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Small sheds link China's farms to greener waste management

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:46:32 GMT

SHENYANG, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- A used pesticide bottle is worth little as recycled material. Collecting, transporting and disposing of it can cost more than it is worth.

The economics are difficult right from the start. In Chaoyang, a farming city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, farms and villages are widely dispersed, while used pesticide containers are small, scattered and sometimes still carry chemical

Volkswagen flourishing in east China EV innovation venture

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:46:26 GMT

HEFEI, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Volkswagen Anhui's 100,000th intelligent electric vehicle (EV) rolled off the production line on Tuesday in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, marking another milestone in the German automaker's electrification push in China.

Volkswagen Anhui is Volkswagen Group's first joint venture in China that focuses on both the research and development (R&D) and manufacturing of ne

CHINA-JILIN-BAISHAN-BORDER TOWN-NATIONAL HIGHWAY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:29 GMT

(260820) -- BAISHAN, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows the scenery in Sandaogou Town of Baishan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 19, 2026. Thanks to national highway G331 which opened for public transportation in September 2025, Sandaogou Town, once a remote mountainous town backward in development, has seized new opportunities to foster local businesses in cultivation, tourism and other service

(SP)INDIA-NEW DELHI-BADMINTON-BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:46:39 GMT

(260820) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's Han Yue hits a return during the women's singles round of 16 match against Kim Ga Eun of South Korea at BWF World Championships in New Delhi, Aug. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

CHINA-BEIJING-BIRTV 2026-EXHIBITION-VISITORS (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:16:51 GMT

(260820) -- BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try products during the 33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV 2026) in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The ongoing 33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition is held here from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

CHINA-FUJIAN-ZHANGZHOU-URBAN RENEWAL-PARK (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:15:28 GMT

(260820) -- ZHANGZHOU, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows a view of Longjiang Suiyue park in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Longjiang Suiyue park, a cultural and tourism complex, was transformed from an area with dilapidated buildings, widespread garbage, and wasted water. The renovated park officially opened on Dec. 31, 2024, and has attracted over 18 million visitors as o

India may lose USD 270 bn manufacturing GDP by 2035, USD 1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: Report

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:29:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): India could face a manufacturing GDP gap of up to USD 5.1 trillion by 2047 if it fails to unlock the potential of advanced manufacturing and adopt frontier technologies, according to a report by Angel One, which estimates that the country could miss out on USD 270 billion in additional manufacturing GDP by 2035 and USD 1 trillion by 2047.

The fund house noted AI-led innovation

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-CHINA-WANG YI-TOP PRESIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR-MEETING

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:15:35 GMT

(260820) -- SEOUL, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Wi Sung-lac, South Korea's top presidential national security advisor, in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

India can achieve $20 trillion economy by 2036 with sustained reforms; China precedent shows target possible: Equirus

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:17 GMT

New Delhi [India] August 20 (ANI): India can achieve a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it pursues sustained reforms across infrastructure, capital markets, human capital, services and urban governance, according to an Equirus research report.

India would need to expand its economy roughly 5.5 times from its current base of about $3.7 trillion, requiring sustained nominal growth of around 18 per cent in dollar ter

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINA-XIZANG-STORY SHARING FORUM

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:16:38 GMT

(260820) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kumar Sharma Acharya, former chairman of Press Council Nepal, addresses a story-sharing forum titled "Xizang Panorama: New Era, New Development" in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 19, 2026. The story-sharing forum was held here Wednesday, drawing more than 300 people from various sectors of China and Nepal. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

#CHINA-JIANGSU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER-100 MILLION KILOWATTS (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:15:45 GMT

(260820) -- NANJING, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows an aquaculture-photovoltaic hybrid project in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. The overall installed capacity of photovoltaic power-generating facilities in Jiangsu has exceeded 100-gigawatt mark to reach 100.08 gigawatts by the end of July 2026, according to the State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Company. (Photo by

(SP)INDIA-NEW DELHI-BADMINTON-BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-MIXED DOUBLES

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:45:13 GMT

(260820) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's Feng Yanzhe (L)/Huang Dongping react during the mixed doubles round of 16 match between China's Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping and Japan's Watanabe Yuta/Taguchi Maya at BWF World Championships in New Delhi, Aug. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-XU JIAYIN-LIFE IN PRISON-SENTENCE (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:16:35 GMT

(260820) -- SHENZHEN, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026 shows a scene during a trial on Xu Jiayin, former boss of Evergrande Group, at the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced Xu Jiayin, former boss of Evergrande Group, to life in prison after convicting him of multiple crimes.

TO GO WITH "2nd LD-Writet

UNSC must not be used to legitimise terrorists by de-listing them: India

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:31:22 GMT

New York [US], August 20 (ANI): India has strongly called for transparency and objectivity in the United Nations Security Council's process of listing and delisting terrorist organisations, cautioning against using the platform for narrow political agendas in a veiled criticism of Pakistan's role in dealing with terrorism.

Addressing the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods on Wednesday (local time), India's Charg

Update: China sentences former Evergrande boss to life in prison

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:45:30 GMT

SHENZHEN, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced Xu Jiayin, former boss of Evergrande Group, to life in prison after convicting him of multiple crimes.

The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in Guangdong Province found Evergrande Group and Xu guilty of illegally absorbing public deposits, fundraising fraud, illegally issuing loans, fraudulent issuance of securities, unlawful disclosure of imp

Explainer: How China turns sand into green, takes its ecological playbook global

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:45:20 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Fighting desertification -- a crisis affecting a third of the Earth's land surface and threatening a billion livelihoods -- has rarely lacked goodwill or planted saplings. The hurdle has always been taking proven solutions to scale.

Billed as a "COP of implementation," the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aims

"Borders neglected in past, top priority now": Kiren Rijiju visits remote Arunachal areas to speed up infra work

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:29:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the Centre is committed to developing infrastructure in border areas, asserting that the Narendra Modi government has made border development a 'top priority.'

The Minister recently visited some remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh to personally oversee and expedite critical infrastructure projects.

In a post on social media platf

CHINA-YUNNAN-HEKOU-VIETNAM BORDER HOSPITAL (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:46:01 GMT

(260820) -- KUNMING, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers of the international medical department communicate with a patient (R) at the People's Hospital of Hekou Yao Autonomous County in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 18, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: At China-Vietnam border hospital, care remains universal but moves between languages" (Xinhua)

CASPIAN SEA-AZERBAIJAN-CHINA-GEOPHYSICAL COOPERATION

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:46:50 GMT

(260820) -- BAKU, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Azerbaijani technicians deploy yellow-cased Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) seismic instruments to the seabed aboard a seismic vessel of the Caspian Geophysical Company in the Caspian Sea near Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 18, 2026. Chinese and Azerbaijani oil-gas exploration technicians aboard the seismic vessel worked together to deploy OBN seismic instruments into the waters

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-QIQIHAR-SIKA DEER (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:45:23 GMT

(260820) -- QIQIHAR, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sika deer are pictured at the Xiandongshan sika deer national nature reserve in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Aug. 18, 2026. (Photo by Lyu Shuxin/Xinhua)

China nefariously spreads its all-pervasive influence

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:30:38 GMT

Hong Kong, August 20 (ANI): China invests much energy into portraying itself as a responsible and benign force for good in the world. Yet hiding behind this facade are the many-tentacled arms of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). And pulling their strings is Chairman Xi Jinping, whose dream is for China to be enthroned atop the pedestal of world influence.

One does not need to scratch very deep beneath the surfac

Fauci aide admits conspiring to hide Covid records

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:26:15 GMT

David Morens admitted using private email to conceal communications tied to US-funded coronavirus research in Wuhan

A former senior official who worked under US Covid czar Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government records concerning coronavirus research and the origins of the pandemic.

David Morens served as a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and I

How emerging industries are driving manufacturing upgrades in central China

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:40 GMT

by Xinhua Writers Zheng Bofei and Cheng Ji'an

CHANGSHA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Inside a factory in central China's Hunan Province, copper is inspected with micrometer-level precision before being wound into coils. The finished electromagnetic wire is rarely visible to consumers, yet it is an indispensable component in the electric motors that power new energy vehicles (NEVs).

As electric vehicles become faster

Unitree's STAR Market debut shines light on China's humanoid robot industry

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:34 GMT

SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's Unitree Robotics on Wednesday became the first humanoid robot maker listed on the A-share market, marking a significant step for the country's humanoid robot industry as it moves from technology accumulation to scaled and commercialized development.

The company's shares surged 629.44 percent to open at 1,100 yuan (about 161.99 U.S. dollars) each in its debut on the Sh

Smart manufacturing brings about AI-native factories in China

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:17 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- In a sprawling industrial park, every seven seconds, one air conditioner rolls off an unmanned assembly line at a dark workshop with self-perception and self-decision capabilities.

This is a novel scene of smart manufacturing at Chinese tech giant TCL in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The complex heralds a profound transformation in how home appliances are e

(EconomyInFocus) CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-LOGISTICS-AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:15:35 GMT

(260820) -- SHENZHEN, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A functional autonomous vehicle of logistics service provider JD Logistics runs on a road in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 19, 2026.

Logistics service providers in Shenzhen have accelerated the commercial deployment of functional autonomous vehicles in recent years, an effort which has helped reduce the physical workload of cou

GHANA-ACCRA-AGRICULTURE-CHINA-DEVELOPMENT

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:15:26 GMT

(260820) -- ACCRA, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Michael Abu Sakara Foster, an agronomist, speaks during a roundtable dialogue organized by the Ghana-China Friendship Association in Accra, Ghana, Aug. 18, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China's development experience can inspire Ghana: expert" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

Interview: Azerbaijan-China comprehensive strategic partnership opens up new prospects for cooperation, says lawmaker

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:45:07 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The comprehensive strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China has bolstered bilateral, economic and trade cooperation, an Azerbaijani lawmaker has said.

Soltan Mammadov, leader of the Azerbaijan-China interparliamentary relations working group in the National Assembly, told Xinhua in a written interview that the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership has further co

"I had two advantages and couldn't convert": Unnati Hooda bows out of BWF World Championships after defeat in Round of 32

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after a narrow second-round defeat to Canada's Michelle Li at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old Indian pushed the experienced Canadian all the way in a tense three-game contest before Li prevailed 11-21, 21-9, 23-21 to bring Hooda's maiden World Championships campaign to

States like Keralam, Bengal, and Andhra will need migrants to keep systems running, says PM's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:32:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): States such as Keralam, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, where birth rates have fallen well below the replacement level, will have no choice but to bring in migrants from other parts of the country to keep their economies and public systems functioning, said Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister on Wednesday.

In an interview with ANI, Sany

Trump and Canada have a deal

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:28:11 GMT

*Ask again in a few minutes

Trumpsaidjust before midnight Washington time that he has a deal with Canada to avoid 50% tariffs - for three days. Although that may not be the case a few more seconds from now. Just ask Iran. Whoops, here we go already. Canada has alreadydisputedthe existence of any deal.

If midnight strikes on the eve of August 19th without Canadian government negotiators agre

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-CHILEAN FM-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:16:01 GMT

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Foreign Affairs Minister of Chile Francisco Perez Mackenna at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-CHINA-WANG YI-FMS-MEETING

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:48 GMT

(260819) -- SEOUL, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

Macao's roadmap for a more diversified, integrated future

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:27 GMT

MACAO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Nearly three decades after its return to China, Macao continues to explore new ways to sustain stability and prosperity under the "one country, two systems" policy, with successive five-year plans offering a long-term roadmap for its development.

Macao and its neighbor Hong Kong are China's two special administrative regions (SARs) governed under the "one country, two systems" policy. T

Dalai Lama photo lands Chinese activist in jail, son questions 'Inciting Separatism' charge

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:05:10 GMT

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 19 (ANI): The son of imprisoned Chinese pro-democracy activist Zhang Yi has questioned the legal basis of the 'inciting separatism' charge brought against his father, saying he cannot understand how showing a photograph of Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama could be treated as a political offence.

As cited by Phayul in a report, Zhang Yi's son,

Several global lawmakers slam Uganda over reported demand for Chinese passports from Taiwanese travellers

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:04:54 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Sixty-six lawmakers from around the world have criticized Uganda over incidents in which immigration officials reportedly demanded that Taiwanese nationals present Chinese passports upon arrival, describing the move as 'coerced discrimination.'

As cited by The Epoch Times (TET), members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) said they were 'deeply troubled' by Uganda

ChineseToday | Veteran surgeon safeguards health in northwest China's Xinjiang

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:45:54 GMT

(260819) -- URUMQI, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhuang Shihua talks with a little girl who was once deprived of education and returned to school with his help in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 26, 2006.

Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon and former president of the hospital affiliated to the Xinjiang Armed Police Corps, has been in the country's far west for over five decades.

CHINA-HAINAN-EXPANDING HABITATS (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:45:44 GMT

(260819) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Egrets roost at the Lingshui Mangrove National Wetland Park in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 31, 2025.

TO GO WITH "Rare otter found with expanding habitats in south China" (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

Update: Forum in China explores Kunlun culture's civilizational roots

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:19:06 GMT

XINING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A forum exploring the preservation and promotion of Kunlun culture, centering around a celestial peak in the shared mythology and collective memories of various Chinese ethnic groups, took place Wednesday in northwest China's Qinghai Province.

The Kunlun Culture Forum, being hosted in Xining, capital of Qinghai, is dedicated to exploring the historical roots, spiritual connotations and

CHINA-HAINAN-BAOTING-WATER FESTIVAL (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:18:00 GMT

(260819) -- BAOTING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 19, 2026.

A water festival is held here on Wednesday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

KYRGYZSTAN-BISHKEK-EXHIBITION-ANCIENT CHINESE CIVILIZATION-OPENING

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:17:32 GMT

(260819) -- BISHKEK, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of an exhibit at the exhibition "Harmony Creates Beauty: An Art Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Civilization" at the National History Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 18, 2026.

The three-month exhibition, under the direction of China's National Cultural Heritage Administration, is jointly organized by the Tianjin Munici

"Laowai" in China | How an Iranian student embraces TCM as a way of healthy living

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:56 GMT

(260819) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Abdi (R) learns Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese breathing and stretching exercise, at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad Abdi, a 26-year-old Iranian student, came to China in 2023 to study clinical medicine at Ningxia Medical University.

He was introduced to tra

From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:46:12 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Half a century ago, a "barefoot doctor" in rural China might have carried little more than a bag of basic medicines, a few syringes and a dozen or so needles.

Today, those humble practitioners have given way to a vast and diverse healthcare workforce operating within the world's largest health system that spans village clinics, county hospitals and advanced medical centers equipped wi

THAILAND-NONTHABURI-NATIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FAIR 2026-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:45:54 GMT

(260819) -- NONTHABURI, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Klaus Gao, director of SEA Branch at DiDi Bike Overseas Division, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the Thailand National Science and Technology Fair 2026 in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 17, 2026.

The Thailand National Science and Technology Fair 2026 is held here from Aug. 15 to 23 under the theme "Intelligence in Science for a Sustainable Future.

CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-KUNLUN CULTURE-FORUM (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:45:32 GMT

(260819) -- XINING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a copy of a think tank report examining the historical origins, spiritual essence, and contemporary value of Kunlun culture released during the Kunlun Culture Forum held in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province.

A forum exploring the preservation and promotion of Kunlun culture, centering around a celestial peak in the shared mythology and colle

#CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-GREAT WALL-CLOUDS (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:16:22 GMT

(260819) -- CHENGDE, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the clouds scenery after rainfall at the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, Luanping County of Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province. (Photo by Zhou Wanping/Xinhua)

ChineseToday | Squatting doctor stands tall in northwest China

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:15:20 GMT

SHACHE, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Li Chuangye cannot walk on his feet like most people. Instead, he moves forward in a squatting position, lifting his feet in turn with his hands, and swinging his small body, one twist after another.

This 38-year-old doctor hails from a poor family in Henan Province in central China. When Li was seven months old, he contracted polio, a disease that once posed a major health threat to c

In Hainan's Tanmen, fishing village rides new waves of tourism

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:45:57 GMT

HAIKOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- When the tide retreats at Tanmen, people go after it.

During the fishing town's summer beachcombing season, visitors spread across the exposed shore. Locals call the activity ganhai -- literally, going out to "catch the sea." This year's festival features a beachcombing treasure hunt, a fishermen's market, a long seafood dinner and intangible cultural heritage performances, turning tra

Xinhua Headlines: Lives saved, lives changed -- Chinese doctors mark their days in Africa

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:45:40 GMT

* China-Africa medical cooperation saves lives while building local medical capacity.

* Six decades of cooperation have fostered deep trust between Chinese doctors and African communities.

by Xinhua writers Chen Chen, Hua Hongli, Liu Jie

NAIROBI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- For three years, Seif Amour Rajab could barely open his mouth.

Seif was 16 when he fell from a ma

InPics | Foochow arsenal cultural legacy gains new vitality in SE China's Fujian

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:16:19 GMT

FUZHOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Fuzhou city has managed to revitalize its industrial heritage themed on "Chuanzheng," ship building and administration, to boost tourism development. The Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866 displays the history and culture of Chuanzheng, while the themed immersive performance entitled "The Glory Belongs to Foochow Arsenal" brings the audience through a time tunnel to vividly revisit the growth of

(Hello Africa) Drones light up night sky with story of China-Tanzania friendship

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:56 GMT

"I've never seen anything like this before. It felt as if the whole sky was telling the story of our country and our friendship with China," said 24-year-old Tanzanian nurse Neema Mushi.

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- "I've never seen anything like this before. It felt as if the whole sky was telling the story of our country and our friendship with China," said 24-year-old Tanzanian nurse Nee

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-VLCC-DELIVERY (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:45:51 GMT

(260819) -- DALIAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 22, 2026 shows the China-built very large crude carrier (VLCC) in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. TO GO WITH "Chinese shipyard delivers 300,000-tonne very large crude carrier" (DSIC/Handout via Xinhua)

Explainer: Yasukuni is a shrine for Japanese war criminals. Here's why

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:45:40 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- On almost every Aug. 15, the anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II, Tokyo's notorious Yasukuni Shrine becomes a stage for acts by Japanese politicians that predictably inflame anger across Asia and beyond.

This year was no exception. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and other politicians visited the shrine, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opted f

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-LUOYANG BRIDGE (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:15:26 GMT

(260819) -- QUANZHOU, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows tourists visiting Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Luoyang Bridge, also known as Wan'an Bridge, is a component of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China."

In recent years, Quanzhou has woven cultural heritage into daily life by introducing i

CHINA-XINJIANG-SHACHE-SQUATTING DOCTOR (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:46:28 GMT

(260819) -- SHACHE, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Chuangye prescribes at his clinic in Bexkant Town, Shache County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2026. Li Chuangye cannot walk on his feet like most people. Instead, he moves forward in a squatting position, lifting his feet in turn with his hands, and swinging his small body, one twist after another.

This 38-year-old doctor hails f

CHINA-TIANJIN-DOCTOR OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-DEDICATION (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:45:32 GMT

(260819) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Chao (C) communicates with doctors on a study program at Tianjin Xiqing Hospital in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 18, 2026. Ma Chao, 60, is a doctor at the animal-induced injury clinic in the emergency department of Tianjin Xiqing Hospital in Tianjin, northern China. He started working in 1989 and has treated patients for over three decades.

Years of

Technology | 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:21:15 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday.

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-XUNJIN BLOCK-COFFEE INDUSTRY (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:19:02 GMT

(260819) -- KUNMING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their time at the Xunjin Block in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 17, 2026. During the summer vacation, Xunjin Block has become a new hot spot for people to spend their leisure time. Located in Kunming's Xishan District, the block, once a historic site, has taken on a new look by introducing coffee and other catering and cultural businesses. <

Technology&Life | 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:18:57 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday.

CHINA-XINJIANG-WUQIA-HEROIC DOCTOR (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:16:46 GMT

(260819) -- WUQIA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the portraits of Wu Dengyun pictured shortly after he started to work at the people's hospital of Wuqia County (L, undated file photo copied on July 31, 2026), and pictured as he takes a rest at an office at the people's hospital of Wuqia County on July 30, 2026, in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Re

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-CHINA-LIAONING NORMAL UNIVERSITY-BRANCH CAMPUS-INAUGURATION

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:16:01 GMT

(260819) -- KHIVA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 17, 2026 shows an interior view of the library of the branch campus of China's Liaoning Normal University in Khiva, Uzbekistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese university opens branch campus in Uzbekistan" (Press Service of the President of Uzbekistan/Handout via Xinhua)

EyesOnSci | China prepares to launch Chang'e-7 lunar probe

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:45:42 GMT

WENCHANG, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The combination of the Chang'e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, the CMSA said.

The lunar probe and

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-ZHUQUE-3-LAND-BASED RECOVERY-SUCCESS (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:17:24 GMT

(260819) -- JIUQUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot from a video clip shows the first stage of the Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket making its land-based recovery, Aug. 19, 2026.

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

The Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasted off at 7:35 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space inno

CHINA-XINJIANG-TURPAN-HUNAN-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:17:11 GMT

(260819) -- URUMQI, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows Zhang Yu, a medic from the People's Hospital of Hunan Province, examines a patient in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Meet 'Dr. Mao,' the medics help improve healthcare in northwestern frontier" (Xinhua)

Poster | China becomes key source of technology, innovation: CNBC

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:45:29 GMT

Chinese companies becoming sources of technology and innovation that global businesses cannot easily sidestep: CNBC

"Five years ago, China was primarily where global companies went to sell. Today, in certain sectors, it is where they go to source capability," -- Kitty Fok, managing director at market research firm IDC China.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Chinese youth learning to think with AI

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:21:00 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Instead of simply directing visitors to a store, a shopping mall sign may be able to detect crowds, warn of potential stampedes, recognize pets, and even adjust its lighting as conditions change.

Such a vision came from an AI-powered guide sign designed by Qin Zi'ang and Wang Hansen, two eighth-graders from east China's Jiangsu Province. The pair made it to the finals of a national yo

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-CHUANZHENG CULTURE TOURISM (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:19:43 GMT

(260819) -- FUZHOU, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows a scene during a themed performance entitled "The Glory Belongs to Foochow Arsenal" in Mawei District of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fuzhou city has managed to revitalize its industrial heritage themed on "Chuanzheng" (ship building and administration) to boost tourism development. The Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866 dis

COLOMBIA-BOGOTA-CHINA-EARTHQUAKE RELIEF ASSISTANCE-ARRIVAL

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:19:12 GMT

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members transfer humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-BEIJING PHILHARMONIC CHOIR-PERFORMANCE

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:17:50 GMT

(260819) -- VIENNA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of Beijing Philharmonic Choir perform during a concert in Vienna, Austria, Aug. 17, 2026. Young performers of the choir sang 20 classic songs during the event. (Xinhua/He Canling)

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 7 LUNAR PROBE-TRANSFER-LAUNCHING AREA (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:16:23 GMT

(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang'e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).<

CHINA-ANHUI-HONGCUN VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:15:42 GMT

(260819) -- HUANGSHAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit Hongcun Village, Yixian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Chang Nengjia)

Poster | China builds strong positions across industries: CNBC

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:15:17 GMT

CNBC: China has built strong positions across a growing number of technology industries.

Analyst points to cost, scale, manufacturing depth, supply-chain integration and the speed of innovation as powerful reasons for global companies to continue engaging with Chinese firms.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Ninth Batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra set to enter India today: Uttarakhand Govt

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:29:38 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 19 (ANI): The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday confirmed that the ninth batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will enter India today, August 19. The group comprises 48 members, including three cooks from Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN).

According to the Uttarakhand Government, the 10th batch comprising 44 members, including three cooks from KMVN, is currently in Tibet an

FOCUS | China prepares to launch Chang'e-7 lunar probe

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:15:58 GMT

(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The combination of the Chang'e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 19, 2026. The Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The combination of th

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

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:31:26 GMT

JIUQUAN, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) -- China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.

The Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasted off at 7:35 am (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.

The land-based recovery was completed as planned, with the rocket's first stage touching down smoothly at

CHINA-BEIJING-EMERGING & FORWARD-LOOKING INDUSTRIES-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:45:23 GMT

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2026 shows an exterior view of the display and control center on "Rocket Street" in Beijing E-Town of Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTELVEEN-FIH HOCKEY WORLD CUP-WOMEN-CHINA VS ENGLAND

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:15:26 GMT

(260819) -- AMSTELVEEN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Chencheng of China (2nd L) competes during the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 women's Pool D match between China and England in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, Aug. 18, 2026. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

After the desert turns green, harder work begins

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:45:56 GMT

XI'AN, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A drone sweeps above the pine forest, sending images of the woods to a screen below. Under the trees stands Shi Jianyang whose grandfather and hundreds of villagers came 40 years ago with shovels and saplings to stop advancing sand.

At 29, Shi belongs to a new generation of desert-control workers equipped with drones, machines and remote irrigation systems. An earth auger can now do in

A shutter click reunites cross-Strait kin separated for decades

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:17:15 GMT

HANGZHOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jie from the Chinese mainland could never have imagined taking a photo for a stranger would lead him to a long-lost relative in Taiwan, someone he had only heard about from his elders.

The encounter began in a July sunrise by the Lugu Lake in southwest China's Yunnan Province, when Chen, a Shanghai-based content creator on a business trip, helped take a picture for a Taiwanese t

High-tech equipment moves to front line of China's emergency response

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:17:10 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- From drones scanning river embankments to fiber-optic sensors detecting hidden leaks, China is expanding its arsenal of high-tech equipment to bolster disaster management, enhancing capabilities that span early detection, monitoring and on-the-ground emergency response.

During this year's flood season, drones, fiber-optic sensors and electromagnetic detection devices have been deploye

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

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:15:23 GMT

(260819) -- JIUQUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasts off at the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Aug. 19, 2026.

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

The land-based recovery of the rocket's first stage was completed as planned, and the flight mission was a

Update: China moves to unlock county-level consumption, energize domestic demand

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:45:33 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- By early morning, Lutai Fair in north China's Tianjin Municipality is already alive with activity. Stalls overflow with fresh produce, local specialties, and daily necessities, while folk performances and local foods add fresh appeal to this centuries-old rural market.

Since 2025, the fair has drawn more than 5.5 million visits and provided over 1,000 jobs, as new cultural, dining and

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

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:45:28 GMT

JIUQUAN, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.

The Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasted off at 7:35 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.

The land-based recovery of the rocket's first stage was completed as planned, and the flight mission was a comp

Why Trump is mad at South Korea

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:29:49 GMT

The US presidents clash with Seoul is part of a wider effort to reevaluate alliances and test what American protection is worth

Only hours before the annual US-South Korean military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was due to begin, Donald Trump issued a statement that went far beyond another dispute over how much America's allies should pay for their own security.

On August 16, 2026, the US p

BWF World Championships 2026: Golden Point drama highlights India's mixed doubles losses on Day 2

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): A rare Golden Point at 29-29 provided a dramatic highlight on Day 2 of the BWF World Championships 2026, although India's Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh could not convert their opportunities as they suffered an opening-round defeat in mixed doubles at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.

The Indian pair, who entered the tournament as last-minute reserve entran

Ahmedabad Police bust international 'Boss Scam' cyber ring; CP Gehlot reveals Pakistan-China links

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:58:05 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 18 (ANI): Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anupam Singh Gehlot on Tuesday addressed a press conference regarding the high-profile 'Boss Scam' cybercrime cases, revealing a massive international network providing infrastructure for cyber frauds to elements in Pakistan and China.

Addressing the media, CP Anupam Singh Gehlot stated that the accused had been operating for the

Update: Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:15:38 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.

The two countries should deliver on cooperation projects in energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance and other sectors, and actively explore cooperation in areas including the

CHINA-BEIJING-ETHNIC MINORITY ART FESTIVAL-KICK OFF(CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a play during the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The festival is held in Beijing from Aug. 18 to Sept. 23. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

CHINA-HUBEI-YICHANG-VILLAGE DOCTOR (CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:45:44 GMT

(260818) -- WUHAN, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Ju is on his way to make home visits and deliver medicine in Lianghe Village, Lianghekou Town, Zigui County of Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 15, 2026. Wang Ju, a 59-year-old village doctor in Lianghe Village of Lianghekou Town in Zigui County, has spent nearly four decades providing health care for the entire village, despite standing just 1.28 meters ta

CHINA-YELLOW RIVER-TOURISM (CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:45:28 GMT

(260818) -- XI'AN, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 10, 2026 shows a view of the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall on the border of north China's Shanxi Province and northwest China's Shaanxi Province. With the completion and operation of transport infrastructure, such as the Yanhuang Highway in northwest China's Shaanxi Province and the Yellow River No.1 Tourist Highway in north China's Shanx

China-U.S. basketball exchange brings young players together on and off court

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:16:50 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- As the buzzer sounded, bench players sprinted onto the court, joining their Chinese and American teammates in a huddle, bumping fists and cheering, as they celebrated a hard-earned victory.

On the basketball court, young players from the two countries came together as teammates, rather than competitors.

The basketball games, held at Tsinghua University's sports complex in Beijin

CHINA-SHAANXI-DESERTIFICATION CONTROL (CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:49:06 GMT

(260818) -- XI'AN, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shi Jianyang (R) and his grandfather check tree growth in a forest area in Dingbian County in Yulin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province in 2026.

TO GO WITH "China Focus: After the desert turns green, harder work begins " (Xinhua)

CHINA-MACAO-ECONOMIC-SOCIAL-DEVELOPMENT-PLAN-2026 TO 2030

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:47:57 GMT

(260818) -- MACAO, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows a press conference held to introduce the Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) in south China's Macao.

The Macao SAR government on Tuesday released the Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao SAR (2026-2030). (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)<

Xi's Album | Xi holds talks with Ecuadorian president in Beijing

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:47:52 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin in Beijing on Tuesday.

LensToLens | China's Jiayuguan and Jordan's Petra strengthen the friendly ties

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:45:27 GMT

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows a view of the Jiayu Pass in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Jiayuguan, the westernmost point of China's Ming Dynasty Great Wall, and the ancient city of Petra in Jordan are both landmarks boasting rich cultural heritage.

In 2017, they established a twinhood relationship, built on the fact that both

World Uyghur Congress condemns Beijing's transnational repression and surveillance of diaspora in Australia

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:13 GMT

Munich [Germany], August 18 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as the interrogation, surveillance and intimidation of Uyghur-Australian citizens and permanent residents by Chinese authorities during their visits to East Turkistan.

In a press release, the WUC cited recent research by Human Rights Watch, which interviewed Uyghurs who hold Australian citizenship or perman

Chinese court sentences men in case solved through China-U.S. counternarcotics cooperation

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:17:47 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese court has sentenced two men who had trafficked precursor chemicals abroad, in the latest outcome of strengthened counternarcotics cooperation between China and the United States.

A court in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, sentenced a man surnamed Xia to six years in prison and his son five and a half years for illegal operations last Friday. The two were found to have

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-NINGBO-JINTANG UNDERSEA TUNNEL-SHIELD TUNNELING MACHINE-CUTTERS-REPLACEMENT (CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:16:41 GMT

(260818) -- HANGZHOU, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 17, 2026 shows a view of the "Yongzhou" shield tunneling machine in the Jintang undersea tunnel of Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province. The inspection and replacement of cutters of the "Yongzhou" shield tunneling machine were completed under a water pressure of 7.8 bar on the Ningbo side of the Jintang undersea tunnel

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-ECUADORIAN PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:15:50 GMT

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIWAN-CROSS-STRAIT-KIN (CN)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:15:38 GMT

(260818) -- HANGZHOU, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jie (L) and Fei Hai-ping take a selfie at the Lugu Lake in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: A shutter click reunites cross-Strait kin separated for decades" (Xinhua)