A foreign vessel carrying 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials berths at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, on Thursday,following the official launch of the island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port.Guo Cheng / Xinhua
Hainan FTP opens fast lane
As a colossal bulk carrier ship laden with 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials eased alongside the dock on Thursday morning, a clear announcement echoed across the port: "The Yangpu Maritime Safety Administration welcomes your vessel to the Hainan Free Trade Port."
What does the Eight-Point Regulation cover?
The Eight-Point Regulation is a set of rules adopted by the Communist Party of China leadership in December 2012, designed to address four deep-rooted, chronic bureaucratic issues, including official privileges and extravagant banquets. Its eight points are as follows:
US' arms sales plan for Taiwan condemned
China has voiced its "firm opposition and strong condemnation" after the United States administration announced its largest arms sale package planned for Taiwan, totaling $11.1 billion.
Efforts intensified to ease business issues
China has revised and abolished more than 10,000 problematic policy documents nationwide this year as it reviews laws and regulations involving the unequal treatment of enterprises, with a focus on grassroots authorities, according to the Ministry of Justice.
AI platform assists workers 24/7
The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has revealed an artificial intelligence-powered platform that acts as a round-the-clock digital assistant, offering everything from legal guidance to policy analysis, as part of efforts to empower workers through technology.
AI needs to be governed wisely to ensure that it is beneficial for future of humanity
Time magazine's decision to name the "Architects of AI" as its 2025 Person of the Year is both symbolic and revealing. By honoring a collective rather than a single individual for the advance of artificial intelligence, the magazine has underscored that the technology is no longer driven by a handful of pioneers, but a systemic force transforming the world.
Archives throw light on Japan's dark history
On Dec 13, the 12th national memorial day for victims of the Nanjing Massacre, history spoke again — this time through newly declassified archives received from Russia. The National Archives Administration of China released declassified archives given by Russia, including records of Soviet interrogations of members of Japan's notorious Unit 731, investigations of the unit's crimes and official Soviet correspondence. These archives complement the evidence preserved in China, forming a more complete body of proof of the heinous acts of Japan's biological warfare unit.
Japan's security moves draw sharp criticism
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has denounced Japan's reported review of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, describing it as showing highly concerning military trends.
Capital support for innovation in further focus
Adhering to an innovation-driven approach and accelerating the cultivation and expansion of new growth drivers was identified as one of the key economic tasks for 2026 during the recently convened Central Economic Work Conference.
Life and labor revealed at Jiankou Great Wall
Perched atop the Niujijiaobian (Ox Horn Edge) peak in the Huairou district of northeastern Beijing stands a sentinel of stone and brick, enduring the lash of the mountain wind.
The fine balance between fire and clay
Song Qiujun, a design engineer from Shanghai's Jinshan district, is committed to reviving black pottery, an ancient craft with a 5,000-year history across China.
Turning local crafts into prosperity
Imagine a lively store that incorporates elements like handicrafts, snack vendors, Thai music and coffee tastings, which engage all five senses and create a lively, market-like atmosphere.
World Cup winner to get $50m from richer prize pool
The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said on Wednesday in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries.
Shanxi making steady progress
The last year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) is coming to an end. Looking back over the past five years, Shanxi province has achieved steady progress on all socioeconomic fronts.
