This red agate bead strung upon a bamboo skewer encapsulates the most exquisite paradoxical aesthetics of Chinese cuisine—the tart astringency of hawthorn juxtaposed with the sweet crispness of its sugar coating; the refined elegance of imperial medicinal cuisine contrasted with the street-side bustle of hawkers' cries; the weight of millennia-old tradition set against the fleeting trends of social media.
The global patent landscape marked its fifth consecutive year of growth, as China once again led the world with an impressive 1.8 millionpatent applications, according to a report issued by theWorld Intellectual Property Organization on Wednesday. 據世界知識產權組織（WIPO）當地時間週三發布的報告顯示，全球專利領域已連續第五年實現增長，中國以180萬件的可觀專利申請量再度領跑全球。 The World Intellectual Property Indicators 2025 showed that global patent and industrial design application numbers continued their upward trajectory last year, with China standing out for its remarkable performance in these areas. 《2025年世界知識產權指標》報告指出，去年全球專利及工業品外觀設計申請量持續呈上升態勢，中國在這些領域的表現尤為突出。 In 2024, the number of global patent applications reached a record high of 3.7 million, marking a 4.9 percent increase from 2023 and the fifth straight year the number has risen. 2024年，全球專利申請量達到370萬件的歷史新高，較2023年增長4.9%，實現連續五年增長。 "This w...
President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to work with Spain to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership with greater strategic determination, dynamism and global influence, as he met with King Felipe VI of Spain, the first Spanish monarch to make a state visit to China in 18 years. The four-day trip, which started on Monday, comes as the highlight of a series of high-level interactions between the two countries, following a visit in April by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who made three visits to China in the past three years. Xi said that over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Spain have always viewed and developed bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, respected and supported each other, and contributed to each other's success. This has set a model of pursuing amicable ties and common development by countries with different histories, cultures and social systems, Xi said. ...
China on Wednesday expressed "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition" to egregious remarks about Taiwan made in parliament by Japan's leader, saying they severely violated the one-China principle and constituted gross interference in China's internal affairs. 北京——中國週三對日本領導人在國會發表的涉臺惡劣言論表示“強烈不滿和堅決反對”，稱其嚴重違反一個中國原則，是對中國內政的粗暴干涉。 "The world has only one China and Taiwan is part of China," said Chen Binhua, aspokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at a regular press conference when asked about these comments. 中國國務院臺灣事務辦公室發言人陳斌華在例行新聞發布會上回應相關提問時表示：“世界上只有一個中國，臺灣是中國領土不可分割的一部分。” Chen's remarks came after Japan's leader recently made statements concerning Taiwan during a parliamentary session. These statements drew sharp criticism from China. 此前，日本領導人近期在國會會議期間就臺灣問題發表相關言論，引發中國方面強烈批評。 "Japan has commi...
Since the beginning of this year, various regions across China have begun providing financial incentives for marriage to boost the birth rate. 今年以來，中國多個地區已開始提供結婚相關經濟激勵，以推動出生率提升。 The number of first marriages in China plummeted to 9.17 million in 2024, a drop of over 60 percent from the 23.86 million peak in 2013. Marriage registrations have fallen from 13.47 million couples in 2013 to 6.11 million last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. 國家統計局數據顯示，2024年中國初婚人數驟降至917萬，較2013年2386萬的峰值下降超60%。婚姻登記對數也從2013年的1347萬對降至去年的611萬對。 A patchwork of local initiatives aimed at fostering a marriage and birth-friendly social environment has emerged. 各地已紛紛出臺一系列地方性舉措，旨在營造有利於結婚生育的社會環境。 In Zhejiang, a coordinated provincial effort is underway to encourage couples to tie the knot. Since Oct 28, Ningbo has been offering newly registered couples 1,000 yuan ($140) in consumpt...
An artificial intelligence-generated deepfake of Chinese actress Wen Zhengrong's face and voice was used by unscrupulous merchants to impersonate her in livestream sales, prompting increased calls for stronger and more tailored regulation and penalties from internet platforms and the law. 近日，有不良商家利用人工智能生成的深度偽造內容，盜用中國女演員溫崢嶸的人臉和聲音進行直播帶貨。這一事件引發了公眾強烈反響，互聯網平臺和法律層面均出現加強針對性監管與處罰的呼聲。 The discovery was made last week when Wen appeared to simultaneously host three different early morning livestream rooms on social media, wearing different outfits and promoting different products. The Wen "clones" looked and sounded strikingly similar to Wen, a feat that quickly ignited online discussion. 上週，有網友發現溫崢嶸疑似同時在社交媒體的三個不同直播間進行早間直播。畫面中的“溫崢嶸”身著不同服裝、推廣不同產品，其外貌和聲音與本人高度相似，這一現象迅速引發網絡熱議。 According to a China Media Group report on Wednesd...
Authorities in Yunnan province said a 3-year-old boy seen crawling naked in a video which went viral online is in stable health and living safely with his parents, following an investigation that found no evidence of abuse, trafficking or illegal profit-making, according to China Central Television on Tuesday. 中央電視臺週二報道，雲南省有關部門表示，經調查未發現虐待、拐賣或非法牟利證據，此前一段視頻中裸身爬行的 3 歲男童目前健康狀況穩定，正與父母安全生活。 The boy, nicknamed Ping ping, was filmed on Oct 15 crawling unclothed at a highway service area in Shi mian county, Sichuan province, while his parents were on a family road trip. 該男童小名平平（化名），10 月 15 日其父母駕車舉家出行時，有人在四川省石棉縣某高速公路服務區拍到他裸身爬行。 The footage triggered a heated online debate, with questions raised over whether the child was being mistreated or even trafficked. 這段視頻引發網友熱烈討論，有人質疑孩子是否遭到虐待，甚至是否被拐賣。 Local authorities in Nan jian county, D...
China's sharpened focus on cultivating strategic emerging industries during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period will give fresh vitality to nurturing new quality productive forces and help the country better navigate external uncertainties while maintaining its edge amid global competition, said officials, experts and company executives. Their comments came as China plans to make more efforts to accelerate the development of emerging sectors such as new energy, new materials, aerospace and the low-altitude economy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, according to the recently unveiled Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development. President Xi Jinping said the recommendations were initiated in line with the country's strategic development goals, recognizing the pivotal role of the next five years, and based on an in-depth analysis of both the domestic and global...
King Felipe VI of Spain arrived in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province, on Monday, kicking off his first state visit to China since he ascended the throne in 2014. 西班牙國王費利佩六世於週一抵達中國西南部四川省省會成都，開啟其2014年登基以來對中國的首次國事訪問。 He will also travel to Beijing to meet Chinese leaders. According to media reports, King Felipe VI, in each of the two cities, will participate in a business forum, focusing on strengthening economic ties and exploring collaborative opportunities between the two countries. 他還將前往北京會見中國領導人。據媒體報道，費利佩六世國王將在兩座城市分别出席商業論壇，聚焦加強兩國經濟聯系、挖掘合作機遇。 The four-day visit is also the first by a Spanish king to China in 18 years. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Queen Letizia, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo. 此次為期四天的訪問，也是18年來西班牙國王首次訪華。隨行的高級代表團...