A girl poses for a photo with a giant panda sculpture at Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday. Giant panda pair Xing Xing and Liang Liang returned to China on Sunday after their 11-year stay in the Southeast Asian country.Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua
Compilation of 15th Five-Year Plan prioritized
President Xi Jinping has stressed sound, democratic and law-based decision-making to ensure that China's next five-year plan for national economic and social development is formulated in a high-quality manner.
Expert's quest to improve Alzheimer's care in China
In a sunlit activity room at Beijing's Kang Yuxuan Care Center, an 85-year-old woman named Guan, who was once confined to a hospital bed, now sits upright in a wheelchair, her hands rhythmically tapping a musical instrument.
Chinese drones a 'sharp' weapon in terror fight
The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, one of the country's top makers of unmanned military aircraft, has sold more than 200 midsize and large combat drones to over 10 nations, greatly facilitating wars against terrorists, according to a senior manager.
New microbe found aboard Tiangong
China's Tiangong space station has enabled researchers to achieve a series of scientific and technological breakthroughs since its completion two and a half years ago. In the latest development, Chinese scientists have identified a new bacterial strain aboard the orbital outpost.
Huawei's own OS powers newest PCs
Huawei Technologies Co officially unveiled its personal computers powered by its self-developed operating system on Monday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, challenging Microsoft's Windows and Apple's macOS in the desk operating system sector.
Centrists gain ground in 3 EU countries
Sunday elections in three European Union member states — Romania, Poland and Portugal — show that centrist parties are favored by voters.
TWIXT TOWERS OF SHENZHEN, EDINBURGH CASTLE
Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. China Daily will come out with a series of stories highlighting Chinese cities' special connections with sister cities, mutual understanding, trust and friendship between peoples of different countries and cultural backgrounds, and shining light on "city diplomacy".
Making of new five-year plan key to achieving socialist modernization
Since their inception in 1953, China's Five-Year Plans have been instrumental in translating political vision into actionable policy. The 15th iteration arrives at a pivotal juncture for the country as it pursues the strategic objectives laid out at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Global cooperation in a changing world
The foundations of the modern global rules-based order were laid 80 years ago with the defeat of fascism and the establishment of the United Nations. The intention was to establish the framework for resolving conflict and fostering development.
Decoding the sands of time
The Taklamakan Desert, China's largest desert and located in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was once the central stage for numerous legends along the ancient Silk Road. However, as environmental conditions changed, the once-thriving human settlements were abandoned, standing in the wilderness with only sand and wind as companions. It wasn't until the late 19th century when foreign explorers ventured into the desert that people began to uncover many of the cultural heritage sites.
Steeped in history, Chinese tea crosses borders
Gary Sigley, a professor from Australia at Beijing Foreign Studies University, says his mother, in her 90s, still enjoys several cups of English-style black tea with milk and sugar each day.
