China to offer nationwide childcare subsidies
The government will provide annual cash payments of 3,600 yuan ($502) per year for each child under the age of three who is legally born, and will be paid until the child turns…
6.95 million new urban jobs in China created in first half of 2025, ministry data shows
The move, led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, will align talent development with emerging fields and bridge skill gaps, an official said.
China military calls for efforts to repair image after scandals
The Central Military Commission issued regulations in recent days to “comprehensively purge toxic influence and rebuild the image and credibility of political leaders”, the…
‘Pet’ major launched in China as demand surges
Officially titled Animal Science (Companion Animals), the new program aims to cultivate graduates who are both scientifically trained and ready for the modern pet economy.
China optimises foreign exchange reserve structure
Nation likely to increase investments in non-dollar assets, say economists.
Which floor is this? Chongqing’s maze-like environment powers its rise as a megacity
From buildings stacked along hillsides to sprawling layered expressways, the Chinese municipality has turned geographical hurdles into engines of growth.
Heat wave sweeping across China could be unprecedented
The oppressive heat is not just limited to daytime hours, as night temperatures in many areas, including the basins of the Yellow and Huaihe rivers, are hovering around 30 C, an…
China’s GDP expands 5.3% year-on-year in H1
China's fixed-asset investment also rose 2.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025 while retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption…
China handles 95 billion parcels in first half of year
The robust growth reflects China's steady economic momentum and the accelerating rollout of policies supporting consumption and domestic demand, officials said.
China’s first ocean-level smart scientific research vessel delivered in Shanghai
The vessel named 'Tongji' will be used for scientific research voyages, offshore engineering construction tasks, and student internships in Tongji University's marine discipline…