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Tourism in China continued to boom as this year's National Day holidays entered the latter half. The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced that around 284 million cross-regional trips were made on Friday, the fourth day of the holidays, an increase of 2.8 percent compared to the same day last year.
By Global Times | 2024/10/5 19:04:05
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  • 75 Years On: China's steadfast journey toward technology power fueled by aspirational vision and surefooted craftsmanship

    On September 29, China held a high-profile ceremony to bestow its highest state honors in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Among these honorees, who stand as shining symbols of national and contemporary spirit, were Wang Yongzhi, a visionary rocket expert and pioneer of China's manned space program, who posthumously received the prestigious Medal of the Republic, and Xu Zhenchao, a technician awarded the national honorary title of "People's Craftsman."

    By Lin Xiaoyi and Fan Anqi | 2024/10/5 13:35:29
  • Significant improvements in women's and children's health in China over the past 75 years: report

    Over the past 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the status of women and children in China has undergone tremendous changes, and their health has significantly improved, Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday, citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/4 15:28:39
  • China reports significant progress on key projects scheduled for 2021-2025

    China has made significant progress in implementing the 102 key projects listed in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), with notable achievements seen in sectors such as transportation infrastructure, energy systems and green development, the country's top economic planner has said.

    By Xinhua | 2024/10/3 20:59:40
  • China's top internet regulator launches campaign to combat misinformation in news activities

    In efforts to regulate internet news services and enhance the credibility of Chinese mainstream media, while creating a healthier online environment, the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission launched a three-month campaign aimed at rectifying illegal online news information services, the office announced on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/3 13:02:57
  • Chinese scientists tailor farming methods to precious black soil

    How should water flow through fields? What directions and widths are appropriate for ridge planting? Where should more fertilizer be applied, and where should less be applied? These precise considerations are now part of China's work to protect its precious farmland.

    By Xinhua | 2024/10/2 15:27:54
  • China's 2024 National Day box office surpasses 800 million yuan, sets new record in film history

    China's 2024 National Day holidays box office, including previews and presales, exceeded 800 million yuan ($113.98 million) as of 14:48 on Wednesday, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. War epic The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death, science fiction adventure Bureau 749, and an action crime film Tiger Wolf Rabbit are leading the box office.

    By Xu Liuliu | 2024/10/2 15:27:43
  • HKSAR holds activities to celebrate National Day

    In celebration of the National Day, China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held on Tuesday a series of events including a flag-raising ceremony, a reception, and a fireworks display that wrapped up the day's festivities.

    By Xinhua | 2024/10/2 14:57:47
  • Chinese, Russian coast guards conduct joint patrols in Arctic Ocean, marking CCG's first entry into the region

    During the National Day holidays, a formation of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels arrived in the Arctic Ocean for joint patrols with the Russian coast guard, marking the first time CCG vessels have entered the Arctic Ocean.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/2 14:11:02
  • Macao inaugurates new sea-crossing bridge to enhance connectivity, foster regional development

    Macao inaugurated its fourth cross-sea bridge on Tuesday, coinciding with China's National Day on October 1.Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region(SAR)Ho Iat Seng presided over the opening ceremony. The 3.08-kilometer bridge, designed with a lifespan of 100 years, aims to ease traffic and foster high-quality development in the region.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/1 16:32:17
  • China anticipates 21 million railway trips on Tuesday as National Day holidays begin

    China's traffic sector anticipates 21 million passenger trips on the railways and over 65 million vehicles on national highways on Tuesday as the week-long National Day holidays begin. Busy activity is also noted across the tourism markets, reflecting positive signs for the consumption market.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/1 15:46:18
  • Special blessings sent from Tiangong Space Station to celebrate National Day; next crew scheduled for late October

    To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Shenzhou-18 crew sent special blessings from space on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/1 14:39:33
  • Chinese nuclear power giant holds exhibition blending science and art

    The exhibition All Growth Relies on Nuclear Energy kicked off at the 798 International Art Exchange Center in Beijing on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/30 12:26:08
  • March forward

    In his 2024 New Year message delivered on December 31, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that “We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements.” This year, we have marched forward with solid steps, we have marched forward with robust steps, we have marched forward in high spirits, we have marched forward with great confidence. October 1, 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. As we look back at the past 75 years, the remarks in Xi's New Year message aptly summed up how the country, under the firm leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), marched forward with resolve, tenacity and confidence, and made unparalleled achievements in economic and social development and in overall comprehensive national strength. To encapsulate such an extraordinary feat, the Global Times publishes this special edition, with in-depth analysis, vivid stories and opinions from foreign experts.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/29 23:15:42
  • 75 years on, with strong CPC leadership, clear road map, China's path inspires world

    Several key statistics are some of the footnotes that the People's Republic of China has written over the past 75 years: GDP per capita has risen from a few dozen dollars in 1952 to $12,700 in 2023, average life expectancy has increased from 35 years to 78.6 years, and railway mileage has expanded from 22,000 kilometers to 159,000 kilometers, including 45,000 kilometers of high-speed rail…

    By Zhang Han and Fan Anqi | 2024/9/29 21:54:06
  • Brush a road to prosperity: Small town featuring dental care production witnesses vibrant journey toward healthy, sustainable development path

    As dawn breaks over Hangji town in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, the first rays of sunlight spill onto the bustling streets, illuminating the rhythmic hum of toothbrush production lines. In a cozy Beijing hutong, a grandmother beams with delight as she unwraps her brand-new toothbrush, its bristles gleaming with promise. Thousands of miles away, guests at opulent hotels in Dubai indulge in lavish oral care routines, where even this simplest act becomes a luxurious ritual. While on the other side of the globe, in the icy expanse of Antarctica, scientists endure frigid winds, finding small comfort in their trusted toothbrushes amid the stark wilderness.

    By Hu Yuwei | 2024/9/29 20:43:46
  • Xi honors role models, calls for forming mighty force to build strong nation

    President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on the Chinese people to learn from heroes and role models to form a mighty force to build a strong China.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/9/29 16:20:35
  • East China's Zhejiang issues guidelines for AI-powered digital humans in livestreaming for the first time

    The market regulatory authority in East China's Zhejiang Province has issued new guidelines for the standardization of online livestreaming marketing behavior, which outlines 30 items. For the first time, the guidelines also regulate issues related to AI-powered digital humans in livestreaming, aiming to further promote the healthy and regulated development of the industry.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/29 12:06:16
  • Travel endorsements for Fujian residents to visit Kinmen resumed

    Residents and holders of residence permits in East China's Fujian Province have been able to apply for travel endorsements to Kinmen, an island located off the coast of Fujian, administered by the island of Taiwan, according to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau under Fujian Provincial Department of Public Security on Friday.

    By Zhang Wanshi | 2024/9/28 21:22:16
  • Panda Meng Meng's twin cubs to receive visitors on Oct 16: Zoo Berlin

    The 11-year-old giant panda Meng Meng's twin panda cubs are now more than one month old, and have been developing well, gaining weight daily. They are set to make their public debut at Zoo Berlin in Germany on October 16, according to an email sent to the Global Times by Zoo Berlin.

    By Yu Xi | 2024/9/28 20:38:12
  • China sends plateau barley and rapeseed to space with nation's first reusable satellite

    Some 16 varieties of highland barley and rapeseed totaling 520 grams have been sent into space for breeding experiments with the successful launch of China's first reusable satellite the Shijian-19, Xizang media reported on Saturday, noting that the move marks new progress in the construction of a key laboratory for plateau space breeding.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/28 20:11:32
  • Xi encourages industrial workers to contribute to full revitalization of NE China

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged industrial workers to further contribute wisdom and strength to building a country that is strong in manufacturing and promoting the full revitalization of northeast China.

    By Xinhua | 2024/9/28 12:36:57
  • China's lunar spacesuit makes first public appearance in Chongqing; naming campaign launched

    China's lunar spacesuit made its first public appearance on Saturday at a forum in Chongqing. The suit features a powerful yet elegant appearance, and embodies the resilience and pioneering spirit of the Chinese people, according to media reports. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the country's lunar exploration efforts and reflects the advancement of China's spacesuit technology.

    By Fan Anqi | 2024/9/28 11:29:08
  • Rodin-themed art center to open in Shanghai, featuring iconic works of legendary French sculptor

    The exhibition Rodin: A Hinge Figure towards Modernity will kick off on Saturday as the opening exhibition of the much-anticipated Centre d' Art Rodin, or Rodin art center in Shanghai, a key cultural exchange project under the theme of the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties this year.

    By Huang Lanlan in Shanghai | 2024/9/27 18:38:39
  • China accelerates big data, AI application in ocean industry, anticipating revolutionary changes

    China is making significant strides in utilizing big data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the ocean industry, particularly in marine spatial planning. These technologies are significantly enhancing accuracy and efficiency, and are expected to revolutionize deep-sea exploration and the broader marine industry, the Global Times learned at an event held in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Fan Anqi | 2024/9/26 23:14:32
  • China launches Gen-4 law enforcement vessels for Mekong River joint patrols

    A launch ceremony for two new law enforcement vessels, namely the new command vessel No. 53108 and the high-speed patrol law enforcement vessel No. 53117, was held recently by the Yunnan provincial public security department's water patrol headquarters in Menghan town of Jinghong, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, marking the official completion of the fourth generation of law enforcement vessels for the Mekong River joint patrols and law enforcement missions by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/26 21:54:20
  • Panda pair gifted by central government arrives in HK; city embraces excitement with record six 'national treasures'

    The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has embraced a recent panda craze as the third pair of giant pandas, gifted by the central government, arrived in the city on Thursday with enthusiastic crowds and panda-themed decorations welcoming the "national treasures."

    By Xu Keyue | 2024/9/26 21:36:16
  • China's top court releases judicial interpretations to child trafficking and abduction, aggressive dogs injuring people

    China's Supreme People's Court released on Thursday the judicial interpretations to address disputes related to tort-liability issues in the Civil Code, including child trafficking and abduction, injuries caused by prohibited aggressive dog breeds, and harm caused by objects thrown or falling from heights.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/26 20:07:36
  • AI-powered communication enhances accessibility and inclusivity: seminar

    Experts and scholars from China and abroad shared their research and insights on AI-powered accessibility communication at a seminar held in Beijing on Wednesday that was co-hosted by the Communication University of China (CUC) and UNESCO.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/26 19:35:21
  • Chinese nuclear power giant releases its first tech service brand

    China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) released its first technical service brand “I-Nuclear” on Wednesday, aiming to further provide all-around and multi-level technical support for the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/26 19:32:36
  • Oldest cheese unearthed in Xinjiang reveals ancient cultural exchange routes

    Chinese scientists have developed ancient DNA technology to systematically study the microbial genomes of the "oldest cheese," which was discovered from the Bronze Age?at the Xiaohe cemetery in Northwest China's?Xinjiang?Uygur Autonomous Region. This research reveals two routes for the diffusion of cheese fermentation techniques in the prehistoric Tarim Basin, shedding light on the lifestyle and cultural exchanges of ancient populations in the region, according to China News Service.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/26 13:58:42
  • Panda pair will return to China ahead of schedule due to financial issues: Finnish zoo

    Finland will return a pair of giant pandas to China ahead of schedule due to cost issues, the Global Times learned from Ähtäri Zoo on Wednesday, noting that the two pandas are in good condition and a farewell party is being planned for them.

    By Shen Sheng | 2024/9/26 0:50:33
  • Submersible Jiaolong's visit boosts HK marine science education

    A series of marine science educational activities have recently taken place in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, sparked by the first-ever visit of China's research vessel, Deep Sea No. 1, carrying the manned submersible Jiaolong, the Global Times learned on Wednesday.

    By Xu Keyue | 2024/9/25 23:42:49
  • FAST Core Array to greatly improve 'eyesight' of telescope

    China launched the construction of the testing prototype for the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) Core Array on Wednesday, aiming to greatly enhance the astronomical observation capability of the FAST telescope.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/25 23:28:45
  • Secessionist moves of Lai, DPP deviate from historical trend, bound to fail: mainland spokesperson

    Taiwan's future lies in reunification and it can only be determined by over 1.4 billion Chinese people, including 23 million Taiwan compatriots, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson of Taiwan Affairs Office of State Council, said on Wednesday, noting that Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities continue to seek “Taiwan independence” by relying on foreign forces, putting the Taiwan people in a risky situation of a potential conflict triggered by “Taiwan independence.” Their moves seriously deviate from historical trends and are bound to fail.

    By Liu Xin and Shen Sheng | 2024/9/25 22:54:20
  • Commemoration of ancient Chinese mathematical master Liu Hui builds a bridge connecting Eastern and Western civilizations, say global scholars

    A year-long global commemoration of Liu Hui, a prominent figure in ancient Chinese mathematics, kicked off in Paris on Tuesday.

    By Huang Lanlan | 2024/9/25 17:45:00
  • Global commemorations kick off in Paris to mark ancient Chinese mathematical master Liu Hui

    In honor of Liu Hui, a prominent figure in ancient Chinese mathematics, a series of global activities kicked off on Tuesday local time in Paris, marking the beginning of a year-long commemoration of Liu, whose contributions had a profound influence on ancient Chinese mathematics, and continue to inspire today's scientific progress and civilization exchanges.

    By Huang Lanlan | 2024/9/25 17:02:25
  • China to launch moon base mission as early as 2026, expected to be equipped with wireless network

    China's lunar exploration program will carry out two more launch missions to lay the groundwork for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), with the first launch expected to take place as early as 2026, announced the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/24 22:39:07
  • 15 people under criminal coercive measures for falsifying medical records

    Following a radiologist in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province, who recently revealed that the hospital he worked for was suspected of falsifying medical records for people who had never undergone CT scans in order to conduct health insurance fraud, local officials confirmed on Tuesday that 15 people involved in the case had been subjected to criminal coercive measures.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/24 22:07:30
  • Chinese scientists cultivate giant panda stem cells

    For the first time, Chinese scientists have cultivated stem cells of giant pandas which is expected to offer materials for panda characteristics research as well as treatment for diseases without hurting any giant panda, the Global Times learned from the team on Tuesday.

    By Leng Shumei | 2024/9/24 21:41:18
  • Mainland giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong to depart on Thursday

    A new pair of pandas from Chinese mainland will set off to Hong Kong on Thursday and settle down at the Ocean Park, and the new pair are likely to meet public in December this year.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/24 17:29:38
  • Chang'e-6 lunar samples to be open for global application, aimed at advancing moon research

    The first batch of lunar samples from the far side of the moon, collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission, is expected to be distributed to domestic scientists by the end of 2024, with availability for international researchers to follow. These samples are anticipated to further deepen mankind's understanding of the moon.

    By Li Yawei and Fan Anqi | 2024/9/24 16:41:41
  • Xi calls for accelerating progress in space endeavors

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday encouraged personnel in China's space industry to continue to work hard and accelerate progress in space endeavors while meeting with the representatives of space scientists and engineers who participated in the research and development in the Chang'e-6 lunar mission at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

    By Fan Anqi and Yu Xi | 2024/9/23 23:00:03
  • Kinmen organizes warm welcome ceremony for first mainland tour group in four years

    On Sunday, the local government of Kinmen, the island of Taiwan, organized a warm welcome ceremony for the first tour group from the Chinese mainland since the pandemic, a Kinmen official told the Global Times on Monday.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2024/9/23 21:28:31
  • China's first orbital rocket's high-altitude recovery flight test 'mostly successful,' signaling a 'milestone' step forward: rocket developer

    The first high-altitude vertical recovery flight test of China's privately run carrier rocket Nebula-1 has smoothly nailed more than 90 percent of its verification tasks, despite the anomaly at the last stage that led to the crashing of the vehicle. The test signaled a "milestone" step forward as it represented the country's first ever high-altitude recovery flight by an orbital rocket rather than an experimental one, Executive President Zhao Ya of Deep Blue Aerospace, developer of Nebula-1, told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on Monday.

    By Fan Anqi | 2024/9/23 21:13:13
  • China launches online inquiry platform for permanent basic farmland to strengthen protection and supervision

    China has launched an inquiry platform for permanent basic farmland on Monday to enforce protection and strengthen social supervision, according to Ministry of Natural Resources.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/23 20:03:17
  • Commemoration of ancient Chinese mathematical master Liu Hui to kick off in Paris

    A series of global activities will kick off on Tuesday local time in Paris to mark the anniversary of the birth of Liu Hui, a prominent figure in ancient Chinese mathematics.

    By Huang Lanlan | 2024/9/23 17:16:34
  • Ministry of State Security unveils hacker group supported by 'Taiwan independence' forces

    China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday unveiled a hacker organization called "Anonymous 64," saying that it was an “internet army” supported by “Taiwan independence” forces and has frequently launched cyberattacks against the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, attempting to infiltrate portals, outdoor electronic screens, and online television to spread disinformation and disrupt public communications.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/23 13:57:59
  • China's core maternal and child health indicators continue to improve

    China's core maternal and child health indicators have improved steadily in recent years, now ranking among the top in middle- and high-income countries, according to the Third China Maternal and Child Health Academic Conference held in South China's Hainan Province from Friday to Saturday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/22 22:51:19
  • 5,000 couples join in largest group wedding in PRC history

    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). The couples celebrated their love on the day, marking a significant chapter in their lives.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/9/22 22:30:30
  • China releases investigation result on deadly building fire that killed 39 in E. China's Jiangxi

    China released an investigation report on a major fire accident in a commercial and residential building in the city of Xinyu in East China's Jiangxi Province in January that killed 39 people and injured another nine.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/22 12:39:26
  • Chang'e-6 lunar samples make public debut, lighter in color compared with previous mission

    Shortly after the release of the first research paper on the Chang'e-6 lunar samples, the precious soil from the far side of the Moon made its public debut in a Beijing laboratory on Saturday. These samples have a lighter color compared with those returned from its previous mission due to differences in mineral composition, China Central Television (CCTV) reported.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/21 20:49:18
  • Kuaishou cracks down on misinformation fueling China-Japan tensions, penalizes over 90 accounts

    In an effort to curb the spread of harmful misinformation and content that ferments confrontation between China and Japan, Kuaishou, one of China's popular short video platforms, announced on Saturday that it has silenced or permanently banned over 90 accounts.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/21 13:35:27
  • Rare Gobi bears captured on camera in wild through expedition

    In a remarkable breakthrough, a team of Chinese and Mongolian experts has successfully captured footage of the elusive Gobi bear, a species so rare that only about 50 individuals remain in the wild – making it even scarcer than the giant panda.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/20 22:03:09
  • Drone captures critically endangered porpoise hunting endangered fish

    Recent drone footage of a young Yangtze River finless porpoise chasing a knife fish was captured by a volunteer for porpoise conservation in East China' Jiangsu Province. The video clip shows a critically endangered species hunting another endangered one.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/20 22:00:24
  • Beijing customs seizes 96 alcohol-soaked termites in 3 bottles

    Customs officers at Beijing Daxing International Airport recently seized 96 alcohol-soaked termite queens in three bottles, according to China's General Administration of Customs on September 15.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/20 21:56:54
  • Gold shop employee swaps 45.8kg of golden jewelry for lead blocks over 3 years sparking public discussion

    A gold shop employee managed to steal approximately 45.8 kg of gold jewelry, worth around 18.94 million yuan ($2.66 million), over three years by swapping the jewelry with lead blocks of equal weight, triggering heated discussions on Chinese social media.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/20 21:53:56
  • Man massages eyes with fascia gun causing severe vision loss

    A man from East China's Zhejiang Province used a fascia gun to massage his eyes, resulting in cataracts and leaving him with only 0.1 vision in both eyes, according to a report by China's state broadcaster CCTV on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/20 21:48:55
  • Japanese student stabbed near his school in Shenzhen has sadly died; police brief the case: local media

    The attacker who stabbed a student from a Japanese school in Shenzhen was found to have a criminal record. The investigation of the stabbing incident revealed that it was an isolated case, and further investigation is ongoing, Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/20 16:04:28
  • China and Japan reach agreement on ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water

    On August 24, 2023, the Japanese government unilaterally started the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the ocean. As one of the most important stakeholders, China is firmly opposed to this irresponsible move. At the same time, China has urged Japan to seriously address concerns in and outside Japan, to earnestly fulfill its obligations, to give full cooperation in the establishment of an independent and effective long-term international monitoring arrangement in which stakeholders can participate substantively, and to accept independent sampling and monitoring by China.

    By Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China | 2024/9/20 14:37:36
  • China opens 12 nuclear research facilities to global scientists

    China will open 12 nuclear research facilities and testing platforms to international scientists and institutions to enhance global cooperation, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.

    By Xinhua | 2024/9/20 13:14:35
  • MSS warns Chinese students abroad of spy recruitment

    China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday released an article warning Chinese students studying overseas against being recruited or manipulated by overseas espionage agencies and advising them to remain vigilant and take precautions for their safety.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/19 23:21:41
  • Early warning system alerts over 129,000 before 4.7 earthquake

    Thanks to the effective implementation of a national early warning system, over 129,000 residents received timely alerts before a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Feidong county in Hefei, capital city of East China's Anhui Province, at 8:08 pm on Wednesday.

    By Xu Keyue and Shen Sheng | 2024/9/19 23:18:05
  • China launches last batch of BDS-3 satellites

    China on Thursday launched two new satellites of the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, the final batch of backup satellites for the BDS-3. They are expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the operational stability of the system, industry insiders said.

    By Fan Anqi | 2024/9/19 23:12:21
  • Man sentenced to 9 months in prison in China's first criminal case involving illegal introduction of foreign invasive species

    A man who attempted to bring a batch of 1,760 red-eared turtles to the Chinese mainland was sentenced to nine months in prison and was fined 100,000 yuan ($14,151) for illegal introduction of invasive alien species, a court in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, announced on Thursday, marking the country's first criminal case involving illegal introduction of foreign invasive species.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/19 22:41:23
  • China launches two BeiDou navigation satellites

    China on Thursday launched two new satellites of the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

    By Xinhua | 2024/9/19 14:00:27
  • Yutu-2 becomes world's longest-working lunar rover

    As people across China and around the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, traditionally marked by gazing at the full moon, China's Yutu-2 lunar rover has delivered a special surprise - fresh images from the moon's far side.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/18 21:56:05
  • China commemorates Sep 18 Incident

    Air raid sirens sounded in cities across China, ordinary citizens paid silent tributes, historical materials disclosed for the first time unfolded once again the tortured history to the public, and social media was flooded with messages of "Never Forget the National Humiliation"!

    By Xu Keyue, Xing Xiaojing and Yu Xi | 2024/9/18 21:45:14
  • Chinese researchers reveal Chang'e-6 lunar samples composition

    A joint research team consisting of several Chinese institutions on Tuesday published the very first research paper on the nature of lunar samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission in the journal National Science Review.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/17 23:55:55
  • China's coastal areas to face one or two more typhoons before National Day holidays

    Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest typhoon to slam Shanghai since 1949, flooded roads, uprooted trees, knocked out power to some homes and injured at least one person before it weakened while moving inland.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/9/17 23:50:33
  • East China fully on guard as Typhoon Bebinca hits Shanghai on Monday

    Several districts in Shanghai, China's financial center, have suspended classes, work and public transportation in the face of Typhoon Bebinca, which could become one of the strongest typhoons to hit the city since 1949. The typhoon landed in Shanghai on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/16 13:22:55
  • Update: Shanghai cancels events, suspends flights as Typhoon Bebinca nears

    Shanghai has evacuated residents, canceled flights and outdoor events, suspended subway lines in preparations for Typhoon Bebinca, which could become one of the strongest typhoons to hit the city since 1949.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/9/15 14:16:51
  • Chinese mainland slams Lai Ching-te for his latest secessionist remarks

    A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday slammed Taiwan's regional leader Lai Ching-te for his secessionist remarks made during a seminar to mark the so-called "Declaration of Formosan Self-salvation," saying that Lai's statements fully exposed his malicious secessionist motives.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/14 17:35:33
  • China to raise statutory retirement age in next 15 years

    China's top legislature on Friday adopted a decision on gradually raising the statutory retirement age in the country. The retirement age for men will be raised from 60 to 63 in the course of 15 years starting 2025, while for women cadres it will be raised from 55 to 58 and from 50 to 55 for women blue-collar workers, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/9/14 0:59:07
  • CHINADA slams USADA's political bias in swimming

    The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) said USADA's continuous efforts to spread false accusations on the no-fault contamination case of Chinese swimmers is motivated by political bias and anti-China prejudice, after an independent prosecutor's investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) handling of the case found no bias toward China.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/9/13 22:52:41
  • Cave coffee shop in Central China ignites online excitement

    A new coffee shop sets to open inside a cave at the foot of a mountain in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, capturing broad interest of the netizens, according to Jimu News on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/13 22:47:53
  • Man in Hainan bathes in coconut water after Super Typhoon Yagi

    After Super Typhoon Yagi pounded South China's Hainan Province, leading to power outages in many areas, a man was reported to have bathed in water collected from coconuts dislodged by the storm, Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/13 22:43:22
  • Revised law stresses better on-campus defense education

    China passed the revision to the Law on National Defense Education on Friday, stressing national defense education on campus and the assisting role of military organs in students' military training.

    By Liu Caiyu | 2024/9/13 22:42:27
  • Generation Z in China turns to stones as trendy new pets

    The latest pet craze sweeping the younger generation in China is different from what people expected, as stones become the beloved companions of the Generation Z. The topic of “pet stones” has amassed up to 2.4 million online views across Chinese social media platforms.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/13 22:39:09
  • Over 2,000 pigeons set free on an expressway in Hebei Province cause accident

    Two trucks released a flock of more than 2,000 pigeons onto an expressway in North China's Hebei Province, leading to a semi-trailer's windscreen cracking as it navigated through the chaos, according to the traffic administration bureau of the Ministry of Public Security on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/13 22:33:46
  • China's advanced technologies support protection of endangered Yangtze finless porpoise

    In a light drizzle, two playful Yangtze finless porpoises darted through the waters of Xin-Luo Baiji National Nature Reserve, occasionally surfacing as they hunted for fish. The Global Times observed their rewilding process in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province.

    By Zhang Yiyi in Wuhan | 2024/9/13 22:20:08
  • Xi calls for deepening reform in Gansu to advance Chinese modernization

    Chinese President Xi Jinping urged northwest China's Gansu Province to deepen reform, make innovation, and do solid work to improve the people's well-being and the region's prosperity, to write a Gansu chapter in Chinese modernization.

    By Xinhua | 2024/9/13 16:01:53
  • China's top legislature adopts decision on gradually raising the statutory retirement age

    Chinese lawmakers on Friday voted to adopt a decision on gradually raising the statutory retirement age in the country, marking the first adjustment in the arrangement since 1950s.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/13 14:50:37
  • Over 600 universities introduce cybersecurity-related majors: report

    China unveiled on Wednesday a report on the development of talent in the cybersecurity industry for 2024, highlighting the strong demand for cybersecurity professionals, as younger individuals are increasingly becoming the backbone of the industry, with over 600 universities in China offering related majors.

    By Zhang Wanshi | 2024/9/12 21:59:29
  • Singing shows by domestic, intl artists boost Mid-Autumn Festival consumption

    Chinese and international celebrities, including Jay Chou, Ye, and Mariah Carey, will perform in cities across China for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holidays.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2024/9/12 21:54:51
  • Top health authority urges greater efforts to build a childbearing-friendly society

    China's top health authority on Thursday advocated people having marriage and childbirth at an appropriate age, called for increased efforts to create a more childbearing-friendly society, in response to the recent changes in the country's demographic development.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/9/12 21:37:49
  • Chinese, foreign journalists explore the essence of Emei through exchange, mutual learning

    Recently, media representatives from China, Europe, and Africa, who were participating in the 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road, embarked on a journey to Leshan city in southwest China's Sichuan Province to explore the true essence of Emei.

    By people.cn | 2024/9/12 16:41:49
  • Drone causes flight delays, cancellations at Tianjin airport, affecting 3,000 passengers

    Safety concerns caused by drone at an airport in North China's Tianjin Municipality on Wednesday evening delayed 29 flights and canceled eight, affecting the travel plans of over 3,000 passengers as of late Wednesday night. Normal takeoff and landing resumed Thursday morning.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/12 14:06:58
  • Chinese delegation elaborates on China's principles of AI governance at summit

    China has been calling on the international community to uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, reach consensus on how to standardize the application of AI in the military domain through dialogue and cooperation, and build an open, just and effective mechanism on security governance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said when detailing China's participation in the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit 2024.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/12 0:43:26
  • Chinese mainland will not tolerate or condone Lai Ching-te's 'Taiwan independence' remarks: Taiwan Affairs Office

    Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's insistence on "Taiwan independence" and his promotion of separatist rhetoric severely challenges the one-China principle and threatens peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, which the Chinese mainland will not tolerate or condone, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/11 12:36:17
  • Asia's largest high-altitude test platform for space engines passes testing phase

    China has successfully completed the testing of Asia's largest high-altitude test platform of space engines, representing a major leap in the country's testing capability, the Global Times learned from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) 6th Academy on Wednesday.

    By Leng Shumei | 2024/9/11 23:35:21
  • Xi makes inspections in NW China's Shaanxi, Gansu provinces

    Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Baoji in northwest China's Shaanxi Province and the city of Tianshui in neighboring Gansu Province.

    By Xinhua | 2024/9/11 21:23:39
  • Top legislature reviews draft decision on gradually raising retirement age

    China's top legislative body on Tuesday started a regular session to review a raft of bills, including a draft decision on gradually raising the statutory retirement age, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

    By Li Xuanmin and Wang Cong | 2024/9/11 0:00:16
  • China proposes 10 measures to handle new risk at global public security cooperation forum

    China has proposed 10 measures to enhance global public security cooperation, focusing on joint collaborations to crack down on cross-border crime and worldwide terrorism, build peaceful, safe, and open cyberspace as well as deal with risks brought about by the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the Global Times learned from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/9/10 21:08:29
  • Giant panda Meng Meng's twin cubs 'gaining strength' nearly 3 weeks after birth

    The 11-year-old giant panda Meng Meng's twin panda cubs have been gaining strength after they were born on August 22 at Zoo Berlin, in Germany, while their mother Meng Meng's health is being monitored 24 hours a day around the clock, according to the information shared by Zoo Berlin with the Global Times.

    By Yu Xi | 2024/9/10 21:01:23
  • Ultra-realistic weather forecast program amazes Chinese viewers with immersive typhoon experience

    Tired of the traditional one-person weather forecast? Chinese television station has introduced an ultra-realistic approach, utilizing high-tech simulations to create an immersive scene in the studio. In a recent weather forecast video about Super Typhoon Yagi, viewers watched as the wind blew an umbrella out of the weather presenter's hand, while a “tree” was uprooted, nearly striking her. The dramatic presentation brought the intensity of the storm to life in a way that captivated audiences.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/10 15:34:35
  • Chinese FM responds after a Chinese blogger refuses to give room to Japanese tourists to take photos in Yuanmingyuan

    China is an open and inclusive country, and we do not have in place any discriminatory practice against any particular country, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday in response to news that a Chinese blogger refused to make room for Japanese tourists to take pictures in the Yuanmingyuan Park, which was once the Qing Dynasty imperial garden but was burned down by the Anglo-French troops during the Second Opium War.

    By Global Times | 2024/9/9 23:04:39
  • Hainan resumes traffic, schooling after Super Typhoon Yagi

    Following the Super Typhoon Yagi which hit South China's Hainan Province over the weekend, schools and transportation services in Hainan - including high-speed rail, flights, shuttle services - are gradually returning to normal as of Monday.

    By Zhang Wanshi | 2024/9/9 22:08:03
  • China's first domestic mpox vaccine approved for clinical trials

    China delivered its first domestically developed mpox vaccine into clinical trials on Monday. The vaccine, independently developed by the Shanghai Institute of Biological Products, a subsidy of the China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), is based on a live, attenuated orthopoxvirus, Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA), the Global Times learned from the group.

    By Leng Shumei and Fan Wei | 2024/9/9 22:04:26
  • Multiple cities see increase in newborns

    Latest statistics disclosed by authorities of multiple places across China have seen an increase in the number of newborns during the first half of 2024, compared with the same period last year. The year-round statistics of newborns this year is expected to be higher than last year, demographers predicted.

    By Du Qiongfang and Shen Sheng | 2024/9/9 21:59:29
  • Travel market poised for Mid-Autumn Festival surge, driven by cultural and short-distance trip boom

    With this year's Mid-Autumn Festival drawing near, China's tourism market is gearing up for another surge in travel and consumption activity, building on the strong momentum from a bustling summer travel season, industry insiders and experts said.

    By Ma Tong | 2024/9/7 17:18:07
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