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China's cosmic ray observatory starts scientific observation
An observatory for detecting cosmic rays in southwest China's Sichuan Province recently began scientific observation as it launched operation of its first set of detectors, scientists said Saturday.
China conducts joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries in Qingdao
China conducted a joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries in Qingdao, with focus on jointly handling pirate threats and maritime emergency rescues.
Relics returned by Italy on display at the national museum
Chinese cultural relics returned from Italy are on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing starting Wednesday. The exhibition will be open until June 30.
Chinese senior sets world record for longest piece of incense
Meet the world's longest piece of incense! Geng Fawang spent one month working on this 110-centimeter-wide incense coil made from a 173.46-meter-long piece of incense. The 70-year-old hopes more and more people can learn about China's traditional incense culture.
Naval parade staged to mark PLA Navy's 70th founding anniversary
Take a look at the honor guards of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on parade in Qingdao on Tuesday at an event marking the navy's 70th anniversary.
Xi reviews naval parade on 70th birthday of Navy
Dozens of military vessels flying different national flags lined up in waters off east China's port city of Qingdao as fighter jets streaked across the sky in formations.
China mulls amendment to securities law
A draft amendment to the Securities Law was submitted Saturday to a bimonthly session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislature, for a third reading.
Xi's calls for better development of the Internet - 3 years on
3 years ago today, President Xi Jinping presided over a symposium on cyberspace security and informatization, at which he called for the enhanced development of the Internet for the benefit of the country and its people.
China opens Chang'e-6 mission for international payloads
China announced the cooperation plan for its future Chang'e-6 mission, offering to carry a total of 20 kg of solicited payloads, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday.
Twilight scenes on the Meishe River in Haikou
The Meishe River used to be a smelly, polluted stream. Following a series of environmental upgrading projects, the river has become a popular tourism site in the city of Haikou, Hainan Province.
President Xi Jinping makes an inspection tour in Chongqing
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected the rural area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality over poverty alleviation on Monday.
From "Gobi desert" to "livable city," Shihezi's journey moves on
Shihezi, located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, is said to be the youngest city built since the founding of People's Republic of China.
Chinese customs seize record smuggling ivory tusks
Chinese customs seized 7.48 tonnes of smuggled ivory tusks during an operation on March 30 this year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said in a press release Monday.
Newly-discovered trove of Cambrian fossils in China reveals early animal life
Newly-discovered trove of Cambrian fossils by Chinese archaeologists reveals early animal life.
Sri Lanka's new landmark Lotus Tower undergoes lighting test
The Lotus Tower in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo was lit up during a test of the building's lighting system on Friday. The tower is part of a series of Belt and Road projects being undertaken in the country.
Eco-friendly toilet to be set up at 7,028m on Mt. Qomolangma
China is to add an eco-friendly toilet at the camp 7,028 meters up the north slope of Mount Qomolangma during the climbing season this spring.
Intelligent robotic chef debuts in Shanghai
An intelligent robot chef has been unveiled at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair.
Afforestation efforts taken in northwest China
Farmers transport Mongolian Scots pine saplings in Yulin, Shaanxi Province on April 4, 2019.
Agriculture boosts the incomes of locals in this village in Hebei
A man takes care of grapes at a greenhouse in Heshangtuo Village of Angezhuang Town in Luannan County, north China's Hebei Province, April 5, 2019.
Smart crossing lights the way for pedestrians in Suzhou
This smart zebra crossing is helping to make this street safer for pedestrians in Suzhou.