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  • (W.E. Talk) How China leads regional development against global economic headwind
    on December 26, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    In the latest W.E. Talk, Zhang Yansheng, researcher of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, pointed out that China's strategy to boost domestic demand, promote high-level opening-up, and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces will profoundly reshape its role and position in the world and the Asia-Pacific region. […]

  • China's first deep-sea research and archaeological ship delivered in Guangzhou
    on December 26, 2024 at 5:15 pm

    China’s independently developed deep-sea multi-functional scientific investigation and cultural relics archaeological vessel, Tansuo-3, was officially delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday. […]

  • Enduring passion of Canadian artist for Chinese bonsai
    on December 26, 2024 at 4:32 pm

    Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Chad Sinclair has lived in China for about 21 years and is deeply fond of miniature potted landscapes, also known as the Chinese bonsai.　 […]

  • South Korea considers piloting visa-free policy for Chinese group tours
    on December 26, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    The South Korean government announced on Thursday it is considering a pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups. […]

  • China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry
    on December 26, 2024 at 3:59 pm

    China and India maintain close communication on the border situation, making "important progress", China's Defense Ministry says […]

  • Car enterprises tap into low-altitude economy
    on December 26, 2024 at 3:20 pm

    Major car enterprises are trying to develop flying cars, tapping into trillion yuan low-altitude industry, 21st Century Business Herald reported on Wednesday. […]

  • World's highest photovoltaic power station begins electricity supply in China’s Yunnan
    on December 26, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    Phase I of Huaneng Nagu Photovoltaic Power Station, the world’s highest-altitude solar power project, started operation in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday. […]

  • China's first comprehensive deep-sea research vessel with global exploration and manned submersible capabilities sets sail
    on December 26, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    China's domestically designed and built deep-sea multi-functional research and archaeological vessel, Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, was delivered and launched from Nansha in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday. […]

  • Restoration of ancient copper dragon pattern sword completes
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:26 am

    An archeologist displays a gilt dragon pattern copper sword of the Han Dynasty (1271 - 1368) after restoration in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. […]

  • Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival in Guizhou
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:25 am

    The Guzang Festival is a grand ceremony held every 13 years by the Miao ethnic people to worship their ancestors. It was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. […]

  • Cloud-shrouded Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:25 am

    At an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it is covered with snow all year round and the air is very thin. […]

  • Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:24 am

    An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were on board. […]

  • China expects 500 mln visits during 2024-25 snow season
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    (ECNS) -- Research data on the development of China's ice and snow industry shows that the country expects a record-high 500 million visits during the 2024-25 snow season. China's ice and snow industry is expected to reach a staggering 100.53 billion yuan (about $13.77 billion) in 2025, the report noted. Winter has triggered a boom in ice and snow tourism, with several ski resorts in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region having opened. Data shows that during the last snow season, Altay in Xinjiang received a total of 4,888,300 tourists, with a daily average of 20,000, achieving a total tourism revenue of 5.103 billion yuan. […]

  • Nansha Port throughput hits milestone
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    The container throughput of Nansha Port, the largest port unit of Guangzhou Port Group (GPG), has reached 20 million standard containers this year, marking a new milestone and scale for the international shipping hub in Guangzhou. […]

  • Negative impacts from U.S. tariff move stressed
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    As the United States prepares for a new administration, business leaders and trade experts are sounding the alarm about the potential consequences of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, particularly on China. […]

  • MSS reveals case of Chinese self-media blogger coerced by intelligence agency to carry out espionage tasks
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    A Chinese video blogger with a large number of followers popular for producing exotic-themed videos was pressured by a foreign intelligence agency to engage in espionage but was exempted from punishment after reporting the situation to Chinese national security authorities. […]

  • Companies team up for wings in bird feeder market
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Through collaboration, two companies are not only thriving individually, but also reshaping the landscape of a specialized industry. […]

  • Research finds big role for crayfish shells in water quality
    on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    After researching 300 kilograms of crayfish, Deng Hongbing and his team at Wuhan University created a material from crayfish shells that removes microplastics from water. […]

  • Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    As a major agricultural country in Southeast Asia and a global producer of natural rubber, Thailand is now seeking to transform its pillar sector with help from China's smart farming technology. […]

  • Prosecutors vow to continue combating online extortion targeting businesses
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Prosecutors across China are cracking down on extortion cases targeting businesses, particularly schemes involving threats to spread false or damaging information online, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Wednesday. […]

  • Property sector showing signs of bottoming out
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    The property market has exhibited clear signs of bottoming out and stabilizing due to a recent forceful policy package aimed at easing access for and reducing the financial burden on homebuyers. […]

  • Advanced technology helping to enhance tourism
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    In April, the Anhui branch of China Mobile opened the city's first 5G-A carrier aggregation demonstration area at the Yingkesong spot. […]

  • Restaurants offer free food for city's unsung heroes
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    As Beijing's chilly winter deepens, some restaurants are extending warmth by feeding the unsung — often low-paid workers, including delivery drivers, taxi drivers and street cleaners — who keep the city going. […]

  • Changes urged on documents for ex-convicts
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    China's top legislature has urged improvements or optimizations of some normative documents that restrict employment opportunities for people with criminal records, so as to uphold the Constitution and ensure its implementation. […]

  • Ex-legislator given death with reprieve
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Li Jinzhu, a former senior legislator in Shaanxi province, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve on Wednesday for taking bribes totaling more than 431 million yuan ($59 million), according to a court. […]

  • Chinese scientists' major discovery innovating pesticide industry
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Chinese scientists have made a significant breakthrough in pest control, identifying a key protein that insects use to transport lipids and detoxify pesticides. […]

  • Restructuring of central SOEs to pick up pace
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    China will persist in advancing the strategic restructuring and specialized integration of its centrally administered State-owned enterprises in 2025, driving the quality enhancement and upgrade of key industries. […]

  • Revised anti-graft law stresses supervisory procedures
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Chinese supervisory procedures will be further optimized in line with a newly amended law, with more time to investigate complicated cases and stronger measures to protect human rights. […]

  • Hairdresser's style wins her fame online
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    A hairdresser who goes by the nickname Xiaohua has become an internet sensation simply because she tries to understand what customers want. […]

  • September chosen as science popularization month
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Chinese lawmakers have designated September as the country's National Science Popularization Month to enhance public scientific literacy under a newly revised Science and Technology Popularization Law. […]

  • Solar power firms address price pressure
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Two major photovoltaic companies vowed on Tuesday to cut production volume as the industry navigates through supply-demand imbalances and excess outdated capacity, leading to intense price-centered competition. […]

  • Top legislature to hold annual session in March
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will hold its third annual session in Beijing on March 5, according to a decision made by the NPC Standing Committee on Wednesday. […]

  • World Bank revises up China's growth projection
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    The World Bank has revised up China's real GDP growth for this year and next to 4.9 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively, while underlining the necessity of ramping up structural reforms alongside stimulus measures to reinvigorate growth. […]

  • Flu rate remains low despite rise in cases
    on December 26, 2024 at 10:22 am

    The H1N1 strain of influenza A is the predominant flu virus circulating in Beijing this season, health experts said, as the city grapples with a later-than-usual flu season that began emerging in December. […]

  • Lhasa launches second flight to Singapore
    on December 26, 2024 at 9:31 am

    Flight number PN6425 operated by West Air departed from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday for Singapore's Changi Airport, marking the opening of a new China-Singapore route. […]

  • China releases guidelines of digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises to promote high-quality development
    on December 26, 2024 at 9:21 am

    China releases guidelines of digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises to promote high-quality development Three departments in China have released guidelines for the digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises on Wednesday. […]

  • China extends investigation period for anti-dumping probe into EU brandy imports
    on December 26, 2024 at 9:18 am

    China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday the extension of the investigation period for the anti-dumping probe into imports of brandy originating in the EU until April 5, 2025, in view of the complexity of the case. […]

  • Harbin opens arms for global visitors to 9th Winter Asian Games next year
    on December 26, 2024 at 9:12 am

    The spokesperson issued the statement as the city gains growing attention for making the games next year's tourism theme, while local media reported that foreign traveler numbers are projected to rise by 20 percent during the games. […]

  • China, Japan reach 10 important consensuses at the 2nd meeting of High-Level Consultation Mechanism on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges
    on December 26, 2024 at 9:00 am

    The two countries will vigorously promote youth exchanges and visits, encouraging and supporting study trips between China and Japan. […]

  • China-related content in U.S. defense policy law draws firm opposition
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:47 am

    China's top legislature has expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the United States' National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which was recently signed into law, a spokesman said on Wednesday. […]

  • Chinese FM refutes smearing of HKSAR police's legitimate law enforcement actions
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:46 am

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday said "we strongly deplore and firmly oppose individual countries blatantly attacking and vilifying the legitimate law enforcement activities of the Hong Kong police." […]

  • Guangzhou's first subway loop line scheduled to commence operations
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:32 am

    Line 11, the first subway loop line in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is scheduled to commence operations at 2 pm on Saturday after completing construction and passing inspection. […]

  • New massive ice cave unveiled in Xizang
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:32 am

    Following the discovery of a large ice cave in March 2023, a new one was recently discovered near the Phayum First Village in Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region. […]

  • MLF rate no longer carries policy intention, say sources
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:32 am

    The interest rate of the medium-term lending facility (MLF) operations — a central bank tool to manage liquidity — is no longer indicative of policy intentions, as policymakers gradually shift to new liquidity tools. […]

  • Individuals wanted for violating Hong Kong national security laws
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:32 am

    Foreign Ministry expressed firm opposition on Wednesday to certain countries flagrantly discrediting and smearing the legitimate law enforcement actions of the Hong Kong police force. […]

  • China's actions speak volumes on commitment to global south
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:27 am

    Beijing's significant diplomatic actions over the past year illustrate that China, as the largest developing country, will maintain its roots in the Global South and commit itself to providing new opportunities for worldwide development through its own modernization, according to officials and observers. […]

  • Beijing, Tokyo chart relations during talks
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:27 am

    On Wednesday, Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met separately with Iwaya in Beijing. […]

  • AI assistant gives pathologists helping hand in cancer detection
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:27 am

    Artificial intelligence-enabled medical diagnostic tools are ensuring greater accuracy in cancer screening and detection, helping doctors arrive at more precise diagnoses and enhancing treatment quality. […]

  • Antitrust efforts to be beefed up in 2025
    on December 26, 2024 at 8:27 am

    China is set to ramp up foreign-related antitrust enforcement next year, especially in key strategic sectors including semiconductors, new energy and the platform economy, in order to safeguard China's economic security. […]

  • China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
    on December 26, 2024 at 7:11 am

    BEIJING — China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh. The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, according to an estimate provided by the Power Construction Corp of China in 2020. That would more than triple the 88.2 billion kWh designed capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the world's largest, in central China. The project will play a major role in meeting China's carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, stimulate related industries such as engineering, and create jobs in Tibet, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday (Dec 25). A section of the Yarlung Zangbo falls a dramatic 2,000 metres within a short span of 50km, offering huge hydropower potential as well as unique engineering challenges. […]