Three years on, Hainan Free Trade Port builds up global influence
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Around China June 2, 2023
China launches Asia's largest carbon capture project for coal-fired power sector
China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy) on Friday announced that it has put Asia's largest carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) facility for the coal-fired power generation sector into operation in east China's Jiangsu Province.
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Society June 2, 2023
Non-profit program helps children guard against sex abuse
By the end of March, Girls' Protection had offered sexual assault prevention courses across the country, training tens of thousands of volunteers. In cooperation with related government departments, it also trains teachers across the country to give lectures on preventing sexual abuse.
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People's Livelihood June 2, 2023
Smart town changing face of elderly care
China is tackling the challenge of caring for its aging population by learning from Japan's experiences, establishing the first Sino-Japanese "elderly friendly" community in Yixing, Jiangsu province.
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Economy June 2, 2023
Businesses benefit from series of tax, fee cuts
With businesses in China rebounding from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic since the start of this year, the nation's economic growth has accelerated.
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Around China June 2, 2023
Macao hosts int'l infrastructure investment, construction forum
The 14th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum opened Thursday in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, showcasing green development in the industry and discussing new approaches for sustainable development.
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Economy June 2, 2023
Foreign investors rev up building R&D centers in China
China's strong appeal to foreign-funded R&D centers can be attributed to several key factors, including its huge and open market, comprehensive industrial ecosystem and friendly business environment.
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Sci-Tech June 1, 2023
China's first offshore million-tonne carbon storage project put into use
China's first offshore million-tonne carbon storage project was put into operation on Thursday in the South China Sea, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
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Sci-Tech June 1, 2023
Report: China emerges as brain-computer interface technology innovation hub
China has become a major innovation hub and target market for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, according to a report released at the recently held Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing.
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Around China June 1, 2023
Henan takes action after rains soak wheat
Henan province, a major wheat production base in China, is taking all-around measures — including draining water out of fields, dispatching harvesters and accelerating the drying of grains — to offset the effects brought by recent rainfall that has affected the wheat at its ripening stage.
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Sci-Tech June 1, 2023
China's space-based observatory detects over 200 solar flares
The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory, called Kuafu-1 in Chinese, has detected more than 200 solar flares since it was launched into space last October, according to the project's chief scientist Gan Weiqun.
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Sci-Tech May 31, 2023
Beijing to set Zhongguancun comprehensive bonded zone
The official approval of the Beijing Zhongguancun comprehensive bonded zone has been announced by the State Council for establishment, Beijing Customs said Tuesday.
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Sci-Tech May 31, 2023
Chinese scientists set new record in long-haul quantum communication
Chinese scientists have set a world record by achieving twin-field quantum key distribution (QKD) through a 1,002-kilometer optical fiber, marking a critical step toward a future large-scale quantum network.
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Sci-Tech May 31, 2023
Shenzhou-16 crew enter space station, complete handover in 5 days
The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-16 spaceship entered the country's space station and met with another astronaut trio on Tuesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.
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Around China May 30, 2023
Beijing remains preferred destination for foreign capital
As a leading hub of scientific and technological innovation, Beijing will continue to be an appealing destination for foreign investment, actively attracting sci-tech innovation projects and talents and continuously striving to enhance its business environment.
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Economy May 30, 2023
China's logistics sector expands in first 4 months
China's logistics sector reported steady growth in the first four months of the year, industry data showed Tuesday.
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Sci-Tech May 30, 2023
China launches Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship
China on Tuesday launched the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, sending three astronauts to its space station combination for a five-month mission.
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Sci-Tech May 30, 2023
China's first manned lunar rover to be driven by two astronauts
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Monday released an announcement to solicit proposals for the country's first manned lunar rover, which will be driven by two astronauts.
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Economy May 30, 2023
SOEs realize STAR Market funding power
China's push for innovation and upgrading in strategic emerging sectors will lead more State-owned enterprises to be listed on its Science and Technology Innovation Board — or the STAR Market — this year, said analysts and business leaders.
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Sci-Tech May 29, 2023
China unveils Shenzhou-16 crew for space station mission
Chinese taikonauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao will carry out the Shenzhou-16 spaceflight mission, and Jing will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Monday.
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Sci-Tech May 29, 2023
China to realize manned lunar landing by 2030
China plans to realize manned lunar landing by 2030, announced the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) at a press conference Monday.
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Around China May 29, 2023
Agriculture heritage system revives China's 'United Nations village'
Longxian Village, dubbed a "United Nations village" for the number of emigrants from the village, has embarked on the path to shared prosperity by tapping into its unique agriculture heritage system.
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Sci-Tech May 29, 2023
China's Shenzhou-16 crewed spaceship ready for launch
China's Shenzhou-16 crewed spaceship is ready for launch after it completed a final pre-launch rehearsal at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Sunday.
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Sci-Tech May 29, 2023
China int'l big data expo concludes with fruitful results
The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2023 concluded on Sunday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, with a contractual investment worth 61.3 billion yuan (about 8.7 billion U.S. dollars) signed during the three-day event.
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Sci-Tech May 28, 2023
China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation
C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, kicked off its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market.
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Environment May 26, 2023
Experts: Mt. Qomolangma region witnesses improving ecological environment
The ecology of the Mount Qomolangma region continues to improve, as China has made progress in ecological and environmental protection over the years, experts have said as scientific research on the world's highest peak continues.
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Around China May 24, 2023
Forum on Tibet's development held in Beijing
A forum on the development of Tibet was held on Tuesday in Beijing to pool wisdom for the continued development of the autonomous region in southwest China.
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Around China May 23, 2023
Chinese expedition reaches world's highest peak for scientific research
A Chinese expedition team reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma on Tuesday, as they look to carry out scientific research on the world's highest peak.
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Around China May 23, 2023
Direct flights between Taiwan, Fuzhou resume
Direct flights between Taiwan and Fuzhou resumed on Monday after being suspended for over three years due to the pandemic.
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Around China May 22, 2023
Over 10B yuan of intent purchase deals inked at 3rd China-CEEC expo
During the just-concluded third China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair, intent purchase orders worth more than 10.5 billion yuan (about 1.5 billion U.S. dollars) were signed, involving goods from Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs), said the expo organizer on Sunday.
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Sci-Tech May 19, 2023
China's satellite navigation industry output up 6.76% in 2022
The total output value of China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry reached 500.7 billion yuan (about 71.3 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 6.76 percent year on year, according to a white paper published Thursday.