The first satellite of the Wuyang Constellation, the world’s first low-inclination remote sensing constellation, was successfully launched into a 541-km low Earth orbit to monitor the natural environment in low-latitude regions. Galactic Energy sent the Xiguang-4 01 satellite into space on its CERES-1 sea-launch rocket from near eastern Shandong province on Wednesday.

China's domestically developed 2.8-meter longitudinal welded pipe machine has been successfully commissioned at a customer's site. It sets a new domestic record for the maximum specifications of such equipment. The newly commissioned 2.8-meter machine can produce larger-diameter pipes than the typical 1.4–1.8-meter range, enabling use in major water diversion, oil and gas transmission, energy, hydropower and bridge projects.

The cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains has surpassed 140,000 runs, with the total value of goods shipped exceeding $560 billion, as a China-Europe freight train bound for Moscow departed Puhe station in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on Thursday. Annual trips rose from 1,702 in 2016 to 20,022 in 2025, an average annual increase of more than 30%. A single month's volume now equals the whole of 2016.

A kid got the head stuck high in a security grille outside an apartment in Zhangping, Fujian. Neighbors and security staff rushed to support her while firefighters broke into the apartment to bring her to safety.

China held a gathering in Beijing on Thursday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the gathering and delivered an important speech.

The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) on Wednesday dispatched a new humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip, carrying more than 3,439 tonnes of supplies, including tents and blankets, amid a rising death toll in the enclave despite an ongoing ceasefire. Since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October 2025, Israeli attacks have killed 1,534 people, bringing the total death toll since Oct. 7, 2023, to 74,494, according to Gaza-based health authorities on Wednesday.

Fishery cooperation between China and Malta has delivered win-win results, Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply Anton Refalo has said. Before the first agreement in 2023, bluefin tuna was only an exhibit at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Now it's a Chinese commodity, said Refalo. In Nov 2025, Refalo led a delegation to China for the 8th CIIE in Shanghai. During the trip, a protocol was signed in Beijing allowing Malta's wild-caught fishery products to enter the Chinese market for the first time. #CIIE #import #China #Malta

Zhang Han, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, on Wednesday criticized the Taiwan authorities for barring relevant people on the island from attending the commemorative event held on the mainland marking the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen. Recently, Taiwan authorities also rejected an application by mainland actor Zhang Linghe to visit the island for cultural exchanges. Zhang criticized this decision as politically motivated, saying it undermined cross-Strait cultural exchanges and ran counter to the desire of people on both sides for closer ties. The spokesperson also commented on a recent incident involving singer Jay Chou from Taiwan, who reposted and liked a video in which he was introduced as a "Chinese singer." The move drew praise from some internet users on both sides of the Strait, while pro-DPP figures criticized it.

The Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark departed the Port of Abidjan on Wednesday morning, concluding a seven-day friendly visit and its medical service mission to Cote d'Ivoire. During the visit, the hospital ship provided medical services to local residents aboard the vessel. A medical outreach team visited Felix Houphouet-Boigny University and a local orphanage to provide medical services, while a medical exchange team visited the Abidjan Military Hospital for academic exchanges with Ivorian medical personnel.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the UAE Supreme Council, led a delegation to visit a flying car mass-production factory of ARIDGE, a pioneering developer of low-altitude mobility solutions, in Guangzhou on Tuesday. During the visit, he joined ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli to unveil the first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module designated for the UAE's advanced air mobility (AAM) regulatory sandbox, marking a major milestone achievement of cooperation between ARIDGE and the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority.

China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The victory gave China its second women's world team title after its breakthrough triumph in 2006 and ended the United States' run of seven consecutive titles. All three medal-winning teams secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for stability in a world marked by turbulence and transformation. Li made the remarks when meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

On Oct. 20, China's online payment clearing house NetsUnion Clearing Corporation handled 4.64 billion payment transactions, setting a new record high for single-day transaction processing as various online shopping platforms kick off the annual "Double 11" shopping festival. "Double 11" is one of the biggest online shopping events in the world's second-largest economy.

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"Genuine understanding is never achieved from a distance – it develops and grows only through firsthand experience and the human connections forged through people-to-people exchanges," said Frederic Todenhöfer, a German author, political advisor, and journalist. He reflected on a principle his father once taught: go there, see for yourself, and listen to every side before judging. He found that he knew surprisingly little about China, although China is deeply woven into German daily life — the technology they use, the batteries in their cars, the phones in their pockets, the markets their companies depend on. His father and him have spent years trying to communicate distant societies and conflicts to people back home through books, documentaries, and social media. And this is what he shared: 👉bit.ly/4z6yxBg

Ninety years later, is the Long March over? If you see it as a military campaign — yes, it ended in 1936. But as a spirit? It never really ended. #MyLongMarch

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a deal with Russia to end the conflict. "We want Zelensky to make a deal," Trump told reporters at the White House. "If they don't make a deal, it's just gonna get worse." "We have given tremendous amounts to Ukraine; we've got nothing back. Other than high diesel," Trump said. "The American taxpayers are tired of it." "It's time to make a deal," he added, "Russia would like to get it done." (File photo)

The Chinese Embassy in the UK has urged Chinese nationals to exercise caution when entering or leaving Britain, as a number of Chinese nationals were detained and questioned for prolonged periods during Britain's border checks. Their mobile phones and other electronic devices were checked and confiscated, according to a notice issued on Monday by the Chinese Embassy in the UK. The cases involved members of Chinese business delegations visiting Britain, Chinese nationals visiting relatives in Britain, and ordinary Chinese tourists.

Giant panda Ai Lian celebrated its 7th birthday in Chongqing zoo on Oct. 20, 2026. 🎂 The keepers there prepared a special birthday feast for Ai Lian using bamboo shoots, watermelon, winter melon, pumpkin, grapes and other treats to celebrate the panda’s birthday.