China’s operating high-speed railway hits 45,000 km
BEIJING, Jan. 9 - The total length of China's operating high-speed rail tracks reached 45,000 km by the end of 2023, data from the national railway operator showed Tuesday. The…
China launches new satellite for violent cosmic phenomena observation
XICHANG, Jan. 9 - China on Tuesday sent a new astronomical satellite into space to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe which flicker like fireworks, trying to reveal more…
China-US direct flights set to increase in 2024
China aims to greatly increase direct flights to and from the United States this year to boost exchanges between the world's two largest economies and promote the use of domestically…
Nation’s military mobilized for annual training
The Chinese military has opened its annual training sessions for 2024, focusing on improving combat capability. On Tuesday, the People's Liberation Army Ground Force held a launch ceremony at a…
Youths revisit Ping-Pong Diplomacy
Abdullah Aljerjawi clenched his fist and said "yes!" when his table tennis partner, Tao Chang, got the last point of the game with a nice drive. The mixed doubles players,…
China’s 40th Antarctic expedition team conducts scientific work aboard research icebreaker Xuelong 2
This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 conducting scientific expedition in the Amundsen Sea. Members of China's 40th Antarctic expedition team have recently…
Harbin extravaganza boosts China’s ice-and-snow economy (Xinhua) 11:08, January 06, 2024
HARBIN, Jan. 6 - The International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off Friday evening in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, adding steam to the country's burgeoning ice-and-snow…
Tesla recalls over 1.6 mln cars in China
BEIJING, Jan. 6 - Electric carmaker Tesla has announced a recall involving more than 1.6 million of its vehicles in China due to safety risks, China's top quality watchdog said…
London-based Philharmonia Orchestra presents concerts in Beijing
BEIJING, Jan. 6 - The Philharmonia Orchestra, a London-based symphony orchestra, is currently on a visit to Beijing with a schedule of staging three concerts: two at the National Centre…
China ups support for housing rental market
BEIJING, Jan. 6 - China's financial regulators on Friday issued a guideline to provide stronger support for the housing rental market. A financial support system for housing rentals will be…
