China to improve systems for supporting high-quality population development

China is set to refine its population development strategy in response to an aging population and declining birth rate, as part of broader reform efforts aimed at ensuring and enhancing people's wellbeing during the course of development.

August 13, 2024

China's highways undergo green transformation

​As increasing numbers of clean energy facilities are put into use, China's expressways are undergoing a green transformation.

August 13, 2024

China to award Medals of Republic, national honorary titles on 75th PRC founding anniversary

China will award the Medals of the Republic and national honorary titles, the highest state honors, to some eminent people in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China this year, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

August 12, 2024

China's large, twin-engine unmanned transport aircraft completes maiden flight

China's large, twin-engine unmanned transport aircraft made its maiden flight from the Zigong Fengming General Airport in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday.

August 12, 2024

China's inbound tourism heats up in summer travel surge

Elena and her boyfriend planned for their trip to China three months in advance and when wandering last week in the Forbidden City, a must-see heritage site in Beijing, the tourists from Russia said the unique culture and architecture had made all their preparations "absolutely worthwhile."

August 12, 2024

Services seen as bright spot for economy

Amid the sustained recovery in consumer spending, China has employed an array of policy measures to foster greater openness within the services sector, as the country aims to further boost consumption by improving the provision of more quality services, officials and experts said on Friday.

August 12, 2024

China's photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore territories

​On a vast salt pan in Yinggehai Town, located in Ledong Li Autonomous County of Hainan Province in Southern China, a massive array of 434,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels generates a continuous supply of clean energy.

August 9, 2024

Sales of China's new energy passenger vehicles soar in July

Sales of China's new energy passenger vehicles registered robust expansion in July, industry data showed.

August 9, 2024

Export sector performance exceeds expectations

China's export sector saw a better-than-expected performance in the first seven months of the year as overseas demand remained on a steady growth trajectory, fueled by the strong competitiveness of Chinese products across various sectors, officials and analysts said on Wednesday.

August 8, 2024

China's machinery industry shows stable performance, new growth momentum in H1

China's machinery industry performed well in the first half of the year (H1), while its intelligent and green initiatives gained traction, according to the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) on Wednesday.

August 8, 2024

World's 1st large, ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters has OGIP of over 100B cubic meters

The original gas in place (OGIP) of the Lingshui 36-1 gas field -- the world's first large, ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters -- has been estimated at more than 100 billion cubic meters, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

August 8, 2024

Nighttime carnival celebrates Miao culture

A nighttime carnival featuring Miao cuisine, song, dance and traditional clothing at the Chiyou Jiuli Town scenic spot in Chongqing's Pengshui Miao and Tujia autonomous county is attracting visitors from across the country.

August 7, 2024

Largest port city in north China accelerates revival pace

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone (TPFTZ). Policies are to be carried out to further support the high-quality development of Tianjin's Binhai New Area, according to a recent State Council executive meeting.

August 7, 2024

China successfully launches new satellite group

China sent a new satellite group into space on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.

August 7, 2024

Report: China's reforms create new driving force for global economic growth

​China's drive to advance modernization through comprehensively deepening reform has created a new engine for global economic growth, according to a think tank report released Tuesday in Beijing.

August 7, 2024

China's medical reform to elevate public health to higher level

China will deepen its reform in the medical and healthcare sector, striving to bring the main health indicators of its residents to the level of high-income countries by 2035, according to Lei Haichao, head of China's National Health Commission.

August 7, 2024

China's homegrown C919 aircraft soars on 5th regular route

​China's homegrown large passenger aircraft C919 began operation on a new route linking Beijing with Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on Monday, according to its operator China Eastern Airlines.

August 6, 2024

Cultural relic souvenirs rise as new trend, bring new professions

​China's cultural and tourism sector is experiencing a boom, with museum visitors now able to take tangible pieces of history home with them. Unsurprisingly, this new trend has been warmly received and is gaining momentum.

August 6, 2024

Services sector expansion drives recovery

As challenges and uncertainties remain, expanding domestic demand, particularly by spurring consumer sentiments and improving the offering of consumer goods and services, should be among the top priorities for policymakers, in order to strengthen the world's second-largest economy in the coming months, experts said.

August 6, 2024

Inner Mongolia tops China's carbon sinks of forest, grassland, wetland

​The total carbon sink volume of forests, grasslands and wetlands in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has reached 119 million tonnes so far, ranking first in the country, local authorities said.

August 6, 2024

China's logistics sector holds steady in July despite bad weather

China's logistics sector showed a modest retreat in July due to the impact of heatwaves and floods, yet the logistics prosperity index, as reported by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, remains above the threshold indicating sectoral health.

August 5, 2024

China sees growing foreign trade volume of tea in H1

​The foreign trade volume of tea on the Chinese mainland reached 196,400 tonnes during the first half (H1) of 2024, up 2.21 percent year on year, according to the Tea Industry Committee of China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation.

August 5, 2024

Study on Chang'e-5 lunar sample unveils early moon crust building process

After studying a lunar sample brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, a group of Chinese scientists proposed a continuous early crust development process on the moon, as opposed to the classical two-stage moon crust development model.

August 1, 2024

China's commerce minister lays out priorities for broadening opening up

​Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao has outlined a host of prioritized measures aimed at opening the Chinese market wider to the outside world.

July 31, 2024

New high-speed railway launched to boost integration of China's Yangtze River Delta

A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region.

July 30, 2024

Local community leads way in serving seniors

"Our commitment to caring for the elderly has been consistent, but our methods have evolved with technology. From yellow ribbons to smart wristbands, we've come a long way," said Xiang Feifei, Party chief of the community.

July 30, 2024

HK to bolster role as offshore renminbi hub

China will reinforce the role of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as an offshore renminbi hub to bolster its efforts to steadily lift the global profile of the renminbi, a course that is significant for both China and the world economy, according to financial officials and experts.

July 30, 2024

Inclusion of Beijing Central Axis into UNESCO World Heritage List showcases beauty to world

​The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the Beijing Central Axis in its world heritage list, recognizing its integrity, authenticity, and protection and management status.

July 29, 2024

China's homegrown carbon capture facility passes reliability verification

CarbonBox, China's independently developed direct air capture (DAC) facility, has passed its reliability verification, with a single module capable of capturing over 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air each year and generating 99 percent high-concentration product.

July 26, 2024

China's advanced satellites for climate, carbon monitoring now operational

China's atmospheric environment monitoring satellite and terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite have been officially put into operation, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday.

July 26, 2024