China Daily
January 2026
Xiamen ranks among top 10 cities for Spring Festival outbound travel — en.xmfo.gov.cn
Coast Guard curbs foreign infringements
Over the past five years, the CCG has deployed vessels on about 550,000 occasions and aircraft on 6,000 occasions to carry out maritime rights protection missions
We will continue to fulfill the international cooperation responsibilities entrusted by the Coast Guard Law and work together to safeguard international and regional maritime order,
In addition to issuing warnings to and expelling foreign vessels and aircraft engaged in illegal or disruptive activities, the CCG also provides assistance to vessels in distress in surrounding waters,
The CCG has effectively deterred 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities and resolutely safeguarded national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests,
Over the past five years, the CCG has continued to innovate operational strategies, optimize control mechanisms, and strengthen capacity building,
New chapter for Sino-UK trade ties
As the United Kingdom's prime minister is in China this week for the first time in eight years, it is worth recognizing the significance of the moment
5 Myanmar gang members sentenced
Energy sector tops milestones in 2025
The complementarity of the power system has been continuously enhanced by the commissioning of several ultra-high voltage DC transmission projects,
AstraZeneca to strengthen cooperation with China
In the last five to six years, China has become a fundamental part of innovation in global pharmaceuticals,
We have been very committed to China for many years,
There are many patients in China who need innovative medicines,
China welcomes WTO panel ruling in case against US clean energy subsidies: spokesperson
China hopes the US will respect the panel's findings and WTO rules, promptly correct its wrongful practices, and take concrete actions to uphold the international economic and trade order and promote stable and orderly global trade,
Japanese PM's provocations condemned
Participants called for the withdrawal of Takaichi's remarks on a so-called "Taiwan contingency" and opposed any attempt by Japan to once again "provoke a war of aggression" against China
Friendship built through music, travel
Over the years, the orchestra has visited many cities, worked closely with Chinese musicians, and performed for audiences across China,
Both Chinese and American people aspire for beauty. As an embodiment of beauty, art is a universal language that connects our hearts. The past year witnessed vibrant art exchanges between our two countries,
More than five decades later, that historic moment continues to inspire a deep and enduring commitment to cultural exchange and artistic collaboration,
We also need to use people-to-people exchanges as a mirror, and celebrate both our cultures through mutual learning,
I showed up in a little bit of red myself. It's always wonderful to see the hall decorated, and I feel like it adds to the festive kind of nature of the concert,
It's always wonderful to see a unique instrument."
When strings are struck and songs take flight, the beauty of art resonates between our two peoples. With its warm and resilient power, art channels cultural exchanges into a strong momentum for mutual understanding and trust,
China's door is always open to the world. We have been continuously making border entry easier and improving our services from customs clearance to payment, transportation and accommodation, so that foreign friends can travel in China hassle-free,
PLA conducts combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Island
Tradition renewed, gentle as breeze, vast as water — Chinadaily.com.cn
Members of the research society addressed the needs of their time by reviving Song Dynasty aesthetics, and drawing inspiration from Western techniques, notably through studying the works of Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), the Italian missionary serving as a court painter of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),
A clear breeze blows gently, not causing ripples on the water."
A visual odyssey of China's longest river — Chinadaily.com.cn
Xigou site reframes early human stories — Chinadaily.com.cn
Their findings were published on Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature Communications with the title "Technological innovations and hafted technology in central China from 160,000 to 72,000 years ago"
Xi calls for breakthroughs in developing industries of the future
Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Jan 30
Having a Chinese name is nice! Pike told Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai on Jan 31, where he joined renowned British actress Rosamund Pike for an exchange with local secondary school students
Xi, Starmer envision growth of ties
Starmer's China visit is a part of the European countries' ongoing efforts to get closer to China, seek more opportunities for cooperation featuring stability and recalibrate their position in the evolving multipolar world."
This coming Chinese New Year will be the Year of the Horse, so I believe your visit is a sign of auspiciousness, and bilateral cooperation surely will get a head start,
As the relations went through a series of ups and downs over the past few years, Starmer's visit sent a positive signal for the ties' future growth."
Major countries in particular should take the
To my mind, that's been far too long,
Premier calls for stronger economic cooperation
Li made the remarks while addressing the closing ceremony of the UK-China Business Council meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
We are fully confident in China's business environment and will continue to expand our investment in the country. China is not only a key strategic market for us globally, but also an important hub of innovation worldwide."
Long-standing economic and financial dialogue mechanisms have strengthened mutual trust and created a stable and predictable environment for bilateral trade, investment and financial cooperation,
Nation gears up for Spring Festival rush
With cross-regional trips expected to hit 9.5 billion, China is preparing for what could be the largest Spring Festival travel rush in history — a massive migration that not only reunites families but also puts the country's transportation system to the test
We are operating more than 19,000 flights daily, focusing on tourist hot spots and major hubs. At the same time, we are improving transfer options so travelers from smaller cities can reach their destinations more easily,
Highways will be toll-free for small passenger vehicles from Feb 15 to 23, and key ferry routes such as the Qiongzhou Strait in Hainan province will get extra support to ensure smooth passage for travelers."
The Spring Festival travel coordination is a massive operation involving more than 20 government departments,
This year, 22 new lines totaling over 3,100 kilometers and more than 50 stations will participate in the travel rush for the first time. We are also running nearly 1,000 high-speed trains at night on major corridors to ease congestion."
We are seeing more 'reverse travel', with parents visiting adult children, as well as trips that combine returning home with leisure travel. Airlines are adjusting schedules to keep pace with these new patterns,
More than 71,000 EV charging connectors are available in service areas along freeways nationwide, and mobile chargers and real-time updates will help prevent delays at busy service areas,
Wintry fun a hot draw for tourists from near and far
A burly tractor rumbles across the vast snowfield, hauling two snaking lines of adventurers
The popularity of Chinese winter destinations is extending to snow-scarce Southeast Asia, as well as to Russia, which is itself a winter destination.... For these inbound visitors, the draw is not just ice and snow, but also the diverse cultural experiences and festive activities in the winter setting,
Sweeping penalties target soccer corruption
The 2025 CSL season runner-up Shanghai Shenhua and sixth-placed Tianjin Jinmen Tiger were the hardest-hit, with each club docked 10 points and fined 1 million yuan ($143,900), while four-time league title winner Shanghai Port will start the 2026 season — expected to kick off in March — minus five points
The sports law in our country was enacted a long time ago (in 1995) and should be revised with more detailed provisions to address corruption-related violations in sports, such as gambling and match-fixing,
HK home prices post 1st annual rise in 4 yrs
The stabilization of home prices stems mainly from brisk transactions and a softer interest-rate environment,
Anticipated interest rate cuts in 2026 could further strengthen investor sentiment,
We believe the residential market has bottomed out after an adjustment phase, with prices set to grow by around 5 percent in 2026,
High-profile visits signal pivot by EU
Hot on the heels of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's visit earlier this week, accompanied by a business delegation of more than 20 companies spanning machinery, forestry, clean energy, and food, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his four-day visit on Wednesday, heading an even larger trade mission of over 50 enterprises
There is a palpable recognition that engagement with China remains indispensable for economic growth, despite persistent geopolitical headwinds,
The sheer frequency and commercial focus of these visits reveal a pragmatic recalibration within European capitals,
Over a quarter of all goods traded between China and the EU now fall within the high-tech product category,
Politicizing business cooperation undermines shared interests
China's transport sector sees growth in 2025
Last year was wetter and warmer in China
From late June to early September, large swaths of central and eastern China experienced prolonged and widespread heat waves
Authorities and the public should closely monitor the impact of weather events on travel during peak Spring Festival periods,
China's complex and highly variable weather patterns in 2025 were the result of multiple atmospheric and oceanic factors interacting across different time scales,
Rainfall during the rainy season in North China reached historic highs both in total volume and duration, while western China recorded its heaviest autumn rains on record,