Goldfish lovers are in for a feast for the eyes, with more than 1,800 exquisite goldfish representing over 80 varieties on display at Zhongshan Park in Beijing. The city, which has an 800-year tradition of appreciating and raising goldfish, is hosting its third Goldfish Culture Festival, running through September 6. The selective breeding of goldfish in China dates back more than 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

An ice-rock avalanche originating from a glacier on the south slope of Mount Langtang Lirung in Nepal fractured at an altitude of about 5,200 meters has been identified as the cause of a devastating mudslide that struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, local authorities said Sunday. The avalanche plunged rapidly to an altitude of around 4,000 meters, scouring the mountainside and developing into a massive debris flow, which surged about 22 kilometers before reaching Gyirong Port at an altitude of around 1,800 meters. The disaster flattened an area of about 0.7 square kilometers, destroying 27 buildings and related facilities in the area. The findings were made by a cryosphere emergency disaster response team from the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, based on the analysis of remote-sensing monitoring data and field-transmitted data, as well as on-site surveys and investigations.

China saw 35,000 newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first half of 2026, up 7 percent year on year, the State Administration for Market Regulation said Saturday.

More than 600,000 tonnes of fruit worth over 15 billion yuan (about $2.2 billion) had been imported into China via the China-Laos Railway as of Monday, since the railway began operations in 2021, according to Kunming Customs.

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. Xi's entourage includes his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister.

A load test was recently conducted on the Yangliuba Interchange of the Yibin-Panzhihua Expressway, marking new progress for the 446.36-km project in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The expressway is China’s largest single expressway investment project, with an estimated total investment of 93.43 billion yuan (about $13.9 billion). (Photo/Zhang Yuanrong)

Into the heart of Gyirong Port Joint rescue teams raced against time to reach the front lines, into the heart of Gyirong Port, where search-and-rescue operations entered a crucial stage after a mudslide in Nepal on August 26 struck the border port of Gyirong in Xigaze, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

Chongli becomes year-round popular destination In August, Chongli in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, is free from winter snow, yet the National Ski Jumping Centre, known as "Snow Ruyi," remains a popular destination. The post-Olympic use of venues has long been a global challenge. Chongli's solution is to sustain venues through events and drive industries through venues. Read full:

What Caused the Gyirong Port Debris Flow? Explained in 30 Seconds Experts believe it originated from a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche and debris flow in a tributary in Nepal. The flow surged downstream at extremely high speed, travelling roughly 20 kilometres in just seven minutes.

Suyab: echoes of civilization on the ancient Silk Road More than 2,000 years ago, Zhang Qian, the imperial envoy of China's Han Dynasty, traveled west and extended the ancient Silk Road to Central Asia via the ancient city of Suyab (near present-day Tokmok). Thousands of years of history have forged an unbreakable bond of amity between the people of China and Kyrgyzstan. Follow People's Daily Online to explore Suyab and feel the timeless echoes of civilizational exchanges along the Silk Road.

25 years on, the SCO remains youthful This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). These 25 years have also witnessed the growth of a generation of young people. Young people from across the SCO family, though different in language and culture, are connected by the SCO and have become partners sharing a common future. They believe that through complementary strengths and innovative collaboration, the younger generation will contribute their wisdom and vitality to building an even closer SCO community with a shared future. From peers who have grown up alongside the SCO to partners who move forward and act together, young people of the SCO will continue to work hand in hand to make our shared home a better place.

SCO at 25: Marching Forward in Unity As an old Chinese saying goes, "No mountain or ocean can distance people who have shared aspirations." Founded in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has grown into a comprehensive regional organization with the world's widest geographical coverage, largest population and enormous development potential. Over the past 25 years, SCO member states have consistently upheld the Shanghai Spirit, deepening cooperation in politics, security, economy and people-to-people exchanges. The SCO has blazed a trail for a new model of regional cooperation and set a fine example for a new type of international relations. At the new starting point of its 25th anniversary, the SCO is forging ahead toward building a community with a shared future for humanity. To mark the occasion, People's Daily Online presents the documentary "SCO at 25: Marching Forward in Unity." Through 25 years of archival footage and real‑life stories interpreting the Shanghai Spirit, the documentary captures how the SCO translates consensus into concrete actions and pools forces for stability amid global shifts.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday published a signed article titled "Jointly Opening up New Prospects for the High-Quality Development of China-Kyrgyzstan Relations" in the Slovo Kyrgyzstana and the Kabar National News Agency ahead of his arrival in Kyrgyzstan for a state visit and attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek. The following is the full text of the article:

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel over a mudslide disaster that hit Nepal recently. In his message, Xi noted that a severe mudslide disaster occurred recently at the Gyirong-Rasuwa border crossing between China and Nepal, causing heavy casualties, leaving people missing and resulting in property losses. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured and people in the disaster-stricken areas. Xi noted that China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing persons, relocate and resettle affected people, provide prompt medical treatment to the injured, minimize casualties and prevent secondary disasters. China and Nepal, Xi said, are connected by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny, adding that China is ready to actively assist Nepal in its rescue efforts and provide support and assistance to the best of its capability. Xi also expressed his belief that both peoples will be able to work together to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible. On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolences to Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

A Chinese immigration police officer stood his ground to direct evacuations as a mudslide swept toward Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang. He was identified as Huang Peng who remains missing.

Wuhu in east China: The rise of a 'robot city' In 2013, Wuhu in east China's Anhui province @AnhuiChina was designated as China's first national-level pilot zone for the clustered development of the robotics industry. Over the past decade and more, the city has steadily nurtured its robotics industry. What began as isolated technological breakthroughs has evolved into a thriving industrial cluster. The industry has progressed from accumulating technical expertise to achieving commercial mass production, and from a scattered spatial layout to a fully integrated ecosystem. Read full: