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- 1PBOC tightens yuan fix with stronger USD/CNY rate▼PBOC Tightens Yuan Fix as Central Bank Sets USD/CNY Rate
The People's Bank of China has set a firmer daily yuan fixing against the US dollar, a move traders read as the central bank tightening its grip on the currency. The stronger-than-signalled reference rate signals Beijing's intent to steady the yuan and curb sharp depreciation pressure at a time when markets are closely watching capital flows and China's economic outlook.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of carrying out provocations that are escalating tensions, remarks reported by Chinese state media outlets China Daily and its global edition. The comments come as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, with both sides trading blame over the deteriorating situation on the ground and stalled prospects for peace.
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Commentary from China Daily argues that international cooperation is essential for accelerating the global transition to clean energy. The piece stresses that no country can manage the energy shift alone, and that coordinated policy, technology sharing and investment are needed to meet climate goals.
- 4PBOC expected to set yuan reference rate at 6.7085●PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7085 – Reuters estimate
China's central bank is expected to fix the USD/CNY daily reference rate at 6.7085, according to a Reuters estimate. The PBOC sets the yuan's midpoint each trading day, and traders watch the fix closely for signals on official policy toward the currency and the wider economy. The expected level is being picked up by forex market observers ahead of the announcement.
- 5Wildlife returns as Yani wetland restoration shows results▼Yani National Wetland Park restoration brings back wildlife in Xizang
Restoration work at Yani National Wetland Park in Xizang has brought wildlife back to the area, according to a report by China Daily. The project is being presented as evidence that habitat rehabilitation efforts can revive ecosystems, with animal species returning to the wetland. The park is one of the notable high-altitude wetland sites in the region.
- 6Former Chinese vice-minister of education under investigation▼Former vice-minister of education under investigation
A former vice-minister of education in China is under investigation, according to China Daily. No further details about the official's identity or the suspected wrongdoing have been released. The inquiry adds to a series of corruption probes targeting senior officials, a campaign observers say remains a defining feature of Chinese political life.
- 7China's Galbot G1 robots move from stage to real jobs●Chinese robots are moving from gala stage performances to real work. Galbot G1, which went viral for folding laundry dur
Galbot G1, the humanoid robot that drew attention for folding laundry during China's Spring Festival Gala, has moved into commercial service. Robots now run unmanned convenience pods at the Summer Palace in Beijing, serving more than 1,000 visitors a day, with the first overseas store planned. The shift marks Chinese robotics moving beyond entertainment showcases into practical retail work.
- 8China's Mengxiang vessel hits milestones in South China Sea voyage▼China's Mengxiang vessel achieves milestones in South China Sea voyage
China's Mengxiang, the country's deep-sea drilling vessel, has achieved a series of milestones during its voyage in the South China Sea, according to China Daily. The achievements mark progress for the ship, which is designed to drill deeper into the ocean floor than any previous vessel. The development highlights China's growing capabilities in deep-sea exploration technology.
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A landmark Chinese garden has been established in England, according to China Daily. The garden represents a notable cultural project bringing traditional Chinese landscape design to British soil, serving as a symbol of cultural exchange between China and the United Kingdom. Few further details about its location, scale or opening date are given in the available reporting.
- 10Public-interest prosecutions help protect plateau environment▼Public-interest prosecutions help keep plateau pristine
Public-interest litigation is being credited with helping preserve the ecology of China's plateau region. Prosecutors have brought environmental cases against polluters and those damaging grasslands and waterways, and officials say the legal approach has strengthened protection of the fragile high-altitude ecosystem, according to reporting carried by China Daily.
- 11Brazilian diplomat says art is bringing China and Brazil closer▼Brazilian diplomat: Art helps China and Brazil grow closer
A Brazilian diplomat says art is playing a key role in strengthening ties between Brazil and China, arguing that cultural exchange helps the two countries understand each other and build a closer relationship. The comments were published by China Daily's global edition, reflecting ongoing efforts by both governments to deepen cooperation beyond trade through culture and people-to-people links.