President Xi Jinping talks with students during a voluntary tree-planting event in Beijing's Fengtai district on Thursday. Yin Bogu / Xinhua
Xi stresses key role of afforestation
President Xi Jinping stressed on Thursday the crucial role of afforestation in enhancing ecological conservation, and called for greater public participation in the country's greening efforts in order to build a Beautiful China and make the nation even greener.
Philippine spy network broken up
China's national security authorities have dismantled a Philippine espionage network operating within its borders and detained three Philippine nationals suspected of spying on Chinese soil.
Green funerals rise in Mother Nature's final embrace
Since the launch of sea burials in 1994, Beijing has laid nearly 40,000 residents to rest in the ocean, a Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau spokesperson said.
Transatlantic relations face test with new levies
European leaders face a critical test of transatlantic relations as they prepare countermeasures against United States President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, with analysts warning the move threatens to unravel decades of Western economic alliance and reshape global trade dynamics.
Generations guard heroes' resting place
For over nine decades, Feng Lian's family has remained in the mountains of Changpingshan in Nanbu county, Sichuan province, guarding the tomb of a Red Army company commander — a solemn commitment spanning four generations.
Silver economy at the flap of a wing
As China's population ages, pensioners are increasingly shaping the country's burgeoning "silver economy" and playing a significant role in driving consumption.
BLOSSOMS OF SPRING
With the approach of Qingming, one of 24 solar terms, which means "clear and bright", the icy grip of winter has loosened. Warmth is spreading with the blow of gentle breeze.
Carmakers unleash advanced tech for future edge
Chinese automakers are racing to integrate into their vehicles cutting-edge technology.
'Silver-haired express' steaming ahead in China
The Y64 train departed Harbin in China's northernmost Heilongjiang province on March 15, carrying 546 spirited seniors united by a shared yearning for adventure as they embarked on a springtime journey to South China.
Lakes that host flamingos
Thousands of flamingos gathered on the shorelines, squawking and croaking, while others flying or wading in the shallow waters of Kenya's alkaline lakes along the Great Rift Valley created a vibrant pink spectacle — a scene that every bird-watcher shouldn't miss.
WILLIAMS ON THE RIGHT TRACK
For Thai-British racer Alex Albon, the 2025 Formula One season isn't just about strong race results — it's about transformation.
