China announces Global Development Initiative

Three astronauts launched to the Tianhe core module, beginning a series of missions to assemble and operate China’s space station. The program demonstrated independent human-spaceflight capacity after...

The CCP held a centenary ceremony in Beijing, linking its revolutionary past to claims of national rejuvenation and global standing. The anniversary’s official narrative emphasized liberation and...

China’s national carbon emissions market began online trading, initially covering power producers. It created a large policy instrument for managing emissions as the country pledged to peak carbon...

The Party and State Council issued rules to reduce homework and private tutoring burdens in compulsory education. The policy transformed a large tutoring industry and sought to reduce educational...

China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The move signaled its interest in shaping high-standard regional trade rules...

Three astronauts launched to Tiangong for a planned six-month stay, China’s longest crewed mission to that point. The mission supported construction of an independent orbital platform and demonstrated...

At the FOCAC ministerial meeting in Dakar, China and African partners adopted a cooperation plan covering trade, infrastructure, health, climate, and people-to-people ties. The document illustrates...

The 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing, making it the first city to host both Summer and Winter Games. The event showcased infrastructure and organizational capacity during the COVID-19...

The Shenzhou-13 return capsule landed safely after a 183-day mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station. The crew included Wang Yaping, the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk. The mission...

Xi Jinping proposed the Global Security Initiative in a speech at the Boao Forum for Asia. It emphasized sovereignty, non-interference and opposition to bloc confrontation, presenting China’s...