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.

Around China August 13, 2024

Smart tech cultivates fertile, high-yield lands across China

Despite recent persistent rain in central China's Henan Province, Shen Jifeng's 600-mu (about 40 hectares) of contracted farmlands in the city of Xinxiang have largely avoided waterlogging.

Economy August 13, 2024

China's data industry on fast track to digital future

With its far-reaching impact across various sectors, the data industry is rapidly evolving into a game-changer in China, contributing to the country's economic growth and digital transformation.

Sci-Tech August 13, 2024

China sees dynamic generative AI services with 190 models in use

More than 190 generative artificial intelligence (AI) service models have been registered with the regulator in China and made available for public use so far, said Zhuang Rongwen, chief of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), on Monday.

Around China August 13, 2024

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.

Around China 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.

Around China August 12, 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.

Sci-Tech 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.

Around China August 9, 2024

China's photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore territories

Economy 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.

Economy August 8, 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.

Economy 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.

Around China August 8, 2024

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

Culture August 7, 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.

Around China 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.

Sci-Tech August 7, 2024

China successfully launches new satellite group

Economy 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.

Health 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.

Around China August 6, 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.

Culture 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.

Environment August 6, 2024

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

Economy 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 5, 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.

Agriculture August 5, 2024

China sees growing foreign trade volume of tea in H1