【网络中国节·端午】Dragon Boat Festival: Celebrating Tradition

The Dragon Boat Festival is a time-honored Chinese celebration deeply rooted in history and cultural heritage, which traditionally falls on the 5th day of the 5th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar....

Economic Watch: China expands visa-free access for Latin America to boost trade ties

Starting June 1, 2025, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for business, tourism, cultural exchange, or transit....

Cross-Strait media summit held in Beijing

A cross-Strait media summit was held in Beijing on Thursday, drawing nearly 150 media chiefs, scholars and representatives from mainland and Taiwan....

Shanghai exports jump 13.8 pct in Jan.-April

Shanghai's exports surged by 13.8 percent year on year in the first four months of 2025, with April's total import and export value hitting a record high, Shanghai Customs data showed on Thursday....

GLOBALink | European tech leaders eye closer AI cooperation with China

At the just concluded Europe-Asia Economic Summit (EAES) in Davos, Switzerland, many European tech leaders hailed China's advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and expected closer collaboration with China in AI innovation and application....

Tourist train links China's Xi'an, Kazakhstan's Almaty, deepens regional exchanges

A tourist train departed from northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Thursday for Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking a new step in cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries....

Data-powered development gains steam in China

China's data-driven development has gained steam since the implementation of a three-year action plan aimed at promoting the use of data as a factor of production and enhancing its role in driving economic and social development....

Value of China's core AI industry nears 600 bln yuan

China has built a relatively comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) industrial system, with the value of its core sector nearing 600 billion yuan (about 83.45 billion U.S. dollars) by April 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on Thursday....

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia unlock new investment channels at capital markets forum

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Saudi Tadawul Group jointly hosted the second 'Hong Kong-Saudi Capital Markets Forum' here on Thursday, bringing together industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape and opportunities in Asian, Middle Eastern, and global capital markets....

IOC chief hails Sun Yingsha "a great champion"

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hails China's Sun Yingsha 'a great champion' at the World Table Tennis Championships....

Vlog | Made Here: Matcha goes global from this mountainous county

The drinking of matcha originates from ancient China, and was later introduced to Japan. A Chinese county called Jiangkou, located in southwest China's Guizhou Province, has emerged as a global matcha powerhouse....

GLOBALink | Follow the steps of Taklimakan Rally, feel the charm of Hotan

As the Taklimakan Rally charged into its fourth to sixth special stages in Hotan, competitors not only battled for position but also took time to appreciate the breathtaking landscapes. With the stunning scenery of riverbeds, poplars and desert alongside, the stretch pushed competitors' handling skills to the limit....

Racing to the beat of drums in Hunan

Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner, and in Dao County, Hunan, that means one thing, it is time to hit the water! Join us to experience the thrilling spectacle of traditional dragon boat racing!...

GLOBALink | Female driver Aliyyah goes full throttle in Taklimakan Rally

At just 20 years old, Aliyyah Koloc is a rising star in the world of motorsport. This time, she and her team have come to China to take on the Taklimakan Rally - an entirely new challenge that offers valuable experience....