Intelligent technologies enhance people's well-being

2024/10/14 14:06

URUMQI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- At the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, fleets of drones have become essential tools for cotton planting.Drones regula...

Over one-fifth of Chinese population older than 60, says official report

2024/10/12 14:40

BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- China's population aged 60 and above reached nearly 297 million in 2023, accounting for 21.1 percent of the total, as the country works to tackle the challenges of an aging society, ac...

Mountain soccer matches inspire pupils on pitch

2024/10/11 14:01

Every weekend, the athletic field at Luqu Tibetan Middle School bursts with vibrant energy as students engage in lively soccer matches.Located in the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Northwest China's Gansu...

Food program gives rural children better nutrition

2024/10/10 13:50

CHANGSHA — Scooping mashed sweet potato into a crispy cone and sprinkling diced melon as toppings, children in Qicai Kindergarten make sweet potato "ice cream", paired with bottled milk for a nutritious afte...

Armed police safeguard vital Qinghai-Xizang Railway with round-the-clock vigilance

2024/10/09 14:21

The carriages of trains sped through the tunnel in front of Zechim Yoindain as he raised his hand in salute.Before him stood the Yangbajing Tunnel of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, a structure he has diligently guarded i...

Major projects move forward, acting as economic accelerators

2024/10/08 16:54

During the National Day holidays, workers in key sectors stayed on the front lines, pushing forward China's major infrastructure projects. Their efforts have fueled sustained economic growth, underscoring the nati...

China strives to improve livelihoods across the board

2024/09/30 15:01

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Just two hours after filling out her application forms on a local public services app, new graduate Ma Xin secured a free, well-furnished apartment in a local "youth station" in...

A Chinese doctor's ground-breaking battle against leukemia

2024/09/29 16:31

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The year 2024 is meant to be an important year for Chinese doctor Wang Zhenyi. Turning 100 this year, the celebrated medical scientist has been conferred the Medal of the Republic, China&...

Chinese police intensify efforts to maintain public order during summer campaign

2024/09/27 16:17

BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Public Security has highlighted nationwide police efforts to maintain public order amid a three-month security enforcement campaign.At a press conference held on F...

Dedicated bus route helps farmers sell fresh food in urban markets

2024/09/26 14:26

WUHAN, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Before sunrise, more than a dozen farmers gather at He Station in a suburb of Wuhan, in central China's Hubei Province, waiting for a special bus, together with baskets and bags filled ...

West Kowloon Station port celebrates 6th anniversary, as passengers embrace Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link

2024/09/25 14:40

The port at the West Kowloon Station, the Hong Kong terminus of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (Guang-Shen-Gang XRL) celebrated its 6th anniversary on Monday.The passenger traffic between Hong Kong...

5,000 couples join in largest group wedding in PRC history

2024/09/23 16:09

A total of 5,000 Chinese couples tied the knot simultaneously in 50 places from across the country on Sunday as the nation eagerly awaits the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC...

Shanghai evacuates hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Pulasan triggers heavy rainfall

2024/09/20 14:14

SHANGHAI, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's financial hub, Shanghai, had evacuated 112,000 people as of Friday morning due to Typhoon Pulasan, which brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of the city.According to th...

World's first geographic multimodal premiered in China

2024/09/19 17:02

Chinese scientists unveiled the world's first multimodal geographic science model, "Sigma Geography," which can answer professional geographic questions, analyze geographic literature, query geographic d...

Central Chinese cities suspend class as Typhoon Bebinca nears

2024/09/18 16:33

ZHENGZHOU, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Primary and middle schools as well as kindergartens in the cities of Kaifeng and Xinxiang, central China's Henan Province, suspended their classes for Wednesday to ensure the safety...

The 2024 Chinese Farmers Harvest Festival event held in Luojiang,Deyang

2024/09/14 15:07

On September 13th, the 2024 "ChineseFarmers' Harvest Festival" event unveiled in Luojiang,DeyangCity. Tourists and local villagers gathered to share a cultural feast and look forward to thepromising futu...

Beijing metro enables "tap-and-go" fare payment for foreign MasterCard and Visa card holders

2024/09/13 15:56

BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Beijing becomes the first city on the Chinese mainland supporting contactless fare payments in rail transit for foreign MasterCard and Visa card holders.Starting Friday, international vis...

"Firefighting Olympics" reflects China's developing fire and rescue capabilities

2024/09/12 15:12

HARBIN, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Signaled by a whistle, helmeted contestants rushed forward with ladders, crossing obstacle boards and single-log bridges to spray water at simulated fire sites in under a minute.This was t...

China's big role in global green transition

2024/09/11 15:19

Over the past decade, China has made remarkable contributions to global green transformation, thanks to its continuous technological advancements, complete industrial supply chains and favorable market environment, ac...

China to enhance TCM's role in providing healthcare services: official

2024/09/10 13:58

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- China will strengthen the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in advancing its Healthy China Initiative, said a senior official at the National Health Commission.In an interview wi...