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China Daily

February 2026

Live: Israel-US attacks on Iran — Chinadaily.com.cn

Israel Katzisraeli Defence Minister
The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel,

China to accelerate lunar mission plans this year

In 2026, full efforts will be made to push forward the construction of facilities and equipment required for lunar landing missions at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, as well as the building of other ground support systems such as telemetry, tracking, command, communications and the landing site,

Inbound tourism booms during holiday

We really like the spicy Yunnan cuisine, such as pork and beef dishes, and also the sweet, delicious flower cakes filled with fragrant rose paste,
Yunnan is one of the most beautiful places in China. We enjoyed the province's beautiful landscape, such as the tropical forests, green mountains and clear lakes. We were also impressed by its friendly people,
Yunnan has gradually become the first stop in China for travelers from South Asia and Southeast Asia. Riding the wave of visa-free policies, Yunnan has effectively stimulated the potential and vitality of inbound consumption, recording a strong upward trend in inbound tourism and shopping."
It is expected that government authorities will seize this opportunity to enhance their governance and service capabilities, so as to better meet the needs of both domestic and international travelers,
Wang Zhigangchinese politician
We will work with relevant departments to implement the inbound tourism promotion campaigns, and step up overseas promotion and industry cooperation of Gansu's cultural and tourism resources. We will also host the Silk Road International Tourism Conference this year."
The growing popularity of inbound tourism in Yunnan is mainly driven by four indispensable key factors."
The permitted stay duration should be gradually extended to 30 days. The current 240-hour (10-day) stay is far from sufficient for in-depth experiences in Yunnan, let alone for exploring the vast and magnificent landscapes of our motherland,

Happiness in hilarious forms — Chinadaily.com.cn

Previously performing under the name "the Manzai Brothers", the comedy duo burst onto the scene in the summer of 2024, taking the crown on the variety show Stand-up Comedy and Friends Season 1

We have loved amusing people around us since we were young, making them and ourselves happy. It is something rooted in our nature — like an 'illness' we got,

Trump says he is 'not happy' with nuclear talks, no final decision on Iran strike

Tensions between the United States and Iran are soaring amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East and the stalled nuclear talks

Donald Trumppresident
I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have,
Donald Trumppresident
I don't want to, but sometimes you have to."

Neighbors' cross-border clashes spike

Khawaja Asifdefence Minister
Our patience has reached its limits. It is now open war between us and you."
Mao Ning (diplomat)chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
Pakistan and Afghanistan are neighbors that cannot be moved away, and both are also China's neighbors. As a neighboring country and friend, China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict and deeply saddened by the casualties it has caused,
Stéphane Dujarricspokesman
Commending mediation efforts by several member states in recent months, the secretary-general urges the parties to continue to seek to resolve any differences through diplomacy,
Mosharraf Zaidijournalist
Pakistani counterstrikes against targets in Afghanistan continue,

Nation's Winter Paralympics squad is its biggest ever

China announced its largest-ever overseas delegation for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games on Friday, comprising 70 athletes and 97 coaches or support staff

Even though I was sometimes frustrated by physical fatigue and even doubted my capability, I have now recalibrated myself and am ready to push for excellence,
We are focusing not just on physical and technical aspects, but also on their psychological well-being and recovery,
Support staff have provided me with massage therapies, medication, and counseling to help ease my discomfort and stress,

Heping ancient town fires up its holiday celebrations — Chinadaily.com.cn

When we talk about a 'living ancient town', this is what we mean,
We can't just repeat the same shows every year, so we have to evolve,
I hope we can make it even better,
The coexisting residents, the passing down of folk traditions, and the visitor experience have ensured the ancient town maintains its historical depth, as well as the warmth of daily life,
Some people come all this way specifically looking for our tofu. If we weren't here, they'd be disappointed,
Young people love the interactive stuff while older visitors appreciate the heritage performances,

Israel, US attacks on Iran fuel tensions in region

The US and Israel, seeking a pretext for military action against Iran, used the talks to enable the deployment of two US aircraft carriers to the Middle East,
Mirroring last year's events, Israel launched strikes during ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran,
Iran's preparations are more comprehensive than last year, suggesting that, in the short term, its command, control, intelligence and defense systems are unlikely to be significantly disrupted,