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Chinese astronomers trace origin of fast radio burst to young supernova remnant

Chinese astronomers have identified the birth environment of a mysterious cosmic signal after years of observation, concluding that a repeating fast radio burst originates…

China’s urban renewal turns former industrial sites into new hubs of consumption

China’s urban renewal drive is reshaping disused factories and aging districts into cultural and leisure destinations, helping cities create new consumption spaces while preserving…

Big data alerts help Guizhou prevent households from slipping back into poverty

In southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities are using data-driven alerts to identify households at risk of falling back into poverty and intervene before…

China’s provinces set 2026 growth targets, focus on consumption, AI and industrial upgrading

China’s provincial governments have unveiled their economic growth targets for 2026 during their annual “two sessions,” outlining plans to support consumption, accelerate innovation, and…

China, Pakistan mark 75 years of diplomatic ties with commemorative badge ceremony

Islamabad — China and Pakistan on Wednesday highlighted people-to-people ties as senior officials from both countries jointly attended an award ceremony for the China-Pakistan 75th…

China removes top general amid widening military anti-corruption purge

BEIJING: China has removed its highest-ranking military general, Zhang Youxia, as part of an expanding anti-corruption and discipline campaign under President Xi Jinping, according…

China’s top grain-producing province boosts farm income through expanded contract farming

HARBIN: China’s leading grain-producing province, Heilongjiang, is expanding contract farming to raise agricultural returns, using traceability, customized production, and scaled partnerships to link farmers…

Governors, ministers, executives prioritize key five-year tasks

BEIJING: Senior provincial and ministerial officials gathered in Beijing this week to outline key priorities and implementation measures for China’s next five-year development plan,…

Why China is recognized as a global leader in wind energy

BEIJING: China continues to lead the world in wind energy development, according to official data and international industry reports, countering recent claims that the…

Beijing commercial space expo underscores rapid expansion of China’s space industry

BEIJING: A commercial space exhibition held in Beijing has highlighted the rapid growth and rising global interest in China’s commercial space industry, as companies…

China tests geotextile blankets to slow glacier melting in targeted areas

China has begun testing the use of white geotextile blankets to slow glacier melting in limited areas, an approach that has shown measurable results…

Pakistani, Chinese firms sign $4.5bn agriculture MoUs at Islamabad summit

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese companies signed 79 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth an estimated $4.5 billion during the Pakistan–China Agriculture Investment Conference held in…

Duty-free shopping boom fuels Hainan’s push toward global tourism hub

HAIKOU — Duty-free shopping in Hainan is surging, reinforcing the island province’s drive to become an international tourism and consumption center. The boom has…

Shenzhou-20 astronauts meet press after safe return to Earth

BEIJING — The three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-20 mission made their first public appearance in Beijing on Friday, recounting their experiences in orbit and…

China’s electricity use surpasses 10 trillion kWh in 2025

BEIJING — China’s power consumption reached a historic milestone in 2025, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time, according to the National Energy…

China moves to strengthen childcare services with quality focus

BEIJING — China is expanding efforts to provide high-quality childcare services, shifting its focus from availability to standards that ease family burdens and safeguard…