The place where U.S. journalist Edgar Snow trudged his way across the rugged revolutionary heartland in northwest China nine decades ago has been transformed with high-speed trains, upgraded orchards and improved ecological and living conditions.After months of interviews in Yan'an of Shaanxi

A small light bulb glows in the hand of a teacher dressed in a traditional Chinese scholar's gown, drawing curious students closer for a better look. Behind them, a screen displays a life-size recreation of an early-20th-century room, immersing everyone in the scene.The teacher is demonstrating

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued a new set of measures to enhance air transport services for passengers with disabilities, the administration said on Thursday.The new measures target the most pressing concerns and practical hurdles frequently encountered by air travelers with

From high-speed railways to highways and tunnels, a wave of major transport projects has been completed or opened recently across China, underscoring how infrastructure investment continues to fuel the country's economic momentum.The steady rollout of major transport projects across China

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday called on Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove restrictions on travel by mainland residents to Taiwan at an early date.Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to

A Chinese think tank report released on Thursday reveals the legal fallacies in the intention of Japan and the Philippines to initiate maritime delimitation in the waters east of China's Taiwan Island.The move announced by Japan and the Philippines violates international law and seriously infringes

People visit the Digital Economy Industry Expo 2026 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, July 2, 2026.

China's Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday activated a Level-IV emergency response for flood control in Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan ahead of a new round of heavy rainfall forecast through July 6.According to meteorological forecasts, a tropical depression over the South China Sea, which is

An aerial drone photo taken on June 25, 2026 shows a staff member operating a crane to handle containers of the China-Europe freight train at the Kazakhstani land port for Xi'an in Almaty, Kazakhstan.In November 2013, the first Chang'an China-Europe freight train departed from Xi'an to Almaty in

The second batch of China Medical Expert Teams is set to depart Beijing on Thursday night for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support the Central African country's response to the Ebola outbreak, the Global Times learned from the National Health Commission (NHC).The assistance efforts

Ding Xueqi (L) learns about the production and living conditions of employed villagers at a bristle brushing factory in Qixiang Village of Huangqiao Township, Taixing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 29, 2026.In Qixiang Village, people often catch sight of an electromobile weaving its way

As record-breaking heat waves sweep across parts of the world, another challenge is confronting the artificial intelligence boom: keeping the high-performance chips inside data centers cool enough to keep running.The challenge extends far beyond seasonal heat. As AI models become larger and more

The mild spring sun leans low over acres of pear trees bursting into an ecstasy of bloom. The flowers, white as fresh-fallen snow, intoxicate the senses with a delicate fragrance.

How does a mega-sized political party avoid weak governance? How can organizational coverage seamlessly reach emerging business sectors and new employment groups? In this exclusive interview with People's Daily, Professor Zhou Jianyong from the Party School of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee offers an in-depth analysis of major-party governance, self-reform and grassroots Party building. Drawing on the rise and fall of major political parties worldwide, he systematically explains the core logic behind the CPC's long-term vitality. (Produced by Han Xiaomeng, Lu Dong, Qiao Wai, Zou Yun, Zhu Yingqi, Ni Tao and intern Wang Jingyu)

China on Thursday slammed Japan for promoting a new version of the "free and open Indo-Pacific" concept, describing it as "hypocritical" and at odds with the shared aspirations of regional countries for peace and cooperation.

"China is handling the case in accordance with the law and relevant regulations. For specific details of the case, please consult the competent Chinese authorities," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, when asked whether China could confirm reports that, in the case