When a driverless minibus – nicknamed the "Potato Bus" by Chinese netizens – appears on the streets of Europe, it draws attention for more than just its unusual design.

China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at improving essential living support for vulnerable groups.

The May 5 Shopping Festival has officially kicked off in Shanghai, China. The event will run through the end of June.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a working paper regarding Japan's pursuit of nuclear weapons on Thursday, urging the Japanese side to abide by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Three Non-Nuclear Principles – not possessing, not producing and not allowing

In pics: road decorated with blooming Chinese roses in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang

Seven people were killed and 12 others injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Thursday in southwest China's Yunnan Province, local public security bureau said.The accident happened on Thursday morning in Yuanyang County, when a vehicle carrying 19 people overturned.

Xi'an, Shaanxi Province – one of China's ancient capitals – shows history lives beyond museums. At this week's 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, world leaders witnessed 3,000 years of heritage come to life through digital Terracotta restoration and immersive XR (extended reality). Watch as Xi'an seamlessly blends its ancient roots with future tech, building global bridges. (Produced by Liu Haozhe and Fu Junjie; Wang Pincheng also contributed to the video)

View of Qiyun Mountain scenic area after rain in China's Anhui

China will implement new regulations on the registration of overseas manufacturers exporting food to China, starting from June this year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.

On April 22, 2026, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council jointly issued the opinions on energy conservation and carbon reduction.

2026 Hunan Auto Show kicks off

Buffaloes seen at scenic spot in Peng'an County, China's Sichuan

Yi Huiman, a member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has been expelled from the CPC and dismissed from public office over serious violations of discipline and laws, China's top anti-graft agency announced Thursday.

As "China Travel" trends across social media, international visitors are noticing the same thing — a striking sense of safety. This "Chinese sense of safety," reflected in everyday moments from walking alone at midnight to leaving belongings unattended, is quickly becoming a shared concept online. What makes it possible and why is it resonating globally? Watch this episode of PD Explainer to find out. (Produced by Fan Liuyi, Di Jingyuan, Ni Tao, Chu Chu, interns Zhi Yanyan, and Zhou Jiayu)