The world in photos: Oct 2-8

Here, we present some of the most striking images around the world this past week.

CPC National Congress: Need to know

Have you heard about the Communist Party of China's upcoming National Congress? It's an important event that's only held twice a decade. Watch the latest Good Luck China episode to learn more!

Infographic: Sizing up China economy in numbers

Sizing up China economy in numbers

China Open: Nadal claims 75th title; Garcia beats Halep

Rafael Nadal of Spain and Caroline Garcia of France respectively wins men's and women's singles final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing.

World Solar Challenge takes place in Australia

Solar car Naledi of South Africa's North-West University dashes from the starting line during the 2017 World Solar Challenge in Darwin, Australia, on Oct 8, 2017.

Shanghai Ballet performs Swan Lake in Antwerp

Season of harvest decorates the landscape

A season of harvest is welcome across China.

24 Solar Terms: Cold Dew

Qiantang tidal bore reaches peak

The tidal bore of the Qiantang River stages highest waves on the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on Oct 7 this year.

Chinese railways brace for busy return trips

Chinese railways are busy carrying passengers back to work and college as the week-long holiday approaches its end.

Bike-sharing service launches in Phuket, Thailand

China's dock-less bike-sharing company ofo provide d more than 1,000 bikes in Phuket's key locations in late September and offered a 1-month free trial without deposit fee.

A new nightlife in Tibet

From the Milky Way to meteor showers, the region is a stargazer's paradise.