China pilots 'quiet communities' to curb urban noise, disputes

When 72-year-old Shi Jikun opened his windows at home in Yuxi, Southwest China's Yunnan province, he used to hear the repeated thud of balls and blowing of whistles from an indoor sports venue near his residential community.

August 17, 2026

NEVs grab over 60% of deliveries in July

For the first time, China's new energy vehicles secured a more than 60 percent share of the country's overall automobile sales in July, under full-sector official statistics.

August 17, 2026

Pet cooling products are the cat's meow

August 17, 2026

Blockbuster series reimagines forgotten Wuyue chapter

As a Hangzhou native, 39-year-old Liang Mengying had walked past Qianwang Temple by the city's iconic West Lake many times, rarely giving it a second thought.

August 17, 2026

10,000 runners to race in 2026 Xianghu Half Marathon

The 2026 Hangzhou Xianghu Half Marathon is scheduled for Oct 18 at 7:30 am at Xianghu Lake National Tourist Resort‌ in Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou.

August 17, 2026

Hangzhou steps up preparations for 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup

Hangzhou is stepping up preparations to host the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup, following a four-day inspection by a joint delegation from the Asian Football Confederation and the Chinese Football Association.

August 17, 2026

Artists bring new life to Hangzhou's village

Changdai village in Hangzhou's Xihu district has spent 17 years using art education to fuel cultural tourism and rural development.

August 17, 2026