Nine satellites are launched atop a Long March 11 carrier rocket from a selfpropelled deck barge in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, fulfilling China's first commercial launch at sea. Shi Xiao / For China Daily
Xi will join in events to mark UN anniversary
President Xi Jinping will attend a series of high-level meetings for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations via video link and deliver speeches, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday.
Data points to steady growth curve in China
China's economy continued its strong recovery in August from the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as key economic data pointed to a stabilizing growth trend and a steady rebound of domestic demand, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.
Yunnan city starts free mass testing
Ruili, a city in Yunnan province that lies on the border with Myanmar, has begun free mass nucleic acid testing of all residents after reporting two cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, both illegal immigrants who arrived in the city recently.
Xi's remarks on China-EU ties applauded
Chinese and European leaders are determined to uphold multilateralism and international cooperation when unilateralism, protectionism and a global economic slowdown threaten the world, experts said after a leaders' online meeting.
Intelligent changes to reshape auto sector
Self-driving technology is expected to witness large-scale commercial application in the next five years, according to Robin Li Yanhong, chairman and CEO of internet search giant Baidu Inc.
Smart TVs taking over home entertainment
Chinese tech companies are scrambling to develop operating systems for smart TVs and beyond as they work hard to build their own core capabilities in the internet of things era.
New Delhi shouldn't let business ties be held hostage by ultra-nationalism
Although Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart announced on Friday that a consensus had been reached on reducing the border tensions between the two countries after their talks in Moscow, some Indian media outlets continue to speculate on the tensions by fomenting nationalism, jingoism and populism.
Moment of truth
The world is battling the global health crisis, including the economic and social ramifications. It is also racing against the clock to avoid the environmental and climate crisis which is virtually around the corner. The pandemic has shown us the importance of being prepared when crises hit. It has also shown us that postponing bold decisions can have huge costs. We were not prepared for the crisis, and we are even less prepared for the looming consequences of ongoing and worsening challenges such as climate change, biodiversity collapse, life-shortening air pollution and ocean acidification.
Bringing art to life
What do you think when you look at an old painting? Maybe you consider its history, maybe the stories of the people featured in the frame, or the message delivered by the artist?
