In the height of summer, Hupao Park is a natural sanctuary of green energy. The moment you step into the park, Hangzhou's sweltering heat and summer haze seem to disappear behind layers of lush greenery.
Xiyang county in Jinzhong, Shanxi province, is drawing an average of 30,000 tourists a day to its revamped Memories of Old Xiyang scenic spot, as counties across China tap nostalgia to fuel their nighttime economies over the summer.
At the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, Australian AI entrepreneurs praised China's rapid tech growth. "It's amazing to collect big data to improve our lives," said Daniela Araujo Lana, co-founder of JobMod AI by RestartUs.
The 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum was held in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on July 21-22. Lacina Koné, director general and CEO of Smart Africa, shared his insights on the growing role of artificial intelligence in African economies in an interview on the sidelines of the forum.