China successfully launches first Mars mission

China launched a Mars probe on Thursday, aiming to complete orbiting, landing and roving in one mission, and taking the first step in its planetary exploration of the solar system.

July 23, 2020

China invests 1.05 bln yuan into construction of Xiongan New Area

China's top economic planner has allocated 1.05 billion yuan (about 148.6 million U.S. dollars) for the development of the Xiongan New Area, which is located about 100 km southwest of Beijing.

July 23, 2020

China's ARJ21 regional aircraft serves 1M passengers

China's independently developed ARJ21 regional aircraft has served 1 million passengers as of July 20, said its developer the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) Tuesday.

July 23, 2020

New railway laid to quicken Xinjiang's exchanges with Qinghai and beyond

The laying of railway tracks for a new line linking northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with Qinghai Province and beyond was completed Tuesday, paving the way for accelerating development in the country's western region.

July 22, 2020

Fighting poverty through e-commerce

Filming videos, livestreaming, mobile payment... E-commerce has become an emerging business in rural China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has also hailed the role of e-commerce in poverty alleviation.

July 22, 2020

China prepares to launch Long March-5 rocket for Mars mission

The fourth Long March-5 rocket, to be used to launch China's first Mars exploration mission, was vertically transported to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province on Friday.

July 20, 2020

Tourism brings fortune to internet-famous town in Tibet, China

Zhaxigang village in Nyingchi city, southwest China's Tibet autonomous region is located along National Highway 318. It has become a must-see tourist attraction in recent years.

July 15, 2020

Xiongan high-speed railway station being constructed in Hebei, China

The architectural concrete surface of Xiongan high-speed railway station was completed recently in Xiongan New Area, north China's Hebei province.

July 15, 2020

An emissary on ancient Maritime Silk Road

In early 15th century, Zheng He, a famous Chinese navigator, made seven voyages to the Western Seas, reaching Southeast Asia and Africa. Chinese President Xi Jinping commends the epic journey, which has promoted peace and friendly exchanges between China and countries along the ancient Maritime Silk Road.

July 13, 2020

Nature at its finest: Gorgeous grasslands in N China

Some of the most beautiful grasslands in China are found in Inner Mongolia autonomous region! There you will find dream landscapes featuring pale blue skies above the endless sea of green.

July 13, 2020

Safeguarding national security, restoring prosperity and stability in Hong Kong

On June 30, 2020, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was adopted.

July 10, 2020

Beating poverty in Tibet, China: Pu Tsering's New Ranch

Yaks and pasture offer a lifeline to herdsmen living above an altitude of 4,700 meters in Naqu City, in China's Tibet. Watch how a poverty-alleviation program has changed the lives of local herdsmen

July 7, 2020

The Central Axis of Beijing: The cultural charm of balance and harmony

The Central Axis is a north-south line that runs through the center of Beijing. This 7.8-kilometer axis was formed 800 years ago during the Yuan Dynasty.

July 3, 2020

How does the Communist Party of China stay fresh and current?

From less than 60 members in 1921 to more than 90 million today, what attracts new members to China's ruling party, and how has it stayed ahead of the times?

July 2, 2020

Amazing view of China's picturesque Lijiang River

Hailed as one of the most beautiful rivers on the earth, Lijiang River, where clean water flows between the scenic karst mountains, winds through four counties in the city of Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

June 29, 2020

BeiDou: Navigating into the future

​China launched the last satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) on Tuesday, marking the completion of the whole system.

June 24, 2020

China launches last BeiDou satellite

​ China launched the last satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System on Tuesday, marking the completion of the deployment of China's own global navigation system.

June 23, 2020

Terracotta Warriors exhibition goes online for Australians

The Chinese Cultural Center (CCC) Sydney launches an online exhibition allowing Australians to explore the World Heritage listed treasures from their homes and learn about the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.

June 19, 2020

Pairing-up support helps relocated villagers rise above poverty

This impoverished region in Ningxia, China was once labeled as "most uninhabitable" for humans. With pairing-up support from an eastern province, villagers were relocated to the plains, rose above poverty, and embraced better lives. The poverty alleviation effort in Minning was shared by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

June 15, 2020

Repair starts on a 2,000-year-old section of Great Wall in Inner Mongolia

Repairs have begun on time-weathered parts of a 2,000-year-old section of the Great Wall in Inner Mongolia, north China.

June 10, 2020

China's ancient waterway donning a new look

Lucid waters and lush green banks have been restored to a section of China's ancient Grand Canal, after years of environmental protection.

June 8, 2020

Building a moderately prosperous society: A long-cherished wish of Chinese people

From 1979 to 2020, the vision of building a prosperous society has been continuously enriched and developed.

June 3, 2020

Villagers' new life on clifftop

Located on a clifftop in a remote area of China's Sichuan, Atulieer village is known as "Cliff Village." Isolated location once made the area in deep poverty. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his concern on "Cliff Village" in 2017. See what has been changed now.

May 29, 2020

Strengthening people's rights: China enters new era with Civil Code

On May 28th, China's first Civil Code was enacted at the annual session of the National People's Congress.

May 29, 2020

What is China's Civil Code?

China's Civil Code was adopted at the closing meeting of the annual session of the 13th National People's Congress on May 28. It will take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.

May 28, 2020

Arabic song saluting Sino-Egyptian ties released in Cairo

Recently, the Arabic song "Hand in Hand" was released by the China Cultural Center in Cairo. The song is an Arabic version of "Xie Shou Bing Jian," a new song dedicated to the 64th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt on May 30.

May 26, 2020

Time capsule reveals treasures from Song Dynasty

Ship full of treasures from the Song Dynasty! In early May, Nanhai No. 1, a cargo ship salvaged in the South China Sea in 2007, was selected as one of China's top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2019. Take a look at what was found inside the vessel.

May 25, 2020

Hong Kong: No double standard in safeguarding national security

We have every confidence to help Hong Kong residents restore the prosperity, stability, freedom and security of their city, and regain the glamor of the "Pearl of the Orient" as early as possible.

May 23, 2020

China loses no time sharing information on COVID-19

China has shared information on the novel coronavirus epidemic in a timely and transparent manner right after it detected the outbreak.

May 19, 2020

Buy, buy, buy: Online shopping boosts enthusiasm of Chinese consumers

As the COVID-19 outbreak has gradually been brought under control in China, many Chinese people have re-opened their wallets since the second quarter, spurred on by various promotional activities.

May 14, 2020