China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket to send eight satellites into space. The rocket blasted off at 12:03 pm (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China. It successfully sent the satellites into their planned orbits.

Yunnan's Water-Splashing Festival turns the streets into a lively scene of water, joy, and blessings. Water is viewed as a sacred symbol, and people splash one another to wash away misfortune and bring happiness and good fortune.

Recently, beneath a flowering crabapple tree, a delicate spider web catches fallen petals after a light rain, making them appear as if suspended in midair in Jiaozuo, Central China's Henan Province. The nearly invisible silk creates a quiet illusion - like time itself has paused. Netizens marveled that the web has "captured a slice of spring," joking that the spider's hidden talent is making time stand still. (Produced by Ye Qianyu)

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on April 13, 2026, released a promotional video for the "Shopping in China" campaign, as the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened the same day in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province. First launched in 2025, the campaign is a nationwide initiative promoting shopping, dining and tourism, creating diverse consumption scenarios and fostering a more welcoming international consumption environment.

Viewed from Qinghai Lake in Qinghai Province, thunderclouds roll over the Qilian Mountains, resembling waves of flame.

In the heart of the Tengger Desert, sand-control workers plant saplings using homemade high pressure water jets.

Spring is in full bloom at Jingshan Park in Beijing. Layers of vibrant flowers paint the park in rich colors, offering visitors a delightful springtime escape. (Cover via VCG)

AI-powered tidal lane robots are improving local traffic management in Chun'an, Zhejiang Province. These intelligent machines dynamically adjust lane directions, significantly improving efficiency and reducing congestion, making roads safer and more orderly for all.

China on April 10, 2026 criticized moves by a US congressional committee to encourage reporting on scientific cooperation with China, warning that such actions undermine normal exchanges and will ultimately harm US innovation. (Video edited by Cui Jianing)

Driverless planters equipped with the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System plant cotton with impressive efficiency in Artux, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This year, Artux plans to plant 120,000 mu (8,000 hectares) of cotton. So far, 56,000 mu of fields have already been sown, and the remaining planting is expected to be completed by late April. (Source: Media Convergence Center of Artux)

Two girls followed the Yingge team to perform on the streets. They were pushed to the center of the crowd to freely showcase their energetic dance moves, demonstrating the generational inheritance of Yingge dance. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in South China's Guangdong Province. (Produced by Liang Xiaojian and intern Liu Bing)

What started as a candy maker losing control quickly became an unexpected treat: strands of cotton candy floating through the air as excited children leaped to catch them. (Produced by Liang Xiaojian and intern Zhang Jingxuan)

When a group of kindergarteners faced off against their school's security guard in a tug-of-war in Baoshan, Yunnan Province, little did they know they were in for a treat. Realizing he had met his match, the guard tossed out a handful of candies. When the kids squatted to grab them, the guard made his move and pulled off an easy win. (Edited by Interns Wu Siyi and Lu Mengjie)

Kids at a primary school in Zhengzhou, Henan Province went viral with this cinematic dance routine "Let it go" shot in the spring fields. The video's quick cuts and fresh energy remind to get moving and enjoy the season. (Edited by interns Zhang Yingze and Shan Hanzhang)

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, on April 8 toured the Shanghai headquarters of the food delivery giant Meituan, where she and her delegation experienced its drone-based delivery service firsthand. Receiving a cup of milk tea delivered from the sky, she noted the vibrant growth of the mainland's low-altitude economy. Cheng described the area as a future trend, emphasizing that its integration of technology, policy, and industry serves as a valuable experience for Taiwan. "I want to bring Meituan back to Taiwan," she remarked. (Produced by Interns Cui Jianing, Song Wanlin, Lu Mengjie; video source: China News Service)

China launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket on Tuesday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending 18 internet satellites into space. The rocket blasted off at 9:32 pm (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. It successfully placed the payloads, the 7th batch of networking satellites for the Qianfan Constellation, into preset orbit. (Produced by Zhu Yurou and intern Liu Bing)