China's control measures on dual-use items export to Japan are fully legitimate, justified and lawful, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin, currently on an official visit to China, expressed his willingness to deepen cooperation with China in economy, trade, green energy and sci-tech innovation, and to enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, during a joint interview with Chinese media in

China aims to achieve secure and reliable supply of key core artificial intelligence technologies by 2027, with its industrial scale and empowerment level remaining among the world's forefront, according to a recent government action plan.

China on January 7 criticized the US' illegal unilateral sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry and the use of force against the country, stressing that cooperation between China and Venezuela is protected under international law and the domestic laws of both countries. (Video produced by Tang Kexin)

China's postal industry processed 216.5 billion delivery items in 2025, an increase of 11.5 percent year on year, according to data released at the 2026 national postal work conference on Wednesday.

Tourists visit the Liziba sightseeing platform in Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 7, 2026. Acting as a crucial ecological gateway for the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Chongqing has intensified its environmental protection efforts in recent years.The city has effectively conserved areas

Representatives attend the main dialogue session of the "Global Mayors Dialogue in Harbin" in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 7, 2026.

Wearing helmets has become a legal requirement for electric bicycle riders and passengers, with penalties for non-compliance, according to Beijing's revised non-motor vehicle regulations, which is set to take effect on May 1.

Hong Kong's foreign currency reserve assets reached 427.9 billion U.S. dollars at the end of December, down from 429.4 billion dollars at end-November, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced on Wednesday.

China is launching a campaign to boost festive consumption by promoting high-quality and green agricultural specialty products ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced recently.

Teenagers watch their friends play football at a football field in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026.

For much of the past decades, China's longest river, the Yangtze, bore the costs of the country's economic growth. Stretches of the 6,300-kilometer mother river were choked by polluted water, declining biodiversity and mounting disaster risks. However, that trajectory began to shift a decade

Mayors from around the world have gathered at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, to discuss strategies and share experiences related to the ice and snow industry. This video showcases highlights from the January 6-8 event including eight must-try experiences in the city including the ice and snow carnival, high-tech innovations, cultural heritage and artistic displays. The activities offer a glimpse into Harbin's unique winter charm and its diverse appeal on the global stage. (Produced by Wang Ruofan)

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a work plan to deepen the integration of the industrial internet and artificial intelligence, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the country's manufacturing sector.