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This red agate bead strung upon a bamboo skewer encapsulates the most exquisite paradoxical aesthetics of Chinese cuisine—the tart astringency of hawthorn juxtaposed with the sweet crispness of its sugar coating; the refined elegance of imperial medicinal cuisine contrasted with the street-side bustle of hawkers' cries; the weight of millennia-old tradition set against the fleeting trends of socia...

The global patent landscape marked its fifth consecutive year of growth, as China once again led the world with an impressive 1.8 million patent applications , according to a report issued by the World Intellectual Property Organization  on Wednesday. 据世界知识产权组织（WIPO）当地时间周三发布的报告显示，全球专利领域已连续第五年实现增长，中国以180万件的可观专利申请量再度领跑全球。 The World I...

President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to work with Spain to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership with greater strategic determination, dynamism and global influence, as he met with King Felipe VI of Spain, the first Spanish monarch to make a state visit to China in 18 years. The four-day trip, which started on Monday, comes as the highlight of a series of high-level i...

 China on Wednesday expressed "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition" to egregious remarks about Taiwan made in parliament by Japan's leader, saying they severely violated the one-China principle and constituted gross interference in China's internal affairs. 北京——中国周三对日本领导人在国会发表的涉台恶劣言论表示“强烈不满和坚决反对”，称其严重违反一个中国原则，是对中国内政的粗暴干涉。...

Since the beginning of this year, various regions across China have begun providing financial incentives for marriage to boost the birth rate. 今年以来，中国多个地区已开始提供结婚相关经济激励，以推动出生率提升。 The number of first marriages in China plummeted to 9.17 million in 2024, a drop of over 60 percent from the 23.86 million peak in 2013. Marriage registrations have fallen from 13.47 milli...

An artificial intelligence-generated deepfake of Chinese actress Wen Zhengrong's face and voice was used by unscrupulous merchants to impersonate her in livestream sales, prompting increased calls for stronger and more tailored regulation and penalties from internet platforms and the law. 近日，有不良商家利用人工智能生成的深度伪造内容，盗用中国女演员温峥嵘的人脸和声音进行直播带货。这一事件引发了公...

Authorities in Yunnan province said a 3-year-old boy seen crawling naked in a video which went viral online is in stable health and living safely with his parents, following an investigation that found no evidence of abuse, trafficking or illegal profit-making, according to China Central Television on Tuesday. 中央电视台周二报道，云南省有关部门表示，经调查未发现虐待、拐卖或非法牟利证据，此前一段视...

China's sharpened focus on cultivating strategic emerging industries during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period will give fresh vitality to nurturing new quality productive forces and help the country better navigate external uncertainties while maintaining its edge amid global competition, said officials, experts and company executives. Their comments came as China plans to make more efforts...

King Felipe VI of Spain arrived in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province, on Monday, kicking off his first state visit to China since he ascend ed the throne in 2014. 西班牙国王费利佩六世于周一抵达中国西南部四川省省会成都，开启其2014年登基以来对中国的首次国事访问。 He will also travel to Beijing to meet Chinese leaders. According to media reports, King Felipe VI, in each of...

As the white paper China released on Saturday underscores in its opening sentence, "Earth is the only home of all humanity, and tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development are vital to our survival and future". 中国上周六发布的白皮书开篇即强调：“地球是全人类唯一的共同家园，应对气候变化、促进可持续发展关乎人类的生存与未来。” Released by the State Council Information Office two day...

With southern China's culture and cross-regional integration presented in a visual spectacle, a gala ceremony left the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area stoked on Sunday as President Xi Jinping declared the 15th National Games open in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. 上周日，习近平主席在广东省省会广州宣布第十五届全国运动会开幕。这场盛典以视觉盛宴的形式展现了中国南方文...

The most important task for the crew of the CNS Fujian — China's third aircraft carrier and the world's largest conventionally  powered warship — is to conduct in-depth testing and additional trial runs of its equipment, according to the ship's captain. 中国第三艘航空母舰、全球最大常规动力战舰——福建舰的舰长表示，该舰全体船员当前的核心任务是对装备进行深入测试和补充试航。 Senior Captain Chen Zh...

Taller and heavier, but still as precise as she has ever been, China's diving sensation Quan Hong chan refuses to be written off at the elite level just yet as she overcomes severe physical challenges to shine at the 15th National Games. 如今的全红婵身形更高、体重更重，但依旧精准如初。这位中国跳水巨星克服重重身体挑战，在第十五届全运会上闪耀赛场，证明自己仍未退出顶尖行列。 The nation's quadren...

Starbucks Coffee Co announced on Tuesday that it has sold a majority stake  in its China business to Boyu Capital, a leading Chinese investment firm, forming a joint venture that will operate Starbucks' retail operations in the country. The move marks a major step in the coffee chain's next phase of growth in its fastest-expanding market.  周二，星巴克咖啡公司宣布，已将其中国业务的大部分...

China and the United States should work together to create a favorable environment for practical cooperation in agriculture and other sectors, a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday said. 中国商务部周三发布的一份声明称，中美应共同努力，为农业及其他领域的务实合作创造有利环境。 Li Cheng gang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice-...

Five members of a 21-person family-run syndicate  based in northern Myanmar were sentenced to death by a Chinese court on Tuesday for multiple charges, including crimes that resulted in the deaths of six Chinese nationals. 周二，中国某法院对缅甸北部一个21人家庭式犯罪团伙中的5名成员判处死刑，其罪名包括致6名中国公民死亡等多项罪行。 Two other syndicate members received the death penalty with a t...

Chinese astronauts aboard the China Space Station have enjoyed hot, flavorful chicken wings! This well-seasoned, aromatic space barbecue was made possible by new equipment added to the orbital kitchen for the Shenzhou-21 mission—a Hot Air Baking Oven. The oven features built-in air purification, with both its filtration system and the entire unit having undergone rigorous testing to meet space sta...

Chinese takers of the International English Language Testing System test obtained an average score of 5.9 during the 2024-25 academic year, placing the mainland 35th among all participating countries and regions globally, according to the British Council. 英国文化教育协会数据显示，在2024-2025学年，中国大陆地区国际英语语言测试系统考生的平均分为5.9分，在全球所有参与的国家和地区中位列第35名。 Score d...

Twenty-one members of a family-run syndicate  based in northern Myanmar were sentenced on Tuesday by a Chinese court in Guangdong province for multiple offences, including the deaths of six Chinese nationals. 周二，广东省一家中国法院对缅甸北部一个家族式犯罪团伙的21名成员作出判决，该团伙犯下多项罪行，其中包括导致6名中国公民死亡。 The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court found the defendants gu...

The eighth edition of the China International Import Expo  is set to open in Shanghai on Wednesday, and some overseas exhibitors have already confirmed participation for next year's event, drawn by the exhibition's role as a premier platform for connecting with the Chinese market and global resources. 第八届中国国际进口博览会将于周三在上海开幕，部分海外参展商已确认参加明年的展会。该展会作为连...

China's 11th nationwide centralized drug procurement round has selected 55 medicines, including antivirals and diabetes treatments, which are expected to become available at lower prices from February 2026, the National Healthcare Security Administration  said last week. 国家医疗保障局上周表示，我国第十一批全国药品集中采购已敲定55个品种，涵盖抗病毒、糖尿病治疗等多类用药，预计2026年2月起落地执...

Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, upon request, on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, on Friday was an opportunity for the two sides to build constructive, stable bilateral relations. 中国国家主席习近平周五应日本首相高市早苗请求，在韩国庆州举行的亚太经合组织领导人非正式会议期间与其会晤，为双方构...