Inner Mongolia’s Forest Protection Paves the Way for Sustainable Development

Fu Lihong (right) and her students at an educational workshop in the forest in Arxan, Hinggan League, on 31 July (HU FAN)

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation. Once heavily threatened by commercial logging, this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation, with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans.  Caring for the… Continue reading Inner Mongolia’s Forest Protection Paves the Way for Sustainable Development

China’s New Generation of Extravehicular Space Suits Achieves its Life Extension Objective

Screenshot from the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre showing taikonauts Chen Dong (left) and Chen Zhongrui working outside the space station during the Shenzhou-20 mission on 26 June (XINHUA)

Deep space is incredibly quiet, but once astronauts leave the station, they must contend with extreme temperatures, fluctuating pressures, and high levels of radiation. Their spacesuits are equipped with life-support systems, which are essential for a safe “walk in space.” On 15 August, the crew of Shenzhou-20 successfully completed their third spacewalk. For this mission,… Continue reading China’s New Generation of Extravehicular Space Suits Achieves its Life Extension Objective

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Locally Adapted Development is Boosting the Economic Growth of Chinese Counties

An abalone farm in Lianjiang County, Fujian Province, on 31 December 2024 (XINHUA)

Lighters made in Shaodong, Hunan Province, are exported in bulk to Africa; Anji in Zhejiang Province turns a simple tea leaf or bamboo into an ecological commodity; Kunshan and Jiangyin in Jiangsu Province have surpassed the 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) GDP mark … This dynamic illustrates the diversity and vitality of the county economy… Continue reading Locally Adapted Development is Boosting the Economic Growth of Chinese Counties

Sporting Events are Revitalising Local Economy in Chinese Counties

Runners take part in a marathon in Deqing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, on 29 December 2024 (XINHUA)

On a summer morning in Boqiang Village, tucked beneath the emerald mountains of Fanshi County, Shanxi Province, the Ultra Trail Mount Wutai 2025 commenced with the sound of the starting pistol – an event that was much more than just a competition. As soon as the colourful smoke bombs lit up the sky, some 2,000… Continue reading Sporting Events are Revitalising Local Economy in Chinese Counties

The Central Chinese Province Emerges as a Key Player in China-African Trade and Investment Cooperation

The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) was a prime opportunity for Citygreen Sports, a Chinese supplier of synthetic turf, to boost its visibility. “Africa is one of our main markets. The expo allows us to showcase our products to African customers and engage directly with government representatives to discuss potential projects,” Wu Huan,… Continue reading The Central Chinese Province Emerges as a Key Player in China-African Trade and Investment Cooperation

Boom in Creative Cultural Products is Boosting Chinese Museums

Young foreigners show ice cream inspired by the design of the works in the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan Province, on 22 August 2023 (CNS)

The National Museum of China’s phoenix crown magnet, considered the jewel in the crown of the country’s cultural souvenirs, hit a milestone on 25 March, selling over 1 million units in just eight months and six days. Since last autumn, visitors have been queuing before dawn to get their hands on this star product whenever… Continue reading Boom in Creative Cultural Products is Boosting Chinese Museums

Chinese company contributes to the technological revolution in Zambia’s mining sector

Chiba Chengo (standing) and a colleague discuss the distribution of current production via the mobile Manufacturing Execution System (NFCA)

In the digital control centre of the Chambishi copper mine’s southeast deposit in Zambia, a massive screen displays the status of various mining activities in real time: extraction, digging, machine operation, and transport.   Although machinery sounds can still be heard in the underground galleries, this “digital mine” relies more on an integrated computerised system than… Continue reading Chinese company contributes to the technological revolution in Zambia’s mining sector

Under the Red Lanterns, the World Celebrates the Spring Festival

Each year, Lin Haiyan, president of the Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius, dedicates significant time and effort to organising the Spring Festival celebrations. During the Spring Festival season in February 2024, the Mauritius National Multi-Sport Complex was adorned with large red lanterns and Chinese knots, creating a vibrant setting for the festivities. The event featured captivating… Continue reading Under the Red Lanterns, the World Celebrates the Spring Festival

China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport

A C919 passenger plane of China Eastern Airlines is being refuelled using sustainable aviation fuel on 19 September 2024. Photo: People's Daily

9 passenger plane of China Southern Airlines during a flight training mission in Dongying, Shandong Province, on 12 September 2024 (CNS) At the 15th Airshow China, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, from 12 to 17 November 2024, China Southern Airlines, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Transport Innovation and Knowledge Centre and Airbus, presented a… Continue reading China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport

The Green Electricity Market Is Growing By Leaps And Bounds In China

View of a 750-kw substation and wind turbines at the Santanghu wind farm in Hami, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on 10 September. Photo: Xinhua

By purchasing Green Electricity Certificates (GECs), the organisers of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) have succeeded in making the once energy-intensive event more environmentally friendly.   A few days before its opening in Shanghai at the beginning of November, the CIIE concluded a deal for 10,000 GECs with the Shanghai branch of China Huadian… Continue reading The Green Electricity Market Is Growing By Leaps And Bounds In China

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