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Policy
China introduces first mandatory safety standards for self-driving vehicles
China has unveiled its first mandatory national safety standards for autonomous vehicles, setting stricter requirements for the deployment of Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving technology. The new regulations, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, will take effect on July 1, 2027, and require automakers to establish comprehensive safety systems covering vehicle design, manufacturing, testing and post-deployment operations. Under the standards, companies
Aug 6
China outlines economic priorities for second half of 2026
China's leadership has outlined its economic priorities for the remainder of 2026, pledging stronger policy support to sustain growth, expand domestic demand and accelerate technological innovation. The roadmap was agreed during a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, chaired by President Xi Jinping, which reviewed the country's economic performance and set key objectives for the months ahead. Leaders reaffirmed plans to implement
Aug 6
China launches five-year plan to strengthen rural supply network
China has unveiled a 2026-2030 plan to modernize its national supply and marketing cooperative system as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural services, improve food security and advance rural development. The plan outlines 18 key priorities, including expanding the distribution of agricultural supplies and improving support services for farmers. By 2030, China aims to build or upgrade more than 100 national strategic fertilizer depots and around 1,000 county-level distr
Aug 6
29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization
Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). The WAICO will be an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, according to the agreement. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, signed the agreement on behalf of the Chinese government. Chinese F
Jul 16
Economy
China's 2025 oil, gas output hits record high: report
China's total oil and gas output reached 420 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, a new record high, according to a report released by the National Energy Administration (NEA) on Tuesday. Crude oil output hit an all-time high of 216 million tonnes in 2025, while natural gas output registered an annual increase of over 10 billion cubic meters for the ninth consecutive year, marking a notable improvement in the country's independent energy security capacity, according to t
Jul 21
China to impose provisional anti-dumping measures on Canadian pea starch imports
BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- China will impose provisional anti-dumping measures on imported pea starch originating from Canada starting July 1, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday. The announcement follows a preliminary ruling in an anti-dumping investigation launched by the ministry on Aug. 12, 2025. The investigating authority preliminarily determined that imported pea starch originating from Canada had been dumped, causing material injury to China's domestic industry, w
Jun 30
New foreign-invested firms up 5.3 percent in China
China saw 25,297 newly established foreign-invested firms in the first five months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percent, according to data released on Monday by the Ministry of Commerce. During this period, actual foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow totaled 327.29 billion yuan (about 48.03 billion U.S. dollars), down 8.6 percent year on year. However, FDI in May alone rose 5.9 percent year on year, the data showed. By sector, manufacturing attracted 86.97 billio
Jun 22
China unveils action plan to better utilize foreign investment
China's commerce ministry, alongside other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to stabilize and optimize foreign investment utilization. The action plan details 15 measures to be taken across five areas, which include expanding market access, facilitating investment procedures, enhancing investment promotion, strengthening services and guarantees for foreign investment, and improving foreign capital management. The plan prioritizes expanding market acces
Jun 22
Culture
Chinese art exhibition opens in New York
An exhibition celebrating the relationship between music and traditional Chinese art has opened in New York, offering visitors an immersive look at China's cultural heritage. Titled "The Unheard Melody: Exhibition of Music in Chinese Paintings," the exhibition features a curated collection of ancient Chinese paintings inspired by music during the Song Dynasty (960–1127). Using interactive displays, projected artwork and traditional Chinese music, the exhibition invites visito
Aug 6
NBA legend Yao Ming inspires rural students at national basketball finals
NBA legend Yao Ming inspired hundreds of young athletes as he attended the 15th Yao Foundation Basketball Season National Finals in Enshi, Hubei Province. The tournament brought together basketball teams from rural primary schools across China, with Yao encouraging participants both on and off the court. The championship game delivered a thrilling finish as Tuanjie Primary School from Fujian Province defeated Fuyan Town Central School from Yunnan Province 79-77, securing vict
Aug 6
Shenzhen attracts visitors with immersive technology experiences
Shenzhen is emerging as a popular destination for international visitors eager to experience China's latest technological innovations firsthand. Among the city's attractions is a four-storey 6S Robot Store in Longgang District, which showcases a wide range of humanoid and service robots used in homes, restaurants, healthcare and eldercare. Visitors can interact with robotic dogs, watch robots prepare and serve meals, test artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses and even
Aug 6
Chinese film Dear You premieres in Indonesia
The Chinese film Dear You, also known as Love Letters to Grandma, premiered in Jakarta, Indonesia, ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on Friday. The movie tells the story of "qiaopi"-letters and remittances sent by overseas Chinese to their families in China-and explores themes of family, love and heritage through the memories preserved in those messages. The premiere attracted guests from the political, business and cultural sectors of both China and Indonesia and re
Aug 6
Science & Technology
Tiangong Ultra smashes 100m record as humanoid robot games end in Beijing
China’s Tiangong Ultra has set a new 100-metre record at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, completing the sprint in 8.64 seconds on Wednesday. Developed by Beijing-based X-Humanoid, the robot improved on the 8.86 seconds recorded during the repechage and marked a significant leap from the fastest time of more than 12 seconds at the inaugural games last year. Tiangong Ultra emerged as one of the standout performers of the five-day competition, repeatedly rewriting
Aug 26
China launches youth programme combining revolutionary history and AI
China has launched a new public welfare programme aimed at inspiring young people through a blend of revolutionary history and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics. The 2026 "Caring for Growth, Lighting Up Hope" initiative was launched at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the Ice Ribbon, to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long Marc
Aug 6
China criticizes new U.S. technology import restrictions
China says it will safeguard the interests of its companies after the United States imposed new restrictions on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security concerns. The new measures, announced by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), expand its list of restricted technology products. Beijing has criticized the move as protectionist, arguing that it unfairly targets Chinese firms and could disrupt global technological cooperation. Foreig
Aug 6
China completes new geologic map of Moon
Chinese scientists have completed an updated geological map of the entire Moon, providing one of the most detailed representations of the lunar surface to date. The 1:5 million-scale map was produced by researchers at the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences and incorporates the latest findings from China's Chang'e lunar exploration programme and other international lunar studies. The map identifies more than 13,000 impact craters, 81 impact basins, 14
Aug 6
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