First China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in Changsha

The first China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo was held in Changsha of central China's Hunan province, from June 27-29.

July 17, 2019

What do we make of China's 6.2 percent Q2 growth?

China remains the fastest growing of major economies despite ongoing trade tensions with the US as well as headwinds at home.

July 17, 2019

China's GDP grows 6.3 pct in H1

China's GDP grows 6.3% in H1, in line with the government's annual target.

July 16, 2019

China's 1st domestically-built polar research vessel enters service

China's first domestically-built polar research vessel and icebreaker the Xuelong 2 has entered official service in Shanghai.

July 16, 2019

Decade on, yuan wins worldwide recognition

Over the past decade, yuan has become a currency recognized worldwide.

July 15, 2019

China pilots internet-based nursing program for the elderly

In recent years, an internet-based nursing program has been piloted in many cities to provide door-to-door services for senior citizens.

July 11, 2019

Liangzhu Ancient City relic: A witness to the 5000-year history of the Chinese civilization

Liangzhu Ancient City (between 3300 B.C. and 2300 B.C.) is located in Pingyao Township of Yuhang District, which is under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.

July 10, 2019

Simultaneous rotation of twin bridges completed in SW China

The simultaneous rotation of the two swivel bridges of the Wanjiagou Bridge in southwest China's Chongqing municipality was successfully completed on June 27.

July 8, 2019

5G tops the agenda at the 2019 Summer Davos

The forum ended with discussions on how to use 5G responsibly, rethinking the economy, and accelerating the transition to clean tech. Delegates experienced various 5G-related technologies at the exhibition and spoke about how to create a more sustainable and inclusive framework for cooperation.

July 4, 2019

Customs clearance efficiency improved for China-Europe freight trains in Xinjiang

Customs clearance speeds up for the China-Europe freight trains. The clearance times for inbound and outbound cargos were 18.5 hours and 0.77 hour's respectively in May.

July 4, 2019

Daxing International Airport: New window and new opportunity

On June 30, Beijing's new airport - Daxing International Airport - was officially completed and is expected to start operations in September.

July 3, 2019

Beijing's new international airport goes green and eco-friendly

The newly-built Daxing Int'l Airport in Beijing is scheduled to be operational before Sept.30.

July 2, 2019

G20 summit upholds multilateralism, opposes protectionism

The 14th Group of 20 (G20) summit was held June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan. Over the past decade, G20 nations have confronted many difficulties together. In response to crises, they have coordinated macroeconomic policies, upheld free trade, opposed protectionism, and made great contributions to preventing the global financial crisis from turning into a disaster like the Great Depression in the 1930s.

July 2, 2019

China plays a vital role in G20: experts

China stood ready to seek consensus and solutions with G20 members at the summit in Osaka on promoting global trade growth, advancing world economic development, improving global governance and coping with risks and challenges.

June 27, 2019

Intelligent very large crude carrier delivered in NE China

Intelligent very large crude carrier has been delivered in NE China.

June 27, 2019

Seeds of Change: Changsha brings agricultural expertise to Africa

Agriculture is a major part of China-Africa cooperation and of key interest to both sides. A single seed of rice has become the bridge of China-Africa friendship.

June 26, 2019

China launches its 46th BeiDou satellite

China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in its southwestern province of Sichuan on Tuesday.

June 26, 2019

China's first railway through desert

The Baotou-Lanzhou Railway, which began operating in 1958, is an artery linking northern China to northwestern regions, and passes through the Tengger Desert.

June 24, 2019

How are mega bridges built for China's high-speed railway

The video shows how mega bridges are built for China's high-speed railway.

June 24, 2019

1st China-Africa trade expo to bring mutual benefits

A total of 53 African countries will attend the first China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo scheduled for June 27-29 in Changsha, central China's Hunan province.

June 24, 2019

China's futuristic metro train completes trial runs on test route

A new subway train, which consists of six carriages and features cutting-edge carbon fiber technology, completed its first trial run in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Wednesday.

June 21, 2019

5G driverless smart bus on trial runs in Zhengzhou, China

5G self-driving buses are put to trial runs at the "Intelligent Island" in Zhengzhou, China. The bus route is 1.53km long and fully covered by 5G network.

June 20, 2019

72-year-old man guards forest for 10 years in north China

72-year-old Zhang Deshun has been a local forest ranger since 2009. He's been committed to protecting 1,600 acres of forest and wild life in past 10 years.

June 19, 2019

Smart self-driving buses put into operation in Tianjin, China

Adorned with the lovable appearance of giant panda, several multifunctional AI-based smart buses have lately begun operation in north China's Tianjin city.

June 14, 2019

Beijing Daxing Int'l Airport - China's infrastructure not a stunt

At the end of 2015, British newspaper The Guardian selected "seven wonders of the modern world near completion" and Beijing Daxing International Airport, set to be the world's largest, was on the list.

June 13, 2019

Chinese company helps build Kyrgyzstan's biggest infrastructure project

Kyrgyzstan's North-South Alternative Road, the biggest infrastructure project in the Central Asia, is being built by China Road and Bridge Corporation.

June 13, 2019

Vox pop: What are on the minds of China's millennials?

On China's Youth Day this year, we talked to a number of young people about their aspirations, how they see themselves, and their unforgettable memories.

May 5, 2019

China's 'artificial sun' project makes strides

Chinese scientists are working on the country's largest Tokamak, a next-generation nuclear fusion device. It is called artificial sun because it mimics the energy-generating process of the sun.

June 12, 2019

China-Kyrgyzstan relations to be upgraded to new level: Chinese ambassador

Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Kyrgyzstan is of great significance and is expected to raise bilateral relations to a higher level, Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Du Dewen has said.

June 12, 2019

Beijing's first bicycle-only expressway

Beijing opened its first bicycle-only expressway on Friday to ease traffic pressure and promote green travel. The 6.5-km bikeway will greatly cut down the commute time between Huilongguan community in northern Changping District and Shangdi community in northwestern Haidian District, from 40 minutes to about 26 minutes.

June 11, 2019