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Episodes

World Humanoid Robot Games reveal new competition events

①World Humanoid Robot Games reveal new competition events ②CNSA releases Earth, moon images captured by Tianwen-2 probe ③China's lunar 3D printing breakthrough paves way for moon "houses" built from soil sourced on-site ④Beijing's largest airport set for busy summer travel season ⑤China's Zhejiang debuts AI-powered tourism platform for foreign visitors ⑥China's Xinjiang unveils 6 new scenic highway routes to boost tourism ⑦No-fuss food: the rise of China's home-cooking influencers...

Jul 07, 202527 min

Post-exam economy ignites China's youth consumption surge

①Post-exam economy ignites China's youth consumption surge ②Key high-speed rail link opens in SW China ③Original stage play "Murder on the Orient Express" to tour China ④First giant panda cub of 2025 born at Chinese conservation center ⑤China completes an interventional brain-computer interface experiment on human ⑥Chinese company unveils smart laser weeding robot

Jul 06, 202527 min

JCB, American Express contactless payments accepted at Beijing subway

①JCB, American Express contactless payments accepted at Beijing subway ②China to promote sales of new energy vehicles in counties, townships ③China's online literature draws 575 million readers, fueled by post-2000 fans ④The Chinese neuroscientists mapping feelings through art ⑤Chinese scientists uncover why birds are sour tolerant ⑥Scientists discover evidence of extensive human fire use 50,000 years ago

Jun 30, 202527 min

Paw-some degree: China initiates pet-centric bachelor's program for surging demand

①Paw-some degree: China initiates pet-centric bachelor's program for surging demand ②China Post launches Zhengzhou-Luxembourg cargo route ③Let it go? China curbs harmful animal releases to protect nature ④China makes major progress in building world's largest axisymmetric solar telescope ⑤Artificial light extends urban plant growing seasons: study ⑥New findings reveal existence of prehistoric matrilineal society in east China

Jun 29, 202527 min

Macao launches POP MART tourism event to attract global fans

①China to build national heritage route on ancient Silk Road ②Macao launches POP MART tourism event to attract global fans ③Silk museum sees surge of visitors as silk garments regain popularity ④China's coral spawning breakthrough offers fresh hope for threatened reefs ⑤Cretaceous mammaliaform tracks first found in south China

Jun 23, 202527 min

Beijing home to over 7,000 species

①Beijing home to over 7,000 species ②Ecological compensation mechanism for Yangtze, Yellow rivers slated for 2027 completion ③Elderly daycare emerges to meet needs of Chinese families ④Digital innovation reshapes heritage frontier for Chinese museums ⑤Chinese scientists develop degradable coating to tackle marine biofouling challenges

Jun 22, 202527 min

Over 60 domestic, international films set to entertain Chinese audiences this summer

①Over 60 domestic, international films set to entertain Chinese audiences this summer ②Hong Kong records about 20 mln visitor arrivals in first 5 months ③Wuhan welcomes central China's first downtown duty-free shop in policy push ④Delving into deep sea: China joins global scientists in exploring hadal zone ⑤China launches South China Sea tsunami advisory center in Hainan ⑥Chinese, German scientists discover super-Earth planet in Sun-like star's habitable zone

Jun 16, 202527 min

Beijing airports see surging tax refunds for overseas travelers

①Beijing airports see surging tax refunds for overseas travelers ②China launches service consumption season ③China accelerates express delivery green packaging amid e-commerce boom ④China's new satellite industry city takes shape with ground station project approved ⑤Over 100 Paleolithic sites unearthed in NW China's Shaanxi ⑥North China spots rare stork nest on transmission tower

Jun 15, 202527 min

Digital platform reunites Dunhuang artifacts as cave discovery marks 125 years

①Digital platform reunites Dunhuang artifacts as cave discovery marks 125 years ②Beijing upgrades inbound travel services as visitors surge in January-April ③China's young kitchen wizards establishing careers as on-demand chefs ④China launches NEV promotional campaigns in rural regions ⑤SW China mountainous county brews global matcha success

Jun 09, 202527 min

Smart tech changing how Chinese people experience nature

①Chinese rocket completes vertical sea recovery test to boost reusable technology ②Chinese researchers release Tianshan watershed streamflow dataset ③Smart tech changing how Chinese people experience nature ④AI pets emerge as new form of companionship in China ⑤China's consumer goods trade-in program spurs 1.1 trillion yuan in sales ⑥China, UAE advance cross-border payment cooperation

Jun 08, 202527 min

UN recognizes 3 new Chinese sites as globally important agricultural heritage systems

①UN recognizes 3 new Chinese sites as globally important agricultural heritage systems ②China launches first digital platform for tropical biodiversity ③Scientists develop insect-inspired vision system with AI capabilities ④China's home appliance sales surge amid trade-in policy support ⑤Cliffside wonders elevate tourism in east China ⑥Inaugural Asian University Basketball League to be held in Hangzhou in August

Jun 02, 202527 min

Artificial nests boost biodiversity of "China's water tower"

①Terracotta Warriors exhibition in Southern California showcases China's ancient civilization ②China sets action plan for digital, intelligent supply chains ③Artificial nests boost biodiversity of "China's water tower" ④Captive-bred green peafowls naturally reproduce in China ⑤Chinese scientists unveil dataset for global cropland water-use efficiency

Jun 01, 202527 min

Shanghai's Egyptian exhibition receives record number of visitors

①Sanxingdui-themed train links ancient culture, natural wonder in SW China's Sichuan ②Shanghai's Egyptian exhibition receives record number of visitors ③Aerial tourism the modern "journey to the west" ④Shenzhen cross-border travelers top 100 mln amid tourism boom, visa-free surge ⑤China's Yunnan sees blooming flower export

May 26, 202527 min

Shanghai Disneyland breaks ground on new themed land featuring Spider-Man

①Fun factory: Why China's tourists are queuing up at assembly lines ②Shanghai Disneyland breaks ground on new themed land featuring Spider-Man ③China's Sichuan strives to boost brain-computer interface industry ④China bolsters service consumption, elderly care financial support via relending facility ⑤Chinese researchers build high-precision topographic dataset for Chang'e-6 landing area ⑥Chinese smart education online platform surpasses 164 mln registered users...

May 25, 202527 min

China's UNESCO-listed grottoes adopt advanced quake monitoring network

①China's UNESCO-listed grottoes adopt advanced quake monitoring network ②China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft completes crosswind flight tests ③China advances AI curriculum to cover full basic education ④China increases lifelong learning options via new university-led courses ⑤China to boost vocational training for professionals in domestic services ⑥China to establish new fast IPR protection service center to foster innovation

May 19, 202527 min

China's iconic Yangtze River basin sees improving aquatic biodiversity

①Beijing to host inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games ②Chinese scientists upgrade resolution of global climate-ocean simulation to 1 km ③China's media revenue climbs, driven by surge in micro-dramas, online content ④Bus stops here: Shanghai lets riders design their own routes ⑤FIFA Women's World Cup to increase to 48 teams from 2031 ⑥China's iconic Yangtze River basin sees improving aquatic biodiversity

May 18, 202527 min

China certifies first group of long-term care specialists

①China certifies first group of long-term care specialists ②Cats, dogs allowed to ride on Hong Kong's light rail connecting communities ③China's marine tourism sector reports robust growth in Q1 ④China sets up 903 national wetland parks over past 2 decades ⑤Chinese researchers develop band-aid for organs, facilitating drug delivery ⑥Chinese researchers create remote sensing data completion model

May 12, 202527 min

From muggles to birders, quiet hobby finds its wings

①China unveils new measurement, control system in boost for quantum computer production ②From muggles to birders, quiet hobby finds its wings ③Ding-dong! It's the pet whisperer! ④Park built on Yuanmou ape-man archaeological site opens to public ⑤Study uncovers role of beneficial microbes in boosting crop yields

May 11, 202527 min

China's lemon hub expands ASEAN markets with fast-track exports

①China's lemon hub expands ASEAN markets with fast-track exports ②China aims for EVs to dominate new vehicle sales by 2035 ③China unveils 2025 plan to boost digital literacy, skills ④China revives ancient literary treasures through tradition, technology ⑤Shanghai's coolest hobby gets everyone's hands dirty and bonds them with nature

May 05, 202527 min

Number of China's digital reading users reaches 670 million in 2024

①Number of China's digital reading users reaches 670 million in 2024 ②China's latest heritage survey highlights modern-era sites, architecture ③China's chain hotel market maintains steady growth in 2024 ④China's Hefei launches 10-billion-yuan fund for smart robotics industry ⑤China embraces next-gen solid-state battery revolution with tech breakthroughs ⑥Millennium-old ginkgo revived as China strengthens ancient tree conservation

May 04, 202527 min

Futuristic robot "pets", silent partners in the symphony of everyday life

①China launches tourism promotion campaign, highlighting inbound travel ②Futuristic robot "pets", silent partners in the symphony of everyday life ③China adds cutting-edge tech to global SKA telescope network ④China to facilitate increased cross-border financial services in Shanghai ⑤China's homegrown jetliner C909 begins commercial service in Vietnam ⑥Population of critically endangered diving duck surges in China

Apr 28, 202527 min

China's documentary heritage collections enter UNESCO's Memory of the World Register

①China's documentary heritage collections enter UNESCO's Memory of the World Register ②China launches "film consumption year" to boost economic growth ③China home to 4.4 mln 5G base stations: ministry ④China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft obtains type certificate ⑤Chinese researchers develop smart wearable device to aid the blind ⑥Self-sustaining wild population of crested ibises formed in central China's Hunan

Apr 27, 202527 min

Beijing sees 61 pct surge in inbound tourists in Q1

①Beijing sees 61 pct surge in inbound tourists in Q1 ②Shanghai achieves full 5G coverage across entire metro system ③China's new EV battery safety standard to take effect in July 2026 ④China launches first cross-region hydrogen heavy-duty truck route ⑤China's space tourism to reach early stage of commercialization in 5-10 years ⑥Ports get smarter with automation push ⑦Scientists discover key to fighting citrus "cancer"

Apr 21, 202527 min

Robot goes to work, providing caregiving companionship to seniors

①Beijing's Palace Museum stages Minoan civilization exhibition ②Beijing introduces measures to boost pharmaceutical innovation ③Robot goes to work, providing caregiving companionship to seniors ④Chinese hydrogen drone sets 30-hour non-stop flight record ⑤China adds anti-obesity drive to Healthy China initiative ⑥Two Chinese parks added to list of UNESCO Global Geoparks

Apr 20, 202527 min

Running into spring: China's boom in marathon tourism

①Running into spring: China's boom in marathon tourism ②Old brand retailers refreshed into new urban escape amid consumption stimulation ③China sci-tech museums adopt AI-powered assistants ④China to accelerate digitalization of eco-environment monitoring network ⑤China's reintroduced crested ibis sets migration records

Apr 14, 202527 min

China museum screens international science movies

①China unveils historic lunar sample exhibition in Beijing ②China museum screens international science movies ③Shanghai sees theme park investment boom as global operators tap China market ④Mountain factory powers seafood processing for global markets ⑤Never too old to play -- China's toy industry reinvents itself for seniors

Apr 13, 202527 min

Flower-viewing tourism gets tech boost

①New direct air route links China's Lhasa, Nepal's Pokhara ②Flower-viewing tourism gets tech boost ③Cyborg-like walking assistance device targets China's expanding elderly market ④China's upgraded Jiaolong submersible sets new record for dive frequency ⑤China to strengthen management of off-campus education through national platform ⑥China releases new national standards for residential buildings

Apr 07, 202527 min

Booming blueberry industry elevates SW China's Yunnan to global supplier

①China's homegrown jetliner C909 enters Lao market ②Booming blueberry industry elevates SW China's Yunnan to global supplier ③AI pediatrician to enter more grassroots hospitals in China ④Chinese scientists reconstruct face of early human who lived 16,000 years ago ⑤China's man-made forest, grassland areas lead globally ⑥Chinese experts warn cellphone overuse of affecting sleep quality

Apr 06, 202527 min

Silk Road art treasures from Gansu exhibited in Beijing

①Shanghai's tourism revenue hits record high of 576 bln yuan in 2024 ②Hong Kong launches regulatory sandbox pilot projects to foster low-altitude economy ③China certifies first unmanned helicopter ④AI-powered rubber-tapping robots designed to alleviate labor shortage ⑤Silk Road art treasures from Gansu exhibited in Beijing ⑥A Thousand Whys: What did you pick on your first birthday?

Mar 31, 202527 min

China's space station to study planarian regeneration

①Generous childcare subsidies rolled out across China in birth boost effort ②China's space station to study planarian regeneration ③Chinese team develops robot for world's deepest sea trench ④China urges loosening car quota rules in consumption boost plan ⑤A Thousand Whys: Why do Chinese eat Qingtuan during the Qingming Festival?

Mar 30, 202527 min
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