“Cars today are becoming digital transportation devices,” said the @Ford chief executive Jim Farley. And China is 10 years ahead in making the batteries for those cars and creating that all-around digital driving experience, he said.

Experts said the switch from ICE cars to EVs drove the rising adoption of Chinese brands, especially in the mass-market segment.

A man surnamed Ye found his car window smashed and an automated external defibrillator (AED) inside taken on Sat, but received a thank-you message explaining that the device was urgently needed to save a father who had suffered a heart attack. AEDs serve as life-saving medical devices designed to aid individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. After his parents were rescued by a neighbor during a health emergency, Ye purchased an AED and put it in his car. After the incident, the manufacturer of the car owned by Ye said they would repair the vehicle free of charge and also present him with a commemorative banner.

Chinese initiatives and leadership will be crucial to bringing the world back on track to face the most urgent challenges of our time, said Fabrizio Hochschild, former under-secretary-general of the UN in a written article to Xinhua News. According to Hochschild, there are three challenges of our time: climate change, the resurgence of conflicts, and governance of runaway emerging technologies. As we step into the Year of the Snake—a symbol of wisdom, flexibility, and adaptability—these qualities will be vital in promoting global stability, advancing sustainable development, and strengthening multilateral cooperation in the year ahead, he noted.

China has completed the first large-scale snow leopard population assessment, also the largest officially published global survey, estimating a total population of around 1,002 individuals within the 360,000 square kilometer study area on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.

Addressing concerns over China's #DeepSeek, @EmmanuelMacron said on Sunday that France has no plan to ban it at the moment. "I do not think that it's appropriate to ban a technology because of its country of origin," Macron said, adding that France does not share the U.S. approach of restricting technologies due to its nationality while accepting others. Macron also announced that France is set to receive a total investment of 109 billion euros (113 billion U.S. dollars) in AI in the coming years.

China's @Lenovo and Saudi company Alat on Sunday broke ground on a new manufacturing base in Riyadh. It is reported that the factory will cover 200,000 square meters and focus on the production of laptops, desktops, and servers, which is expected to begin in 2026.

Great news for travelers!✈️China now allows tour groups from #ASEAN countries to visit Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province visa-free for up to six days! Who's adding this tropical paradise to their travel plans?🙌

China’s Shanxi Province has exported 1,067 kilograms of oil tea to Canada for the first time. Pingyao oil tea, a traditional drink made from roasted grains and mixed nuts, has been a local specialty for over a thousand years and is a hallmark of Shanxi merchant culture.

The phase III expansion and renovation project of Sanya Phoenix International Airport is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Upon completion, the airport's total terminal area will reach 228,000 square meters, capable of handling an annual throughput of 30 million passengers.

China dominated the men's freestyle skiing aerials with a podium sweep at the Harbin #AsianWinterGames on Sunday. 20-year-old Li Xinpeng claimed the gold with a score of 123.45 points, while his compatriot Yang Longxiao seized the silver with 122.13. Veteran Qi Guangpu took the bronze with 119.47.

"Ne Zha 2" became the first film to cross 1 billion U.S. dollars in a single market and the first non-Hollywood title to join the billion-dollar club. By Sunday, its total revenue hit 8 billion yuan (about 1.12 billion U.S. dollars). It has also set a new record for all-time admissions in China, drawing over 160 million moviegoers. Industry analysts are now watching closely to see if "Ne Zha 2" can set even higher benchmarks in the days ahead. Maoyan on Sunday night once again raised its domestic box office forecast for the film, now projecting it to surpass 12 billion yuan.

China has established over 30,000 smart factories to date, including 1,200 advanced and 230 world-class smart factories. These world-class smart factories cover more than 80% of the major categories in the manufacturing industry. On average, these factories have reduced product development time by 28.4%, increased production efficiency by 22.3%, lowered the defective product rate by 50.2%, and cut carbon emissions by 20.4%.

People make tangyuan in creative shapes to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival.

Preparing the Chinese New Year's Eve feast is an important festive custom symbolizing family reunion and togetherness. Now, some young pet owners are extending this tradition by creating customized New Year's Eve feasts for their furry companions. The Chinese New Year's Eve feast for pets has seen strong demand during the Spring Festival in the Year of the Snake. Many online and offline pet stores introduced a diverse range of festive meal sets.

A group of black and white tufted ducks recently visited the Xiamen Horticulture Expo Garden in Xiamen, Fujian province. They spent their time foraging and frolicking in the water, occasionally flapping their wings to make splashes.

As the youngest of China's five scientific research stations in the Antarctic, Qinling Station marked its first anniversary of operation on Friday. During the past year, key systems such as wind turbines, solar panels, hydrogen energy units, communication platforms, and seawater pumping stations were fully assembled. Next, the expedition team will focus on constructing indoor supporting equipment and research facilities at the station.

Many visitors to Harbin love to try popsicles, a local specialty, even when it's cold outside. At least they don't have to worry about their ice cream melting.

𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙖’𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: Looking ahead to 2030, China has a clear vision: to position the ice and snow sector as a key driver of job creation and high-quality economic growth, while also enhancing domestic demand through increased winter sports tourism and related consumption. 👉

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙨: Xizang’s once barren cities and mountains have now become green, thanks to sustained afforestation and conservation. 👉