Giant pandas Rauhin (left) and Saihin are exhibited outdoors for the last time at the Adventure World theme park in Shirahama, a resort town in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture, on Sunday, before being returned to China. Adventure World announced on April 24 that it will return all four giant pandas in captivity at the park to China around the end of June. The four pandas are 24-year-old Rauhin, the first panda born at Adventure World, and 8-year-old Yuihin, 6-year-old Saihin and 4-year-old Fuhin, all females born to Rauhin, who has given birth to a total of 10 pandas and is well-known as a "veteran mom".Yomiuri Shimbun/Ap
Tracing origins of civilization makes strides
In a single domesticated grain seed, one might see the bud of great civilizations.
China, Indonesia pledge to enhance cooperation
China and Indonesia vowed to further enhance bilateral relations and cooperation amid ongoing major changes in the world, as Premier Li Qiang met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday.
Seniors urged to contribute unique skills
China will step up support for the elderly, encouraging them to contribute their knowledge, skills and experience to socioeconomic and cultural development to help address the country's aging population woes and improve older residents' sense of fulfillment and happiness.
REMODELED COMMUNITY A HOT SPOT FOR VISITORS
Adorned with remodeled residential buildings, modern pocket parks, vintage Soviet-style red brick buildings and quaint cafes and restaurants, a once rundown neighborhood in Chongqing has become a hot destination for visitors.
China, ASEAN trade to benefit from deal
The implementation of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area agreement will further bolster supply chain cooperation and catalyze industrial upgrading, experts said on Sunday, just a few days after negotiations on the deal were completed.
Wielding tariffs to impose law of the jungle blindly ignores benefits of mutual respect
The transatlantic partnership, long regarded as the backbone of the global economic order, is at a perilous crossroads. Last week's threat by US President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on European goods has drawn pushback from Brussels.
Reducing climate impact on human health
Editor's note: Effective health system governance is essential to ensure healthcare services are equitable, efficient, of high quality, and accessible and affordable for all. It is also important to take effective measures to reduce the impact of climate change on human health to build a healthy society. Five experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Ageless beauty
At 17, Joyce Malindi won her first beauty contest under the restrictions of the apartheid practicing South Africa. Fifty-five years later, she was back on the catwalk, silver curls gleaming and brown clogs clicking, in a pageant for grandmothers.
Leaders affirm ASEAN role amid tensions
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stressed the bloc's 'indispensable role' amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism on the eve of the ASEAN Summit on Sunday.
Exporters find new home in domestic market
Chen Han, 26, operates a toy factory in Shantou, Guangdong province. The factory, founded by his parents more than 10 years ago, receives trade orders from abroad and used to supply various types of toys for brands and dealers in the United States.
Markets bite back: Bond Vigilantes vs US policies
"Bond Vigilantes" refer to market forces in the bond market that spontaneously correct governments' improper, irrational, and anti-market policies. When authorities implement misguided measures, investors respond by selling government bonds, driving up yields and increasing financing costs for governments. This serves as a powerful warning signal to compel policy adjustments and restore market confidence. The concept was first coined by economist Ed Yardeni in the 1980s.
Offseason can't halt China carmakers' rise
Chinese automotive companies reported robust market performance amid the first-quarter offseason and intense competition, showcasing their ability to sustain growth through new energy vehicles, overseas market penetration and operational efficiency.
Reimagining a legend
The Shanghai Grand Theatre's dance production Lady White Snake will make its US debut at the Summer for the City-Shanghai Day event at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York.
Asian student-athletes are in a league of their own
When the NBA China Games came to Beijing for the first time in 2004, then-14-year-old Li Jintian was there to witness his hero Yao Ming ignite an electrifying tournament atmosphere and give flight to the soaring influence of basketball culture in the country.
