Top Stories
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
-
NPC deputy calls for sex education in China's basic curriculum
NPC deputy Chen Wei called for comprehensive sex education to be added to China's basic curriculum.
-
Nearly 4.9 million Taiwan residents visited mainland China in 2025, Xu says
Xu Kewei said nearly 4.9 million Taiwan residents visited mainland China in 2025, with young people making up more than one-third.
-
China says Chang'e-7 lunar probe is set for launch this year
China plans to launch its Chang'e-7 lunar probe this year to search for water ice near the Moon's south pole.
-
Over 3,100 Protests Held Nationwide Against US Policies Including Iran War on March 28
More than 3,100 demonstrations took place across the US on March 28 to protest the Iran war, immigration enforcement, and rising living costs.
-
Participants at Baku forum look to China for multilateralism and stability
Participants at the 13th Baku Global Forum in Azerbaijan looked to China for multilateralism and stability in a world marked by conflict.
-
White House Correspondents' dinner shooting prompts security review
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington led to tighter security near the White House and a probe into motive.
-
China’s creator economy centers on livestreaming, short video, and family-content ads
China’s creator economy now drives trillions of yuan with 1.6 billion accounts and livestreaming fueling nearly one-third of online shopping.
-
Pet memorial products gain popularity during Qingming festival in China
Pet memorial products, including AI-powered keepsakes, grew sharply in China during Qingming, with Taobao sales rising 160% year over year.
-
YouthIt faces probe over false Australian origin claims and paid awards
Chinese supplement brand YouthIt faces scrutiny after CCTV said it misled shoppers about Australian origins and bought awards.
-
Over 600 Million in China Use Generative AI Amid OpenClaw Craze and Anxiety
China saw generative AI users exceed 600 million by end of 2025, with new social trends reflecting enthusiasm and unease around AI tools.
-
Mo’s Chicken Hotpot in Foshan draws thousands after viral video warning of diarrhea
A viral video warning that Mo’s Chicken Hotpot may cause diarrhea sparked huge crowds in Foshan during early April 2026.
-
China sets new record with 3,413-meter hot-water ice drilling in East Antarctica
China completed a hot-water drilling reaching 3,413 meters in East Antarctica on February 5, breaking the previous record of 2,540 meters.
-
China internet cafés expand in 2025 as revenue tops 101.7 billion yuan
China's internet café sector grew in 2025, with outlet numbers, revenue and jobs all rising, industry data showed.
-
Shenzhen deploys smart cabinets and cloud platform to redistribute surplus food to residents
Shenzhen government and enterprises installed smart cabinets linked to a cloud platform to distribute surplus food across Futian District.
-
Stand-up comedy finds mainstream audience in China, from Kunming to national TV
Stand-up comedy has gone from fringe to mainstream in China, with clubs like More Than Comedy opening in Kunming.
-
China drafts AI rules on likeness use, portrait rights
China issued draft rules on AI use of people’s likenesses and portrait rights after reports of stolen faces and voices in short dramas.
-
China's 'SBTI' parody personality test on Bilibili hits 2 million views in a day
A parody personality test called 'SBTI' went viral on Chinese platform Bilibili, drawing over 2 million views and crashing the site temporarily.
-
China's first DINK generation ages without children to lean on
China's first generation of DINK couples, now in their 70s, is aging without children to rely on for care.
-
Yungang Grottoes Buddha Eyes Recovered After Decades in Private Hands
Tian Yijun recovered ceramic pupils used in Yungang Grottoes Buddhas after keeping a piece for nearly 20 years.
-
Chinese Sites Sell AI Tutorials to Generate Pornographic Videos for Under $2
Chinese online platforms openly sell AI-generated porn video tutorials for as low as 9.9 yuan ($1.4), CCTV reported on May 3.
-
Peony (Mudan) remains a key cultural symbol and contested national flower in China
The peony, or mudan, tied to Luoyang, competes with the plum blossom as China's national flower symbol since the 1980s.
-
Chinese Drama ‘The Dark Romance’ Sheds Light on Pickup Artist Culture and Abuse
Chinese series ‘The Dark Romance’ explores pickup artist culture and emotional abuse, premiering March 31 on iQiyi with strong viewer interest.
-
Young Chinese delay marriage as attitudes toward love and relationships shift
Young Chinese are marrying later and increasingly view love as a transient state tied less to marriage and more to individual needs, a study shows.
-
China Builds Shanghai SHINE XFEL and Expands Megascience Facilities Network
China is constructing the Shanghai SHINE XFEL, its first hard X-ray free-electron laser, as part of over 90 megascience projects nationwide.