The Chinese mainland’s Jiutian drone debuts with 12-hour flight and 6-ton payload
Jiutian, the Chinese mainland’s heavy-lift UAV, just finished its 12-hour maiden flight with a 6 000 kg payload and 7 000 km range—here’s why it matters!
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UNESCO Inscribes Hezhen Yimakan Storytelling
UNESCO has added China’s Hezhen Yimakan storytelling to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, spotlighting a revival of this ancient oral tradition.
Domestic AI Fuels the Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030)
As the Chinese mainland gears up for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), experts call for boosting domestic AI through innovation, deployment, governance, and ecosystem building.
Cold Wave Triggers Blue Alerts and First Big Snowfall on Chinese Mainland
The National Meteorological Center has issued blue alerts as a cold wave brings the first large-scale snowfall of winter across northern regions of the Chinese mainland.
Hubei’s Buddha’s Hand Becomes International Photo Hit
The Buddha’s Hand cliff sculpture in Hubei Province is drawing international visitors with its unique design and stunning Xiandao Lake views.
Beyond Rivalry: Chinese Mainland’s $1T Trade Surplus Explained
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 trade surplus topped $1T, revealing new global supply chain dynamics and opportunities for collaboration beyond rivalry.
Chinese Mainland Launches Nine Satellites with Lijian-1 Rocket
Last Wednesday the Chinese mainland’s Lijian-1 Y11 rocket lifted off from Jiuquan, carrying nine satellites—one from the UAE—into preset orbits in a boost for commercial space ventures.
Chinese Mainland Launches Shiyan-22 Communication Test Satellite
On December 9, 2025, the Chinese mainland launched Shiyan-22, a communication technology test satellite, marking the 615th mission of the Long March rocket series.
Experts Call on Japan to Apologize for War Crimes in the Chinese Mainland
International experts urge Japan to apologize for war crimes in the Chinese mainland, stressing that facing history is essential for regional reconciliation.
Chinese mainland CPI Up 0.7% in November, Highest Since March
The Chinese mainland’s CPI rose 0.7% year-on-year in November, the highest since March 2024, driven by rebounding food prices. Core inflation stayed above 1% for a third month.