Xi Jinping Charts China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Blueprint
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), focusing on socialist modernization, national rejuvenation, high-standard opening up and high-quality development.
August 2025
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CMG Robot Skills Competition Showcases the Chinese Mainland’s Next-Gen Robots
From Aug 4-10, CMG’s World Robot Skills Competition spotlights the Chinese mainland’s AI robots tackling public safety, disaster response, manufacturing and daily life.
Vietnamese Youth Spotlight: UN Brings Climate Action to Daily Life
Vietnamese youth Tiểu Thanh shows how UN projects—from heatwave alerts in the Chinese mainland to climate-resilient farming in Vietnam—translate global goals into everyday action.
PLA Conducts Routine South China Sea Patrol Amid Regional Tensions
Between August 3–4, the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted routine South China Sea patrols in response to Philippine-led joint patrols, pledging to stay on high alert.
China Coast Guard Drives Out Japanese Vessel Near Diaoyu Dao
In early August, the China Coast Guard expelled a Japanese fishing vessel from Diaoyu Dao waters, reinforcing maritime sovereignty and legal enforcement.
Chinese Mainland Charts H2 2025 Economic Goals After Solid H1 Growth
The Chinese mainland’s economy kicked off 2025 with robust manufacturing, high-tech and consumer gains. Here’s what’s on the agenda for H2 2025.
Reframing the South China Sea: Separating Fact from Fiction
Explore how myths overshadow the South China Sea’s role in global trade and why a facts-based narrative matters for this vital waterway.
Co-building a Digital South: Bridging the AI Divide for Inclusive Growth
Global leaders call for a Digital South to bridge the AI divide and boost inclusive growth under the GDI, following key meetings in Shanghai and Rio.
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: Yuan Dadu to Modern Beijing
From the Yuan dynasty’s Dadu to today’s Beijing, discover how ancient grid layouts and hutongs shape modern China’s capital and inspire global travelers.
Exclusive: Turing Award Winner Robert Tarjan on AI’s Future and the Power of Basic Science
Turing Award winner Robert Tarjan reflects on curiosity, AI’s promise, and why basic research drives tomorrow’s innovations at the 2025 Congress in Beijing.