Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. "Only by remembering history can we create a brighter future," said Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, when addressing a gathering held in Beijing to mark the anniversary. #LongMarch90

Is Elon Musk building a 'flying car' because he has been 'pushed out' of traditional auto race by China? Tesla recently unveiled its next-generation Roadster, which can briefly take flight and perform an aerial flip, drawing global attention. The Wall Street Journal published an article arguing that "Elon Musk's latest vision for the company's sports car has more to do with China than cold-gas rocket thrusters." It suggested that Musk "is leaving the mainstream car market to the Chinese" because "many Western automakers are unable to compete without government intervention." The article also claimed that some Western automakers are feeling the same pressure as Musk to either "move up" or "be pushed out." But does the rise of China's auto industry really mean that automakers from other countries are being forced off the track? The competitive pressure generated by China's auto industry is indeed a reality that automakers around the world cannot ignore. However, interpreting Tesla's Roadster unveiling as a simple retreat from the mainstream market is misleading. The transformation underway in the global auto industry is far more complex than a scenario in which Chinese companies take over the mass market while Western automakers retreat to the premium segment. Rather than treating market competition as a zero-sum game in which one side's gains must come at the other's expense, automakers should focus on strengthening their competitiveness through innovation and cooperation. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/1022/c9…

China on Thursday released a five-year plan to accelerate upgrading of its industrial foundation capabilities, in a further step toward building an innovation-driven manufacturing powerhouse. The document, jointly issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other government departments, calls for integrated efforts in technological breakthroughs and their application, addressing weaknesses in China's industrial foundation systematically, and achieving a comprehensive upgrade toward stronger innovation, greater self-reliance and higher quality.

China has upgraded its digital yuan infrastructure to integrate a wider range of payment and financial services, as E-CNY Operation Management Center, established by the People's Bank of China (PBOC), on Wednesday announced an upgraded central bank system for the digital yuan and a framework for smart contract services aimed at lowering operating costs and expanding the currency's use. By the end of September this year, cumulative digital yuan transactions had reached 4.3 billion, with a total value of about 31 trillion yuan (about $4.61 trillion). In September, the number of transactions totaled 99.67 million, worth about 1.87 trillion yuan, up 12% and 123% YoY, respectively, according to the latest figures.

11,710 km, 10 transit modes: How China rides the rails From a train running through a building in Chongqing to a tunnel beneath the sea in Xiamen, China's urban rail network now covers 11,710 km across 54 cities, handling 33.2 billion trips in 2025. Ten transit modes – metro, light rail, maglev, monorail and more – each tailored to local terrain and conditions, together form one vast, locally adapted network.

China held a gathering in Beijing on Thursday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the gathering and delivered an important speech. Also present at the event were Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, who are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, as well as Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.

A Shenzhen Retrospective | Part I: Urban vs. Nature- or Win-Win Coexistence? When you ask most people outside of China- if they've heard of Shenzhen in the first place- they speak of it like a sprawling tech hub, a metropolis made up of colossal skyscrapers as far as the eye can see. When looking videos of Shenzhen on social media, it seems like not a single piece of greenery is to be found, and the term "concrete jungle" immediately comes to mind. But is that really true? I must admit, I had bought into the hype myself despite living in China for over half a decade: I always said to myself that "Shenzhen looks impressive sheerly in terms of economic development, but would I myself live there? As a Chinese history and culture enthusiast and nature guy, probably not!" My first day here in Shenzhen, however, I found myself pleasantly surprised and my notions about Shenzhen's relationship to nature instantly dispelled. Find out more: en.people.cn/n3/2026/1021/c9…

Congrats! China edges the U.S. for the first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years.

China put a total of 1,625 km of new railway lines into operation in the first three quarters of 2026 as the country, home to the world's largest high-speed rail network, speeds up efforts to build a modern railway infrastructure system. During the period, the railway sector completed fixed-asset investment of 601.2 billion yuan (about $89 billion), up 1.3% YoY, according to data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.

China is seeing a spike in online payments as various online shopping platforms kick off the annual "Double 11" shopping festival, one of the biggest online shopping events in the world's second-largest economy. On Oct. 20, China's online payment clearing house NetsUnion Clearing Corporation handled 4.64 billion payment transactions, setting a new record high for single-day transaction processing.

It is not that storms bypass China, but that we have built a steady shield: Global Times editorial This autumn of 2026 lays bare a stark contrast between a turbulent world and China's stable governance. On one side, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East keeps roiling global energy supplies. Diesel prices in Europe and the US have climbed to an all time high of around $220 per barrel. Meanwhile, France and wider Europe are gripped by sustained unrest, with long simmering social contradictions boiling over. On the other side, China presents a vastly different picture over the same period. Nationwide cross regional trips reached 2.144 billion over the seven day National Day holiday, bringing the combined figure for the Mid Autumn and National Day holidays close to 2.8 billion as people traveled across the country. In September, China's consumer price index (CPI) rose by just 0.9 percent year on year, while food prices actually fell by 1.7 percent. The world is in turmoil, yet ordinary Chinese people can still plan trips and live their lives with peace of mind. Many are asking why the global crises unfolding elsewhere seem to have limited impact on China. The answer is straightforward: It's not that the storm has automatically veered off course; it's that we have preemptively shielded people's livelihoods from these risks. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/1022/c9…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for stability in a world marked by turbulence and transformation. Li made the remarks when meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/1022/c9…

Shenzhen ready to welcome APEC The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Nov. 18 and 19. It will be the third time China hosts the event. Shenzhen is stepping up preparations in areas ranging from border crossing and public services to public participation, aiming to make travel and daily life more convenient for delegates and international visitors. en.people.cn/n3/2026/1019/c9…

Across more than 40,000 square meters, red sorghum sways in the autumn breeze, painting a breathtaking picture in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province.

Since 2014, the China-Fiji Juncao Technology Demonstration Center has carried out three phases of technical assistance projects. To date, it has organized 67 training sessions, trained more than 2,900 local technicians, promoted Juncao cultivation on over 2,500 hectares of land, and helped more than 3,500 households achieve sustained income growth. The Juncao technology was developed in China and introduced to Fiji more than a decade ago. Originally designed as a substrate for cultivating edible mushrooms, Juncao has since become a tool for restoring degraded land, supporting livestock farming and creating new sources of income for rural communities.

Over 600 varieties of bougainvillea flowers are in full bloom at the National Bougainvillea Germplasm Resource Repository, creating a stunning ecological landscape in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province.

A spectacular tidal bore surges along the Qiantang River in east China’s Zhejiang Province, curving like a crescent moon across the water.

The future is here | Where city and nature coexist in China's smallest reserve Nestled amid the hustle and bustle of Shenzhen, a metropolis in south China's Guangdong Province, the Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve is China's only national nature reserve located in the heart of a city and serves as a vital stopover along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. Spanning 367 hectares, the mangrove wetland is home to 273 bird species, including 60 under national protection. In 2026, 341 black-faced spoonbills — out of a global population of just 7,746 — were recorded here, accounting for 4.4% of the world’s total. To protect this precious habitat amid urban development, the reserve employs digital technologies such as AI-powered bird recognition, drone patrols, and intelligent sluice gate control, demonstrating how urban life and nature can coexist and thrive in harmony.

Would you take a stroll through a "mushroom" forest? Over 8,000 mushroom-shaped sweet osmanthus trees are in full bloom across the 27-hectare Hangzhou Guibo Garden in east China's Zhejiang Province, transforming it into a fairy tale-like wonderland.