Stories by China Daily

Bringing ancient China into the present

IN JUNE 2026, eight Chinese ministries jointly issued guidelines to accelerate the integration of artificial... Published 03 Aug, 2026 05:00am

Global mediation body comes to life after successful first ruling

Parties from China and Singapore have reached a written settlement in an international maritime dispute. Updated 27 Jul, 2026 08:57am

Clay meets civilisation in China’s Jingdezhen

NANCHANG: For more than 2,000 years, kiln fires have burned in China’s Jingdezhen, transforming humble clay into... Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:31am

Effective global AI governance a must to address challenges

World AI conference has built a timely platform for the international community to seek collective answers to the defining questions of the AI era through dialogue, cooperation and coordinated action. Updated 20 Jul, 2026 08:28am

Horse sculptures gallop into National Art Museum of China

THE country entered this year’s sanfu period — the hottest days of the year, traditionally divided into three... Published 20 Jul, 2026 06:50am

High Seas Treaty redrawing global ocean rules

The agreement reflects a broader shift in global ocean governance — from maximising access to safeguarding sustainability. Published 13 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Computing power boosts manufacturing

GUANGZHOU: In a production hall in Huizhou, Guangdong province, rows of television sets move along an automated... Published 13 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Shanghai opera house ready to fan out

THE Shanghai Grand Opera House, a contemporary architectural wonder and new city landmark, is preparing to face the... Published 06 Jul, 2026 07:28am

Visitors flock to Xinjiang desert to experience ancient sand therapy

From June to August, visitors flock to the dunes to participate in a traditional Uygur medical practice — being buried up to their chests in hot sand. Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate

The govt has started giving out the Newborn Baby Bonus to eligible parents in October 2023 to encourage couples to have more children and boost the city’s low fertility rate. Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:56am

Failing race for eco-civilisation

OVER a decade after the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals — to end poverty, protect the... Published 15 Jun, 2026 05:58am

First aircraft dismantling project launched in southern China

The process enables reuse of parts and materials, delivering both economic and environmental benefits. Published 15 Jun, 2026 05:58am

China’s first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shanghai

SHANGHAI: The Adora Magic City, China’s first homegrown large cruise ship, departed from Shanghai on Saturday,... Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:24am

Turning simple travel into immersive experiences

Since the launch of its transformation plan in 2001, Wuzhen has received over 120 million visits in total and grown... Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:03am

People can write new chapter in Sino-US ties

Even when official ties see twists and turns, the desire for people-to-people engagement remains strong on both sides Updated 18 May, 2026 07:18am

Encyclopedia of China enters AI era

THE inaugural China Encyclopedia Conference, hosted by the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, took place in... Published 18 May, 2026 06:58am

Is there end to the US-created disorder?

History’s recurring lesson is that great powers often mistake ultimatums for rational strategy. The Middle East... Published 27 Apr, 2026 05:21am

Pakistan emerges as the harbinger of new regional security paradigm

Beijing is forging a new model of mediation diplomacy that promotes regional countries fostering primary ownership for local Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:31am

The price of dependence: Why Europe can no longer outsource its security

IN an international order long dominated by Western powers, particularly since the end of the Cold War, concepts of... Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:32am

Last train market in China’s Yunnan keeps tradition alive

The market owes its origin to the century-old narrow-gauge Yunnan-Vietnam Railway Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:32am