On May 11, a group of young people came together to help push a taxi driver's broken-down car five kilometers to the nearest repair shop in Xiangyang, Hubei Province. Their teamwork and kindness turned an inconvenient moment into a heartwarming story of goodwill. (Compiled by interns Pei Yi and Sun Yuman)

US President Donald Trump’s state visit is laying a strong foundation for Chinese and US businesses to strengthen cooperation. Companies on both sides are picking up their confidence.

China welcomes US President Donald Trump's state visit to China, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said May 13, 2026, noting head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable and strategically guiding role in bilateral relations. (Produced by Cui Jianing)

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon visited Peking University and was awarded an honorary professorship on Tuesday, May 12. In his speech, Rahmon said that around 6,000 young Tajiks are studying in China. He called on young people from both countries to learn from each other and advance Tajikistan-China ties and Belt and Road cooperation. (Produced by Lin Rui, interns Hong Jiale and Su Hanye)

US President Donald Trump departed Washington DC on Tuesday, May 12 (local time), for Beijing. He will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15.

Nestled among the snow-capped peaks and forests of Siguniang Mountain, the grandala shines like a flowing sapphire with soft velvety gloss, becoming the most vivid blue spirit of the alpine wilderness.

China hopes relevant countries can reach an agreement on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea at an early date, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on May 11.

Chinese robotics firm Unitree on Tuesday unveiled the GD01, a manned transformable mecha priced at 3.9 million yuan ($574,000). Designed for civilian use, it weighs approximately 500 kg including the operator. (Video source: Unitree Robotics; compiled by intern Pei Yi)

In addition to noodles and hotpot, Chongqing's gege grid dish is a local favorite for a quick, affordable bite. Steamed in bamboo baskets that look like tiny sauna rooms, the meat ‒ coated in coarse rice flour ‒ stays tender and mildly spiced, gentle enough for first-time eaters. Join People's Daily reporter Li Bowen in Zhong county for a steamy taste of this unique dish. (Produced by Lin Rui, Li Bowen and Wang Xiangyu; Interns Han Yuxin, Tao Lele and Song Wanlin also contributed to the story.)

Rows of vibrant roses have burst into bloom along the streets in downtown Beijing, painting the urban landscape with vivid shades of red and pink. These bright and elegant blossoms line both sides of the roads, creating a stunning floral corridor that brings beauty and romance to the bustling capital city. (Produced by interns Cui Jianing and Wang Jingyu)

The China-US relationship is one of the most consequential bilateral relations. Yes, there are differences. But beneath the headlines, the two countries are deeply connected through billions in trade, strong people-to-people ties and a shared stake in global stability. So how do we move from friction to understanding? To discuss this, we are joined by Professor Lin Ling, director of the American Studies Center at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), and Professor Gao Jian, director of the British Studies Center at SISU. (Produced by Ni Tao, Wang Xiangyu, Lin Rui, Chu Chu and Intern Zhi Yanyan)

China urges all relevant parties to focus on preventing the resumption of hostilities in Iran, while firmly opposing any attempts to smear China in the issue, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on May 12, 2026, in Beijing.

As the world's two largest economies, China and the US shoulder a shared responsibility that extends far beyond their borders. Ahead of US President Donald Trump's state visit to China from May 13 to 15, the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday released a video titled "Peaceful Coexistence," calling for mutual trust and sincerity in steering this important bilateral relationship.

It's early summer, and Beijing's overpasses bloom with roses, giving the city's highways a pink wash. With traffic and petals together, even the morning commute feels a little more scenic before the workday begins. (Video source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport)

A traditional temple sees jets soar just above its ornate rooftop, where the rooftop dragons seem to reach for every passing plane.

On Mother's Day, international students from over 10 countries studying in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, used their own mother tongues to say "Mom, I love you," pouring out their deepest love and gratitude for their mothers in this video trending on social media. (Video source: Ningbo Evening News)