilities
During 2021–2025 China achieved major breakthroughs in AI, digital economy, internet infrastructure and e-government, strengthening innovation and growth.
China sets new record in superconducting maglev propulsion
China set a world record by accelerating a ton-class maglev vehicle to 700 km/h in just two seconds using superconducting magnetic levitation technology.
Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway to begin operations
China’s 299 km Xi’an–Yan’an high-speed railway enters service in Shaanxi Province, cutting travel time to 68 minutes with trains running at 350 km/h.
China’s 5G user penetration rate surges to 83.9 pct
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China’s 5G penetration surged to 83.9%, driven by rapid expansion of digital and computing infrastructure.
China accelerates agriculture modernization drive with widespread tech adoption
China is rapidly modernizing agriculture by deploying smart technologies that boost efficiency, yields and digital transformation nationwide.
China accelerates green packaging in express delivery
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China has accelerated green packaging in express delivery, reducing material use and expanding recycling nationwide.
3D printing ushers in new era of instant manufacturing
UV photopolymer 3D printing enables ultra-fast, high-precision manufacturing, producing custom robotic components 20–100 times faster than traditional methods.
China’s first million-ton zero-carbon steel production line starts operation
China starts operating its first near-zero carbon steel production line, using hydrogen-based technology to cut CO₂ emissions by up to 80%.
Guangzhou Port expansion offers maritime express lane for export
Guangzhou Port expansion opens a fast sea corridor, boosting exports of heavy equipment and cutting customs clearance time.
China unveils new Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment
China has unveiled the 2025 catalog of industries encouraged for foreign investment, guiding capital toward advanced manufacturing, services and high-tech sectors.
Special customs operations in Hainan boost sales at Sanya duty-free shops
New island-wide customs measures in Hainan Free Trade Port drive strong growth in Sanya duty-free sales and visitor numbers.
China's staple foods comply with safety rules at high standards
China reports stable food safety conditions with high compliance rates for staple foods, stricter oversight of school canteens and online food sales.
