Macao inaugurates new sea-crossing bridge to enhance connectivity, foster regional development

Macao inaugurated its fourth cross-sea bridge on Tuesday, coinciding with China's National Day on October 1.Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region(SAR) Ho Iat Seng presided over the opening ceremony. The 3.08-kilometer bridge, designed with a lifespan of 100 years, aims to ease traffic and foster high-quality development in the region. The newly completed […]

China announces AI capacity-building action plan, stressing AI should not be used to maintain hegemony

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be used as a tool to maintain hegemony.  Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at the High-Level Meeting on International Cooperation on Capacity-building on Artificial Intelligence at UN headquarters in […]

China's central bank cuts RRR by 50 basis points to strengthen market confidence

The People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, announced a 50 basis point cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR), effective Friday. The cut will lower the weighted average RRR for financial institutions to around 6.6 percent. Experts believe that the reduction is an important manifestation of supportive monetary policy, which will continue […]

Culture Beat: NCPA to stage Peking Opera classic ‘Farewell My Concubine’

To celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, which will fall on Tuesday in 2024, the National ­Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) will present a series of exciting performances, including the Peking Opera Farewell My Concubine, which will be staged on Friday. The opera is a classic work that was initially adapted from the story of Xiang […]

Exclusive: Revealing the reality of China Coast Guard presence in Huangyan Island in South China Sea

Editor's Note: A dedicated group of individuals tirelessly patrol the South China Sea year-round, protecting China's national sovereignty, security, and maritime rights. These individuals make up the China Coast Guard (CCG). In the eyes of some foreign media outlets, they are seen as "aggressive actors in international disputes." But what is the true role of […]

Update: Shanghai cancels events, suspends flights as Typhoon Bebinca nears

Shanghai has evacuated residents, canceled flights and outdoor events, suspended subway lines in preparations for Typhoon Bebinca, which could become one of the strongest typhoons to hit the city since 1949. The typhoon formed on Saturday night is expected to make landfall on early Monday between areas north of Qidong in East China's Jiangsu Province […]

Bronze sculpture commemorates late physicist Zhou Guangzhao

Zhou Guangzhao, a renowned scientist in nuclear and theoretical physics, passed away on Saturday, at the age of 95. A member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhou's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for China's advancements in physics with a global impact, inspiring countless successors in scientific inquiry. A bronze sculpture created by domestic sculptor […]

Reading ‘The Three-Body Problem’ makes me see growth of Chinese sci-fi

The book The Three-Body Problem is thought-provoking to me. It presents the contact, conflict, and coexistence between humanity and alien civilizations from a unique perspective and with a grand narrative.  The Three-Body Problem was written by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. It is a science fiction novel that masterfully intertwines complex scientific concepts with deep philosophical questions about humanity and […]

China aims to foster friendship, inclusivity at Paris Paralympics

The Chinese delegation is expected to maintain its dominance at the Paris Paralympic Games which will be held from Wednesday to September 8, as they aspire not only to gain medals but also to foster international friendship, promote the well-being of disabled athletes and inspire greater participation in sports among disabled communities in China. The […]