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Shenzhou-19 Welcomes Youngest Crew to China Space Station for Key Lunar Experiments
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Shenzhou-19 Welcomes Youngest Crew to China Space Station for Key Lunar Experiments

China’s Space Station welcomed its youngest-ever crew on Wednesday, with the arrival of the Shenzhou-19 mission. Commander Cai Xuzhe, along with taikonauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze—both born in 1990—successfully docked with the space station shortly after their launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This mission is significant not only for its youthful lineup but...

Over 3,500 Global Exhibitors Expected at 26th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen
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Over 3,500 Global Exhibitors Expected at 26th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen

The 26th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is poised to host over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions, organizers confirmed at a recent press conference. Scheduled for November 14-16 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an, this year’s event will span 400,000 square meters, drawing over 400,000 attendees, including more...

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Foreign Investors See Uptick in Consumer Spending and Eased Access to Capital in China Post-Stimulus

China’s recent economic stimulus efforts have created a cautiously optimistic environment for major foreign investors, with reports indicating a slight uptick in consumer spending, easier access to capital, and potential openings for broader structural changes, according to international business groups. Following China’s surge of stimulus measures, some American retailers are reporting an increase in spending...

Nobel Laureate Gérard Mourou Joins Peking University to Lead New Physics Institute
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Nobel Laureate Gérard Mourou Joins Peking University to Lead New Physics Institute

French physicist and 2018 Nobel laureate Gérard Mourou has joined Peking University’s School of Physics as a chair professor, where he will play a critical role in establishing a new institute focused on advanced research and international collaborations. His appointment, announced on Monday, marks a significant addition to the university’s scientific community. Mourou, 80, officially...

China’s Recent Stimulus Push Sparks Market Optimism and Speculation Over Future Moves
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China’s Recent Stimulus Push Sparks Market Optimism and Speculation Over Future Moves

China’s recent flurry of stimulus measures, introduced in rapid succession over the past month, has injected new life into markets and raised widespread expectations for additional economic interventions. After months of relative inaction, Beijing’s policymakers have signaled a shift toward more proactive measures aimed at boosting the world’s second-largest economy. Experts are interpreting this sudden...

Guangdong’s Economic Growth Falls Behind National Average Amid Property Market Crisis
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Guangdong’s Economic Growth Falls Behind National Average Amid Property Market Crisis

Guangdong province, historically a key driver of China’s economic growth, has continued to lag behind the national average in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), with the gap widening further due to an ongoing property market crisis and uneven performance across its cities. For the first three quarters of the year, Guangdong’s GDP grew by...

Tapestry of Xizang’s poverty eradication
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Tapestry of Xizang’s poverty eradication

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s implementation of paired-up assistance in Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. The coordinated support for Xizang was a major strategic decision by the central government that has had a profound impact and made notable contributions to poverty alleviation efforts in the region. Stepping into the homes of...

Hong Kong Elite Schools Seek Mainland Students at Greater Bay Area Education Fair
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Hong Kong Elite Schools Seek Mainland Students at Greater Bay Area Education Fair

In an effort to attract young talent and fill their classrooms, Hong Kong’s top high schools are increasingly targeting students from mainland China. This was evident at the 2024 Greater Bay Area International Education School Fair, held in Shenzhen’s Futian District on Saturday, where 15 prestigious Hong Kong schools sought to appeal to mainland parents...

Apple Slashes iPhone 16 Prices by Up to 1,600 Yuan for Singles’ Day Sale on Tmall
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Apple Slashes iPhone 16 Prices by Up to 1,600 Yuan for Singles’ Day Sale on Tmall

Apple sees iPhone 16 prices slashed by up to 1,600 yuan (US$225) at its online store on Alibaba Group Holding’s Tmall platform, as the US tech giant looks to boost sales on Singles’ Day, the world’s biggest shopping festival, amid stiff competition in China.Under its Singles’ Day promotion, Apple’s Tmall store started offering a 500-yuan...