Vibrant China: Hainan's economic growth in numbers

From a robust tourism market and rising foreign trade to the benefits of free trade port policies, a series of key figures offers a snapshot of the island province's economic momentum and growing openness to the world.

Vibrant China: Hainan's economy by the numbers

From steady economic growth to booming tourism and expanding foreign trade, Hainan, China's southern island province, is brimming with economic vitality.

Vibrant China: Hainan charts new paths to high-quality growth

As it advances the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the province is cultivating emerging industries, upgrading traditional sectors and exploring new frontiers to build a more diversified, innovation-driven economy.

Vibrant China: Hainan embraces new opportunities for growth

From seed innovation and the marine economy to aerospace, green development and the digital economy, China's island province of Hainan is unlocking new growth opportunities by leveraging its unique strengths.

Comicomment: 'Gray rhino' of Japan's neo-militarism gathers speed, threatening peace

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering and monetary donation to the Yasukuni Shrine on Oct. 17 and 19, while multiple Japanese government officials, senior officials of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and parliamentarians paid visits to the site recently. Such acts lay bare their deep-rooted erroneous perceptions on historical issues, as well as their sinister attempt to exonerate war criminals, reverse the verdict on aggression and pave the way for remilitarization.

Comicomment: 'Gray rhino' of Japan's neo-militarism is breaking through the barriers of peace

From honoring war criminals to revising textbooks and using new technologies to "poison" data, Japan's right-wing forces have persistently sought to whitewash its history of aggression and distort public perceptions of World War II.

Communications restored to pre-earthquake levels in quake-hit Xizang

All 628 mobile base stations disrupted by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have been restored, returning communications in the affected areas to pre-earthquake levels, the Xizang Communications Administration said Friday.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit China

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a state visit to China from October 27 to 31, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Friday.

China's Heilongjiang ramps up farm exports as trade grows

Agricultural exports from China’s Heilongjiang province rose 8.3% year on year to 8.61 billion yuan ($1.19 billion) in the first nine months of the year.

New direct air link connects Shenzhen with Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar

A direct passenger flight route between Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province and Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, opened Thursday.

Alxa's GI livestock goods make debut in Macao market

Cold-chain trucks carrying chilled meat from Alxa League in northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region entered Macao through Gongbei Port on Wednesday, marking the debut of Alxa’s three signature livestock products in Macao.

Miniature replica of ancient Great Wall reopens in Harbin

Visitors explore a miniature replica of the Great Wall at Harbin Children's Park in Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 23, 2026. The attraction, which had been closed for years, recently reopened after renovations, drawing crowds of tourists.

China's Han Miaoyu wins para powerlifting gold, sets Asian record at Aichi-Nagoya Games

China's Han Miaoyu won gold in the women's up to 79kg para powerlifting event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Thursday, lifting 152 kilograms on her fourth attempt to set an Asian record, according to the Heilongjiang Federation of the Disabled.

Typhoon Champi halts 56 ferry routes off Fujian, prompts relocation of 134,100 people

Champi has brought winds of Force 8 or stronger (at least 62 kph, or 39 mph) to coastal areas of southeastern China's Fujian province, prompting the suspension of 56 passenger ferry routes and the relocation of 134,100 people from at-risk areas, authorities said Friday.

Baqen earthquake in Xizang leaves 16 dead, 76 injured

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqen County in Nagqu City, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has killed 16 people and injured 76 as of 1 p.m. Friday, the Nagqu city government said at a news conference.

Art exhibition marking 90th anniversary of Long March opens in Zunyi

An art exhibition marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March opened Thursday at the Zunyi Art Museum in Zunyi in southwestern China's Guizhou province, featuring more than 90 artworks from three Chinese cities.

501 aftershocks recorded after 7.0-magnitude quake in Xizang

A total of 501 aftershocks had been recorded following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen County, Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as of noon Friday.

AI-generated boy's hardship tales target older Chinese consumers

An AI-generated character posing as an unfortunate young boy is exploiting older Chinese consumers on short-video platforms, using fabricated tales of hardship to elicit sympathy and drive online sales, Chinese media reported.

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Xizang kills 16; first relief supplies arrive

Relief supplies from central, regional, city and county authorities have begun arriving in the affected area after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10:33 p.m. Thursday.

Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line

With an excavation diameter of 16.68 meters and a total length of about 125 meters, the machine will soon be deployed to a transportation project in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province.

Western Theater Command Air Force deploys drone to survey earthquake-hit area in Xizang

A drone operated by the Western Theater Command Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was dispatched to the earthquake-hit area in Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, shortly after midnight Friday to conduct an aerial survey, according to the official WeChat account of the People's Air Force.

U.S. investment in China rises 7.7% in first nine months: MOC

U.S. investment in China rose by 7.7% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while investment from France and Switzerland increased by 31.8% and 26%, respectively, Vice Commerce Minister Jiang Chenghua said Thursday.

China urges restraint to prevent Middle East conflict from spreading to the Horn of Africa

China on Thursday warned against the Middle East conflict spilling over into the Horn of Africa, stressing that the northeastern African region should "never become an arena for geopolitics."

China secures over 80% of new ship orders worldwide in first three quarters

China's shipbuilding industry maintained its leading position in the global market during the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Friday.

AI opens up new consumer markets at Shanghai's West Bund tech carnival

The 2026 West Bund International Tech Consumer Carnival (WTCC 2026) opened in Shanghai on Thursday, bringing together more than 400 technology brands from around the world and showcasing AI-powered products for healthcare, childcare and other consumer sectors.

There is no gray area on the Taiwan question: Chinese FM

There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, and the Philippines should abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.

China's activities in Arctic are in line with international law: FM spokesperson

China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region and are in line with the international law, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

Xi orders all-out rescue efforts after 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for the missing and prompt medical treatment for the injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck a county in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night.

Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits Cambodian communities

Based at the TCM outpatient clinic of the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, Chinese team provides acupuncture, cupping, massage, and other TCM treatments, while conducting free clinics across Cambodia to benefit local communities.

China's Red Cross allocates emergency relief supplies to earthquake-hit Xizang

The Red Cross Society of China has urgently allocated 3,800 emergency relief items to earthquake-hit areas in the Xizang Autonomous Region, including family relief kits, hygiene kits, heating stoves, insulated tents, outdoor jackets, folding beds and quilts.

China's EV charging points top 24 million

China had 24.777 million electric vehicle charging points at the end of September, up 37.2% from a year earlier, the National Energy Administration said Thursday.

Relief supplies reach quake-hit Baqen County in Xizang

Relief supplies organized by authorities had arrived in quake-hit Baqen County in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, by 4:30 a.m. Friday, following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake late Thursday, the publicity department of the CPC Nagqu Municipal Committee said.

Earthquake in China's Xizang kills 16, injures 54

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, China's Xizang Autonomous Region, late Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 54 by Friday morning, local authorities said.

Magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolts China's Xizang: CENC

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, at 22:33 on Thursday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The quake's epicenter was measured at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers.

2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opens in Chongqing

The 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum (WSTDF) opened in Chongqing on Wednesday. Hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the event is themed "Co-evolution: Shaping the New Ecology of the Future Industry."

(W.E. Talk) Why do traditional Chinese human rights concepts resonate globally?

Traditional Chinese culture has long embraced ideas of caring for, valuing and loving people, which embody a wealth of human rights resources. Do these intellectual treasures constitute the unique ideological DNA of the Chinese concept of human rights and represent an early exploration of it? What is their contemporary value and global impact? What fundamental differences exist between the Eastern and Western human rights discourses?

The man who has guarded an ancient bridge for four decades

Bridgekeeper's Long March told in iron chains

State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company pilots 'billing-triggered direct collection' of public energy consumption fees in residential communities

The Notice on Strengthening Supervision of Public Energy Consumption Fees for Residential Properties, promoted by State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company, was officially implemented in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, in October.

In Numbers: World Traditional Medicine Day

Designated at the International Conference on Traditional Medicine held in 1991, World Traditional Medicine Day falls on October 22 each year.

Jilin matsutake exports top $14 million, reaching South Korea in 48 hours

Matsutake mushroom exports from China’s Jilin province have topped 106 million yuan ($14.6 million) so far this year, and fresh shipments now reach South Korea within 48 hours, customs officials said.

WeChat to update app for iPhone Duo amid compatibility complaints

WeChat said it is working to adapt its app to Apple's foldable iPhone Duo after a hashtag saying it was not optimized for the device trended Thursday on China's Weibo social media platform.

Largest container ship since Hainan free trade port launched docks at Yangpu

The largest container ship to dock in Hainan since China began developing a free trade port there berthed Thursday at Yangpu International Container Terminal in the country's southernmost province.

Chongqing's foreign trade up 29.1% in first 9 months of 2026

Chongqing's foreign trade totaled 749.8 billion yuan (about $112.2 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, up 29.1% from a year earlier, according to Chongqing Customs.

Southwestern China's Guizhou identifies 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates

Guizhou Province in southwestern China has identified 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including 158 species endemic to China, among which 37 are endemic to Guizhou, the provincial forestry bureau said Thursday.

China urges citizens to avoid air travel within Saudi Arabia amid attacks

China has urged its citizens to avoid domestic air travel in Saudi Arabia for the time being, following repeated attacks on airports and key infrastructure.

Hongkong Post to issue special stamps marking winter solar terms

Hongkong Post will issue a set of special stamps themed on the winter solar terms on Nov. 5, completing its series on the traditional Chinese system of 24 solar terms.

China wins women's compound archery team gold at Asian Para Games

China's Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing won gold in the women's compound team open event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.

Central Asia trade booms for Gansu as Kazakhstan becomes its top trading partner

Kazakhstan emerged as Gansu Province’s largest trading partner in the first three quarters, with bilateral trade reaching 12.26 billion yuan (around $1.71 billion), up 10.6% year on year.

Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.