President Xi Jinping visits the home of a herdsman in a village of Gangca county, Haibei Tibetan autonomous prefecture, in Northwest China's Qinghai province on Tuesday. Xie Huanchi / Xinhua
President sets out new vision for Qinghai
President Xi Jinping has set out a new vision for Qinghai province, highlighting the increasingly prominent role of the region in environmental, national, resources and energy security as China enters a new phase of development and fosters a new pattern of growth.
Technology offers an immersive journey through time
One of the highlights of the newly opened Memorial for the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai is the use of technology.
Protection of elephants praised
Wildlife experts have praised China's use of new technology and sympathetic conservation practices to protect a herd of wild elephants marching through Yunnan province.
Yunnan aims at ecological civilization
Yunnan province will strive to develop its ecological civilization construction during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) with the goal to build an ecological brand of "Animal Kingdom, Plant Kingdom and World Garden".
Trump's bans on China apps reversed in US
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday reversed former president Donald Trump's executive orders that sought to ban downloads of the Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat in the United States.
A ROAD TRIP LIKE NO OTHER
They've trekked 500 kilometers from the southern fringes of Yunnan province and along the way they've captivated the people of China and beyond. The herd of wild Asian elephants that have made their way northward to the approaches of Kunming now have their every move watched－by forestry officials and legions of social media users.
PBOC stresses steady policy, stable prices
China will strive to maintain a stable monetary policy, ensure that prices remain normal and the economy operates within a reasonable range close to its potential level of output, the central bank governor said on Thursday.
River cruise firms raise the bar as demand surges
The global cruise ship industry has been largely suspended for more than a year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But now the big ships are increasingly taking to the waterways, with some countries such as the United Kingdom allowing fully vaccinated passengers to get onboard.
Beijing strengthening legal shield to counter any foreign sanctions
Despite US President Joe Biden on Wednesday temporarily revoking the bans previous president Donald Trump imposed on the Chinese apps WeChat and TikTok, it is evident that Washington has still not got over its Cold War funk.
Mind the gap
The novel coronavirus outbreak is far from over. While the successful development of COVID-19 vaccines has inspired hope that the pandemic will soon come to an end, a speedy global vaccination rollout faces several hurdles.
Island of creativity
Exhibitions are, of course, about displaying work. But the type of venue is also important. Is it big enough? Does it provide the visitor with a chance to appreciate what is being shown? Is it air-conditioned adequately, or at all? For artists who produce multimedia works and large-scale installations, spacious exhibition halls are vital yet not that easy to find.
Art on the edge
The UCCA Edge art museum is the latest contemporary art venue to open in Shanghai on May 22.
