China's railway passenger trips top 2.3 bln in first half
A record number of passenger trips were made across China in the first half of 2026, with more than 2.3 billion recorded, up 5 percent from the previous year, according to data released by the national railway operator Monday.
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Observer: Thriving county-level economies showcase the resilience of China's economy
As Europe grapples with an intense heatwave, wholesale markets in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, are entering another peak sales season, according to a recent article published on the website of Spanish newspaper El Mundo.
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China renews rainstorm, typhoon alerts
China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions.
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China slams UK over joint statement on South China Sea
China firmly opposes and strongly condemns a joint statement issued by the United Kingdom and other countries 10 years after the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration Award," China's embassy in the UK said on Sunday.
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China seeks to attract more intl sci-tech institutions
The Chinese capital has recently started expanding its dedicated cluster of international sci-tech bodies, adding service stations, exhibition halls, meeting rooms and cross-border network workspaces to accommodate more institutions.
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Chinese embassy slams UK's singning of so-called joint statement on 'South China Sea Arbitration Award'
The Chinese Embassy in the UK has slammed the UK's signing of the so-called joint statement issued by a handful of countries to "mark" the so-called "South China Sea arbitration award," warning that if the UK continues to participate in the anti-China show staged by certain countries
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Badminton shuttlecocks boost development of county in SW China's Guizhou
Production of badminton shuttlecocks is in full swing at a factory operated by Guizhou RSL Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd. in Jinping county, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
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Shanghai a focal point of efforts to strengthen long-term basic research
When Mei returned from an overseas position in 2023, it was not only the prospect of tackling some of the biggest unanswered questions in physics that drew him back. It was also a rare opportunity to help build world-class instruments that could eventually answer them.
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China lodges representations against Japan's words, deeds on South China Sea
An official from the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chief minister of the Japanese Embassy in China on Sunday to lodge solemn representations and voice strong dissatisfaction and protest.
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Hong Kong-Gulf trade jumps 35 pct in first 5 months: financial secretary
Trade value between China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Gulf Arab countries rose over 35 percent in the first five months of this year, said Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Paul Chan on Sunday.
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China steps up flood control, disaster relief efforts as Typhoon Bavi moves inland
A drone photo taken on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring at a harbor to avoid the typhoon in Changzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province.
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From early warning to global action: China advances science-based solutions to combat sand and dust storms
As the world marks the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms on July 12, China is expanding the use of advanced monitoring technologies and deepening international cooperation to help address one of the world's most widespread environmental challenges.
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How China is cooling cities for a hotter future
As another summer of extreme heat pushes air-conditioning demand higher across China, cities are facing a growing challenge: how to stay cool without placing ever greater pressure on the power grid.
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Locals bid warm farewell to flood rescue teams
Grateful residents in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, lined the streets to bid a warm farewell to fire rescue teams following days of intense flood relief efforts. Deeply appreciative of the crews' hard work, the crowds cheered, waved national flags and handed gifts to the departing rescuers.
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