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AI to lift industrial upgrade, growth

　　 China's emphasis on bolstering the application of fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology in a wide range of sectors will advance industrial upgrades and inject fresh momentum into high-quality economic growth, while creating immense business opportunities for multinational corporations to invest in the country, said industry experts and company executives.

Source:China Daily 2025-04-21

Gastronomic stars light up Macao

　　 MGM Macau recently concluded another edition of its acclaimed "Gastronomic Journey with Star Chef" series, further cementing the region's standing as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Source:chinadaily.com.cn 2025-04-18

National ICH: Cork carving

　　 Cork carvings are produced in Fuzhou, Fujian province. This traditional fine arts project is listed on the second batch of the national-level intangible cultural heritage representative project list.

Source:China Daily 2025-04-17

A home where love and care are paramount

　　 Last month, two days before the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese occasion honoring senior citizens on the ninth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar, an exhibition of caricature works themed on the life of the elderly people was launched at an elderly care service center of Shangxi town, Yiwu city of Zhejiang province.

Source:CHINA DAILY 2025-04-16

Beijing gears up for groundbreaking human-robot half-marathon

　　 The world's first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots is set to begin at 7:30 am on Saturday in Beijing, with about 20 teams from across China ready to compete in a test of both technology and endurance.

Source:China Daily 2025-04-16

Pocket-friendly coffee creates big buzz in smaller towns

　　 As China's county economies continue to thrive, more customers from lower-tier cities and towns are seeking affordable and high-quality coffee drinks.

Source:Xinhua 2025-04-14

Growing numbers take to water sports

　　 As spring brings longer days and milder temperatures, urban dwellers are rediscovering the joy of outdoor activities. While running and cycling remain staples of Beijing's fitness scene, a quieter yet growing trend is unfolding on the water.

Source:China Daily 2025-04-11

Drones deliver warm meals to elderly villagers in mountainous areas of E China's Zhejiang

　　 Thanks to a drone-assisted meal delivery service, elderly residents in the mountainous areas of a village in east China's Zhejiang Province can now receive warm meals from a canteen for the elderly within minutes.

Source:People's Daily Online Original 2025-04-09

China's maternal, infant mortality rates continue to drop

　　 In 2024, China recorded a maternal mortality rate of 14.3 per 100,000 live births, an infant mortality rate of 4 per 1,000, and a mortality rate of 5.6 per 1,000 for children under the age of five, according to health authorities.

Source:Xinhua 2025-04-08

Chinese mourners turn to AI avatars to reconnect with departed

　　 In the days surrounding Qingming Festival, a time of the year when Chinese people pay tribute to the dead, Zhang Ming (pseudonym) found himself able to speak again with his late grandfather -- through an AI-generated digital avatar.

Source:Xinhua 2025-04-07