Meet Trump – made in Chongqing
Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US president's voice and gestures with such accuracy that he has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.
Life after first mass extinction
Scientists have unearthed in southern China fossils of a multitude of marine creatures dating to more than a half billion years ago, showing a deep-water ecosystem thriving in the aftermath of the first mass extinction of the animal world.
How archaeology reveals roots of Chinese civilisation
On a crisp winter morning in early 2026, hundreds of runners gathered at the Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins in eastern China, a Unesco World Heritage Site dating back more than 5,300 years.
Beijing orders nationwide fireworks inspection
The nation has ordered an immediate, comprehensive safety overhaul of the fireworks sales after two recent explosions revealed safety risks of the popular holiday activity, reported Xinhua.
Fireworks blast kills 12, including five kids
Five children were among the 12 people killed in an explosion at a general store selling fireworks in China during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media said.
Robots rocking into the Lunar New Year
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year – alongside 21st-century humanoid robots.
All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next
After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena.
Taking bilateral ties to a ‘new level’
Top diplomat Wang Yi told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Beijing hoped to bring bilateral ties to a "new level", as they met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Endangered horses ready for the spotlight
The island nation's premier zoo aims to grab the spotlight this Lunar New Year with its efforts to protect an endangered species of horse native to central Asia that was once extinct in the wild.
‘Drivers responsible despite autonomous technology’
The top court has issued a ruling confirming humans in cars with assisted driving technology are responsible for their vehicle, setting a nationwide benchmark as Beijing positions itself as a standards-setter in the auto market.
