China unveils major 2026 space missions, deepens global cooperation; expert says lunar and reusable rocket programs mark next growth phase
China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Friday outlined plans for this year's China Space Day celebrations while unveiling a series of major missions for 2026, including crewed Shenzhou spacecraft flights and flight tests for multiple reusable rockets.
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China to double non-fossil energy by 2035 amid global volatility
China reaffirmed its goal to double the country's non-fossil energy supply by 2035, Wang Changlin, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced Friday, vowing a clean, safe, efficient new energy system that supports the country's carbon peaking goals and
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Made with feeling: From humanoid robots to stringless guitars, China's human-centric innovation touches world with quiet technological warmth
In China, this quest for warmth and connection has crystallized into a growing trend known as "emotional value consumption." In the past two years, this term has become a defining buzzword in China's consumer landscape.
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Chinese military denounces transiting of Taiwan Strait by Japanese destroyer
China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that China has lodged a strong protest with Japan after the Japanese destroyer JS Ikazuchi transited the Taiwan Strait, calling the move "a deliberate provocation."
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China unveils measures to boost comprehensive bonded zones
China has released a set of measures to promote the expansion and quality improvement of comprehensive bonded zones, in a bid to spur their high-quality development.
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China, Italy boost friendship, cooperation at dialogues
The 4th China-Italy Friendship Cities Cooperation Dialogue was held in Rome on Wednesday and the 2026 China-Italy Historical and Cultural Cities Dialogue were held in Perugia on Thursday to boost friendship and cooperation between the two sides.
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Chinese vice premier says Luban Workshop in Turkmenistan enhances friendly cooperation
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said here Thursday that the Luban Workshop in Turkmenistan has turned from a blueprint into reality, injecting new momentum into the friendly cooperation between China and Turkmenistan.
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New gas field project to further boost China-Turkmenistan energy cooperation: Chinese vice premier
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Ding Xuexiang said here Friday that the smooth commencement of the fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field will further elevate energy cooperation between China and Turkmenistan to a new level.
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Chinese envoy attends inauguration of president of Republic of the Congo
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Shao Hong attended the inauguration ceremony of President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso here on Thursday at the invitation of Sassou Nguesso.
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China and Spain deepen cooperation with a focus on stability and growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday in Beijing, with both sides reaffirming political trust and outlining a forward-looking agenda for cooperation in trade, green development and emerging industries.
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China, Namibia agree to strengthen ties, support multilateralism
At the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, paid an official visit to China from April 11 to 18, 2026.
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China announces Brazil as guest of honor for 2026 Space Day
China is set to mark its annual Space Day on April 24 with a landmark public display of lunar samples from both sides of the moon, and has named Brazil as the guest of honor to highlight deepening bilateral cooperation.
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China to step up international space cooperation in 2026: CNSA
China will actively promote international space cooperation, with the China-Europe SMILE satellite set for launch in 2026, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.
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Chinese mainland's development becomes ‘a source of confidence' for people in Taiwan: KMT chairwoman Cheng shares mainland visit impressions
As for her feelings following her visit to the Chinese mainland, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party Cheng Li-wun said that the Chinese mainland's development has become a source of confidence for residents in Taiwan, not a threat to Taiwan, chinanews.com reported on Friday.
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