President Xi Jinping speaks to local residents during his visit to the Old Town of Lijiang in Southwest China's Yunnan province on Wednesday afternoon.Yan Yan/Xinhua
Yunnan urged to open new ground
President Xi Jinping has urged Yunnan province to explore new prospects for high-quality development on the path toward Chinese modernization.
New IP rules set to advance opening-up
China's continuous efforts in handling foreign-related intellectual property disputes will serve as a robust backbone for domestic enterprises going global and constitute an important guarantee to advance the country's high-level opening-up, experts said.
Elder care studies to be diversified
The government will support the establishment of vocational bachelor's degree programs focused on elder care and management at vocational universities under new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission.
Anti-Chinese sentiment and xenophobia barrier to productive sci-tech exchanges
It defies belief how narrow-minded or lacking in common sense some politicians of the United States can be. Congressman Riley Moore has stepped to the fore as an example of this, introducing a bill last week to ban all Chinese nationals from receiving US student visas.
Toward industrial artificial intelligence
The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence since the beginning of this century marks a new era in science and technology revolution, a turning point in history, where the production and application of knowledge are no longer the privilege of humans.
Israel restarts ground offensive
Israel began conducting "ground operations" in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday following its latest round of attacks that have killed hundreds of people in the enclave, drawing condemnation from the international community which demanded that Israel end violence and return to talks.
Shanghai eyes stronger services backed by tech
The high-quality development of Shanghai's services sector should better serve technological advancement and boost consumption, the city's municipal government said in a recent guideline.
Openness, predictability key to investments
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan. To help in assessing the success of the process, we have asked multinational executives to share with our readers their insights about their business achievements in the past few years and further expectations in the years to come.
Dancing for Dunhuang
On some of the murals inside the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, is the iconic image of flying apsaras, celestial beings draped in diaphanous attire and billowing ribbons.
Peking Opera diva is pitch perfect for role
Throughout her illustrious career, 53-year-old Shanghai native Shi Yihong has remained dedicated to the timeless art of Peking Opera, also known as Jingju. Regaled as a diva singer, she is celebrated for her masterful performances.
GP drives celebration of automotive culture
As Formula One celebrates its 75th anniversary, Shanghai has transformed into an "F1 City", brimming with race-related activities and themed events that have ignited the city's passion for racing.
