Around China June 5, 2024

Shanghai looks to the future for high-quality development

In east China's Shanghai Municipality, the "future" has continued to be a key word driving high-quality development in industries such as high-end equipment, smart terminals, biomedicine, and aerospace.

Environment June 5, 2024

China promotes bamboo as eco-friendly substitute for plastic

Bamboo tableware, bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo fiber towels... A resident surnamed Wang from Hangzhou, staying at a homestay in Baofu Township, Anji County of east China's Zhejiang Province, was delighted to find that products and toiletries used daily were crafted from bamboo.

Sci-Tech June 5, 2024

China's new FuXi AI weather model eyes maritime transportation, new energy sector

Chinese scientists have upgraded an AI-powered large model, forming part of the FuXi series, for climate and weather forecasting, featuring improved accuracy. They are exploring the model's application in maritime and aviation transportation, and the new energy sector.

Economy June 5, 2024

Central China emerges as popular destination for foreign investors

​Drawn by the rich opportunities in China's central region, various foreign-funded enterprises have cast their vote of confidence by settling there and expanding their investment or operations.

Culture June 4, 2024

China's Macao honored as Culture City of East Asia 2025

The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has been awarded the title of "Culture City of East Asia 2025," the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR government announced on Monday.

Around China June 4, 2024

Travel boom expected as Dragon Boat Festival draws near

Education June 4, 2024

Preparations underway to ensure smooth, fair gaokao

Multiple ministries in China are ramping up efforts to ensure the safety and fairness of the national college entrance examinations, or gaokao, which will kick off on Friday.

Around China June 3, 2024

From super factories to super tools, Shanghai heralds development of new quality productive forces

In the eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, a new round of industrial upgrading is in progress, as the country moves to foster strategic emerging industries and technological innovation -- in other words, the "new quality productive forces."

Culture June 3, 2024

China to start construction of marine archaeology museum this year

China will start construction of its national museum of marine archaeology this year in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong Province, local government has confirmed.

Sci-Tech June 3, 2024

China's C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight

A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Agriculture June 3, 2024

Official: China's grain storage capacity exceeds 700M tonnes by end of 2023

China's continued construction of grain warehouses, including green facilities, brought the national grain storage capacity to over 700 million tonnes by the end of 2023, an increase of 36 percent from 2014, according to an official of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration.

Sci-Tech June 3, 2024

China's Chang'e-6 lands on moon's far side to collect samples

Economy May 31, 2024

China eyes tapping capital market to fund greater productivity

​As innovation becomes ever more crucial to China's high-quality development, the country's securities regulator has voiced stronger support for new quality productive forces by facilitating their access to financing.

Sci-Tech May 30, 2024

China's commercial rocket launches satellites from sea

China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit.

Sci-Tech May 29, 2024

Shenzhou-18 crew members complete first spacewalk

Shenzhou-18 crew members on board China's orbiting space station completed the first spacewalk of their mission at 6:58 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

Economy May 28, 2024

Tourism trade show looks to tap Chinese market further

Environment May 24, 2024

China releases updated biodiversity database

China has recently released an updated version of the national species database, known as the Catalogue of Life China 2024 Annual Checklist, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Thursday.

Economy May 24, 2024

Record-breaking investments highlight western China's growing potential

A record high of 196 major projects were signed at the 6th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade, which kicked off on Thursday, with projects from 12 countries and regions to be established in the western region of China.

Economy May 23, 2024

China's central bank adds liquidity via reverse repos

China's central bank conducted 2 billion yuan (about 281.3 million U.S. dollars) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.8 percent Thursday.

Around China May 23, 2024

Shanghai issues prepaid travel cards for inbound travelers' convenience

Shanghai has released Shanghai Pass, a multipurpose prepaid travel card, to facilitate easy payment by inbound travelers and other visitors not in favor of mobile payment.

Sci-Tech May 22, 2024

China's low-orbit broadband satellite internet applied overseas for first time

Around China May 22, 2024

Xinjiang's high-quality development, opening-up endeavors yield fruitful results

Economy May 21, 2024

8th China-Russia Expo offers platform for food, beverage trade

Over 5,000 overseas buyers registered at the eighth China-Russian Expo and representatives from 44 countries and regions participated in the expo. The exhibition area spans 388,000 square meters, showcasing more than 5,000 products in over 20 major categories from 10 sectors.

Environment May 21, 2024

Desert restored via grassland protection

In Horqin Sandy Land, people employ methods such as using grass to stabilize the sand, aerial seeding for afforestation, road-based sand control and photovoltaic sand control to advance the governance of the sandy land.

Sci-Tech May 21, 2024

China builds radar network to support global space weather forecast

Economy May 20, 2024

Russian specialities fuel buyers' enthusiasm at China-Russia Expo

Around China May 20, 2024

Chongqing's key sectors get international boost

Chongqing, which is intensifying efforts to improve recognition of its products in overseas markets, highlighted on Saturday the first group of six brand sectors in which it holds a competitive advantage.

Economy May 20, 2024

China's listed companies report steep growth in R&D expenditures

​Companies listed on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) spent a total of nearly 900 billion yuan (126.7 billion U.S. dollars) on research and development (R&D) last year, latest data showed.

Around China May 20, 2024

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

In order to meet the growing demand for outbound travel, China has increased flight capacity and expanded favorable visa policies for its citizens.

Economy May 17, 2024

US move of tariff hikes sets 'bad example' for free trade

Chinese industrial groups and officials have voiced their objection to the U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products, saying the move sets a "bad example" in global economic and trade cooperation, tarnishing the credibility of the world's largest economy at least on the front of free trade.