A ceremony marking the launch of China's Qinling Station in Antarctica is held on Wednesday. The screen grab shows Chinese polar researchers (clockwise from top left) at the new station, aboard the Xuelong and Xuelong 2 research vessels, and at the Huanghe, Zhongshan and Changcheng stations, simultaneously participating in the ceremony. ZHANG LING/XINHUA
Nation's fifth Antarctic station opens
China's fifth research station in Antarctica, the Qinling Station, commenced operations on Wednesday morning on Inexpressible Island in the Terra Nova Bay of the world's southernmost continent.
Urban nature reserve a lesson in species protection
In downtown Xiamen, Fujian province, a 6-meter-high mound that stretches for 60 to 70 meters stands in stark contrast to the surrounding high-rise buildings.
Dedicated payment service centers launched at both Beijing airports
Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport, the two airports in the Chinese capital, have launched dedicated payment service centers for the convenience of overseas travelers.
Cases show top court getting a handle on cross-border fraud
The Supreme People's Court has again reiterated its resoluteness and strength in deterring and punishing cross-border telecom scammers and online fraudsters by releasing the details of eight cases on Wednesday.
Beijing charting next phase of business enhancement
With the income of Beijing residents keeping pace with its strong economy, the city has set its year-on-year GDP growth goal at around 5 percent for 2024, according to the municipal government's latest work report.
Change-or-ruin mindset main obstacle to economic talks making any real progress
Although the exchanges between the two sides at the Third China-US Economic Working Group Meeting that concluded on Tuesday in Beijing were described as "in-depth, candid, pragmatic and constructive", it is almost impossible that any breakthroughs will be forthcoming on any major issues it covered.
New Year goods economy drives market
Chinese Lunar New Year goods markets across China are bustling with excitement thanks to the festive atmosphere. From North to Southwest China and from East to West China, the rural markets selling Lunar New Year goods online are "crowded", indicating business is thriving. From local specialties to imported goods, from high-quality daily necessities to diverse cultural products, the online "Lunar New Year Goods Festival" is in full swing, pointing to the progress China has made in achieving social harmony.
EU sets goal of 90% emissions cut by 2040
The European Commission called on the European Union on Tuesday to achieve a 90 percent reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared with the 1990 levels despite multiple challenges, including the latest farmers' protests in many member states.
Better trade ties in NEV sector boosting exports
China's recent efforts to bolster domestic automakers' global expansion and improve their risk management capabilities will reinforce the country's exports of new energy vehicles, contributing to the world's sustainable growth, said market watchers and business leaders on Wednesday.
China-ASEAN industrial cooperation deepens on RCEP
NANNING — During the 2024 New Year holiday, a bustling scene unfolded at Youyi Pass, also known as Friendship Pass, as trucks from both China and Vietnam formed lines for Customs clearance.
Ancient Shu shines in Shanghai
Shanghai Museum East had its soft opening on Friday with the exhibition, Stars Over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha.
Lifter's long wait to realize Olympic dream
Defiant weightlifter Oleg Musokhranov has told AFP that "Russians never throw in the towel", as he contemplates sitting out the Paris Olympics later this year.
