China Readies Shenzhou-20 Space Station Mission for April 24 Launch
China will launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission on April 24 at 5:17 p.m. local time, docking with the Tianhe core module and staying in orbit until late October.
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Green Harmony: Preserving the Chinese Mainland’s Natural Mosaic
A look at how integrated conservation from glaciers to deserts is fueling biodiversity and clean energy across the Chinese mainland.
China to Host Wednesday Briefing on Shenzhou-20 Manned Mission
China’s Manned Space Agency will unveil key details of the Shenzhou-20 mission at a livestreamed press conference 9 a.m. Beijing Time on Wednesday.
Wang Yi Urges China, Britain to Defend Post‑WWII Order
Wang Yi urged China and Britain to uphold the post‑WWII order, defending the UN‑centered system and multilateral trading framework during a call with David Lammy.
CGTN Launches ‘Horizon Beyond’: AI Tribute to Chinese mainland’s Space Day
CGTN’s ‘Horizon Beyond’ celebrates the Chinese mainland’s 10th Space Day with an AI-powered music video blending ancient myths like Chang’e with Shenzhou milestones.
Beijing Hosts World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon
Beijing hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon on April 19, where TiangongUltra claimed victory in 2h40m, showcasing breakthroughs in long-distance robot mobility.
Wang Yi Calls for Stronger China-Austria Ties, Criticizes US Tariffs
Chinese FM Wang Yi urges deeper China-Austria cooperation and slams US tariffs as economic bullying, calling for joint defense of the multilateral trading system.
China Deploys Monitoring Team to Lashio Ahead of Myanmar Ceasefire
China sends a monitoring team to Lashio to oversee the ceasefire after Kunming talks, aiming to secure lasting peace along the China-Myanmar border.
Toyota Commits $2B to New EV Plant in Shanghai
Toyota signs a 14.6 billion yuan deal to build an EV plant in Shanghai’s Jinshan District, aiming for 100,000 Lexus EVs per year from 2027.
IMF Cuts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 2.8% Amid Trade Tensions
The IMF cuts its global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2025, citing rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty as risks to advanced and emerging economies alike.