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China Daily

October 2026

Trump says Russia willing to reach deal to end conflict

Donald Trumppresident
(Russian President Vladimir Putin) would like to see a settlement strongly. And he's freeing up a lot of oil for the world,
Donald Trumppresident
Russia would like to make a deal... but for whatever reason, Zelensky does not want to make a deal,
We saw people under the rubble -- a woman, her husband and a child,

Visitors flock to Shaanxi for its natural beauty — Chinadaily.com.cn

Something seemed to draw me deeper into exploring the canyon, as if I were on a mission,
Every gorge has its own soul.... To others, they may look similar, but to me, each one is different, as if they were my own children. Within each gorge, every section and every spot is distinctive, each yielding unique photographic opportunities,

Redeveloped port opens for easier cross-border travel between Shenzhen, Hong Kong

The port operates under a co-location arrangement with a new "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" mode, allowing travelers to complete both Hong Kong and Shenzhen immigration clearance in a single queue

US considers joining attacks against Houthis

Donald Trumppresident
We may. We’re going to look at it.”
We urge everyone to take these warnings seriously and hold Saudi Arabia responsible for any failed interceptions,
We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theater of operations for our forces,
It is a heinous act that contradicts all principles, values, and ethics. Therefore, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond decisively to this terrorist attack in accordance with Customary International Humanitarian Law,

4 dead as cyclone Isaias hits southern US

It was the first hurricane of an Atlantic season tamed by a historic El Nino weather phenomenon, and the first hurricane since 2024 to hit the US mainland

Considerable flash flooding and landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians,
We hunkered down, got in the center of our house, and did all the things you're supposed to do, and luckily came out on the other side,
Just be careful out there. Downed power lines, standing water, any of that can be very, very hazardous. Don't run any generators inside your home or inside your garage,

Chinese men serve notice

The ongoing Rolex Shanghai Masters has served up the latest proof that the depth of Chinese men's tennis is growing, after Wu Yibing, Buyunchaokete and Zhou Yi all advanced into the second round at the top-tier ATP 1000 tournament, marking the first time in event history that three home players had passed the first round together

Zhou Qihaohome player
I've prepared long and hard for this moment. I knew I would have my moment, and it all paid off,
Wu Yibingchampion
I've had multiple chances to play the best players in the world this year, and I think I showed myself, and also the world, that I can play great tennis... So, I'm confident in myself, and I think I just have to keep digging, stay patient and stay healthy and try to play as many tournaments as possible. Also, I need to be smart with the schedule, and I think my time will come,
He's a great player, with great quality. Big fighter. Physically seems very fit,
Hubert Hurkaczpolish tennis player
It's good to see the up-and-coming men's tennis players from China doing well,
Zhou Qihaohome player
Hearing them chant my name so loudly, I felt like I was (Novak) Djokovic,

Border highway unlocks new growth along frontier

I was worried about the language barrier, but everything went smoothly,
Wang Junjunvisitor
I brought my child here by car to experience history firsthand,
I used to think border areas were just places to pass through,
Since the highway opened, we've seen more self-driving tourists, as well as visitors from Russia and the Republic of Korea,
Once the road opened, more tourists came, and I realized there are just as many opportunities back home as in the city,

Balancing AI growth with global guardrails

During Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Helsinki this summer, discussions with Finnish officials centered on enhancing the governance of artificial intelligence

Who pays the bill for surging power demand?

In the summer of 2025, residents of Washington in the United States got an unpleasant surprise when they saw their electricity bills

Defense spokesman exposes Lai as 'troublemaker for Taiwan'

Reiterating that this remains the real status quo in the Taiwan Strait, Chen accused Lai of playing up the so-called "mainland military threat" and inciting confrontation across the Strait in his speech

Chen Xi (politician)chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman
The Chinese People's Liberation Army's regular exercises and training activities around Taiwan are intended to deter 'Taiwan independence' separatist moves and attempts at external interference, and to safeguard the safety and well-being of Taiwan residents,

Xinjiang scientific expedition finds 'most resilient desert plant'

In March this year, the dried moss was carried aboard China's test cargo spacecraft Qingzhou for an orbital life-restart experiment

Xiaoshuang Liresearcher (ORCID 0000-0002-8615-6393)
This is the first case in which a complete plant has been brought into low Earth orbit and successfully revived,

Fuxing Island showcases Shanghai's innovation drive at IBLAC side event

Stefan BorgascEO and President of ICL (Israel Chemicals)
Shanghai is one of the world's global innovation centers and one of the best places to innovate. I think the mindset of the people is the biggest driver. There is also substantial funding, infrastructure and an ecosystem of companies working together to support innovation. But fundamentally, it is the Shanghainese mindset of being curious and wanting to do something new that drives this,
There was a good mixture of new digital technologies, developments in robotics and the craftsmanship of new brands,

Retracing the Long March: From the birthplace of 25,000 Li to a new journey — Chinadaily.com.cn

Their accounts were compiled into a book titled 25,000 Li, which was completed in Yan'an in 1937

Mainland experts say Taiwan leader's speech shows separatist agenda unchanged, undiminished

Chen Xi (politician)chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman
Lai's speech skirted the economic and social challenges facing Taiwan,
Lavishing the people's hard-earned money on military expansion at the expense of their livelihoods will ultimately backfire,
Chen Xi (politician)chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman
The remarks fully expose Lai's stubborn separatist mindset and his intention to incite confrontation across the Strait,
By parroting Western ideological rhetoric, Lai has fully exposed his eagerness to act as a pawn for external forces,