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Around China December 14, 2018

Number living in poverty cut by 85 pct. in 6 years

By the end of this year, the number of Chinese grappling with extreme poverty will total about 15 million - a dramatic 85 percent drop from nearly 100 million just six years ago, the country's anti-poverty chief said on Thursday.
Education December 14, 2018

China continues to promote compulsory education equality

The Ministry of Education (MOE) will continue to promote enrollment equality and enhance the quality of education at schools with weak resources, an official said Thursday.
Around China December 13, 2018

China marks National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims

The state memorial ceremony for China's National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims was held at the memorial hall for the massacre victims in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Dec. 13, 2018.
Sci-Tech December 13, 2018

Ministry sets out upgrading strategy

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the nation's top industry regulator, will roll out targeted policies to promote upgrading in specific industries, after China has built around 208 smart digital plants.
Around China December 12, 2018

WWI museum opens in east China city

A museum in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of World War I (WWI) opened Tuesday in Qingdao, a city of eastern China's Shandong Province.
Culture December 12, 2018

Cultural relic formerly collected at Yuanmingyuan returns to China

A Chinese bronze vessel looted from Yuanmingyuan, or the Old Summer Palace, has recently returned to China and entered the collections at the National Museum of China on Tuesday.
Society December 12, 2018

Geothermal heating helps build 'smokeless cities' in China

As China seeks to curb air pollution and win the battle for blue skies, more Chinese cities have switched from coal to geothermal heating during this year's winter heating season, as part of their efforts to become "smokeless cities."
Around China December 11, 2018

Changsha impresses with improved business environment

The capital city of Hunan province has seen rising business attractiveness, according to a recent report evaluating the business environment of 35 large- and medium-sized cities in China.
Economy December 11, 2018

Development zones get big push from govt

Over the next three years the central government will invest 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) via a special fund to support the development of 200 economic development zones, the People's Daily Overseas Edition reported.
Environment December 11, 2018

China leads EV drive in global pollution fight

China leads the world in electric vehicles and has a remarkable role to play in the ongoing EV revolution, senior environmental experts said.
Around China December 11, 2018

More names inscribed on Nanjing Massacre memorial wall

A total of 26 names have been newly inscribed on a memorial wall in commemoration of Chinese killed in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese troops in 1937, bringing the total number of names on the wall to 10,664.
Around China December 10, 2018

Guilin upgrades travel industry by combining culture with tourism

The city of Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has long been famous among tourists for its natural beauty. In recent years, local government in the region has given a boost to its potential as a tourist destination by promoting the city's rich cultural history.
Economy December 10, 2018

Largest cruise economy taking shape

As wanderlust grips experience-hunting Chinese middle-class travelers flush with rising disposable incomes and bitten by the consumption upgrade bug, the domestic tourism industry is expected to see a rapid growth of cruises, market insiders said.
Culture December 10, 2018

Heritage preservation fueled by opening-up

The tide of China's opening-up has been a great help for the preservation of Dunhuang's ancient relics, according to the city's head of cultural heritage protection.
Economy December 10, 2018

China's consumer inflation eases in November

China's consumer prices eased in November thanks to the declines in food and oil prices, official data showed Sunday.
Economy December 10, 2018

China designates marine economic development demonstration zone

China has designated a national-level marine economic development demonstration zone in its southernmost island province of Hainan.
Economy December 10, 2018

China to launch thorough and accurate national economic census

China's fourth national economic census will officially kick off on the first day of 2019.
Society December 7, 2018

Snapshots of modern life in Inner Mongolia

Over the past 40 years, technological advances have brought sweeping changes to the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which occupies more than 12 percent of China's land area.
Economy December 7, 2018

Beijing sets examples in optimizing business environment

Beijing in 2018 improved its business environment in various ways, earning first place in a recent ranking and high praise from international economic experts. Some of its reform measures have been adopted nationwide.
Around China December 7, 2018

China Int'l Garden Expo held in Nanning

The 12th China International Garden Expo opened in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday.
Around China December 7, 2018

Changsha makes China's top 10 cities with best business environment

The capital of Hunan province lept to ninth from 20th last year on the national ranking in a report evaluating the business environment of 35 major Chinese cities in 2018 released on Dec. 3.
Around China December 7, 2018

Major reform, opening-up exhibition receives over 1 mln visits

The exhibition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up has received more than 1 million visits as of Thursday, according to the organizer.
Environment December 6, 2018

China shifts to green economy to cope with climate change

China has been delivering on its commitment to the international community on climate change by continuously shifting to a more green economy over the past years.
Environment December 6, 2018

170 overseas students become environmental volunteers in Yunnan

More than 170 students from over 30 countries have joined college teachers and students in southwest China's Yunnan Province to protect the local environment.
Society December 5, 2018

TV documentary features birthplace of China's rural reform

A documentary on Xiaogang Village, the birthplace of China's rural reform, was shown on China Central Television (CCTV) starting Monday night to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up.
Environment December 5, 2018

China's green drive in coping with climate change

North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region has launched pilot programs to switch its heating system from a coal-fired heating one to a clean energy-powered one.
Economy December 5, 2018

China's service trade hits record high in Jan.-Oct.

China's service trade hit a historic high in the first ten months of this year with optimized structure and stable progress, said the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Tuesday.
Society December 5, 2018

China marks 5th Constitution Day

Dec. 4, 2018 marks the fifth National Constitution Day in China.
Policy December 5, 2018

China toughens punishment for IP infringements

Dozens of China's government agencies Tuesday signed a memorandum of cooperation for joint efforts to strengthen punishment for intellectual property infringements.
Around China December 5, 2018

China's Guangxi marks 60th anniv. of establishment

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

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