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Around China February 14, 2019

Chinese tourists make nearly 150M outbound trips in 2018

A total of 149.72 million outbound trips were made by Chinese tourists in 2018, up 14.7 percent from the previous year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced Wednesday.
Culture February 14, 2019

People perform folk dance nationwide during Spring Festival

Performers present folk dance during shehuo, a folk art festivity practiced during the Spring Festival, in Xindun Town of Ganzhou District in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 13, 2019.
Sci-Tech February 14, 2019

Infrared cameras used by Chinese researchers to monitor Antarctica's snow petrel

Chinese researchers have begun using infrared cameras to monitor Antarctica's snow petrel, a key indicator species of the local marine ecosystem.
Economy February 14, 2019

China's investment to grow faster in 2019

Investment, an important engine of the Chinese economy, is expected to grow faster this year, allowing China to better cope with economic uncertainties in 2019, according to industry reports.
Around China February 13, 2019

China sees over 30.5M trips by foreign travelers in 2018

Foreign travelers made 30.54 million trips to China in 2018, a 4.7 percent increase than that of 2017, according to China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Around China February 13, 2019

Quake prediction project opens arms to world talent

China has officially launched an earthquake prediction project in Southwest China that will be open to scientists from around the world, a senior China Earthquake Administration official said.
Environment February 13, 2019

Erhai lake cleans up its act in pollution fight

In March 2017, the local government issued a protective management order, the Seven Major Actions, to protect the lakeside environment. Initiatives included demolishing illegal constructions around the lake, and efforts to reduce water pollution.
Society February 13, 2019

China to deepen procuratorial reform

China's Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) has unveiled a five-year plan for deepening procuratorial reform in a bid to ensure that procuratorates can fully perform their functions.
Economy February 12, 2019

Innovation in science and technology bolsters Guangdong's economy

Despite China's ongoing trade war with the United States, Guangdong province, an economic powerhouse, has found new ways to attain sustainable economic development.
Around China February 12, 2019

Changing role of Tibetan horses reflects modernization

Since 1990, horses have been drifting away from plateau life, as most villages are connected to modern road networks these days. In some places, however, horses have regained their status as a mode of transport.
Economy February 12, 2019

Plan aims to stimulate consumption

China has decided to stimulate domestic consumption in automobiles, household appliances, online shopping and other sectors, which is expected to keep the economy stable in the wake of downward economic pressure the country started to face last year.
Around China February 12, 2019

China reports over 60M railway trips as holiday ends

Railway trips in China reached 60.3 million during the week-long Spring Festival holiday from Feb. 4 to Feb. 10, data from the national railway operator showed Monday.
Around China February 12, 2019

Millions of Chinese return to work as Spring Festival holiday ends

Millions of Chinese return to work as the week-long Spring Festival holiday ends.
Around China February 11, 2019

Water quality of Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan improved in 2018

The water quality of Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan New Area in north China's Hebei Province has been significantly improved in 2018, according to the ecology and environment bureau of the new area on Sunday.
Around China February 11, 2019

Spring Festival travel brings 513.9B yuan to China's tourism revenue

China's domestic tourism revenue gained 513.9 billion yuan (about 76.21 billion U.S. dollars) during the week-long Spring Festival holiday that ends Sunday, an annual increase of 8.2 percent, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Around China February 3, 2019

Nanjing Yangtze river bridge museum opens to public

A museum was opened Saturday in east China's Jiangsu Province to showcase the history of the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, the first domestically-designed and built modern bridge over the Yangtze.
Around China February 3, 2019

Spring Festival travel rush witnesses changes of trains in China

China is experiencing its annual special "40 days" or Spring Festival travel rush, which is dubbed the "largest migration on the planet," with 2.99 billion trips to be made over the 40-day period this year.
Around China February 3, 2019

Guangdong leads China in aggregate financing

Guangdong, Zhejiang and Beijing were the top three regions in terms of aggregate financing to the real economy in 2018, the central bank said on Saturday.
Around China February 3, 2019

Exploring Spring Festival traditions

From dragon dances to dumplings, from chunlian to chunyun, customs and traditons of Spring Festival have evolved to meet changing needs and tastes.
Environment February 3, 2019

Beijing Winter Olympics to be the first games powered by green electricity

For the first time in Olympic history, the venues for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will be powered by green electricity, Science and Technology Daily have reported.
Around China February 3, 2019

Hainan gears up for holiday tourists

Hainan, a popular destination for Chinese tourists during the coming Spring Festival, is getting prepared for holiday transportation, according to local authorities.
Around China February 2, 2019

Red lanterns hung up for upcoming Spring Festival across China

Workers hang red lanterns for the upcoming Spring Festival at Yingtaogou Village in Chadian Township of Shiyan City, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 31, 2019.
Around China February 2, 2019

Hainan gets prepared for holiday transportation

The painful experience of being stranded for long hours by foggy weather in Hainan last winter may be much less likely to happen this year as efforts have been made to ensure the smooth flow of tourists during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday.
Around China February 1, 2019

Shanghai adopts law on household garbage sorting

Shanghai's municipal legislature on Thursday adopted a set of regulations on household garbage sorting and recycling, which will become effective on July 1.
Around China February 1, 2019

Larger exhibition space expected for China's second import expo

The exhibition space for the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) this year is expected to be larger than the inaugural one, Shanghai municipal government said Thursday.
Around China January 31, 2019

Zhengzhou launches promotional radio program in London

On Jan. 15, "2019 Falling in Love with Zhengzhou," an event to promote Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, was officially launched in London, the U.K.
Economy January 31, 2019

China's manufacturing PMI edges up in January

The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 49.5 this month, slightly up from 49.4 in December, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday.
Around China January 30, 2019

China to award highest state honor to contributors

China will award national medals and honorary titles to both citizens and foreigners who have made great contributions to the country as it marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China this year.
Society January 30, 2019

International commercial courts eye expanded role

China's top court said the country's two international commercial courts will play a bigger role this year in helping resolve disputes related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and improving the global credibility of the judiciary.
Environment January 30, 2019

China orders further cleanup along Yangtze

China's Ministry of Water Resources said on Tuesday that illegal infrastructure along the Yangtze River is being dismantled to restore order.

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