China's self-developed cylindrical floating oil production facility installed at sea

The first cylindrical floating oil-gas production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility in Asia, named 'Haikui No. 1', has been successfully installed at sea, its owner China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday....

Xinhua Commentary: Competitiveness is best protection for industries

As the European Union (EU) fights over whether to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), it's advisable that they keep in mind competitiveness, rather than protectionism offers the strongest shield for any industry....

GLOBALink | China's Dragon Boat Festival celebrated overseas

Rich activities were held overseas to celebrate China's Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, which traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar....

Expert predicts positive export outlook for H2

Following the market trend, Jiangsu Dongcheng, supported by 5,000 engineers and workers, will also continue to invest in the research and development of cordless electric tools and battery storage business-related electric tools to support its export business this year, according to information released by Nanjing Customs....

China-Hungary joint research center unveiled in Budapest

Representatives from Hungary and China unveiled the China-Hungary Joint Research Centre for Exchanges and Mutual Learning between Civilizations here on Monday....

Interview: China's BRI a game changer of global trade, says Pakistani economist

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a game changer that re-directs global trade, a Pakistani economist has said. Many countries that have a comparative advantage could not enjoy that advantage due to disconnection with other countries, Mohammad Zubair Khan, a former Pakistani commerce minister, told Xinhua in a recent interview....

10 candidates selected for China's fourth batch of astronauts

Ten candidates, including eight space pilots and two payload specialists, have been selected for China's fourth batch of astronauts, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday....

Plan focuses on carbon footprints

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, in cooperation with 14 other national government bodies, has announced a comprehensive plan on carbon footprint management, with the aim of contributing to the development of international rules for carbon footprints by 2030....

History and origin of Duanwu Festival

Duanwu Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is one of the four major Chinese festivals. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth Chinese lunar month every year. There are a lot of interpretations about its name. This video will explore a widely accepted explanation....

GLOBALink | Foreign students in China's Tianjin celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, falls on Monday this year. International students in north China's Tianjin are invited to celebrate the festival with the locals....

Explore charm of Zongzi-inspired cultural products

As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Cai Cai, co-founder of an online cultural product specialty shop, is working overtime to prepare for the bestseller in store -- a Zongzi-shaped decoration, with hand-written calligraphy on it....

Dreams take off on unforgettable C919 flight from Hong Kong

A round-trip flight carrying 100-plus students from Hong Kong to Shanghai marked the maiden cross-border chartered flight by a C919 airliner. The Chinese homegrown C919 passenger jet carries on it the dreams of these aspiring young students and many more....

Tour guide captivates visitors with Shaanxi charm

Last month, about 400 representatives of governments, institutions and tourism-related enterprises of two of the world's biggest economies attended the 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit held in the ancient Chinese city of Xi'an....

Enforcement curbs illegal bird trade

Wildlife enforcement actions have played a vital role in combating the illegal wildlife trade in China. While the effectiveness of the conservation measures has garnered significant research attention, there remains a lack of comprehensive national-scale assessments....