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Scientists in Shanghai have identified a "brake" gene that could potentially halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, following the creation of the world's first functional map of regulatory "switches" in astrocytes — cells that protect and support brain neurons — using an innovative technology. The gene has already been validated in mouse models, where it significantly alleviated cognitive impairments, bringing performance close to that of healthy mice. The research team

China welcomes more foreign businesses, including Jardine Matheson, to deepen cooperation with China and achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with Ben Keswick, executive chairman of Jardine Matheson, in Beijing. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on Tuesday announced that the resort recorded a net profit of 536 million Hong Kong dollars (about 68.39 million U.S. dollars) in the fiscal year 2025. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort shared its business results for the fiscal year 2025 (Sept. 29, 2024 to Sept. 27, 2025) and the latest resort developments. The resort recorded revenue of 8,694 million Hong Kong dollars and EBITDA amounting to 1,989 million Hong Kong dollars. By the end of the fiscal yea

At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely programmed digital dialect. At the prompt of a young girl, the beige "creature" in her hand, one of the palm-sized AI toys known as "Fuzozo," pauses, its ti

China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The inclusion of an additional 20 African nations under the zero-tariff treatment policy has demonstrated the nation's active commitment to expanding high-standard opening up, according to the authorities. From May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential

China has intensified its nationwide campaign against counterfeit and pirated goods, the country's top market regulator said on Friday, unveiling a sweeping enforcement record. The move also came as the country seeks to bolster intellectual property right protection and underpin its drive toward innovation. The State Administration for Market Regulation released its annual report on combating IPR infringement and counterfeiting ahead of the 26th World Intellectual Property Da

Rising tensions in the Middle East could drive up costs for China's agricultural sector by hiking global energy and fertilizer prices, although the country's domestic food supply remains stable, according to officials and industry experts. The impact of the conflict is expected to be transmitted largely through disruptions to fertilizer production, energy transportation and global commodity markets, said Li Guoxiang, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Rur

Ranging from a new Sam's Club store in the eastern Jiangsu Province and two stores set to open in Shandong Province in May to a second outlet under construction in Liaoning Province, Walmart's footprint is steadily expanding across China as the country steps up efforts to boost consumption. Jiangsu's economy is moving toward newer and better-quality development, the business environment is improving and consumption capacity is steadily rising, making it one of Walmart's key r

"Is this a 'boat that treats illnesses,' just like yours?" This question was asked by a four-year-old patient from Barbados, sitting in a pediatric consultation room, after receiving a paper boat as a gift from her Chinese doctor. When she was told yes, she leaned in and gave the paper boat a kiss. The consultation room where the girl was treated was set up aboard a visiting Chinese naval hospital ship that was in Barbados at that time to carry out an overseas medical mission

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong was invited to visit the Chinese language club of Xavier’s Lower School in Nassau and was given a tour of the school by Principal Deidre Cooper on 20 April 2026. The Ambassador met with the school’s teachers and students, and was said to have had a joyful time. Candia Dames, Executive Editor of The Nassau Guardian, accompanied the visit, along with Embassy Attachés Lin Zhengqing and Chen Guojia. Ambassador Yan said she highly appr

The Bahamian government held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hospital project in Nassau on April 17, 2026. Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville addressed the ceremony, expressing appreciation for China’s concessional loan and highlighted that the project is central to the modernization of The Bahamas’ national healthcare infrastructure and of great significance to the Bahamian people. Yan Jiarong, Chinese Ambassador to The B

China has warned its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to leave or move to safer areas, citing ongoing security risks, its embassy in Iran said. China's foreign ministry and its embassy in Iran said the security situation remains "complex and volatile" despite Iran reopening parts of its airspace. A street scene in Tehran on Feb. 26. Photo: VCG Chinese nationals in Iran were advised to take extra precautions, avoid sensitive locations such