Guests attend on Tuesday a media preview of an exhibition, titled On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, at the Shanghai Museum. A total of 788 artifacts from various eras of ancient Egypt are on display, with over 95 percent of them being exhibited in Asia for the first time. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday and will run until Aug 17, 2025. It marks the first comprehensive collaboration between a Chinese museum and the Egyptian government.Gao Erqiang/China Daily
China-led initiatives gain momentum
A range of far-reaching solutions that have been offered by China to the world — such as building a community with a shared future for mankind — are pooling momentum and leading nations' efforts in advancing reform and development of the global governance system, leaders, officials and experts said.
Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector
China and Saudi Arabia have embarked on several landmark projects to jointly bolster renewable energy efforts, which will pave the way for significant advancements in renewable energy infrastructure and technology that will benefit both nations, according to analysts.
Hong Kong Book Fair spotlights Beijing's literary treasures
This year's Hong Kong Book Fair, which has made Beijing the theme city for the first time, is showcasing nearly 10,000 high-quality books from the Chinese mainland through cultural communication activities, offering an opportunity for readers to explore the country's rich literature, culture and history.
RIVER RECEIVING PRISTINE PROTECTION
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
Reform must continue across the board for country to realize its modernization
To the question of what can be expected of the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, there is no doubt that plans for further comprehensively deepening reform will be the answer.
Chinese economy resilient to fluctuations
China's GDP grew by 5.0 percent in the first half of this year, with the second quarter growth of 4.7 percent being slightly lower than the first quarter. The GDP growth figures show not only the resilience and dynamism of the Chinese economy amid global economic uncertainties and domestic structural adjustments but also the effectiveness of government policies.
US sees stark wealth gap widening
Editor's note: As the wealthy in the United States take lavish vacations, spend on luxury goods and dine out as usual, the poorest battle the fallout of inflation squeezing their abilities to afford the basics. China Daily takes a closer look at the widening wealth gap in the country.
Guideline promotes pharma innovation
China has adopted a guideline to promote the development and availability of innovative drugs, with price management improvements, medical insurance payments, commercial insurance coverage, as well as investment and financing topping the work agenda.
Certification spurring SME competitiveness
In Moganshan, a thriving scenic spot in Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Chen Chujunyi, who runs a library-themed boutique homestay, is extremely busy hosting visitors from across the country and around the world.
Gate from past opens new path to studies
Probably one of the most famous Chinese landscape paintings, Along the River During the Qingming Festival is synonymous with the prosperous past of Kaifeng.
Innovation translates into making life easier
Recollecting his experience on a jury at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, in June, Li Chao finds it difficult not to share the groundbreaking ideas he came across at the event.
Teen 'stoked' to be on board with Team Finland
TAMPERE, Finland — Traveling to skateboard competitions around the world, 13-year-old Heili Sirvio — Finland's youngest Olympic athlete ever — leads a life unlike the average Finnish teen.
