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Russian tourists gain access to QR code payments in more countries

MOSCOW, May 26--The Association of Tour Operators of Russiasaid on Tuesday that Russian tourists can now pay for purchases via QR codes in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Türkiye, Egypt.

Hong Kong, Macao share nation's space pride, sci-tech dividends

Sunday's successful launch of China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft marked a historic milestone for the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs), as astronaut Li Jiaying became the first person from the SARs to travel to outer space and the fourth Chinese woman to do so.

U.S. teacher and Chinese woman's story exemplifies people-to-people friendship: FM

The story between the U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky and Chinese woman Yin Yuzhen is a vivid example of friendly people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday at a regular press briefing.

Ancient climate study reframes origins of millet farming

A new high-resolution climate study from China's Loess Plateau suggests that soil temperature, not just air temperature or rainfall, played a decisive role in shaping the spread of millet farming during the Neolithic period.

Mystic beauty at its peak

Fanjing Mountain in Tongren city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, is an ideal place to admire the breathtaking scenery, including the swirling mist of waterfalls and a sea of clouds. The mountain is shrouded in mystical clouds and mist more than 200 days a year. In such weather, hikers often feel as if they are adrift on an endless sea as they trek up its rocky paths to discover this heaven on earth.

E-shopping month eyes boosting spending

A month-long live e-commerce shopping gala kicked off on Saturday in the capitals Fengtai district, aiming to invigorate the consumer market by seamlessly integrating online shopping with cultural, tourism and entertainment experiences.

U.S.-based Chinese musician innovates on news ways to cultivate talent

As American music schools grapple with growing pressure to demonstrate career relevance, a United States-based Chinese musician is taking multi-pronged moves to help cultivate more talent.

To China, with Love: ASEAN students share their stories

For many students from ASEAN nations, China has become more than a place to study. From the energy of its cities and the ease of cashless living to its fashion, landscapes, technology, and everyday kindness, they say they have found a second home.

China successfully launches Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship

The Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11:08 pm on May 24, 2026.

China launches Shenzhou-23 spaceship, for new in-orbit stay record, cutting-edge space science

China on Sunday successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, which will send three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for new tests on long-duration stay and frontier scientific experiments.

Spanish PM stresses role of cooperation in driving scientific progress

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez underscored the vital role of cooperation in driving scientific progress during a visit to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Monday.

Stampede kills 25 at Haitian mountaintop fortress

Stampede kills 25 at Haitian mountaintop fortress

Iranian forces at highest level of readiness: acting defense chief

Iran's acting defense minister, Sayyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza, said on Monday that Iranian armed forces are currently at the highest level of combat readiness and fully prepared for all scenarios, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

UKMTO: Maritime access restrictions enforced on Iranian ports

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ‌agency said on Monday it has ‌been ‌informed that effective ‌from 1400 ‌UTC on Monday, maritime access restrictions ⁠are ‌being enforced affecting Iranian ports and ‌coastal areas, including locations along the Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.

Wang Yi: Blockade of Strait of Hormuz not in common interests

China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said that blocking the Strait of Hormuz would not serve the common interests of the international community, stressing that a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means is the fundamental way forward to resolve regional tensions.

China calls for calm, ceasefire as Hormuz tensions rise

China on Monday urged restraint and a swift ceasefire as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz escalated following US remarks about blocking vessels linked to Iran.

Spanish PM Sánchez receives honorary professorship from UCAS

Spanish PM Sánchez receives honorary professorship from UCAS

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert