China announces three-child policy

Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries signed RCEP, creating the world’s largest trade agreement by GDP among participating economies. China was central to the regional production network, though the...

The mission’s return capsule landed in Inner Mongolia with lunar material, the first such return by any country since 1976. The success strengthened China’s scientific position and provided samples...

China’s leadership announced that extreme rural poverty had been eliminated under its national poverty line. The achievement reflected large-scale public investment and targeted programs, but the...

The National People’s Congress adopted a decision to revise Hong Kong’s electoral system and authorize changes to the Basic Law annexes. Officials described the reform as ensuring “patriots...

The Tianwen-1 lander touched down in Utopia Planitia and deployed the Zhurong rover. China became the second country to operate a rover on Mars, marking a rapid expansion of independent planetary...

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...