Xi, Putin hail "new stage" of ties in Beijing meeting

On the morning of May 11, a Long March-7 carrier rocket launched from China's Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan, successfully sending the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft into its preset orbit. The Tianzhou series serves as a vital supply carrier for China's space station. Since the maiden flight of Tianzhou-1 in April 2017, the Tianzhou cargo spacecraft program has entered its 10th year.

A farmer transplants rice seedlings in a paddy field with the Tianshan Mountains in the background in Midong District, Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 18, 2026.

Russian President Vladimir Putin left Beijing on Wednesday night, concluding his state visit to China.

Tourists visit the Qingguoxiang historical and cultural block in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 19, 2026. This Tuesday marks the 16th China Tourism Day.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is just around the corner. In China's Yiwu — often dubbed the "world's supermarket" — manufacturers are already busy fulfilling orders for World Cup merchandise, supported by the city's efficient production and logistics networks.