First-graders toll a bell at the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Sunday during the First Writing Ceremony, an ancient Chinese rite that marks the beginning of children's literacy learning. SU YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY
Rule of law to bolster private sector growth
As the rule of law is vital for ensuring investors' confidence in the private sector, experts have called for the strengthening of legislation and improved judicial services to reassure businesses wanting to invest in China.
Robust policy steps urged to spur economy
China should further bolster its economy by stepping up fiscal and monetary policy support, including raising the budget deficit and effecting more cuts in the reserve requirement ratio and interest rates, said economists and analysts.
Mobile pay services offer convenience
Foreigners visiting China are taking advantage of the nation's easier-to-use mobile payment services, with the number of users and transactions soaring over the past few months, a report said.
Dedication of plateau patrollers moves filmmakers
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.
Philippines should face up to reality, give up illusions, and act responsibly
Despite the outcry by Manila to the contrary — and the biased and politically motivated support it has received to give credence to its rumpus — China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and their adjacent waters in the South China Sea.
'One country, two systems' showcases success
Editor's note: In its pursuit of high-quality socioeconomic development, and to advance Chinese modernization, China will comprehensively deepen reform, expand opening-up and promote innovative development in the new era. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Learning advantage
When a group of students from the United States visited Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, the sight of countless rows of containers and distant ships stretching beyond the horizon sparked a flood of thoughts.
Positive talks between US, China urged
Positive dialogue and interaction are necessary between the United States and China on finance, trade and economics, instead of resorting to tariffs, an observer has said.
Peng'an at the forefront of upgrading
Peng'an county of Southwest China's Sichuan province is fostering a host of new quality productive forces as its businesses undergo innovation and upgrades.
African development gets Chinese push
At a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, workers in blue uniforms meticulously assemble vehicles, while another team maneuver around 300 sport utility vehicles and sedans into a staging area.
Robust policies, reforms key to strong economy
The expression "consolidating the foundation and boosting vitality" has been attracting market attention recently, after Chinese authorities said during a news conference that the country will stabilize economic growth in such a manner.
Chengdu Motor Show sets record as city's largest yet
Some 130 carmakers from around the globe are showcasing more than 1,600 models at the Chengdu Motor Show, the annual heavyweight gala for car aficionados and buyers in Southwest China.
Finishing product hopes for new start
Deep in the forests of Wumeng Mountain in Southwest China's Guizhou province, lacquer tapper Yu Zhongping climbs a tree using a hard leaf to collect the extracted viscous sap through a notch cut into the bark.
Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite
NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner never gave Christopher O'Connell, his third-round opponent at the US Open on Saturday, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upset that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
