A look back at government achievements in 2018

Take a look at what the Chinese government achieved over the past year.

March 4, 2019

China, India lead the way in making the Earth greener

Satellite data shows that the Earth's green leaf area has increased by five percent since the early 2000s, an area equivalent to all of the Amazon rainforests. China and India are two leading contributors, jointly responsible for a third of the foliage increase.

March 1, 2019

Beijing, neighbors take advantage of integrated regional development

Five years ago, China initiated a strategy to integrate development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei for a better economic structure, cleaner environment, and improved public services.

February 26, 2019

Flying to the moon: Change-4's venture into the unknown

Aerospace engineers tell the stories behind the Chang'e-4 probe that made the first landing on the moon's far side.

February 25, 2019

China to unveil new high-speed train with interchangeable carriages

China is developing a new high-speed train with interchangeable carriages.

February 25, 2019

Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu group amazes audience in Sudan

Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu group presented a show on Wednesday in Khartoum, Sudan.

February 22, 2019

Xinhua unveils world's first female AI anchor

Xinhua unveiled the world's first female AI news anchor "Xin Xiaomeng". The anchor will serve as a broadcaster during the upcoming "Two Sessions" in March.

February 21, 2019

Lantern Festival's most tasty tradition

Jay Birbeck, of China.org.cn, learns about the most delicious tradition of the Lantern Festival: sweet dumplings (yuanxiao).

February 19, 2019

Kiev hosts lantern show to celebrate Chinese Lantern Festival

A lantern show is being held to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. The festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on February 19, 2019, marking the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year.

February 18, 2019

Safeguarding world's highest rail line in Tibet, China

Technicians in China's Tibet brave harsh conditions to maintain a crucial railway linking Tibet with Qinghai.

February 18, 2019

On festive ice: Winter sports heat up in China

People in China are increasingly drawn to winter sports as the country is set to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics. Tag along to check out the chills and thrills in Beijing's iconic Olympic venues.

February 15, 2019

How does China contribute to global greenery expansion

A new study in Nature Sustainability journal citing NASA satellite data shows China and India contribute the most to a greener earth.

February 15, 2019

China sets record for super-thin glass

Chinese scientists have developed a super-thin glass just 0.12 mm thick.

February 15, 2019

Satellite imagery shows human settlements in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou

Satellite imagery shows human settlements in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

February 14, 2019

Beijing embraces post-holiday snow

Snow fell in Beijing Tuesday morning, reducing visibility and causing inconvenience for travelers who were returning home from the week-long Spring Festival holiday.

February 13, 2019

China's import and export volume records new high in 2018

China's import and export trade reached a record high in 2018, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, which delivered a business performance report on Feb. 12, 2019.

February 13, 2019

Consumption hits new heights over this year's Spring Festival

Chinese consumers spent more money on the internet during this year's Spring Festival, while the consumption of traditional foods and local specialties also saw a robust growth.

February 12, 2019

Spring Festival vibes in the village: Yueju Opera shines in Shengzhou

Yueju Opera performance, also known as Shaoxing Opera, an local art form originated in the early 1900s and is only second in popularity to the Beijing Opera.

February 3, 2019

Exploring Spring Festival traditions

From dragon dances to dumplings, from chunlian to chunyun, customs and traditons of Spring Festival have evolved to meet changing needs and tastes.

February 3, 2019

Joyful family reunion celebrates age-old family culture among Chinese

Recently, a heartwarming short video called "Four Generations Under One Roof" went viral. In the video, a young girl jumps on screen and calls for her mom, who follows suit until the eldest matriarch last appears.

January 31, 2019

42 seconds to decode how Chinese spread Spring Festival cheer

From ice sculptures to lantern shows, from ornament shopping to traditional dancing, a variety of folk customs and activities were held across China for the upcoming Spring Festival.

January 31, 2019

Graffiti village in east China's Shandong

A "graffiti village" is popular in Shouguang city, east China's Shandong Province. Watch how the artworks on wall bring about burgeoning businesses.

January 30, 2019

Amazing aerial view of high-speed train maintenance center in Shanghai

Amazing aerial view of Hongqiao bullet train maintenance depot in Shanghai, the largest of its kind in China's Yangtze River Delta region.

January 30, 2019

Celebrating Chinese New Year at Forbidden City

Once home to China's imperial families, the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is now hosting its largest ever exhibition to celebrate this year's Spring Festival.

January 30, 2019

China's first national park report released in Qinghai

The Annual Report on Sanjiangyuan National Park was released by the Qinghai provincial government on Jan. 29, 2019 – the first of its kind in China.

January 30, 2019

China Moment: Dehong promotes friendship between China and Myanmar

Dehong has formed a lasting and friendly connection with Myanmar through cultural exchanges.

January 29, 2019

How come China sees one miracle after another

China's economy grew 6.6 percent in 2018. Lives of Chinese people have undergone a tremendous transformation. China is going towards a better future with confidence because of the right path of reform and opening-up it has followed for four decades.

January 29, 2019

China builds new 'super maglev' train prototype

In the superconductivity laboratory, researchers are using maglev technology to build super fast trains that run in vacuum tube.

January 24, 2019

2019 DAVOS: Belt and Road Initiative won recognition at Davos

A panel centered on better fostering the Belt and Road Initiative sparked hot discussions in Davos about the opportunities of sustainable development and the prospect of cooperation among the international community.

January 24, 2019

Beijing builds sub-center to cure 'big city disease'

On Jan. 11, Beijing's municipal administrative center officially moved from the city center to the suburban Tongzhou District, which is 30 kilometers east. The administration's "home relocation" is broad in scale, attracting wide attention.

January 24, 2019