Winners of the women's lightweight double sculls rowing event pose for a group photo on Sunday during the awards ceremony at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Chinese duo Zou Jiaqi (third from left) and Qiu Xiuping (third from right) clinched the first gold medal of the Games with a time of 7 minutes and 6.78 seconds in the final race in this rowing category. The teams from Uzbekistan and Indonesia won silver and bronze, respectively. Wei Xiaohao / China Daily
Xi: Sports can help promote world peace
China's tangible commitment to world peace, unity and prosperity were noted by global leaders as they endorsed Beijing's latest diplomatic efforts led by President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games.
Advancing new industrialization seen as key to high-quality growth
China's emphasis on advancing new industrialization is expected to provide a solid foundation for high-quality economic growth, improve the resilience and safety of its industrial and supply chains, and boost the country's core competitiveness globally, experts and company executives said.
Xiong'an personnel transition progressing
Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei province has rolled out a series of practical measures to provide public services for relocated personnel from Beijing.
Expecting a few strokes of color to change somber picture of Sino-US ties unrealistic
Many people have taken the news on Friday that the United States and China have agreed to set up economic and financial working teams as a sign the two countries have moved past the incident of the "spy balloon" — which the US side has since admitted was not spying at all — to focus on repairing bilateral ties.
Living the sports dream in Hangzhou
Living in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province for two years (2016-17) was an unexpected delight.
Joint action urged to protect fishing areas
West African countries and China need to work together to tackle the problem of overfishing in West Africa and push the region toward sustainable fisheries, a report says.
SICHUAN'S MAGNETIC APPEAL DOWN TO RICH CULTURAL RESOURCES
This summer, Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, stood in the spotlight and caught the world's attention with its sporting spirit, stunning natural landscape and diverse cultures.
Cruise lovers set for holiday fun on high seas
International cruise line operators are stepping up efforts to launch more global itineraries to attract sophisticated Chinese travelers as the latter are increasingly pursuing differentiated and high-quality cruise experiences overseas.
Slower ride likely ahead for US economy
The economy of the United States has been on a strong recovery track since the beginning of the year, and according to Federal Reserve predictions, the US GDP may achieve an annualized year-on-year growth of 5.6 percent in the third quarter, which will be the highest expansion spurt in nearly 20 years.
Partnerships prove key to overseas expansion
Chinese carmakers have chosen to partner with local companies as they explore opportunities in overseas markets.
A proud history of giving gifts
In the mountainous regions of Jinhua, Zhejiang province, lies a village called Juxi. Unbeknown to many, the village has preserved a centuries-old connection with Confucius.
Hangzhou hero beams with pride
As a resident of Hangzhou, Olympic champion gymnast Guan Chenchen is thrilled to see athletes from all over Asia gather in her hometown for the continent's biggest sporting gala.
