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China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.

2026-09-18

China issues plan to boost strength in finance during 2026-2030 period

China has issued a plan to strengthen its financial sector during 2026-2030, focusing on preventing financial risks, strengthening financial supervision, and promoting high-quality development.

2026-09-14

China releases 5-year development plan for information, communications sector

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a development plan for the information and communications industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) to promote high-quality development of this sector.

2026-09-09

China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land

China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.

2026-08-21

China Focus: Milestone for China's homegrown aircraft with 1st int'l commercial flight

China's homegrown C919 aircraft completed its first scheduled international commercial passenger flight on Wednesday with a safe landing in Mongolia's capital city Ulaanbaatar after take-off from Beijing, marking a new chapter for Chinese-made large passenger aircraft going global.

2026-08-17

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