Economy August 29, 2024

Multinationals see potential, opportunity in Chinese market

Economy August 29, 2024

China's home-made C919 jet marks operation milestone with dual airline delivery

Air China and China Southern Airlines on Wednesday received their first C919 aircraft in Shanghai, marking a pivotal moment as the country's first domestically produced large passenger aircraft enters a new phase of multi-operator deployment.

Around China August 29, 2024

China sees surging sports enthusiasm

​Earlier this August, Chinese skateboarder Zheng Haohao competed as the youngest athlete at the 2024 Paris Olympics at the age of 11.

Around China August 28, 2024

China's 'lighter capital' blazes trail for global success

​The city of Shaodong in central China's Hunan Province is famous for one industrial marvel: keeping the world's lighter prices low for over two decades.

Economy August 28, 2024

AI speeds up industrial revolution in China

In the scorching summer heat, a green weeding machine is advancing steadily along rows of corn at a farm of the Beidahuang Group in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, without a single operator in sight.

Economy August 27, 2024

China delivers first MA60 firefighting airplanes to customer

​The first batch of China's independently-developed MA60 firefighting airplanes was delivered to the Ministry of Emergency Management on Monday, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said.

Around China August 27, 2024

China sees over 800M railway passenger trips so far in summer rush

China has seen 802 million railway passenger trips between July 1, the start of the summer travel rush, and August 25, data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed Monday.

Culture August 23, 2024

Chinese museum offers visitors immersive journey into ancient life

A new trend is emerging where, after exploring the exhibits, visitors head upstairs to dine, shop, and immerse themselves in "Han-style life."

Sci-Tech August 23, 2024

Drones deliver takeout, emergency kits to Great Wall

Fancy some steamed buns or sandwiches to beat the hunger pangs when hiking on the Great Wall? Look no further than e-commerce platform Meituan, which is combining an innovative service model with cutting-edge drone technology to make your visit to the iconic landmark more memorable.

Sci-Tech August 23, 2024

China launches new communications satellite

Economy August 23, 2024

Institutional innovations in pilot FTZs shift China's opening up into higher gear

Over the past year, a slew of pioneering institutional innovations implemented in China's pilot free trade zones (FTZs) have formed a strong magnet for foreign investment, shifting the opening up process of the world's second-largest economy to a higher level.

Sci-Tech August 23, 2024

China remains world's largest industrial robot market

​China has remained the world's largest market for industrial robots for an 11th consecutive year, an official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Thursday at the ongoing 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing.

Economy August 22, 2024

Chinese industry body objects to EU's EV tariff plan, calls for balanced solution

The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products on Wednesday voiced its strong objection to the European Commission's plan to slap tariffs of up to 36.3 percent on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).

Economy August 22, 2024

Summer spending boom showcases China's service consumption potential

​The summer spending frenzy in China, marked by notable consumption growth in tourism, entertainment and sports, has demonstrated service consumption's expansion potential and its contribution to the overall economic development of the country.

Around China August 22, 2024

2024 CIFTIS opens for media registration

Media registration for the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is open from Aug. 21 to 29, and journalists can register online at the official website www.ciftis.org by selecting "JOIN THE FAIR" on the homepage.

Sci-Tech August 21, 2024

China's AS700 manned airship makes first trans-provincial ferry flight

​China's independently-developed AS700 civil manned airship on Wednesday completed its first trans-provincial ferry flight, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Sci-Tech August 20, 2024

China achieves new progress in building High Energy Photon Source

Around China August 19, 2024

China honors model doctors of 2024

​As China celebrates its seventh Doctors' Day, the country's top health authority has announced and honored 10 model medical personnel this year.

Sci-Tech August 19, 2024

China's manned deep-sea submersible completes 300th dive

Economy August 16, 2024

China's NEV industry speeds up for greener, smarter future

China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector has achieved a milestone by surpassing the market share of fuel-powered cars for the first time, in an accelerated drive toward a greener and more intelligent future.

Around China August 16, 2024

China sets up 15-minute fitness circles for the silver generation

​With screams and cheers, the rhythmic beating of table tennis came from an indoor room for the silver generation. 60-year-old Wang Wenpeng and his friends have gathered at the community sports center located just a kilometer from their homes to play table tennis every afternoon for a long time.

Around China August 16, 2024

China's Xizang glacier protection regulation to take effect

A regulation on glacier protection in the Xizang Autonomous Region will come into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, representing a significant achievement in the region's ecological and environmental protection legislation, according to a press release on Thursday.

Around China August 16, 2024

Tech-cultivation makes life, work peachy in east China

The application of modern agricultural technology in Yangshan Township, east China's Jiangsu Province, is breathing new life into the centuries-old cultivation traditions of this "hometown of honey peaches."

Around China August 16, 2024

China's first intercity housing trade-in scheme aims to revitalize real estate

Over 100 cities across China are now encouraging homeowners to swap their old properties for brand-new ones with an additional payment. This scheme has been taken a bold step further in the Yangtze River Delta region, where, for the first time, intercity housing trade-ins are now available.

Around China August 16, 2024

Nanjing Massacre memorial hall marks Japan's WWII surrender

The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders held a memorial event on Thursday morning to mark the 79th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II (WWII).

Around China August 16, 2024

China's aging population spurs rise of new caring professions

On a warm afternoon, caregiver Zhang Bo arrived at the home of an elderly man, checked his vital signs, and wheeled him to the bathroom for a soothing bath.

Around China August 15, 2024

Hainan's round-the-island highway thrives amid summer travel boom

Since its opening on Dec. 18, 2023, the round-the-island highway has risen into a sought-after attraction. Stretching nearly 1,000 km, the highway passes through 12 popular tourist destinations, including Haikou, Wenchang and Qionghai.

Around China August 14, 2024

Former member of Japanese germ-warfare unit exposes war crimes in China

​After a 79-year hiatus, Hideo Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, returned to China to acknowledge the atrocities committed by the invading Japanese forces and to offer sincere repentance and apologies to the victims.

Sci-Tech August 14, 2024

China's commercial space firms propel industrial upgrading via innovative cooperation

Around China August 14, 2024

Olympic Games ignite Chinese consumers' sports, fashion passion

During this scorching summer, Chinese audiences buoyed by the Olympic Games Paris 2024 athletes from China and around the world, have been increasingly interested in splashing cash on sporting activities and filling their shopping carts with celebrity-endorsed designer items.