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Shenzhen’s innovative technologies, from drone deliveries to robot-run hotels, are transforming daily life and setting the pace for China’s rapid smart city development.
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Shenzhen’s innovative technologies, from drone deliveries to robot-run hotels, are transforming daily life and setting the pace for China’s rapid smart city development.

China’s black-necked cranes are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts. From rescue missions to habitat restoration, see how these rare birds are making a comeback.

Chongqing and Chengdu in southwest China issue high-temperature alerts as heatwaves push temperatures to 40°C.

China’s top legislator Zhao Leji and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Beijing to strengthen ties and chart a new path for China-Australia relations.
Foreign ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization gathered in Tianjin to prepare for the 2025 summit, discussing cooperation and key regional issues.

China urges the U.S. to immediately lift its decades-long blockade and sanctions against Cuba, emphasizing support for Cuba’s sovereignty and development.

China reports fewer accidents and disasters in early 2025 but warns of higher risks in the third quarter due to extreme weather and industrial challenges.

China’s northern city of Tianjin will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from August 31 to September 1, marking a significant event for international diplomacy and cooperation.

China updates its export control list, adding advanced battery technologies to restricted items while easing rules on architectural techniques, aiming to balance security with global cooperation.

Ireland sees new opportunities in the Chinese mainland market for its premium food products and medical technologies, signaling a fresh era of collaboration between the two nations.