People play in the water to cool off at a water park in Luoyang, Henan province, on Sunday. Since the beginning of July, China has experienced frequent high temperatures. On Monday, the National Meteorological Center continued to issue yellow alerts - the third-highest alert in China's four-tier color-coded weather warning system - for high temperatures, forecasting that the scope and intensity of the heat wave will peak on Tuesday and Wednesday and affect a wide range of regions from northern China to southern China. Zhang Yixi/For China Daily
Digital initiative turns city into innovation hub
When Canadian entrepreneur Nikk Mitchell first landed in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, more than a decade ago, he expected to stay for just a year — long enough to enjoy the misty lake views and ancient pagodas before moving on.
Not a crisis, but a vital rebirth
As I stood before our new students this semester, seeing the flicker of concern in their eyes, I opened my lecture with conviction: "English as a major is not declining. It is transforming."
Sovereign wealth funds ramping up allocation to Chinese assets
Foreign financial institutions are showing growing confidence in China's economic prospects by increasing their exposure to Chinese assets, as the country's innovation-driven development and structural growth opportunities gain global recognition.
Amended law requires records of minor offenses to be sealed
People detained or fined for minor offenses such as damaging public facilities or getting into fights will no longer bear the burden of lifelong "social penalties" under a revised Chinese law requiring the sealing of such records.
Building SCO home of solidarity, prosperity and fairness answers the call of the times
The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States, held in Tianjin on Tuesday, provides foreign ministers of the SCO member states and the heads of the SCO's permanent bodies with a platform to exchange views on SCO cooperation in various fields and major international and regional issues.
Smart competition can shape shared progress
As China is about to adopt the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), a critical transformation is unfolding: its manufacturing sector is advancing toward higher intelligence, more digitalization, and high-end development. This development reflects not only China's own ambition for innovation-driven growth but also signals a broader shift in the global industrial landscape.
Tech calls the shots
Editor's note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network (ANN), of which China Daily is among its 20 leading titles.
Ping-Pong Diplomacy spirit lives on
Cheers and laughter filled the recreation hall of a cultural center in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Chinese and US table tennis athletes joined local enthusiasts in friendly matches on Sunday, marking the 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong Diplomacy".
Financing seen stable ahead
China's financing activity maintained steady momentum in the first half with further improvements in June, pointing to recovering market confidence as monetary easing takes effect, said the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, on Monday.
Lego doubling down on China market
The opening of Legoland Shanghai Resort on July 5 has been key to Lego Group's long-term strategy in China, marking a major milestone in its efforts to build a full ecosystem — from retail and brand experiences to product innovation and education.
An elf that does not toy with adults
Tang Xianyue's curated collection boasts dozens of Labubu figures and plush dolls in her bedroom. Her daily ritual begins at the wardrobe: choosing a Labubu, a nine-toothed elf with a creepy-cute grin, as a bag charm in accordance with her own outfit.
Turning pages into a playground
Red, yellow and blue dots dance across walls as children's laughter echoes through a pool of sun-hued balls. This is not a dreamscape but a corner of French artist Herve Tullet's Scribble Playground exhibition in Beijing.
Sinner bounces back to make history
Jannik Sinner insisted early on at Wimbledon that he had put the excruciating loss to Carlos Alcaraz in their epic French Open final behind him. Sinner was sure that one defeat wouldn't haunt him, wouldn't prevent a quick recalibration and certainly wouldn't mean a thing at the All England Club.
