A member of the 16th Chinese medical team talks to children about the importance of handwashing at the Frans Nambinga Arts and Training Center in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, on Nov 20, 2024. Since 1996, the Chinese government has consistently sent medical teams to Namibia to enhance healthcare services in the country. CHEN CHENG/XINHUA
Sino-Namibian ties deepening
In the heart of Namibia, a weathered medical record speaks volumes about an enduring partnership. Li Bangwei, leader of China's 15th medical team to Namibia and a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, recalls a patient presenting to him a well-preserved, yellowed booklet — a medical record from nearly 30 years ago — when the patient first received treatment from a Chinese doctor.
Tech startup eyes cheaper robots, new applications
In a high-tech factory in Shanghai, engineers meticulously piece together humanoid robots, while rows of newly made machines await testing.
New approach paying off in Inner Mongolia
The Inner Mongolia autonomous region has implemented a dual approach of incentives and disciplinary measures to foster a more pragmatic governance culture for its officials, a senior regional leader said.
A small but important step on road that could lead to the negotiation table
The recent 90-minute telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, described by Trump as "a great call", has upheld the cautious optimism that has emerged that an ending to the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict may be finally forthcoming.
Raise incomes to boost consumption
China's GDP grew by 5 percent in 2024. On the surface, this figure seems appropriate, meeting the growth target set by the Chinese government. But most economists agree that the Chinese economy is facing some challenges, including plunging real estate sales and a lack of expected growth in domestic demand.
Astronauts stuck in space return safely
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth in one of Elon Musk's SpaceX capsules, splashing down off Florida nine months after what originally was to be a weeklong stay on the International Space Station.
Key programs to boost machine tool makers
The expansion of the scope of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs this year is expected to boost demand for machine tools, thanks to the rapid and effective implementation of the policies, the China Machine Tool and Tool Builders' Association said.
Sustainable solutions to drive growth
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan.
Joining ingenuity with culture
In the worst of times, Liu Wenhui couldn't afford the delivery fee for a package six years ago.
China looks to 'Serg' in Saudi
With a new offensive weapon in its arsenal and a solid training camp paying dividends, Team China is primed to resume its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in style, aiming to stun host Saudi Arabia in a crucial fixture on Thursday.
