Xi Urges Healthy, High-quality Development of Private Sector

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, talks with representatives of private entrepreneurs in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 17, 2025. Xi on Monday attended a symposium on private enterprises, where he delivered an important speech after listening to representatives of private entrepreneurs. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday urged efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country’s private sector. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when attending a symposium on private enterprises, where he delivered an important… Continue reading Xi Urges Healthy, High-quality Development of Private Sector

Xinhua Think Tank Report Highlights Chinese Solutions to Global Challenges

With its rapid development and growing international influence, China has been increasingly engaging in global affairs, offering Chinese solutions to global challenges such as poverty and climate change in both concept and action, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday. The report, titled “Promoting the Development and Progress of Human Civilization through Exchange… Continue reading Xinhua Think Tank Report Highlights Chinese Solutions to Global Challenges

China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control

A Chinese expert introduces desert plants to participants of a desertification control training workshop at a botanical garden in the Taklimakan Desert, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on 13 June 2023 (XINHUA)

The 16th sessions of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 December 2024. Centred around the theme Our Land Our Future, the conference adopted 39 resolutions addressing drought response, scientific innovation, dust storms, and future budgeting after 13 days of… Continue reading China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control

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

The Chinese New Year is Full of Folklores, Rituals, Norms and Symbolism

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important celebration in China. It is a cherished occasion for families to reunite, share festive meals, and honour the memory of their ancestors. The Spring Festival holds profound cultural, social, and historical significance. For the Chinese people, the Spring Festival is a celebration… Continue reading The Chinese New Year is Full of Folklores, Rituals, Norms and Symbolism

Chinese Scientists Clone Pig to Advance Agriculture and Medical Research

Researchers in China have successfully cloned two piglets from the ancient Shaziling breed, a 4,000-year-old native swine species, in a breakthrough that could enhance the country’s pork industry and advance diabetes research. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. To safeguard its genetic heritage, researchers extracted and cultured fibroblast cells from… Continue reading Chinese Scientists Clone Pig to Advance Agriculture and Medical Research

Participation in Spring Festival Activities Gives Insights into the Richness of Chinese Culture

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The Spring Festival is the largest and most important festival in China and among Chinese communities worldwide. Having experienced the festival for six years in China, I have developed a deep appreciation for its cultural, social, and economic significance. This celebration embodies essential themes such as family reunion, wishing for good fortune and well-being, social… Continue reading Participation in Spring Festival Activities Gives Insights into the Richness of Chinese Culture

Xi Says Winter Games carries Asia’s Common Aspirations for Peace, Prosperity, Friendship

Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

The 9th Asian Winter Games embodies Asian people’s shared aspirations for peace, prosperity and friendship, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging common commitment to realizing these goals. Xi made the remarks at a welcome banquet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Games in Harbin, capital city of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. He called… Continue reading Xi Says Winter Games carries Asia’s Common Aspirations for Peace, Prosperity, Friendship

Turning Ice and Snow Into Gold

(250206) -- HARBIN, Feb. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

In Harbin, the capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang Province, there is a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Here, towering ice structures mimicking landmarks from across Asia, cheers from super-long ice slides, and the breathtaking view from a giant Ferris wheel attracted over 610,000 visitors during this year’s eight-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended Tuesday. Near the… Continue reading Turning Ice and Snow Into Gold

Exploring the Symbolism of Snakes in Different Cultures

From the mythic tales of ancient China to the spiritual practices of West Africa, and from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the emblematic symbols of healing in Greece, the snake has woven itself into the fabric of human culture. Whether as a symbol of fertility, wisdom, healing, or mystery, the snake continues to inspire… Continue reading Exploring the Symbolism of Snakes in Different Cultures

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