Hainan’s special customs operations are expected to significantly reduce the institutional costs of foreign goods flowing into Hainan,enabling the island to function as a gateway for global goods.DAVID Adrian Janke,a...Hainan’s special customs operations are expected to significantly reduce the institutional costs of foreign goods flowing into Hainan,enabling the island to function as a gateway for global goods.DAVID Adrian Janke,a British citizen operating a translation company in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province in south China,witnessed surging orders as special customs operations got underway in the island province on December 18.展开更多
Saud Khan,a Pakistani physician,collected his work and residence permits at the Yangpu Government Service Centre in Danzhou City,Hainan Province,on 18 December 2025.Khan had arrived in Hainan three months earlier to p...Saud Khan,a Pakistani physician,collected his work and residence permits at the Yangpu Government Service Centre in Danzhou City,Hainan Province,on 18 December 2025.Khan had arrived in Hainan three months earlier to participate in a medical training programme at Hainan Western Central Hospital.By the time the programme concluded,he had made up his mind to stay and broaden his professional experience and long-term career prospects in Hainan.展开更多
“The silk of Suzhou,Hangzhou,Jiaxing and Huzhou are unrivalled in the world;all under heaven draw their supply from it.”So observed the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)agronomist Xu Guangqi in his Complete Treatise on Agricu...“The silk of Suzhou,Hangzhou,Jiaxing and Huzhou are unrivalled in the world;all under heaven draw their supply from it.”So observed the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)agronomist Xu Guangqi in his Complete Treatise on Agriculture,capturing the undisputed dominance of east China in sericulture centuries ago.展开更多
The long-standing use of portable toilet cubicles by residents of Shanghai’s narrow,labyrinthine alleys came to an end in September 2025 after the city largely finished building public toilets to make up their lack o...The long-standing use of portable toilet cubicles by residents of Shanghai’s narrow,labyrinthine alleys came to an end in September 2025 after the city largely finished building public toilets to make up their lack of sanitation facilities.The project,targeting 14,082 households,started last year.展开更多
Fifty-five-year-old Shi Yizhong never imagined fireflies could become the foundation of a serious business.In 2022,Longshan Village in Huzhou’s Wuxing District collaborated with a young entrepreneurial team to create...Fifty-five-year-old Shi Yizhong never imagined fireflies could become the foundation of a serious business.In 2022,Longshan Village in Huzhou’s Wuxing District collaborated with a young entrepreneurial team to create a firefly campsite-a natural attraction where visitors can observe these glowing insects in a preserved habitat.The site quickly drew waves of tourists,who shared their experience online,recouping its initial investment in just two years.展开更多
FORTY years ago,driving through Hotan Prefecture in south Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region meant skirting the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert,China’s largest desert and the world’s second largest shifting des...FORTY years ago,driving through Hotan Prefecture in south Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region meant skirting the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert,China’s largest desert and the world’s second largest shifting desert.Back then,the solitary bus stations that emerged at intervals from the billowing dust were among the only sources of supplies,but they now have become a distant memory.A decades-long struggle between humans and nature is entering a new phase,as the last few challenging gaps have been filled in a green wall encircling the desert.This“wall”is basically a vast network of shelterbelts-areas of trees and shrubs planted to protect farmland from wind and soil erosion.展开更多
The five-year plan is a key guiding document for China’s medium-to long-term economic and social progress.IN July 1956,the No.1 Automobile Works in Changchun,Jilin Province-part of the country’s traditional northeas...The five-year plan is a key guiding document for China’s medium-to long-term economic and social progress.IN July 1956,the No.1 Automobile Works in Changchun,Jilin Province-part of the country’s traditional northeastern industrial base-produced the first car made in the People’s Republic of China(PRC).This achievement was a glimpse into the 156 key projects outlined in the country’s First Five-Year Plan(1953-57).Fast forward to 2024,and thanks to high levels of automation and intelligent manufacturing,major Chinese automaker BYD’s factory in Shenzhen,Guangdong Province,is able to roll out a new electric vehicle every minute.展开更多
Aquiet revolution is underway in the vast cotton fields of Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in north Xinjiang where harvesting machines,guided by digital sensors,operate with minimal human intervention.Accordin...Aquiet revolution is underway in the vast cotton fields of Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in north Xinjiang where harvesting machines,guided by digital sensors,operate with minimal human intervention.According to Aoqierbate,head of the prefecture’s Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,now hundreds of hectares of cotton can be harvested by just one or two machine operators.展开更多
BRICS cooperation mechanism grows stronger amid rising global uncertainties Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions,economic fragmentation and climate crises,the two-day 17th BRICS Summit concluded in R...BRICS cooperation mechanism grows stronger amid rising global uncertainties Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions,economic fragmentation and climate crises,the two-day 17th BRICS Summit concluded in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil,on 7 July,with a resounding commitment to deepen collaboration among member states and expand the group’s influence in shaping a more equitable global order.展开更多
How Five-Year Plans have guided China’s economic and social transformation In July 1956,the First Automobile Works in Changchun,Jilin Province-part of the country’s traditional northeastern industrial base-produced ...How Five-Year Plans have guided China’s economic and social transformation In July 1956,the First Automobile Works in Changchun,Jilin Province-part of the country’s traditional northeastern industrial base-produced the first car made in the People’s Republic of China(PRC).This achievement was a glimpse into the 156 key projects outlined in the country’s First Five-Year Plan(FYP)(1953-1957).展开更多
As NPC performances surge in popularity,destinations are recruiting actors and building story-driven scenes to reinvent traditional tourism Eight days,seven cities-a whirlwind tour that defined actor Zheng Guolin’s w...As NPC performances surge in popularity,destinations are recruiting actors and building story-driven scenes to reinvent traditional tourism Eight days,seven cities-a whirlwind tour that defined actor Zheng Guolin’s work schedule during the National Day holiday a month ago.From 1 to 8 October,he maintained a relentless pace,not just logging miles but also switching between roles.展开更多
Aquick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do.Preparing for an evening event,a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes,no store visit required.At a we...Aquick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do.Preparing for an evening event,a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes,no store visit required.At a weekend picnic,pet treats show up from across town just as easily as lunch.展开更多
Inside Beijing’s Palace Museum,priceless artefacts make history come alive In the heart of Beijing,the former imperial residence,also known as the Forbidden City,stands as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of Chin...Inside Beijing’s Palace Museum,priceless artefacts make history come alive In the heart of Beijing,the former imperial residence,also known as the Forbidden City,stands as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of China’s history.For centuries,ordinary people could only catch fleeting glimpses of the palace’s gilded ridges from beyond its towering walls,their imaginations wandering through the mysteries hidden within.展开更多
China’s modern corporate system fuels sustainable growth by merging profit-driven innovation with social responsibility,turning rural villages into prosperous microcosms of equitable development.
China’s inaugural dance therapy degree begins classes During a dance therapy class at Nanjing Normal University of Special Education(NNUSE),Liu Shanshan,director of the Dance Therapy Teaching and Research Office,pose...China’s inaugural dance therapy degree begins classes During a dance therapy class at Nanjing Normal University of Special Education(NNUSE),Liu Shanshan,director of the Dance Therapy Teaching and Research Office,posed a question:“Can you describe your current physical and mental state in one word or sentence?”She then guided students through gentle movements designed to promote physical relaxation.展开更多
The Two Sessions-the annual gathering of China’s top legislature,the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the top political advisory body,the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conferen...The Two Sessions-the annual gathering of China’s top legislature,the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the top political advisory body,the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)-are not just pivotal events in the country’s political calendar.They resonate deeply with ordinary citizens,influencing daily life across the nation.展开更多
On 20 April 1994,China made its first o!cial full-function connection to the World Wide Web through a 64-kilobyte international leased line,marking the country’s formal entry into the global digital age.The year 2024...On 20 April 1994,China made its first o!cial full-function connection to the World Wide Web through a 64-kilobyte international leased line,marking the country’s formal entry into the global digital age.The year 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the country’s entry into the internet era.展开更多
The ver y mention of Silk Road evokes memories of the good old times for the western region of China.In times past,countless hardy and courageous merchants used their camels to carry silk,fine chinaware and tea and ve...The ver y mention of Silk Road evokes memories of the good old times for the western region of China.In times past,countless hardy and courageous merchants used their camels to carry silk,fine chinaware and tea and ventured warily along a series of ancient trade routes that展开更多
The whole-process democracy is taking root across China.ON the third floor of the Gubei Civic Center in Shanghai’s Hongqiao Subdistrict,a small group of residents are discussing how to use smart technologies to make ...The whole-process democracy is taking root across China.ON the third floor of the Gubei Civic Center in Shanghai’s Hongqiao Subdistrict,a small group of residents are discussing how to use smart technologies to make senior citizens’life more convenient.In another hall at the center,a meeting is being held to collect opinions from the public on adding new infrastructure to one of the subdistrict’s commercial streets.Residents discuss the new infrastructure that is needed,what the standard for the new infrastructure should be and how the projects should be implemented.展开更多
CHINA had long aspired to be an innovation powerhouse.Now,it is one."Over the past decade,China's scientific and technological undertakings have undergone historic structural and overall changes.We have enter...CHINA had long aspired to be an innovation powerhouse.Now,it is one."Over the past decade,China's scientific and technological undertakings have undergone historic structural and overall changes.We have entered the ranks of countries of innovators,"Wang Zhigang,minister of Science and Technology,said at a press conference on June 6.展开更多
文摘Hainan’s special customs operations are expected to significantly reduce the institutional costs of foreign goods flowing into Hainan,enabling the island to function as a gateway for global goods.DAVID Adrian Janke,a British citizen operating a translation company in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province in south China,witnessed surging orders as special customs operations got underway in the island province on December 18.
文摘Saud Khan,a Pakistani physician,collected his work and residence permits at the Yangpu Government Service Centre in Danzhou City,Hainan Province,on 18 December 2025.Khan had arrived in Hainan three months earlier to participate in a medical training programme at Hainan Western Central Hospital.By the time the programme concluded,he had made up his mind to stay and broaden his professional experience and long-term career prospects in Hainan.
文摘“The silk of Suzhou,Hangzhou,Jiaxing and Huzhou are unrivalled in the world;all under heaven draw their supply from it.”So observed the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)agronomist Xu Guangqi in his Complete Treatise on Agriculture,capturing the undisputed dominance of east China in sericulture centuries ago.
文摘The long-standing use of portable toilet cubicles by residents of Shanghai’s narrow,labyrinthine alleys came to an end in September 2025 after the city largely finished building public toilets to make up their lack of sanitation facilities.The project,targeting 14,082 households,started last year.
文摘Fifty-five-year-old Shi Yizhong never imagined fireflies could become the foundation of a serious business.In 2022,Longshan Village in Huzhou’s Wuxing District collaborated with a young entrepreneurial team to create a firefly campsite-a natural attraction where visitors can observe these glowing insects in a preserved habitat.The site quickly drew waves of tourists,who shared their experience online,recouping its initial investment in just two years.
文摘FORTY years ago,driving through Hotan Prefecture in south Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region meant skirting the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert,China’s largest desert and the world’s second largest shifting desert.Back then,the solitary bus stations that emerged at intervals from the billowing dust were among the only sources of supplies,but they now have become a distant memory.A decades-long struggle between humans and nature is entering a new phase,as the last few challenging gaps have been filled in a green wall encircling the desert.This“wall”is basically a vast network of shelterbelts-areas of trees and shrubs planted to protect farmland from wind and soil erosion.
文摘The five-year plan is a key guiding document for China’s medium-to long-term economic and social progress.IN July 1956,the No.1 Automobile Works in Changchun,Jilin Province-part of the country’s traditional northeastern industrial base-produced the first car made in the People’s Republic of China(PRC).This achievement was a glimpse into the 156 key projects outlined in the country’s First Five-Year Plan(1953-57).Fast forward to 2024,and thanks to high levels of automation and intelligent manufacturing,major Chinese automaker BYD’s factory in Shenzhen,Guangdong Province,is able to roll out a new electric vehicle every minute.
文摘Aquiet revolution is underway in the vast cotton fields of Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in north Xinjiang where harvesting machines,guided by digital sensors,operate with minimal human intervention.According to Aoqierbate,head of the prefecture’s Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,now hundreds of hectares of cotton can be harvested by just one or two machine operators.
文摘BRICS cooperation mechanism grows stronger amid rising global uncertainties Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions,economic fragmentation and climate crises,the two-day 17th BRICS Summit concluded in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil,on 7 July,with a resounding commitment to deepen collaboration among member states and expand the group’s influence in shaping a more equitable global order.
文摘How Five-Year Plans have guided China’s economic and social transformation In July 1956,the First Automobile Works in Changchun,Jilin Province-part of the country’s traditional northeastern industrial base-produced the first car made in the People’s Republic of China(PRC).This achievement was a glimpse into the 156 key projects outlined in the country’s First Five-Year Plan(FYP)(1953-1957).
文摘As NPC performances surge in popularity,destinations are recruiting actors and building story-driven scenes to reinvent traditional tourism Eight days,seven cities-a whirlwind tour that defined actor Zheng Guolin’s work schedule during the National Day holiday a month ago.From 1 to 8 October,he maintained a relentless pace,not just logging miles but also switching between roles.
文摘Aquick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do.Preparing for an evening event,a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes,no store visit required.At a weekend picnic,pet treats show up from across town just as easily as lunch.
文摘Inside Beijing’s Palace Museum,priceless artefacts make history come alive In the heart of Beijing,the former imperial residence,also known as the Forbidden City,stands as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of China’s history.For centuries,ordinary people could only catch fleeting glimpses of the palace’s gilded ridges from beyond its towering walls,their imaginations wandering through the mysteries hidden within.
文摘China’s modern corporate system fuels sustainable growth by merging profit-driven innovation with social responsibility,turning rural villages into prosperous microcosms of equitable development.
文摘China’s inaugural dance therapy degree begins classes During a dance therapy class at Nanjing Normal University of Special Education(NNUSE),Liu Shanshan,director of the Dance Therapy Teaching and Research Office,posed a question:“Can you describe your current physical and mental state in one word or sentence?”She then guided students through gentle movements designed to promote physical relaxation.
文摘The Two Sessions-the annual gathering of China’s top legislature,the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the top political advisory body,the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)-are not just pivotal events in the country’s political calendar.They resonate deeply with ordinary citizens,influencing daily life across the nation.
文摘On 20 April 1994,China made its first o!cial full-function connection to the World Wide Web through a 64-kilobyte international leased line,marking the country’s formal entry into the global digital age.The year 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the country’s entry into the internet era.
文摘The ver y mention of Silk Road evokes memories of the good old times for the western region of China.In times past,countless hardy and courageous merchants used their camels to carry silk,fine chinaware and tea and ventured warily along a series of ancient trade routes that
文摘The whole-process democracy is taking root across China.ON the third floor of the Gubei Civic Center in Shanghai’s Hongqiao Subdistrict,a small group of residents are discussing how to use smart technologies to make senior citizens’life more convenient.In another hall at the center,a meeting is being held to collect opinions from the public on adding new infrastructure to one of the subdistrict’s commercial streets.Residents discuss the new infrastructure that is needed,what the standard for the new infrastructure should be and how the projects should be implemented.
文摘CHINA had long aspired to be an innovation powerhouse.Now,it is one."Over the past decade,China's scientific and technological undertakings have undergone historic structural and overall changes.We have entered the ranks of countries of innovators,"Wang Zhigang,minister of Science and Technology,said at a press conference on June 6.
