China inaugurates a low-altitude economic development center in Tibet, supporting Beijing's push for industrial growth in autonomous regions, following the launch of a high-altitude uncrewed equipment test base in Ngari prefecture.
A Chinese court ordered three men to pay over 100,000 yuan to the family of a friend, surnamed Gao, who died after an all-night drinking and gaming session in Urumqi. The group played mahjong and billiards, consuming alcohol from 9 PM to 6 AM before Gao's death.
A 63-year-old man in Shaanxi, China, had all 12 of his remaining teeth extracted and received 10 implants at Datuanyuan Dental Clinic. The clinic also withdrew all 18,800 yuan from his accounts, leaving him with a bill and minimal funds.
Tibet's tourism authority is awarding 500,000 yuan ($73,500) to influencer @Liyaode for a viral road trip video promoting local tourism. The video, showing a 2,200km taxi journey from Chongqing to Lhasa, garnered 15 million likes in a day.
A landslide in Gansu province, China, has resulted in 21 deaths and 7 injuries among woodworkers. This incident occurs as the country grapples with widespread typhoons, flooding in Guangxi, and other geological disasters.
A farmer in southwestern China was bitten by a cobra, prompting his wife to suck out the venom, a method she saw on TV. Both were poisoned and hospitalized in Yunnan province, later recovering after receiving antivenom serum and other medical treatment.
Jin Yanwei, a 24-year-old non-sport student, captivated mainland social media by carrying over 70 marathon medals on a shoulder pole to his graduation ceremony at Xian Traffic Engineering Institute in China, earning applause from peers and teachers.
A Shanghai family's 40-year devotion to a neighbor with a mental disability has resulted in the city's first legal guardianship case for unrelated individuals. Ren, 71, continued his parents' care for Xu, 56, who has no family in Shanghai.
A 20-year-old Chinese food delivery rider, Jin Xiaowu, died on May 27 in Guizhou province while rescuing a father and son from a river's undertow. His company was moved by his dying wish and plans to fulfill it.
A 13-year-old one-legged boy from a poor village in Sichuan, China, gains viral fame for playing basketball with a wooden crutch made by his father, later receiving a donated artificial limb.
A man in Shaanxi, China, bought a 34th-floor flat in 2013, only to learn four years later the building only has 32 floors, highlighting illegal grey market housing on rural land.
BeiDou scientist Xu Ying, 43, from Sichuan, rejects the 'goddess' label, emphasizing that scientific research is gender-neutral. She joined the BeiDou development team at 23 and is now part of a system competing with GPS.
China's Western Land-Sea Corridor construction is accelerating, with the Pinglu Canal achieving full water connectivity. This strategic project aims to boost high-level opening-up in western regions, facilitating trade with ASEAN and global ports.
A Chinese research team develops HG-STR, an algorithm enabling drone swarms to autonomously hunt and destroy targets with 100% efficiency, even under jammed communications and blocked vision.
Armenia faces a pivotal election on June 7th, caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe, and Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan champions a "Real Armenia" vision, advocating for peace with Azerbaijan and a pivot towards the EU, contrasting with historical grievances and Russian influence.
China's Shenzhou-23 mission launched Sunday with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. A crew member will spend a year in orbit for the first time, a key step in China's lunar ambitions by 2030.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft atop a Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The mission, commanded by Zhu Yangzhu, aims for space exploration, with a Hong Kong government delegation attending the send-off.
The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) in Chongqing concluded with 212 major project signings. The four-day event attracted nearly 1400 enterprises from 50 countries and regions, drawing 72,000 attendees and showcasing achievements in western China's high-quality development.
The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) in Chongqing attracted nearly 1400 enterprises from 50 countries. The event focused on "new west, new manufacturing, new services," emphasizing practical cooperation over superficial exchanges, with innovations in exhibits, systems, and mechanisms.
The Western China Foreign Investment Confidence Index rose 4.7% in 2025, shifting from cost-orientation to supply chain stability, green energy, and new productivity forces. Chengdu-Chongqing leads investment activity, with emerging sectors like AI and new energy vehicles attracting foreign capital.
A unique 10-storey home in China's Guizhou province, built by owner Chen Tianming and popular with tourists for its whimsical design, has been demolished by local authorities. Chen, who spent years and significant funds on the structure, was taken into custody as the demolition took place and is now seeking legal recourse.
Elon Musk reposted a video of Chongqing East Railway Station, which garnered millions of views. The footage, highlighting China's infrastructure, has drawn praise but also criticism over potential AI generation.
A couple in Guizhou, China, transformed their wedding into a professional wrestling match. The groom, a professional wrestler, and his bride competed in a choreographed showdown, with the losing side agreeing to handle all household chores for life.
A young woman tourist in China died after falling from a “cliff swing” ride after her warning that the safety rope was not tied tightly enough was ignored. The heart-wrenching accident went viral on mainland social media and was viewed more than 200 million times. It sparked public rage and calls for safety supervision for adventure activities to be strengthened. On May 5, the municipal government of Huaying in southwestern China’s Sichuan province issued a statement that the tourist, surnamed...
