Sci-Tech March 29, 2019

Major test of crucial rocket parts finished

Chinese engineers have successfully tested components of what is expected to be the nation's largest and mightiest rocket engine, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's leading space contractor.

Around China March 25, 2019

Siduhe Bridge on Shanghai-Chongqing Highway in central China's Hubei

The Siduhe Bridge, built 90 meters high and 560 meters up from the valley bottom, forms a landscape in Enshi.

Sci-Tech March 22, 2019

2 Chinese Earth observation satellites put into service

Two Chinese Earth observation satellites, the Gaofen-5 and Gaofen-6, were officially put into service on Thursday after completing in-orbit tests.

Around China March 21, 2019

Bullet trains run through cole flower fields in northwest China

International Cooperation March 20, 2019

China, Vietnam open new cross-border bridge

China and Vietnam officially opened a new cross-border bridge on Tuesday linking the city of Dongxing in China and the city of Mong Cai in Vietnam.

Sci-Tech March 20, 2019

New rocket engines in making for moon, Mars

Chinese engineers are pushing forward with the research and development of engines to be used on the country's next lunar probe and its first Mars probe, a project leader said.

Around China March 19, 2019

Beijing's underground water level rises 1.94 meters in 2018

Beijing's underground water level rose 1.94 meters last year to 23.03 meters deep, with the increase in underground water storage totaling 990 million cubic meters, according to the Beijing Water Authority.

Sci-Tech March 19, 2019

China's research ship departs for 54th ocean expedition in Pacific

China launched its 54th ocean expedition on Monday to conduct research on the oceanic resources and environment in the Pacific, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

Around China March 19, 2019

China opens first cross-sea bridge across active faults

​The Haiwen Bridge opened to traffic Monday in the island province of Hainan as the first cross-sea bridge crossing active faults and the most earthquake-resistant bridge in China.

Sci-Tech March 18, 2019

Solar-driven drone under development

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, a major space contractor, is experimenting with solar-powered drone technology that will eventually become a vast network facilitating emergency communications and ground observation, according to a project leader.

Around China March 18, 2019

Island highway loop set to boost Hainan tourism

Around China March 13, 2019

Cuijiaying Hanjiang River Bridge's main structure completed in China's Hubei

The bridge is a key project for Wuhan-Shiyan high-speed railway across the Hanjiang River.

Around China March 13, 2019

First China-made polar cruise ship tests water

Around China March 12, 2019

China's new manned submersible completes expedition mission

Around China March 11, 2019

China's Long March rockets complete 300 launches

A new communication satellite was lunched into orbit from Xichang, China.

Around China March 7, 2019

A sneak peek into Beijing's new airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport is likely to become one of the busiest and largest airports in the world once completed.

Around China March 7, 2019

Work begins on China's first HSR with undersea passage

China's first high-speed rail with an undersea segment connecting Zhoushan Islands in east China's Zhejiang province with the mainland began rolling with the launch of a full-scale survey and design, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.

Sci-Tech March 7, 2019

China's lunar rover studies stones on moon's far side

Sci-Tech March 6, 2019

China's commercial carrier rocket to make maiden flight in H1

China's first carrier rocket for commercial use is scheduled to make its maiden flight in the first half of 2019, according to the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALVT).

Sci-Tech March 6, 2019

China's new huge solid rocket booster completes test

China announced Tuesday that the country's new solid rocket booster, with 200-tonne thrust engine, completed hot firing tests, proving its readiness for commercial launches.

Sci-Tech March 5, 2019

China's research icebreaker Xuelong returns to Northern Hemisphere

Xuelong, carrying members of China's 35th research mission to Antarctica, crossed the equator and returned to the Northern Hemisphere on early Monday morning.

Around China March 5, 2019

Aerial view of 'Shidaguai' highway in Enshi, C China's Hubei

The "Shidaguai" highway, literally meaning "highway with ten great curves" in Chinese, is a section on the highway linking Baiyangping in central China's Hubei Province with Fengjie in southwest China's Chongqing.

Sci-Tech March 5, 2019

China preparing for space station missions

The China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) announced Monday that the core module of the country's space station, the Long March-5B carrier rocket and its payloads will be sent to the launch site in the second half of this year, to make preparations for the space station missions.

Around China March 4, 2019

Beijing Daxing International Airport to operate before Sept. 30

Beijing Daxing International Airport will be put into operation before Sept. 30, the country's top civil aviation official said Sunday.

Sci-Tech March 4, 2019

China to run driverless maglev trains at 200 kph in 2020

China will roll off a new generation of self-developed driverless maglev trains with a designed speed of 200 km per hour in early 2020, according to its lead developer.

Around China February 28, 2019

Winter water diversion project on central route ends

On Feb. 28, the central route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project concluded its water transfer during this winter's freezing period, having successfully transferred 1.263 billion cubic meters of water in total.

Sci-Tech February 27, 2019

Researchers say China's Zhongshan Station playing big role in exploring Antarctica

Sci-Tech February 21, 2019

New radar system installed at Chinese research base in Antarctica

Sci-Tech February 21, 2019

China sets up first trial 5G campus network

China's first trial 5G wireless network on a college campus has been established in the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China Mobile said Wednesday.

Society February 21, 2019

Robots employed in China's railway system during Spring Festival travel rush

A growing number of robots are employed in China's railway system to improve efficiency and ensure safety, as railway trips are expected to hit 413 million in total during this year's Spring Festival travel rush, China's largest seasonal migration of people.