Around China April 2, 2018

Xiongan's 1st engineering project takes shape in 112 days

Xiongan New Area, a new economic zone about 100 km southwest of Beijing, China announced establishment of the area on April 1, 2017.

Around China April 2, 2018

New high-speed railway linking Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong begins trial operation

The new Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Express Rail has begun official testing on April 1.

Society March 30, 2018

Self-driving tractors sow cotton seeds in spring plowing

Self-driving tractors have made spring plowing a lot easier this year in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China's largest cotton-growing area.

Education March 29, 2018

Online courses benefit children in poor areas

Live streaming, the trendiest social activity among Chinese youth, is transforming the classes at Lumacha Primary School in a remote, mountainous area of northwest China's Gansu province.

National Defense March 29, 2018

China's elite air force unit conducts training exercise

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force conducts a training exercise. Twelve H-6K bombers from elite Shenwei Unit take part in the drill.

International Cooperation March 28, 2018

Construction goes ahead on key tunnel of China-Laos railway

A tunnel that crosses the border between China and Laos is being built. The tunnel is 9,595 meters long, with 2,400+ inside Laos.

Culture March 27, 2018

Chinese cake artist stuns the world with historical fondant art

Inspired by Chinese culture, Zhou Yi has a lot to tell about the edible artworks that have gone viral on the internet in China.

Economy March 27, 2018

China launches yuan-denominated crude oil futures trading

China launched trading of crude oil futures contracts at the Shanghai International Energy Exchange on Monday in its steady move of opening up the financial sector.

Around China March 23, 2018

China's homegrown ARJ21-700 jet enters service in north China

The Chinese-made jetliner ARJ21-700 enters service in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Politics March 22, 2018

A good government and a harmonious people – the goal of China's all-round institutional reform