China sees remarkable progress in keeping intangible cultural heritage alive

China held a national meeting on Monday on intangible cultural heritage (ICH) preservation. At the meeting, individuals and groups were honored for their outstanding work in this regard.

December 23, 2024

China completes provincial databases to enhance record filing, review

China has completed the construction of databases for normative documents across all 31 provincial-level regions on the mainland, a key step in ensuring all regulations and policies are filed for legislative recording and review.

December 23, 2024

Death anniversary of Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune commemorated in China

A commemoration event was held in north China's Hebei Province on Saturday to honor Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune for his selflessness and spirit of internationalism.

December 23, 2024

Report: Quality of China's state-owned assets improved significantly

China has made significant strides in improving the quality of the assets of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), driven by deepened reforms and enhanced supervision, according to a report.

December 23, 2024

Technology sows seeds of hope in combating desertification

In the sparse, sandy grasslands of Jarud Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, machinery is filling wind-eroded pits and laying sand barriers while workers are busy supporting the comprehensive management of Horqin Sandy Land.

December 23, 2024

China combines policy tools to revitalize property sector

In a year of heightened challenges, China's property market is showing clearer signs of recovery, bolstered by well-targeted policies that have restored confidence and rekindled demand.

December 23, 2024

Annual buzzword selection highlights changes in China, world

Multiple organizations in China released the most popular Chinese characters and phrases of 2024 on Friday, offering insight into the evolving trends of the country and the world.

December 20, 2024

China's shift in monetary policy to bolster economic recovery

After remaining largely unchanged for over a decade, China's recent monetary policy shift is expected to provide stronger support for economic growth in the coming year.

December 19, 2024

Young urbanites flock to villages as migratory lifestyle grows

In recent years, the influx of young people returning to their roots, along with an increase in urban visitors, has transformed the landscape of many neighborhoods in rural China. This promising shift is attributed in large part to the rising trend of Chinese urbanites seeking rural sojourns.

December 19, 2024

Modern technologies safeguard Potala Palace's timeless beauty

​With the aid of modern technologies, the ancient Potala Palace is being revitalized: a simple mouse click reveals detailed 3D models and mural intricacies, while over 1,000 sensors continuously monitor and record data, providing real-time insights into the palace's condition.

December 19, 2024

​Wealthy, tasty, shiny! Macao's success in facts and figures

As the city gears up for the 25th anniversary of its return to China from Portuguese rule this week, this article compiles some impressive facts about Macao that you may not have known.

December 19, 2024

Confidence in Hong Kong builds up with record presence of multinationals, startups

​Corporate confidence in Hong Kong as a preferred international hub is picking up with the number of startups and multinationals based in the city both hitting record highs.

December 19, 2024

China's low-altitude economy soars at high speed

China's low-altitude economy is taking off with impressive speed. The Civil Aviation Administration of China estimates that the country's low-altitude market will soar from 500 billion yuan in 2023 to 1.5 trillion yuan in 2025 and as much as 3.5 trillion yuan in 2035.

December 19, 2024

The rise of China's first domestically built aircraft carrier

​China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, gracefully departed from dock for its final maritime training exercise of 2024, bathed in the golden winter sunlight at a naval port in Sanya, Hainan, China's southernmost island province.

December 19, 2024

China unveils global top 10 engineering achievements 2024

The Global Top 10 Engineering Achievements 2024 were announced Wednesday in Beijing by the Chinese Academy of Engineering's journal, Engineering.

December 18, 2024

China harvests thriving rural life with agricultural strides

Agriculture, rural areas and farmers are among the top priorities for China's development. As 2024 draws to a close, China has secured another bumper harvest despite natural disasters, with substantial strides in improving the rural environment and well-being.

December 18, 2024

Unremitting preservation efforts keep ancient Potala Palace young

Printed on the back of the 50-yuan note is the Potala Palace, a World Heritage site located in the regional capital Lhasa, with a backdrop of a vibrant sky and fluffy clouds.

December 18, 2024

China's online literature rakes in over US$605M in overseas revenue in 2023

China's online literature has accelerated its overseas expansion, with its total revenue in the overseas market reaching 4.35 billion yuan (about 605 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, according to the latest industry report released on Monday.

December 18, 2024

WeChat QR payment access expanded for visitors to Chinese mainland

Chinese financial services provider UnionPay International, in collaboration with leading Chinese payment platform WeChat Pay, has introduced enhanced payment services for foreign visitors to the Chinese mainland, aiming to offer more diverse and convenient payment options.

December 18, 2024

Shenzhou-19 crew completes first extravehicular activities

​Shenzhou-19 crew members aboard China's orbiting space station completed the first extravehicular activities (EVAs) of their mission at 9:57 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

December 18, 2024

Beijing records more good air quality days in first 11 months

In the first 11 months, Beijing recorded 259 good air quality days, 13 more than the same period last year, according to the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau on Monday. The average concentration of PM2.5 was 32 micrograms per cubic meter from January to November.

December 18, 2024

China launches internet satellite group

​China successfully sent the first group of low Earth orbit satellites for a satellite internet constellation from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in southern Hainan Province on Monday.

December 17, 2024

First wholly foreign-owned, third-grade general hospital licensed in China

​North China's Tianjin Municipality issued a license for medical services on Monday to a wholly foreign-owned, third-grade general hospital, the first of its kind in the country.

December 17, 2024

China's breadbasket province hits record grain output

​Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as the country's "grain barn," produced about 80 billion kg of grain this year, sustaining its role as China's top grain producer for 15 years in a row, official data showed on Saturday.

December 16, 2024

25 years on, Macao prospers amid deeper integration into national development

Macao will soon mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. Since its return, the central government's strong support, coupled with active integration into the Chinese mainland, has transformed Macao into a modern, international metropolis, achieving remarkable progress in both economic development and people's livelihoods.

December 16, 2024

Experts: Central Economic Work Conference shows strong resolve, boosts confidence

China's tone-setting Central Economic Work Conference held from Dec. 11 to 12 has demonstrated a strong determination to bolster economic growth and is expected to significantly boost market confidence, experts said.

December 16, 2024

China holds national commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims

In a solemn display of remembrance, the people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence as sirens resonated throughout the city on Friday, marking China's national memorial ceremony to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

December 13, 2024

Beijing rolls out plan for heritage protection

December 13, 2024

Experts highlight China's economic resilience in 2024

During exclusive interviews with China.org.cn, experts from Tsinghua University have praised China's resilience and strategic adaptability in navigating economic challenges in 2024.

December 17, 2024

New study identifies 10,000-year-old alcohol fermentation technique in China

A new study has found evidence of rice beer dating back about 10,000 years at a cultural site in China, unveiling the origins of early rice domestication and rice alcohol fermentation in Asia.

December 13, 2024