NANJING: Ten people have been killed and multiple others injured as a result of severe convective weather in several cities in east China’s Jiangsu Province on Tuesday, local authorities said on Wednesday. The cities of Yancheng and Suqian were most affected, according to the provincial emergency management department. In Suqian, a tornado hit Daxing Township and Nancai Township at about …

GUANGZHOU: All 69 crocodiles that escaped a flooded farm in south China’s Guangdong Province have been captured and no crocodile attacks have been reported so far, local authorities said Wednesday. The crocodiles escaped from a commercial crocodile farm in the city of Maoming after Typhoon Haikui triggered flooding in the area earlier this month. The local government mobilized more than …

BEIJING: It is anticipated that science popularization and enhanced public scienctific literacy will empower modernization with the joint efforts of countries around the world, according to the 2023 World Conference on Science Literacy, which opened on Tuesday in Beijing. The theme this year is “Enhancing Science Literacy and Working Together for Modernization,” and approximately 700 Chinese and foreign participants from …

BEIJING: Some Western officials and media outlets have recently signaled doom and gloom for China’s economy with biased reports that paint it as on the verge of “collapse.” The intent is to mislead the world, shake confidence in China’s economy and undermine China’s cooperative relations with other countries. Here’s a sense of some of the many downbeat headlines: “Peak China?” …

SHANGHAI: China’s first domestically-built large cruise ship, the “Adora Magic City,” is scheduled to start its maiden voyage on Jan. 1 of 2024 from Shanghai, marking the beginning of its commercial operation, the operator Adora Cruises Limited said Tuesday. The cruise ship, measuring 323.6 meters in length with a gross tonnage of 135,500 tonnes, has a total of 2,125 guest …

XI’AN: Archaeologists in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province have discovered the tomb of the founding emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581) in the city of Xianyang, according to the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology on Tuesday. The emperor was named Yuwen Jue. His tomb is located in Beihe Village, Weicheng District, Xianyang. The area has a concentrated distribution of high-grade tombs …

BEIJING: China Society for Human Rights Studies and Xinhua Institute, Xinhua News Agency’s namesake think tank, released a report on China’s practice of and contribution to global human rights governance on Tuesday. The report, titled “For the Common Value and Dignity of All Humanity — China’s Practice of and Contribution to Global Human Rights Governance,” was released globally through relevant …

BEIJING: On Monday, more than 600 delegates representing about 85 million people living with disabilities gathered in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, as China Disabled Persons’ Federation opened its eighth national congress. Among the Party and state leaders attending the event was President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

KUNMING: Captivated by the enchanting allure of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er City, Yunnan Province, southwest China, it came as no surprise to Frenchman Jean-Charles Penot that the area’s tea plantations gained UNESCO World Heritage status. The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Sunday at the extended …

URUMQI: For Wang Haiying, a 55-year-old farmer with over three decades of experience in goji berry cultivation, the post-harvest experience of the reddish-orange nutritious fruit has been increasingly reassuring in recent years. Wang hails from the goji berry cultivation hub of Jinghe County in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The harvested goji berries are usually processed into dried berries …

BEIJING: A selected compilation of Xi Jinping’s discourses on human rights are now available in Arabic, Portuguese, German, Swahili, Urdu and Vietnamese. Compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the book uses nine themes to systematically record the remarks of Xi on respecting and protecting human rights. The foreign language …

HARBIN: The name-list of military doctors from Unit 731, a Japanese germ-warfare army during World War II, went on public display for the first time in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Monday. The historical material was discovered by Japanese scholar Seiya Matsuno, a specially-appointed professor at Heilongjiang International University, in July at the National Archives of …

HANGZHOU: Despite formidable competition from Japan, Bahrain, and India, China remains poised to top the medal table in athletics at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Since 1986, China has consistently led the medal tally in track and field at every Asian Games. Five years ago in Jakarta, China tied with Bahrain, each securing 12 gold medals. India trailed with seven, followed …

SHANGHAI: Shanghai’s imports and exports reached 2.79 trillion yuan (about 389 billion U.S. dollars) in the first eight months of this year, up 3.6 percent year on year, according to local customs. Over the period, Shanghai’s exports rose 4.9 percent year on year to 1.14 trillion yuan, while its imports increased by 2.8 percent to 1.65 trillion yuan, data from …

BEIJING: The Hangzhou Asian Games will be the focus for Zheng Qinwen over the next three weeks. The 20-year-old participated in the torch relay as the second torchbearer on Tuesday and is set to compete starting Sunday at her first Asian Games. “I choose to play because I can compete for my country,” the rising star of China’s tennis told …

BEIJING: China Disabled Persons’ Federation opened its eighth national congress in Beijing on Monday. President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the event with other Party and state leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, and Cai Qi. Ding Xuexiang delivered a speech …

BEIJING: As part of ongoing efforts to maintain bilateral communication and stabilize relations, senior Chinese and U.S. officials held multiple rounds of meetings in Malta on Saturday and Sunday. In the meetings, Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and U.S. National Security …

BEIJING: China’s total expenditure on research and development (R&D) exceeded 3 trillion yuan (about 418.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 10.1 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday. China’s R&D spending jumped 7.7 percent last year at constant prices, higher than the 7-percent R&D annual growth target set for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), …

NANNING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday addressed the opening ceremony of the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Nanning, the capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The following is the full text of the speech: Remarks by H.E. Li Qiang Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China At the …

NINGBO, China: China and Serbia women’s volleyball teams both tasted their second consecutive victories here on Sunday in Group A of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifiers. Hosts China and Serbia now lead the group, in which only the top two finishers will directly qualify for Paris. In Sunday’s matches, China smashed Mexico 3-0, Serbia eased past Ukraine 3-0, the …

XINING: A wide-field telescope capable of surveying the entire Northern Hemisphere sky was put into operation on Sunday in northwest China’s Qinghai Province, and its first image — the Andromeda Galaxy, located over 2 million light-years away has already been released. Developed by the University of Science and Technology of China and the Purple Mountain Observatory under the Chinese Academy …

BEIJING: Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, will hold the 18th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation in Russia from Sept. 18 to 21, at the invitation of Secretary Nikolai Patrushev of the Security Council of the Russian …

NANNING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday met with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Nanning, the capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Li noted that China and Malaysia are good partners working toward common development, and good neighbors that help each other. He said the two sides in March reached an important consensus on the …

CHANGCHUN: Noon is Qu Sanmei’s busiest time. Owner of a restaurant in Jilin Province, northeast China, her fish dishes are especially good. Qu’s restaurant sits next to Chagan Lake in Qian Gorlos Mongolian Autonomous County, where bountiful fish glide through the clear waters. The All-fish Feast, her restaurant’s specialty, requires as many as 16 types of fish. It was not …

BEIJING: China now has over 200 million bicycles in use, which bolsters low-carbon traveling, the China Bicycle Association said on Sunday, the World Cycling Day. Chinese urbanites ride bicycles or electric-powered two-wheelers around 30 out of 100 times they travel. This cuts carbon emissions by around 10,000 tonnes per day across China, according to a survey conducted by the association …

BEIJING: Located near Beijing’s Central Axis, the Altar of the God of Agriculture stands as a testament to China’s rich farming culture. At a small farm field in this temple, emperors once attended solemn rituals to offer sacrifices to the God of Agriculture, praying for favorable weather, bountiful harvests, and prosperity for all. Today, this sacred space has transformed into …

BEIJING: China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said on Saturday that it sold 22.88 million train tickets on Friday, setting a new record for single-day ticket sales. Of the total, 20.95 million train tickets were sold on China’s official railway ticket-booking website, 12306.cn, and its official app, according to China Railway. Friday marks the presale of train tickets …

SHANGHAI: The 34th Shanghai Tourism Festival opened Saturday and will last until Oct. 6, aiming to boost cultural and tourism consumption. A total of 70 tourist attractions in Shanghai, including the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai wildlife park and Fengjing ancient town, as well as a raft of museums and parks, will offer 50 percent discount on admission tickets from Sept. …

HAIKOU: Hainan University, together with seven universities and scientific research institutions in tropical regions around the world, has started preparations for the establishment of the League of Tropical Universities (LTU), according to the university located in Haikou, capital of south China’s Hainan Province. The LTU is a multilateral platform for international cooperation to advance higher education and socio-economic development in …

HANGZHOU: The Hangzhou Asian Games Village mayor Li Huolin has vowed to provide a comfortable home for all participating athletes and officials. Covering an area of 1.13 square kilometers, the Asian Games Village, which officially opened on Saturday, has been divided into three main sections: the Athletes’ Village, the Media Village and the Technical Officials’ Village. Besides the main Athletes’ …

NANNING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday met with Indonesia’s Vice President Ma’ruf Amin in Nanning, the capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Noting the recent meeting between the two countries’ leaders pointed out the direction for the development of bilateral relations between China and Indonesia, Li said China is willing to implement the important consensus reached by …

NANNING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday met with Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Nanning, the capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Noting China-Laos community with a shared future has been continuously advanced, Li said China has always viewed relations with Laos from a strategic perspective. China is ready to work with Laos to implement the important …

InPics: Beijing Fashion week kicks off with stunning show A model presents a creation designed by Laurence Xu during the Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Cai Yang) BEIJING: The Beijing Fashion Week is held in Beijing from September 15 to 22, featuring shows and activities at the location of several fashion landmarks in the …

HANGZHOU: The opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games Village, which also served as the team welcome ceremony for the sports delegation of hosts China, was held here on Saturday. Village mayor Li Huolin addressed the audience with a welcome speech, saying the volunteers and other employees will do their best to provide high-level services and make it home to …

BEIJING: The Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Royal Government of Cambodia on Saturday issued a joint communique. The following is the full text of the joint communique: Joint Communique between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Royal Government of Cambodia At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of …

BEIJING: As athletes shape up for their final preparations ahead of the 19th Asian Games, several high-profile names will be absent due to various reasons. Following are 10 Chinese star athletes who didn’t make the roster for the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Yang Qian (Shooting) Olympic debutant Yang shot down the first gold of Tokyo 2020 in women’s 10m air …

SHENYANG: After showing a group of visitors around a production plant operated by the Northern Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. (NHI) in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, senior engineer Liu Zhiyang stood beside a massive tunnel boring machine to answer questions. One visitor asked in Chinese about the machine’s size. Liu, who oversees NHI’s tunnel boring equipment division, replied that …

BEIJING: China and Cambodia have further consolidated their decades-long friendship and pledged further efforts to build a community with a shared future, with a series of consensus reached during Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s official visit to China. Hun Manet’s three-day trip from Thursday to Saturday is his first official visit after taking office in August, during which Chinese President …

HEFEI: More than 1.11 million unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for civil use had been registered with real names in China by the end of August, an increase of 15.9 percent from the end of 2022. The data was released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China at the 2023 Low Altitude Economic Development Conference (LAEC), hosted Friday in the city …

BEIJING: China’s commercial banks saw a net forex settlement deficit of 74.1 billion yuan (about 10.32 billion U.S. dollars) in August, narrowing by 30 percent from a month ago, official data showed on Friday. In yuan terms, forex purchases by banks stood at 1.39 trillion yuan, while sales reached about 1.46 trillion yuan, data from the State Administration of Foreign …