China's railways handle 73,000 tonnes of parcels in 'Double 11' season

China's railway sector transported 73,000 tonnes of parcels in the first 20 days of November thanks to the launch of rail express services to cope with "Double 11" online shopping peak season, up 7.4 percent year on year, data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) showed Thursday.

November 22, 2024

Nature Index: China has half of top 20 science cities

Half of the top 20 science cities are now in China, according to the Nature Index 2024 Science Cities, a supplement to Nature.

November 22, 2024

China unveils further details of future manned lunar mission

China unveiled further details of its future manned lunar mission in a video released Thursday.

November 22, 2024

China's Tianhe supercomputer tops Big Data Green Graph 500 ranking

China's new generation Tianhe supercomputer has won the top spot on the latest Big Data Green Graph 500 ranking, according to the National Supercomputer Center in Tianjin.

November 21, 2024

China's commercial satellite constellation to provide Brazil with Internet services

​China's commercial satellite constellation Spacesail will provide satellite communication services to Brazil and broadband internet access to the country's remote and underserved regions.

November 21, 2024

World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit eyes people-centered digital future

​The 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday morning in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province, highlighting efforts to build a people-centered and AI-for-good digital future.

November 21, 2024

China Railway launches rail transport trial for electric vehicle batteries

China Railway has conducted its first large-scale trial transportation of lithium batteries for electric vehicles.

November 20, 2024

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid

​China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation.

November 18, 2024

China's first deep-ocean drilling vessel enters service

​The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before.

November 18, 2024

China's skyward dream unfolds at Airshow China

Having journeyed over 380,000 kilometers from the far side of the moon to the exhibition hall of the recent 15th Airshow China, a sample of lunar soil brought back by the country's Chang'e-6 mission captivated countless curious onlookers.

November 18, 2024

Tsinghua University expands efforts in high-quality medicine development

​Tsinghua University, one of China's top universities, announced initiatives Friday to advance high-quality medicine development during the Tsinghua Medicine: Future of Medicine Forum, themed "Innovating Medicine and Healthcare for a Shared Future."

November 17, 2024

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

Chinese scientists have completed manned deep-dive expeditions in eight major hadal trenches across the globe, achieving multiple world records related to manned deep-sea missions and discoveries.

November 15, 2024

China's NEV annual production hits 10M milestone amid global carbon reduction efforts

​China's annual production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassed the 10 million milestone for the first time on Thursday, further contributing to the world's carbon reduction efforts.

November 14, 2024

Solar power offers diversified revenue for Chinese farmers

Across the country, renewable energy projects are being harnessed to create new income streams for farmers, providing them with reliable earnings from sources like solar and wind power.

November 14, 2024

China prepares to launch Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft

​The Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket combination was vertically transferred to the launch site on Wednesday.

November 14, 2024

Site museum showcasing Chinese civilization 4,000 years ago opens

A museum showing cultural relics dating back 3,900 to 4,300 years opened to the public Tuesday in north China's Shanxi Province, offering a look at early Chinese state formation and societal complexity.

November 13, 2024

Foreign officials, entrepreneurs at CIIE laud China's opening-up, opportunities

At this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Ghazaryan Koryun, commercial counselor at the Armenian Embassy in China, introduced in fluent Chinese the top-notch wine and fruit from his country to visitors.

November 13, 2024

China's manned airship receives new orders, ready for commercial operations

China's independently-developed AS700 civil manned airship has secured 10 more purchase orders, ready for commercial operations, according to its developer - the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Tuesday.

November 13, 2024

Chang'e-6 lunar samples displayed at 15th Airshow China

​China's Chang'e-6 mission lunar samples, collected from the far side of the moon, are showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition on Monday, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

November 12, 2024

China's auto sector registers expansion in October

China's auto market maintained its steady expansion in October, indicating improvements in economic operations as pro-growth policy measures take effect, industrial data showed on Monday.

November 12, 2024

China launches new satellite to monitor methane emissions

China on Monday launched the Lijian-1 Y5 commercial carrier rocket with 15 satellites onboard, including the Xiguang-1 04 satellite, which is China's first high-resolution methane monitoring commercial satellite.

November 12, 2024

Central bank governor: China to intensify counter-cyclical adjustment of monetary policy

China will intensify counter-cyclical adjustment of its monetary policy and create a sound monetary and financial environment for stable economic growth and high-quality development, according to Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, the central bank.

November 12, 2024

Model of reusable Haoloong space cargo shuttle to debut at Airshow China

​A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle will debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, announced the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Monday.

November 12, 2024

Spotlight on key military hardware at Airshow China

As Airshow China opens on Tuesday, an impressive lineup of cutting-edge military hardware is set to debut, offering a glimpse into the latest achievements in the modernization of the Chinese military.

November 12, 2024

Heilongjiang eyes ice-and-snow boost ahead of 9th Asian Winter Games

With nearly 100 days to go before the 9th Asian Winter Games, the host province of Heilongjiang, China's northernmost province, has unveiled its plan for this year's ice-and-snow season and announced a slew of preparations for better receiving international visitors.

November 11, 2024

China revises law to strengthen protection of cultural relics

China on Friday adopted a revised law to strengthen the protection of its abundant cultural relics.

November 11, 2024

China adopts new law to better protect preschool children

Chinese lawmakers on Friday voted to adopt the preschool education law to protect the legitimate rights and interests of preschool children.

November 11, 2024

China's Tianzhou-7 cargo craft separates from space station combination

​The Tianzhou-7 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, separated from the station combination at 4:30 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time) and switched to independent flight, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

November 11, 2024

​Forum explores global governance in the age of AI

The 2024 Modern Governance Forum, held on Nov. 9 in Beijing, brought together experts and scholars from both home and abroad to tackle issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and global public governance.

November 12, 2024

China taps window period to enhance EV manufacture, exports, says industry insider

China has spotted a window period, maybe once in a century, which, if tapped properly, can boost the country's electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to a new height and help define the global EV market, an industry insider told Xinhua in Detroit, U.S. Midwest state of Michigan, at the end of October.

November 11, 2024