Experts from the China Earthquake Administration check a house on Wednesday that was damaged in a recent earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The administration sent four engineering experts to assist with post-earthquake response. The quake occurred on Dec 17, killing at least 14 people.Long Lei/Xinhua
Chinese wisdom helps bolster global solidarity
The vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013, has evolved from an initiative into a world consensus and practice that has been increasingly recognized as the most important global public good with profound international significance, officials and experts said.
China-Europe freight train services faster, greener
When the X8083 China-Europe freight train from Chongqing rumbled into the unloading station in Duisburg, Germany, on Dec 3, it set a record. It was the 100,000th trip, and marked the delivery of over 11 million twenty-foot equivalent units of goods valued at more than $420 billion.
Railway network reshaping economy, daily lives of millions
As China continues to expand its vast railway network, particularly its high-speed rail system, the country's transportation infrastructure is reshaping not only the economy, but also the daily lives of millions.
Beijing's unique cultural identity draws record tourists in 2024
Beijing's tourism industry soared to new heights in 2024, enjoying record-breaking numbers of domestic and international visitors that were driven in part by the popularity of its newly listed UNESCO World Heritage Central Axis.
Sanctions show that Beijing will brook no challenge to China's core interests
By putting 10 United States entities on its Unreliable Entity List and 28 US entities on its Export Control List on Thursday, the first work day of the new year, Beijing is not only responding to the most recent arms sales to Taiwan and the probe into China's conventional semiconductor sector that the Joe Biden administration announced late last month, but also reminding the incoming US administration of China's resolve to guard its red lines.
An era of broad societal shift
Editor's note: AI has emerged as a critical frontier for various sectors and is expected to continue to reshape technological landscape with unprecedented advancements, transforming industries and challenging traditional operational paradigms. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Far right drives Europe's migration policy
Whether it was the conflict in Ukraine surpassing 1,000 days or a record number of deaths among migrants trying to cross the English Channel, the mass movement of displaced populations in and around Europe remained a grim headline fixture in 2024.
Revved-up year for NEV biz
China is on the cusp of leading the global transition to electric vehicles with sales overtaking fossil fuel-powered cars in 2025 and outperforming other countries, said a recent report by the UK-based Financial Times, citing assessments from four investment banks and research institutes.
Innovation speed key to NEV success in 2025
BEIJING — Despite facing challenges, China's new energy vehicle manufacturers made significant strides in 2024 and are poised to gain continued momentum as carbon reduction targets drive global demand for clean-energy vehicles.
Traditions are at the heart of Spring Festival
The completed dragon boat by Lin Shunkui, a seasoned handicraft artist living in Dongcai village, Beibaixiang town, Yueqing, Zhejiang province, will be burned on the village grounds on the night of the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar.
HIDDEN WORLD OF PRE-QIN POLITICS
Researchers of the Tsinghua Bamboo Slips announced the latest findings that revealed three newly organized bamboo manuscripts at a recent launch event of the Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts (Vol IVX) at Tsinghua University.
Journey of good taste has star appeal
At the 2025 Michelin Guide Shanghai event, esteemed chefs, restaurant owners and industry professionals gathered to celebrate the top in the food and beverage sector. Among the mostly male chefs, Chen Lina, a graceful woman in a blue hat, stood out. Her artisanal xiaolongbao (steamed stuffed buns) restaurant Wu You Xian received one Michelin star, making it Shanghai's first dim sum restaurant to achieve such an honor.
'El Matador' bullish about Dakar title defense
BISHA, Saudi Arabia — Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz made history when he won his fourth Dakar Rally last year, and is confident that he has what it takes to challenge for victory in this season's grueling race in Saudi Arabia.
