The upper cylinder of the steel containment shell of the world's first onshore commercial modular small nuclear reactor, Linglong 1, was successfully hoisted into place at the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan province, completing the work 70 days ahead of schedule.Liu Xuan/China News Service
Strategy set to accelerate self-reliance
China's latest call to implement the innovation-driven development strategy will accelerate efforts to pursue breakthroughs in crucial technologies and safeguard the stability of global industrial and supply chains, amid the rising tide of technological protectionism in some countries, according to experts and company executives.
All sectors must play bigger role in protection, analysts say
China still faces a host of challenges in its transition to a greener future, and the nation must enable greater social participation to bring all sectors of society on board in efforts to protect ecology and the environment, according to analysts.
Govt to promote use of electronic licenses
China will promote in an orderly manner the application of electronic licenses and certificates involving companies, as part of efforts to boost the vitality of market entities, the State Council's Executive Meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Wednesday.
Inspection safeguards environment
The country's high-profile central environmental inspection has proved to be effective in addressing difficult-to-resolve issues and promoting high-quality growth, a senior environmental official said.
Opportunity for Australia to further warm relations with China in Bali
Although little is known about the meeting between Chinese Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Xie Feng and Australian Ambassador to China Graham Fletcher in Beijing on June 30, it has further raised hopes that a rebound in Sino-Australian relations is on the horizon.
US economy in risky quandary
Back in 2004, everyone started talking about global imbalances. With the United States' current account deficit at an alarming 5.3 percent of GDP, it was feared that the country's net foreign-debt-to-GDP ratio would climb to the point that foreign investors would demand a higher risk premium on dollar-denominated assets. The specter of a "sudden stop", a dollar crash, and an international payment crisis seemed to be stalking the global economy.
Path smoothed for NATO newcomers
Finland and Sweden moved a step closer to joining NATO on Tuesday after the military alliance's 30 member states agreed to an accession protocol for them in Brussels.
UBS: Investors love contrast in China
With various uncertainties continuing to cloud the global economy, the clear path of China's economic recovery has provided investors with a key growth opportunity and upside potential in the country's stock markets, a global wealth management giant said on Wednesday.
Livestreaming gets smart on knowledge sector
Browsing through China's innumerable e-commerce livestreaming channels, it is not uncommon to hear phrases like "Hey guys! Lowest price ever! Three, two, one … buy it now! Now!" to drum up sales.
KEY TO MESOPOTAMIA
A 6,000-year-old clay wine vessel shaped like a hedgehog; a baker's mold that goes back four millennia; tablets inscribed using the logo-syllabic cuneiform script; or figurines that make a sartorial style statement. Take your pick to travel back in time.
Qatar's gaming culture levels up
World Cup host Qatar doesn't just have its sights set on soccer－it also hopes to harness its people's gaming skills as it launches into the burgeoning esports sector.
