Lonely Bikes in Beijing: Pausing in the Urban Hustle
Exploring nine million bicycles in Beijing, we discover how a single bike at rest can spark moments of stillness in a bustling city.
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Record July Heat Scorches Henan, Hottest Since 1961
Henan, in the Chinese mainland, is enduring its hottest July since 1961 amid a prolonged heat wave, pushing communities and businesses to adapt under record temperatures.
China Calls on US to Lift More Trade Curbs after Nvidia H20 Approval
Following the US approval of Nvidia H20 chips, China urges the US to abandon zero-sum thinking and lift more trade curbs, says the Ministry of Commerce.
Overseas Chinese Propel $6B Belt and Road Push in Chongqing
Over 500 overseas Chinese reps gathered in Chongqing to sign 43.79 billion yuan in Belt and Road deals and launch a global business network spanning 72 countries and regions.
Shanghai BCI Breakthrough Translates Thoughts into Fluent Chinese
Shanghai team in the Chinese mainland decodes thoughts into fluent Chinese text, enabling mind-to-text communication for speech-impaired patients.
China Calls on Philippines to Safeguard Chinese Student Safety
China urges the Philippines to bolster protections for Chinese students amid rising security concerns and issues an overseas study alert to enhance risk awareness.
Global Automakers Deepen Role in China’s Smart Supply Chains
At Beijing’s Supply Chain Expo, automakers like Tesla and Bosch highlight China’s maturing EV ecosystem and smart supply chains fueling next-gen global production.
Decoupling Chinese mainland-U.S. Trade ‘Destined to Fail’, Says Commerce Minister
Chinese commerce minister Wang warns that efforts to decouple Chinese mainland-US trade will fail, highlighting 18% and 34.7% growth in goods and services since 2017.
Mahjong and Delivery Robots Steal the Show at WAIC 2025
PsiBot’s mahjong-playing and delivery robots take center stage at WAIC 2025 in Shanghai, showcasing embodied AI moving from lab to real-world impact.
SA Deputy President Highlights South Africa-China Cultural Exchange in Beijing
SA Deputy President Paul Mashatile spotlights ‘significant’ SA-China cultural exchange at the Beijing Supply Chain Expo, emphasizing deeper ties with the Global South.