China accounted for around half of both newly added and total global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2024, a milestone hailed by European analysts as a major contribution to the world's carbon reduction goals.
During the May Day holidays, a kitten fell into an open-air hotpot, scalding nine diners. The restaurant promptly sent the injured patrons to the hospital and compensated them, while also rushing the kitten to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Netizens praised the restaurant, commending the owner's responsible and compassionate response.
The Qilu Hospital of Shandong University issued a statement on Monday announcing disciplinary actions against a nurse surnamed Huo, who authored a paper erroneously claiming that male patients were diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Huo received a formal demerit, was demoted, and was banned from promotions and professional advancement for five years, according to the statement.
Have you ever imagined saying "I do" over sizzling hotpot feast? A millennial couple in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province hosted their wedding banquet in a hotpot restaurant. For just 22,500 yuan ($3,100), 140 guests enjoyed bubbling broths as the venue was transformed with wedding-themed decorations, giving the event a modern and unconventional twist.
During the five-day May Day holidays, a nearly 9-meter-long Lincoln limousine drove onto a viral-famous mountain road in Xuancheng, East China's Anhui Province. Due to the road's narrow, winding turns, the oversized vehicle struggled to maneuver, causing hours-long traffic congestion.
On Friday, large crowds of Russian citizens spontaneously gathered along Tverskaya Street in Moscow to watch the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. Among the crowd, the Global Times reporters noticed that one family stood out in particular: that of Komarov Ilya. His wife and daughter wore Soviet Red Army uniforms and held Soviet Victory Flags to take part in the commemoration.
Perched 100 meters above the ground, a "cliff bed" has gone viral in Chenzhou, Central China's Hunan Province. Suspended over a sheer drop, this daring installation — part of the scenic area's outdoor adventure package—offers visitors vertigo-inducing experiences for just 98 yuan ($13.50), China National Radio (CNR) reported.
A precious flower fossil was recently discovered in Laiyang, East China's Shandong Province, the Chinanews.com reported on Thursday. Preliminary identification by experts suggests this fossil represents a new species of Early Cretaceous angiosperm with values for studying the evolution of early flowering plants.
With dishes ranging from local delicacies to various staple foods, from meat dishes to vegetarian options, ordinary citizens can now enjoy these diverse offerings at government canteens across multiple cities in China. Recently, many local governments have opened their dining facilities to the public both to ease tourism pressure by providing thoughtful services for visitors and to demonstrate governance philosophy. This initiative not only bridges the gap between authorities and communities but also manifests the governments' commitment to serving the people — a tangible embodiment of warmth and responsibility.
If the US says one thing but does another, or even attempts to continue to coerce and blackmail under the guise of tariff talks, China will never agree, nor will it seek to reach any agreement by sacrificing its principle and position as well as international fairness and justice, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday.
A China-Australia joint research team has reported fossils of a prehistoric fish species, only the second known of the mysterious early vertebrate genus Palaeospondylus, the first of which was discovered in northern Scotland. This discovery will facilitate understanding the evolution of early vertebrates.
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) continued to issue heavy rain and severe convective weather warnings from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning, noting that somen areas in East China's Jiangxi Province might experience tornadoes.
A Chinese research team has developed a novel engineered bacterial strain capable of simultaneously degrading five types of organic pollutants, with potential applications in areas such as marine oil spill cleanup and industrial wastewater treatment, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday. The research results were published online in the journal Nature on the same day.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday convened a special solemn meeting in commemoration of all victims of World War II, as the international community marks the 80th anniversary of the war's end.
India has launched military strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, which it claimed as "terrorist infrastructure." The Pakistani government condemned the move as "blatant aggression," saying the strikes hit civilian areas in six locations on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, according to the Xinhua News Agency and a statement released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Sports Games from August 15 to 17, which will be another sports event for humanoid robots following world's first humanoid robot half-marathon held in April, officials from the Beijing municipal government said on Wednesday.
Boosted by multiple favorable policies, China's inbound tourism has seen a significant boom during this year's May Day holidays, with foreign travelers embracing more immersive and in-depth experiences, like engaging in the Terraced Fields Plowing Festival held in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
A public prosecution has been initiated against Gou Zhongwen, a former member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the national political advisory body, on charges of accepting bribes and abusing power, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) announced on Wednesday.
The defense ministers of Japan and India agreed on Monday to deepen cooperation between their forces, including starting discussions toward establishing a senior officer-level dialogue body, Kyodo News reported. While analysis of several Japanese media outlets attempted to link the deeper defense ties reached between Japan and India to China factor, a Chinese expert pointed out that Japan is likely attempting to diversify its partnerships to offset uncertainties brought by US policies, and India is also unlikely to join a so-called "US-Japan camp" as India adheres to an "omnidirectional diplomacy."
Intensive airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa and the northern province of Amran on Tuesday afternoon, according to local residents. Israel later confirmed it carried out the strikes, stating they targeted infrastructure sites, including an airport and power stations, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Around 1.1 million visitors came to Hong Kong during the just-concluded May Day holiday, marking a year-on-year increase of 22 percent. Among them, visitors from Chinese mainland increased by about 20 percent, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
An exhibition exposing atrocities committed by the Japanese military during its invasion of China in World War II was held from Friday to Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan, China National Radio reported on Tuesday.
Public security authorities in Tengzhou, East China's Shandong Province, have placed the individual responsible for a drunk driving incident that killed six people on Sunday under criminal detention, CCTV News reported on Tuesday.
Hefei-based Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co, the developer of Origin Wukong quantum computer, on Tuesday, launched China's fourth-generation self-developed quantum control system supporting over 500 qubits – Origin Tianji 4.0, a major milestone for China's quantum tech ambitions.
When asked to comment on media reports that CK Hutchison Holdings are allowed to sell ports other than the Panama Canal port, Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday that such reports were unfounded.
Border inspection agencies across China have recorded about 10.9 million entry and exit trips made during the five-day May Day holiday, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.7 percent, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday.
During the five-day May Day holiday, Chinese travelers took an estimated 314 million domestic trips, marking a 6.4 percent increase from the previous year.
The 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal honor was recently awarded to 30 individuals and 30 groups for making outstanding contributions, with sci-tech professionals accounting for a significant and growing share of recipients, showcasing the dynamism of China's young scientific talent.
Iran on Monday rejected accusations by US and Israeli officials of its involvement in attacks on Israel by the Houthis in Yemen, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to retaliate against Houthi forces in Yemen and their ally, Iran, after a missile launched by the group struck Israel's international airport.
Data from travel platform have shown that inbound tourism orders to China increased by 130 percent during the five-day Labor Day holiday. Foreign tourists are not only targeting China's major metropolises but also choosing smaller cities to seek diversified experiences. Many travelers have also made purchases in the country, taking advantage of its newly released tax refund policies.
By studying 140-million-year-old oyster fossils, a joint team of Chinese and international scientists has uncovered clues about Earth's climate during the Early Cretaceous period, challenging the singular narrative of steady warming trend and offering new insights into future global climate predictions.
As May Day holiday makers embark on their return trip on the last day of the holiday on Monday, Chinese meteorological authorities warned of severe weather conditions in many parts of the country which may disrupt travel. Heavy rainfall is forecast for parts of southern China on Monday and Tuesday, with a new round of storms expected to begin Wednesday. Meanwhile, northern China will face strong winds and even dust storms, while central and eastern regions will see fluctuating temperatures.
As the top Chinese leader travels to Moscow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, his presence both carries the weight of history and reaffirms a vision of the future.
Nine people have died and one is still missing after four tourist boats capsized due to sudden gales on a river in Qianxi, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Sunday afternoon.
When Cici Tomato donated her ex-boyfriend's hoodie to a secondhand shop in Shanghai providing what it calls a "Rescue Wardrobe for Your Ex's Clothes," she wasn't only thinking about decluttering.
Two passenger boats capsized in Liuchong river of Qianxi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Sunday afternoon, according to local authorities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday urged all-out efforts to search those falling into water and treat the injured after two boats capsized in southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Two passenger boats capsized in Liuchong river of Qianxi City, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Sunday afternoon, according to local authorities, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
China's five-day May Day holidays are witnessing a tourism boom, with domestic rail and road passenger traffic projected to reach 18 million and 258.02 million on Saturday, the third day of this holiday season. Among the diverse travel destinations nationwide, sites offering immersive experiences have emerged as popular choices for travelers.
As Sunday marks China's Youth Day, which falls on May 4 each year, various activities have been held across the country to celebrate Chinese youth's achievements and contributions to Chinese modernization.
The second rehearsal for the upcoming Victory Day military parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War was held in Moscow, Russia on Saturday local time. Once again, the Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army made a striking appearance on the streets of Moscow, singing resounding military songs.
On Saturday, while China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were conducting a routine patrol in the waters surrounding the Diaoyu Dao in accordance with the law, a Japanese civilian aircraft illegally entered China's airspace over Diaoyu Dao at 11:19 am and exited at 11:24 am. In response, the CCG promptly implemented necessary control measures and dispatched a shipborne helicopter to issue a warning and drive it away, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said in a statement.
President Xi Jinping has called on Chinese youth to dedicate themselves to the country's modernization drive by serving where the nation needs them most.
This year's May Day holiday, running from May 1 to 5, has seena wave of novel travel trends and experiences. Among them, government cafeterias in many regions have unexpectedly surged in popularity thanks to their authentic local cuisine and cheap prices, becoming a new favorite among tourists. In addition, a wide range of cultural and intangible heritage activities are lighting up the holiday, allowing visitors to experience the charm of traditional culture up close.
In front of a capacity crowd, China claimed all five gold medals on the first day of the World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final at the National Aquatic Center here on Friday.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 jolted Drake Passage at 1309 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Hong Kong has emerged as a top destination for Chinese mainland outbound tourists, recording over 300,000 visits as of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, the first day of the five-day May Day holiday, of whom more than 182,000 were from the mainland.
China's railway network handled a record of nearly 23.12 million passenger trips on Thursday, the first day of the May Day holiday, according to the national railway operator.
The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China has identified several malicious foreign websites and IP addresses that have been used by overseas hacker groups to launch cyberattacks against China and other countries, according to an official announcement published on Friday.
China on Thursday unveiled revised regulations to strengthen the protection of rights to new plant varieties and to encourage innovation in the seed industry.
China has established 903 national wetland parks over the past 20 years, according to an international seminar in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, east China, on Wednesday.
Passengers prepare to board a train at Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 1, 2025. The transportation network of the country witnessed a travel peak on the first day of the May Day holiday.
China on Thursday enforced new rules that require those handling the personal information of more than 10 million people to conduct regular compliance audits, as part of a broader effort to tighten data privacy and security.
Prior to International Workers' Day 2025, the Great Hall of the People in Beijing -- the heart of China's political life -- welcomed a proud assembly: over 2,000 exemplary representatives drawn from the country's vast workforce of hundreds of millions.
Seven Chinese departments, including the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), Ministry of Public Security, have jointly issued a new regulation governing terminal devices that connect directly to satellite services, aiming to further promote and regulate the healthy development of direct satellite connection services for terminal devices, safeguard national security and the public interest.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday local time that China is "not behind" the US in artificial intelligence, and called the race in AI development a "long-term, infinite race," US media reported.
China's National Health Commission (NHC) has taken note of the public sentiment arising from the reports concerning Xiao, a thoracic surgeon at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital. The Commission has established an investigation team that adheres to the principles of seeking truth from facts and being objective and fair, according to a NHC spokesperson in a statement on Thursday.
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on encouraging young people in the new era to bravely take on responsibilities in advancing Chinese modernization, will be published on Thursday.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world's longest sea-crossing structure, has seen a surge in cross-border movement this year, as over 10 million inbound and outbound passenger trips were recorded through its Zhuhai port by late April, a more than 18.9 percent increase year on year.
China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China's Actions and Stance."
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft, carrying taikonauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on 13:08 pm on Wednesday, marking the complete success of the mission.
What defines the ordinary? And what makes it great? For the China Coast Guard (CCG) officers stationed at Huangyan Dao, the ordinary lies in their quiet, steadfast watch; the greatness lies in the mission and responsibility they shoulder. These heroes guarding the nation's maritime borders hail from all corners of the country. They are husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers—playing the same familial roles and bearing the same emotional ties as any of us. Yet they are also extraordinary. They have aligned the course of their lives with the defense of the nation's maritime frontiers, sacrificing their "small self" to serve the "greater self."
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, carrying astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
The propulsion capsule of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship separated from the return capsule successfully on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
The Higher People's Court of Hubei Province ruled on Wednesday to reject the appeal and uphold the original verdict against Li Tie, former head coach of China's national men's football team, according to CCTV News.
China's Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship separated from the space station combination at 4 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Wednesday, and the astronauts aboard -- Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze -- started to return to Earth, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Fabric of Lives, a documentary film that follows the Arkin and Zhao Qiang families in Awat County – known as the home of Chinese long-staple cotton, in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as they navigate the entire cotton production process, is set to premiere nationwide on May 7.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an AI incubator in Shanghai, calling on the city to take the lead in AI development and governance. The inspection trip came four days after China's leadership convened a dedicated AI study session, where Xi called for gaining a head start in this strategic sector, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
China's railway travel rush period for the upcoming May Day holidays officially began on Tuesday, with some routes already experiencing the first wave of passenger surges. The surge comes as travel platforms predict "the busiest May Day holiday in three years," driven by growing consumption potential amid the country's continued focus on its own affairs despite global economic headwinds triggered by US tariff hikes.
The Global Times obtained a set of photographs from China Coast Guard on Tuesday showing that CCG officers enforced maritime management and exercised sovereign jurisdiction at Tiexian Jiao in the South China Sea through on-reef inspection and evidence collection of illegal activities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged all-out efforts to treat the people injured in a restaurant fire in the city of Liaoyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
In response to an inquiry about the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union expressing their hope that China will lease giant pandas to Japan again, when talking with the Chinese side in Beijing during their recent visit to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that giant pandas living in Japan are loved by people there. When giant panda Xiang Xiang was about to return to China in 2023, many locals, reluctant to see Xiang Xiang leave, waited in long lines to say goodbye to her, said Guo.
To ensure the safety and health of the taikonauts and the complete success of the mission, the return of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft, originally scheduled for April 29, has been postponed to a more favorable time in the near future. The decision was made because meteorological conditions at the Dongfeng landing site currently do not meet mission requirements, according to Xinhua News Agency.
China has postponed the return of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, originally scheduled for Tuesday, due to unfavorable weather conditions at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the China Manned Space Agency said.
From Saturday to Sunday, China's Tiandu-1 communication and navigation technology experiment satellite successfully conducted a laser ranging technology test in the Earth-moon space under strong daylight interference conditions, marking a world first in overcoming the time restriction of satellite laser ranging in Earth-Moon space only being performed at night, signifying a new technological advancement in the field of precision measurement in deep space orbits, Global Times learned from the satellite developer China's Deep Space Exploration Lab (DSEL) on Monday.
By creating authentic and relatable content, these county influencers are boosting the sales of agricultural products, stimulating catering consumption, and tourism. Such efforts have become one of the engines driving rural revitalization.
China on Monday reiterated its commitment to closely monitor changes in domestic and global economic conditions, dynamically refine its policy toolkit, and roll out measures to keep its employment and economic performance stable and promote high-quality development. The country aims to leverage the certainty of high-quality development to navigate the uncertainties arising from a rapidly shifting external environment.
China is expected to see 2.15 million daily border crossings during the upcoming five-day May Day holidays, representing a 27 percent increase from last year, according to the National Immigration Administration on Monday. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said that popular international destinations for Chinese tourists include Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
China is experiencing a warm and dry climate pattern in April, characterized by higher-than-average temperatures and below-average precipitation, the China Meteorological Administration said on Monday, noting that national average temperature for this month reached 12.7 C, which is 1.7 degrees higher than the historical average for the same period, marking a second-highest national average temperature recorded for April since 1961.
Asked to comment on a report by the Wall Street Journal claiming that the Chinese government has told CK Hutchison that the sale of global ports outside the Panama ports was unlikely to be an issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that "we have taken notice of the relevant reports and of the fact that the State Administration for Market Regulation has expressed serious concerns about the transaction in question and will conduct a review in accordance with the law."
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for pooling the strength of the country's working class and working people and working hard in a down-to-earth manner to turn the grand blueprint of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation into reality.
China on Monday celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions by honoring national model workers and individuals.
China's Cyberspace Security Association revealed in a report on Monday that the country's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNCERT) had detected and handled a cyberattack launched by US intelligence agencies against a major Chinese commercial encryption provider. Experts described the incident as the latest example of US cyber operations targeting China's critical infrastructure.
In the heart of Haermodun village of Hejing county, within the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a striking transformation unfolds against the backdrop of white sands. Towering white poplar trees, standing resolutely like soldiers in formation, create a dense forest that defies the arid landscape. It is hard to imagine that decades ago this region was an utter desert, then a man changed it.
The China-Japan Friendship Hospital on Sunday night issued a statement regarding a complaint against Dr. Xiao, an associate chief physician in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, following allegation of personal misconduct and medical ethics violations. The hospital decided to terminate employment with the doctor, according to the statement.
China successfully sent a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday. The Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched at 11:54 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit.
Three typical cases of addressing formalism were publicly reported by Chinese disciplinary authorities on Saturday, with Sanhe in North China's Hebei Province specifically named for introducing prohibitions such as banning red or blue background colors or lettering on storefront signs.
China is set to significantly enhance its green initiatives as a draft of the country's first-ever environmental code was unveiled on Sunday at the top legislature. Once enacted, it will become China's second formal statutory code, after the Civil Code, which was adopted in 2020, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
As of now, China has 102 nuclear power units, including those in operation, under construction and approved for construction, with a total installed capacity of 113 million kilowatts, ranking first globally, in terms of the overall scale, for the first time, according to a blue book - China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2025, the Global Times learnt from the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Sunday.
China unveiled a set of measures on Sunday to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to better meet overseas tourists' needs and expand inbound consumption. Chinese observers and industry participants said the continued opening up move will elevate China's standing as a global tourist destination and contribute to domestic consumption by giving foreign tourists more benefits.
US President Donald Trump has questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war following his meeting with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Sunday that it is paying close attention to CK Hutchison's planned sale of its overseas port assets and will conduct a review in accordance with the law, CCTV reported.
An overall warming trend has been observed in the Antarctic continent by scientists over a long term with the speed 0.12 C per decade, China Central Television reported on Sunday citing the China Meteorological Administration.
A female “mermaid” performer who fainted during a performance at an indoor ocean amusement park in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province on Friday remains in hospital for further observation. The amusement park involved has suspended operations following public concerns.
China is poised for a significant enhancement in its green efforts as a draft of the country's first-ever environmental code was unveiled on Sunday at the top legislature.
The biological and life science experiment samples transported by the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft have been successfully transferred to China's space station, according to the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization (CSU) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Qingzhou, China's next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit supply delivery including to the China Space Station, makes its public debut in Shanghai on Thursday, with a life-size model of the spacecraft on display amid celebrations of this year's Space Day of China. The Global Times sat down with the spacecraft Chief Designer Chang Liang in an exclusive interview to learn more about this small yet strong space deliveryman.
A 19-year-old epilepsy patient, after undergoing brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery, not only realized brain-controlled operation of casual computer games but also demonstrated precise neural control over complex, open-environment games such as Honor of Kings and Black Myth: Wukong.
In Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, after the entrance of a subway station was described by some netizens as "resembling a coffin" due to its unique exterior design, the Hangzhou Metro Group explained that the original design aimed to integrate technological and modern elements.