This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China’s first group of national economic and technological development zones (NETDZs).  When they were first introduced in 1984, 14 such zones were scattered throughout the eastern coastal region. Today their number reaches 229, located in 31 provincial-level regions. The eastern region leads the count with 103, followed by the central region’s 55, the western region’s 50, and the northeastern region’s 21.  Over the past four decades, these zones have created…

More than 2.5 thousand guests attended the IX International Kremlin Charity Cadet Ball. Gostiny Dvor gathered pupils of cadet schools, representatives of youth organisations, as well as young people from 35 countries, including Venezuela, Vietnam, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Mexico, UAE, and Ethiopia. Diplomats from the embassies of Belarus, China, Guinea, Nigeria, Panama, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and Turkmenistan, were guests of honour. This year’s it is dedicated to the “Year of the Family” announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The…

Leaders, students and parents in Uganda have hailed China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) Uganda Ltd. for its supporting role in the country’s education sector, including building schools, paying school fees and sponsoring activities to keep students in school.  The oil giant recognised 218 top-performing students from oil-rich districts of Hoima and Kikuube on 12 September during the CNOOC Best Performers Awards Ceremony at its Kikuube District Headquarters.  A statement from CNOOC Uganda said that the awards reflect the vision…

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 Corp., a company specialising in electricity, via the green power exchange in Beijing. This purchase enabled the CIIE to acquire 10 million kwh of green…

Domestic demand, which encompasses both consumption and investment, is a crucial engine for economic growth, linking the economy with societal well-being. As the effects of the country’s supportive policies continued to filter through, China saw a noticeable pickup in consumption growth and a stable increase in fixed-asset investment in October, noted guest speakers who joined the ninth episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, which was broadcast on Monday. Here are the…

As China navigates a complex global economic landscape, it seeks to stimulate domestic demand to tackle both immediate and long-term challenges. China’s policy for invigorating consumer spending and investment has produced results, according to guest speakers who joined the ninth episode of the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua News Agency, which was broadcast on Monday. GATHERING STEAM China has stepped up efforts, combining immediate policy measures with structural reforms, to stimulate domestic demand. Thanks to these measures, including promoting…

A think tank report released on Wednesday offers an in-depth analysis of how the world is invited to experience a real China up-close, as foreign tourists swarm into the country buoyed by a raft of facilitation measures. The report, “China Travel — Inviting the World to Experience a Real China,” was issued by New China Research, a think tank under Xinhua News Agency. The report summarizes and explains the domestic and global relevance of China’s inbound travel boom. It notes…

The new Hailin crater is located in the northern mountains of Hailin city in Heilongjiang province in northeastern China. This crater, which has a diameter of 1,360 metres, has the shape of an elliptical scoop and was formed on the ridge of the mountain.  The elevation difference between the highest point of the crater’s edge and the lowest point at its centre exceeds 100 metres, creating the appearance of a large funnel-shaped depression on the ridge of one of the…

China has officially inaugurated its first overseas atmospheric background station in Antarctica, marking a major milestone in global climate research. The National Atmospheric Background Station began operations, offering critical data to support international efforts in addressing climate change, as reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The station will carry out continuous, long-term monitoring of atmospheric components in the Antarctic. Its primary goal is to track shifts in concentrations of atmospheric elements and provide an accurate depiction of…

It has been an exciting year for globetrotters as travel to and around China has never been easier. Whether wandering the willow-lined moat of Beijing’s Forbidden City, marveling at the towering natural pillars of Zhangjiajie that inspired Avatar or immersing themselves in the urban cyberpunk vibe of Chongqing, travelers are enjoying a new wave of discovery and cultural connection unseen in years. This surge in travel is largely attributed to China’s updated visa policies, particularly the expansion of visa exemptions…