The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, glow on the horizon on Saturday evening at the Simatai section of the Great Wall in Beijing's Yanqing district. An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced the stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, including in the Chinese capital, which is on a low geomagnetic latitude.Zheng Zhi/For China Daily
Xi's European visit heralds new era of ties
President Xi Jinping's six-day trip to Europe has opened new chapters of relationships with China's key partners, and the visit heralds a new era of ties with Europe through enhanced solidarity, mutual trust and confidence, according to senior diplomats and analysts.
Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history
During her five-day study trip to Central China's Henan province in April last year, Chun Wai-wa marveled at the high degree of development of ancient Chinese civilization while exploring the ruins of cities dating back 2,000 to 4,000 years.
Digital shift in manufacturing given priority
China has adopted a raft of policy measures to push ahead digital transformation in the manufacturing industry — a crucial step toward promoting new industrialization and constructing a modern industrial system, according to the State Council, China's Cabinet.
China-US climate talks 'encouraging'
The results of climate discussions between China and the United States in Washington are "encouraging", with the climate commitments made by both nations holding global significance, experts said.
By acting as a proxy for Washington Philippines has clearly lost the plot
There have been times when the Chinese and Philippine governments have agreed their relationship is much bigger than their South China Sea disputes.
Overcapacity or over-competitive China
Editor's note: By hyping up China's so-called overcapacity problem, the US-led West has shown its disregard for economic principles. With complete industry and supply chains, China's manufacturing sector has ranked first worldwide for years. And its high-quality but affordable electric vehicles display the advantages of having a complete industry chain, which the West refuses to accept. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
BRI produces rich dividends for Nepalese
Deep in mountains south of the Himalayas range, Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal pushed a button for a double-shield tunnel boring machine to break through the last section of a tunnel within minutes, to applause from workers and the audience.
Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth
China's economy is showing fresh signs of stabilization with a solid first-quarter performance this year, laying a strong foundation for achieving its preset growth target of around 5 percent for 2024, said economists and global executives.
Why China's 'new three', green push irk West
One of the issues raised by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during her visit to China last month is the so-called overcapacity in China's "new three" industries — new energy vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic products.
Nation's tech sought out by automakers from abroad
Foreign automakers are increasingly teaming up with Chinese tech companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence in vehicles, targeting the preferences of tech-savvy customers in China, the world's largest auto market.
Friends use festival to stage theater dreams
While he was studying acting at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing during the 1990s, Chen Minghao got to know theater director Meng Jinghui, who also graduated from the same university.
Have the 'samba boys' lost their rhythm?
SAO PAULO — With its famed "jogo bonito", iconic stars and record five World Cup titles, Brazil has long been known as the "land of soccer".But is it still?
