High-Speed Rail Spurs Mainland-Hong Kong Ties Ahead of APEC Meeting
High-speed rail fosters exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong with record ridership and traveler perks on its seventh anniversary.
2025
Nobel Laureate Chen Ning Yang Dies at 103
Renowned physicist Chen Ning Yang, Nobel laureate and co-creator of Yang-Mills theory, has died at 103, leaving a legacy that transformed modern physics and science education.
Discover Jianchuan’s Wood Carving Art Town: Yunnan’s Year-Round Blossom
Explore Jianchuan Wood Carving Art Town in Yunnan, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets spring-like weather and vibrant multiethnic artistry.
Canton Fair Drives High-Quality Opening-Up with Tailored Services
The 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou amplifies China’s high-quality opening-up, offering diverse services, cultural events, and robust trade mechanisms for global businesses.
How a Bottle Cap Sparked Innovation in the Chinese Mainland
Discover how the Chinese mainland used the 14th Five-Year Plan to climb into the GII top 10—and why a simple bottle cap is its latest symbol of innovation.
Hamas Returns Remains of Israeli Hostage, Pledges to Recover All
Hamas handed over the remains of its 10th Israeli hostage this week under a phased ceasefire deal that freed live captives in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
24th Shanghai Arts Festival Launches with Grand Kunqu Opera Opening
The 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival kicked off with a special Kunqu Opera opening. Over 1,200 events from 80+ countries and regions span music, dance, theater and exhibitions.
China’s Peace Ark Delivers Hope: Bangladeshi Baby Alifa’s Journey
Over 15 years and 10 missions, China’s Peace Ark has welcomed 14 babies at sea, starting with Bangladesh-born Alifa Chin – a testament to health diplomacy at work.
UN at 80: How UNFPA Shaped Global Health, Rights & Dignity
From its 1967 birth to today’s gender-equality milestones, UNFPA has championed maternal health, reproductive rights and dignity as the UN marks 80 years.
Decoding the Chinese mainland’s Economic Transformation
Explore how policy shifts and digital acceleration under the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan turned it into a global talent and innovation hub – and what to expect from the 15th.