5 things to look ahead to in Hangzhou Asian Games

The much anticipated 19th Asian Games will kick off on Sept. 23 in Hangzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province. Here are five things highlighted at a recent press conference.

June 21, 2023

Summer Solstice: Embracing the celestial shift and rhythm of life

Gaze up at the clear and beautiful starry sky from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences located in northeastern Beijing's Miyun District with Xinhua correspondents Shamim Zakaria and Liu Jie, as they explore the Chinese solar term "Xiazhi," or the Summer Solstice.

June 21, 2023

Innovative Zongtea gains popularity among consumers

Keemun black tea, which originated in Qimen County of east China's Anhui Province, is one of the most famous Chinese teas featuring an intense aroma. It has a history of more than 100 years.

June 21, 2023

UK celebrates Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

A Dragon Boat race was held in Salford in Britain's Greater Manchester to celebrate the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 22 this year.

June 20, 2023

How technology boosts tea industry in China's Wuyishan

Wuyishan in China's Fujian is known as the birthplace of oolong and black tea. Over the years, science and technology have played a significant role in boosting the growth of the tea industry in the city.

June 20, 2023

Sci-tech innovation turns desert sands into arable land

Using an innovative technique called "desert soilization," a group of Chinese scientists have turned barren desert sands into productive, farmable land at an affordable cost in northwest China.

June 19, 2023

Together for better human rights development

China has been upholding the common values of humanity featuring peace, development, equity, justice, democracy and freedom, making contributions to the advancement of global human rights.

June 15, 2023

Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

Rural football tournament nicknamed "Cun Chao" held in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province has captured the attention of media, social platforms, and even overseas stars.

June 14, 2023

When ballet dancer meets Tai Chi culture

"I am amazed by the Chinese culture. It is so profound and full of wisdom." For Linda Fung, a ballerina-turned Tai Chi practitioner, Tai Chi is more than just an ancient Chinese martial art.

June 13, 2023

Charming Changsha: Meet in Changsha

As a modern international hub for trade and transportation, the central Chinese city is fast becoming the place for businesses all over the world to come together to exchange ideas, introduce new products, and show off their brands.

June 12, 2023

When China's Grand Canal meets Britain's Manchester Ship Canal

Don Munro, a British expat living in China, found the Grand Canal shares many similarities with the Manchester Ship Canal in his homeland. From shipping routes to newly-developed cultural tourism destinations, what's fresh on the two canals? Join Don to take a look.

June 12, 2023

Global Civilization Initiative: Celebrating the vibrancy of world cultures

China will celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 10, under the theme "Preserving and Utilizing Cultural Relics, Cultivating Cultural Confidence and Self-improvement."

June 9, 2023

Ningxia wine: Embarking on a sensory journey of international culture

Wine speaks through its distinct flavors, and wine from Ningxia, northwest China is using its voice to share unique characteristics that integrate China into the world wine market. Join us for a rich-tasting glass crafted by blending diverse cultures from around the world.

June 8, 2023

Art exhibition highlights Pakistan-China friendship

An exhibition, named "Star Moon Road, 2023 Pakistan-China Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition," opened on Monday in Islamabad to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

June 8, 2023

China's first home-grown cruise ship undocked in Shanghai

China's first domestically-built large cruise ship completed its undocking in Shanghai on Tuesday, marking its complete transition into the dock mooring debugging stage.

June 7, 2023

China's green drive creates country's first carbon-negative island

China has set ambitious goals of achieving carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, taking a prominent role in the global fight against climate change.

June 6, 2023

How China's Shannan turned barren land into green oasis

Shannan in southwest China's Tibet has transformed the banks of the Yarlung Zangbo River from a desert into a forest over the past 40 years. The afforestation project has brought ecological, economic and social benefits to the region.

June 6, 2023

Message to dear Earth

Our Earth is full of wonder, but it is also facing numerous challenges, including plastic pollution, deforestation and discharge of hazardous waste water into rivers and oceans. On World Environment Day that falls on June 5, our message to dear Earth would be more love and care to save our planet.

June 5, 2023

China turns ancient caves into big data treasury

More than 40,000 years ago, ancient ancestors made fires and took shelter in dark caves in China's mountainous Guizhou Province. Nowadays, these caves are turned into secure and safe data storage centers in Guizhou's capital city Guiyang, more widely known as China's Big Data Valley.

June 5, 2023

Foreign capital spurs new vitality in China's auto industry cradle

Northeast China's Changchun City is regarded as the cradle of China's auto industry. As the local government has been optimizing its business environment, global automakers and auto parts manufacturers have benefited.

June 2, 2023

Five homes a Tibetan had lived

Sitting in the sun outside his residence in Demqog Village, Zhaxigang Township, Gar County in Ngari Prefecture of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, 84-year-old Losang Zhamdu told a story of the five homes he had lived in.

June 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence

In this episode of China XYZ, a panel of experts from multiple fields across multiple generations dive into the hot topic of generative AI. Let's hear what they have to say about its capabilities, potential legal issues that arise, and how it might transform China's economy and society as a whole.

May 30, 2023

China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation

The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, successfully completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market.

May 29, 2023

China's BRI flagship project in Cambodia elevates local workers' livelihoods

Situated in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is not only a key manufacturing base, but also a venue for the development of skilled labor.

May 25, 2023

Tibet: Now and then

This year marks the 72nd anniversary of Tibet's peaceful liberation. During the past more than seven decades, Tibet has witnessed tremendous changes. Let's look at some amazing numbers showing the area's remarkable progress in social and economic development.

May 24, 2023

Vlog: One night in Mt. Qomolangma base camp

What's it like to spend a night at the base camp on Mt. Qomolangma, the world's highest peak?

May 24, 2023

China seeks harmony between humans, wildlife

With the continuous ecological conservation efforts in China, endangered wild animal species, such as Asian elephants, snow leopards and Siberian tigers, have seen a rise in populations and expanded their habitats, with humans exploring ways to avoid conflict and coexist with them in harmony.

May 23, 2023

My life is quite beautiful: Boar-shaped bronze zun's secret code

Thousands of years ago, what was the boar-shaped bronze zun in Hunan Museum, central China, used for? Let's find out the answer.

May 22, 2023

Int'l Museum Day: Ceramics exhibitions tell Maritime Silk Road legacy

The fame of Chinese ceramics travels far along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Click to appreciate those treasures displayed in China's Fujian Museum and the Philippine National Museum of Anthropology. Let the delicate relics tell the millennium-old friendship between China and the world.

May 19, 2023

BRI projects witness cooperation between China and CEEC

The Belt and Road Initiative projects, including railways, bridges, and ports, have witnessed practical cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries. Check out the video to find out how the projects benefit local people and strengthen exchanges.

May 17, 2023