Category: China Daily

  • China Wants More Russian Energy

    China and Russia are deepening their energy partnership, with Xi Jinping calling for stronger cooperation and more resilient energy supply chains.

  • China Builds for an Ageing Nation

    China plans to connect counties, townships and local communities through a nationwide eldercare network by 2029.

  • China Turns Desert Into Gold

    China’s Taklimakan Desert green belt is no longer just holding back sand; it is turning desert edges into profitable farmland.

  • China Won’t Fight This War

    China is furious over the US-Israel strikes on Iran, and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it illegal, regime-change escalation and demanding an immediate ceasefire.

  • The App That Checks If You’re Alive

    China’s viral paid app “Are You Dead?” turns solo-living anxiety into a one-tap daily check-in; miss it, and your emergency contact gets an email. Its boom tracks a bigger shift: millions living alone, and new “online + neighbourhood” safety nets filling in for shrinking family safety nets.

  • China Just Fast-Tracked Self-Driving Cars

    China has officially crossed into Level-3 autonomous driving, approving its first conditionally self-driving cars for real-world use. It’s a cautious but historic step toward mass adoption in the world’s largest auto market.

  • China’s Robotaxis Overtake the World

    Chinese robotaxi leaders are going global: Pony.ai starts testing in Qatar with Mowasalat, WeRide expands in Singapore/UAE, and Momenta readies Uber rides in Germany by 2026. Backed by China’s pro-AV policies and giant home pilots, partnerships with Uber/Grab speed scale, though localisation, rules, and profitability still loom as hurdles.

  • China, US Reach Deal To Extend Tariff Suspension

    China and the US extended their pause on tariff hikes for 90 days, aiming to stabilize trade worth nearly $700 billion. The move boosts business confidence, supports negotiations, and eases costs for companies, with leaders stressing the need for equality, cooperation, and long-term stability.

  • Advanced Weapon Systems Make Debut in China

    China’s top defense company Norinco showcased advanced drones and counter-drone weapons in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. Highlights included the BZK-005E surveillance drone, the versatile CR500B helicopter drone, and the FL-30 loitering munition system for precision strikes. They also revealed laser weapons and missile systems designed to detect and destroy hostile drones efficiently.

  • Unprecedented Heat Wave Sweeping across China

    China is gripped by a searing heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in many regions and some areas expected to reach 42°C. Nights remain uncomfortably warm, humidity levels are rising unusually in northern cities, and meteorologists note shifting climate patterns, though long-term data is still needed to confirm permanent change.