A stealth attack drone called the Gongji-21 has taken off from and landed on the Sichuan, China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, during sea trials in late October. It is the first time a fixed-wing stealth drone has operated from a large Chinese naval platform.
Autumn colour rolls south across China on a schedule set by latitude, temperature swings and the mix of tree species. Northern hills turn first, southern slopes wait until late November, and even a single mountain never colours evenly.
Deng Kun, a Sichuan-trained sculptor, carves the villagers of Hufeng Mountain instead of polished heroes, arguing that rough, unpolished surfaces hold the truth of a moment. He says he wants to express nothing beyond the people he can see and feel.
A Chengdu eatery charges 35 yuan per slice of twice-cooked pork, with a three-slice minimum, and the price has set off a nationwide debate about how much a home-style dish should cost.
As late October arrives, Chinese travel writers are steering visitors toward eight autumn destinations where maples, ginkgo trees and larch forests hit peak color. The list spans Sichuan, Guizhou and beyond, offering a practical guide for a season when domestic travel is booming.
A town in Sichuan's mountainous Liangshan region publicly shamed teachers over low exam scores, sparking national debate about rural schooling. Months later, teachers say the deeper problem is an overwhelming workload and a shortage of staff.
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