Visitors view a giant bronze mask on Thursday at an exhibition showcasing Sanxingdui cultural relics from the ancient Shu civilization. The exhibition, which opened at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum on Thursday and will run through Oct 10, showcases 265 artifacts from 12 museums and cultural institutions.Jiang Dong/China Daily
Meeting set to unveil package of key reforms
The Communist Party of China will convene the third plenary session of its 20th Central Committee from July 15 to 18 in Beijing, a highly anticipated meeting that will unveil wide-ranging reforms.
Experts, execs confident in China's growth
China is poised to meet its annual growth target of around 5 percent this year, given strong policy stimulus and the gradual recovery in confidence and expectations, experts and global entrepreneurs said on Thursday at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos.
Draft law to protect preschool children
China's top legislature, the National People's Congress, is reviewing a draft law aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of preschool children amid a significant decline in enrollment.
SHANXI SHINES AS BEACON OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
From the gorgeous Yellow River gorges to the spectacular Taihang Mountains, from the Great Wall and the Yungang Grottoes to the ancient city of Pingyao, the North China province of Shanxi has some of the best sites in the country to offer to tourists.
Beijing and Hanoi united in their desire to ensure stable regional environment
President Xi Jinping's meeting with visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Beijing on Wednesday again sent a strong message to the outside world that Beijing and Hanoi are intent on consolidating their unity and friendship.
Chinese diplomacy upholds peaceful coexistence
This year commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Grounded in these principles and guided by the policy of peaceful development, China has played a significant role in fostering global stability. These principles harmonize with China's Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, alongside the vision of constructing a shared future for humanity through the concept of building a community with a shared destiny.
Xiamen extends hand of friendship to Taiwan youth
The city of Xiamen in East China's Fujian province, one of the first stops for Taiwan compatriots and enterprises entering the Chinese mainland, has taken a pioneering approach to assist businesses and broader exchanges between people from both sides of the Strait.
Chinese firms in US upbeat amid drop-off
Despite facing a "significant performance downturn" last year, Chinese companies operating in the United States expect rising revenue trends in the long term, according to a survey.
China, EU expedite talks on EV tariffs
China and the European Union are expediting consultations on the latter's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, and aim to reach a mutually acceptable solution by addressing the reasonable concerns of both sides, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
Rescue work key part of low-altitude biz
The low-altitude economy, highlighted for the first time in the country's Government Work Report for 2024, is gradually gaining momentum in the medical rescue field in China.
Technology offers journey into ancient world
Standing under a giant LED dome, visitors to Hunan Museum in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, immerse themselves in a journey of the immortals dominated by mythical creatures imagined by people from about 2,100 years ago.
Berlin orchestra sets a masterful tone
The Berliner Philharmoniker begins its 10-day residence in Shanghai this week from Monday to next Tuesday. The prestigious orchestra from Germany will join hands with Chinese pianist Yuja Wang to present 11 concerts, including four symphonic performances, and a series of educational projects around the city.
The sister who 'makes waves'
At just 33, Zhan Chunpei has already achieved several significant milestones in her maritime career. She is the captain of the Haixun 01, a 5,000-ton patrol vessel belonging to the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration, and manages a 35-person crew, making her the first female captain of a public oceangoing ship in China, and she has participated in 20 major search and rescue missions, including the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Portugal left stunned by history-making Georgia
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — A pre-game chat with Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georgia to one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history on Wednesday, beating Portugal 2-0 and advancing to the last 16.
