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Guangzhou shifts gears with new downtown robotaxi service

Buckle up, Guangzhou, robotaxis hit the road Friday with a new set of pilot routes. Autonomous cars are now shuttling passengers between downtown hotspots and major transportation hubs. These autonomous rides are steering the future of travel, and it looks like smooth cruising ahead!
Straw waste turned into green building materials

Crop straw in many rural areas across China used to be commonly used for cooking or feeding livestock. However, with the decline in rural populations and the increasing prevalence of gas stoves and mechanization in rural China, straw has been relegated to waste.
Key sectors to welcome more foreign capital

Action plan, new industry catalog to expand market access for investors.
Foreign investors eye AI, robotics opportunities in China

Foreign investors are increasingly turning their attention to China's A-share market, with a particular focus on the burgeoning opportunities in AI and robotics.
In pics: livestock market in China's Guizhou

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025 shows a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Scenery of Ruhe waterfall in NW China's Ningxia

A drone photo taken on Feb. 18, 2025 shows the scenery of Ruhe waterfall in Pengyang County, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Grassroots art worker tries to revitalize countryside with "dance and song" as NPC deputy

Lu Lihua, a deputy to the National People's Congress, is a provincial representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group. She is also a member of ethnic culture promotion team of Nanjian Yi Autonomous County.
Terminal 5 of Xianyang International Airport put into operation

The Terminal 5 of the Xianyang International Airport was officially put into operation on Thursday. Covering an area of 705,500 square meters, which is bigger than the total areas of the T1, T2 and T3 terminals, Terminal 5 allows the same floor departure of domestic and international passengers. It also sets up a museum to display cultural relics unearthed in Shaanxi.
Ding'an County in Hainan sees bumper harvest of cherry tomatoes

Villagers sort freshly harvested cherry tomatoes for packing in Tanli Village of Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 19, 2025. It has come to the harvest season of about 10,000 mu (667 hectares) of cherry tomato in Ding'an County, with the yield increasing significantly compared to previous years.
After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance

Yabuli shines as international competition venue, popular tourist destination.
Xinhua photos of the day

A drone photo taken on Feb. 18, 2025 shows the scenery of Ruhe waterfall in Pengyang County, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center to welcome 1st exhibition

The 36th China International Auto Service, Products & Equipment Exhibition will be held from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 at CIECC in Beijing. It is the first exhibition held here.
Experienced technician helps raise machine production as NPC deputy

Fu Guotao, a deputy to the National People's Congress, is a technician in the processing center of Chongqing Hongjiang Machinery Co., Ltd., an affiliated enterprise to the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). He is also a national-level technical expert and chief technician in CSSC.
Farming activities in full swing across China in early spring

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 18, 2025 shows villagers sowing corn seeds and mulching a field in Buying Village of Pengxi County, Suining City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Farming activities are in full swing across China in early spring.
"Ne Zha 2" premieres in Macao as box office soars

Chinese mainland's animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" premiered on Wednesday night in Macao and was officially scheduled to hit Macao theaters on Saturday.
Support for private sector to fuel growth

Symposium: Stable policies further enhancing confidence.
Trade-in initiative to be expanded

Incentives stretch to a wider range of goods to boost consumption.
"Ne Zha 2" box office success ignites merchandise craze

"30 million achieved!" reads an announcement by FunCrazy, a creative toy brand, in its official Xiaohongshu post on February 16. The post, featuring an image of a Ne Zha collectible figure, marks a record-breaking milestone in less than a month: the co-branded crowdfunding campaign for the official movie "Ne Zha 2" merchandise surpasses 30 million yuan.
People enjoy Gannangxiang festival in China's Guizhou

Two pairs of twin sisters pose for a group photo in Zhouxi Village, Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 15, 2025.
Dunhuang in China's Gansu embraces new development

Known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance, Dunhuang holds a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist relics and art.
Community healthcare centers offer TCM services in China's Zhejiang

A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner provides Tuina treatment, a form of TCM therapeutic massage, to a patient at a clinic in Zhaojia Township, Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 18, 2025.
Scenery of Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 18, 2025 shows a sightseeing boat at the Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The Xixi wetland in Hangzhou has entered the best season for viewing plum blossoms.
GLOBALink | Indonesian internet influencers explore China's Chongqing

A group of Indonesian internet influencers recently visited southwest China's Chongqing to explore the city's unique charm.
Xinhua Headlines: Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" brings boons beyond theaters

Having broken the Hollywood monopoly in the global list of 10 highest-grossing films, the animated feature "Ne Zha 2" is generating ripple effects beyond cinemas, showcasing China's vibrant consumption and dynamic economy.
Foreign firms to ramp up investment

Market: Nation provides strong impetus for industrial progress.
Spring farming, irrigation start in China's Henan as Rain Water arrives

As the gentle rhythm of spring rain awaken the earth, we welcome Rain Water, or Yushui, the second solar term of the year.
New school semester starts in China

Middle school students learn about Chinese ancient architecture at an art museum in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 17, 2025. With a mixture of nerves and excitement, many students in China attended their special first class of new semester.
Citizen hotline focus of documentary

A documentary film highlighting the Chinese capital's efforts to improve urban governance through swift responses to public complaints opens in major cinemas on Tuesday.
Private economy eyes robust growth amid policy support
Inner Mongolian sunflower seeds shine bright in global marketplace

At 57, Wang Fei is hailed as the "King of Sunflower Seeds" in his hometown of Bayannuur, in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.