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BEIJING – When Krisca, an international student in east China’s Shandong Province, stepped out of a taxi, she didn’t realize she had left her bag behind. Moments later, panic set in—her passport was inside, the very document she needed to prove her identity in a foreign country. Without a receipt or any way to trace […]

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China’s Pinglu New Canal Brings a Shorter Route to ASEAN

BEIJING – The opening of the Pinglu Canal in southern China on September 16 is more than the launch of a new waterway. By creating a shorter route from southwest China to the sea, the canal could change how goods move between China and ASEAN countries and create new opportunities for trade and cooperation. The […]

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Beyond the AI Race: How BRICS is Helping the Global South Harness Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Countries and companies are racing to build more powerful models and push the boundaries of what machines can do. But for much of the Global South, the more immediate question is a different one: How can AI help solve problems that affect people’s lives today? The […]

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From Campus to Career: China’s New Appeal for Global Students

BEIJING – From chip labs to university research teams and technology companies, a growing number of international students are looking to China for more than cultural immersion. They are coming for research opportunities, technical training, and a pathway into global careers. The numbers back this up. According to an official with China’s Ministry of Education, […]

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SCO Countries are Making Green Development an Engine of Growth

BEIJING, China – Member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are navigating a common challenge: how to continue economic development and improve living standards while protecting the environment. To address this challenge, they are increasingly working together, sharing technologies, and leveraging their complementary resources to make green development part of their growth strategies. That […]

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From Sightseeing to Living: A New Way to Experience China

BEIJING, China – When British traveler Wilko Wanders walked into a park in Shanghai, he expected to be just an observer, watching local people enjoy their daily lives. Surprisingly, he found himself at the center of the action. Under the trees, groups of locals gathered to sing, dance, and play musical instruments, creating a relaxed […]

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The Changing Face of “Made in China”

BEIJING – Made in China has long been a familiar label around the world. For decades, it was often found on clothing, household furniture and consumer electronics, products that became part of everyday life in homes across the globe. But the meaning of “Made in China” has continued to evolve. Over the past several decades, […]

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Beyond the Algorithm: China Prepares the Next Generation for the AI Era

BEIJING, China – In a lecture hall at Shanghai’s Fudan University, the traditional classroom is being turned upside down. To ace the final exam in a data mining course, students aren’t solving algorithms—they are tasked with writing original, complex questions designed to challenge advanced AI models like Claude and DeepSeek. The harder the AI struggles […]

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In Foreigners’ Eyes: What Galvanizes Young People in a Changing China