China launches new satellites from sea
A Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket carrying the Geely-04 constellation of satellites lifts off from sea near the city of Rizhao, in east China’s Shandong Province, Aug. 9, 2025. (Photo by…
With independent customs operation, Hainan Free Trade Port poised to pioneer China’s high-standard opening up
* China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is set to launch an island-wide independent customs operation on Dec. 18, 2025, underscoring the country’s wider push for high-standard opening up. *…
China’s marriage uptick raises hopes for higher birthrate
China’s marriage registry offices were busier than usual this year, with nearly 3.54 million couples tying the knot in the first half of 2025, a notable increase of 109,000 compared…
Xi says China will continue to promote peace talks in Ukraine crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will remain consistent in its position on the Ukraine crisis and continue to promote peace talks no matter how the situation…
Rescue underway after mountain torrents leave 10 dead, 33 missing in NW China’s Gansu
Rescuers work to restore a blocked road after mountain torrents in Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China’s Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Mountain torrents since Thursday in northwest China’s…
Wushu athlete Lu Zhuoling wins China’s first gold at Chengdu World Games (updated)
Lu Zhuoling of China competes during the Taijiquan competiton of women’s Taijiquan-Taijijian Final of Wushu event at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Aug. 8, 2025.…