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West Lake's Turtle Pond offers tranquil escape from city life
West Lake Turtle Pond opens the way a held breath releases.
October 28, 2026
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Hangzhou's Grand Canal draws over 500 paddleboarding enthusiasts
What's paddleboarding on the Grand Canal like? Recently, more than 500 participants set off from the Grand Canal Theatre, racing across the water while taking in the stunning urban scenery along the banks.
October 28, 2026
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MEPs visit China amid EU's mixed trade signals; experts warn Brussels' 'dual track' approach undermines good-faith talks
A 12-member delegation from the European Parliament's International Trade committee (INTA) is touring Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai from Tuesday to Thursday for talks with Chinese counterparts and government officials.
October 28, 2026
Tough on rules, soft on people: Chinese officer helps vendor finish orders before asking her to leave
An urban enforcement officer in Hangzhou helped a street vendor prepare glutinous rice cakes while asking her to leave a busy intersection, according to video posted online.
October 28, 2026
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Hangzhou connects European innovation projects with local industries
Yuhang district in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, hosted a delegation from the China-Europe Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association on Oct 26.
October 28, 2026
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Hangzhou's GDP grows 5.2 percent in Q1-Q3
Hangzhou's GDP reached 1.81 trillion yuan ($271.82 billion) in the first three quarters of this year, up 5.2 percent year-on-year.
October 28, 2026
China's commercial freight volume rises 2.3% in first three quarters
China handled 43.04 billion metric tons of commercial freight in the first three quarters of 2026, up 2.3% year on year, the Ministry of Transport said Monday.
October 28, 2026
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Greek Culture Minister interview
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni notes the enduring significance of Greece-China cultural ties, describing the two countries as the most ancient civilizations of West and East, whose wisdom offers "very essential, very meaningful answers to today's problems".
October 28, 2026

