Rare pelicans flourish at Shanghai wetland reserve
(China Daily) A record 26 rare Dalmatian pelicans were recently observed at the Jiuduansha Wetland Nature Reserve in Shanghai, highlighting the city's progress in biodiversity conservation and ecological protection.
Culture, tourism industries to accelerate modernization
(China Daily) China's burgeoning culture and tourism industries enjoy a very promising future, which can greatly boost domestic consumption and promote the nation's high-quality development, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Ne Zha 2 success boosts Sichuan's culture and tourism
(China Daily) The continued growth of Ne Zha 2's box office will spark stronger interest in Sichuan province, the birthplace of the film series, creating new development opportunities for its culture and tourism sectors, said Chen Guanghao, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, during the
China's railway cargo transportation volume up in Jan-Feb
(Xinhua) China's railway network transported 622 million tons of cargo in the first two months of the year, an increase of 2 percent year on year, the country's railway operator said Wednesday.
World's tallest bridge in Guizhou nearing completion
(China Daily) The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, set to become the world's tallest bridge, is 95 percent complete, with installation of the bridge deck panels expected to finish by mid-March, a deputy to China's top legislature said during the ongoing two sessions.
Snub-nosed monkeys seen at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in SW China
(Xinhua) A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 10, 2025. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Cathay Pacific full-year profit rises on strong second half
(China Daily) Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd’s full-year profit inched higher, defying expectations for a drop, as the carrier benefited from continued strong demand for air travel and robust cargo volumes.
Country taxis to next frontier of air travel
(China Daily) Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft supplier, has designed and built two models of the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL, and is working on their flight tests, according to a senior AVIC expert.
Cargo volume on Chancay-Shanghai shipping route exceeds 20,000 tons
(Xinhua) By the end of February, cargo volume on the Chancay-Shanghai shipping route had exceeded 22,000 tons since the sea link between China and Peru became fully operational in both directions on Dec. 18, 2024, according to Shanghai Customs.
Global jewelers look to Hong Kong to grow business
(China Daily) Jewelers see the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show as a prime platform to connect with global customers — particularly those from emerging economies — and believe organizers should ramp up their overseas marketing efforts.
Black-necked cranes overwinter in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, China's Xizang
(Xinhua) Black-necked cranes fly over a reservoir in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 8, 2025.
China's railway passenger trips hit 726 million in first two months
(Xinhua) China's railway passenger trips increased by 4.7 percent year on year to 726 million during the first two months of 2025, hitting an all-time high, China's railway operator said Monday.
China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Abu Dhabi flight
(China Daily) China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights linking Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on April 28, becoming the first Chinese airline to launch this route, announced the Shanghai-based carrier.
China's Xizang reports steady growth in courier services in 2024
(Xinhua) The postal service sector in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region saw steady growth in parcels handled in 2024, according to the region's postal administration.
Robotic dogs patrols Beijing park
(Xinhua) In a park in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area in southeast Beijing, two robotic dogs performing patrol duties have captured the attention of many passersby.
Sanya implements full refunds, consumer protection for tourists
(China Daily) Tourists visiting Sanya, Hainan province, can now receive a full refund for cancellations made at least seven days before check-in during non-statutory holidays, as outlined in new guidelines released by the Sanya Federation of Tourism Associations on Saturday.
Air China marks 60 years of safe flights to Xizang
(China Daily) Air China, the country's national flag carrier, has marked 60 years of safe operations on its Lhasa route, one of the world's highest-altitude and most challenging aviation corridors, the airline said.
New air cargo route links China's Ezhou with Bangalore, India
(Xinhua) An air cargo route between Ezhou in central China's Hubei Province and the southern Indian city of Bangalore was launched on Thursday, SF Airlines has announced.
China's average life expectancy reaches 79 years
(Xinhua) China's average life expectancy reached 79 years in 2024, a health official said on Sunday.
China steers demographic shift by supporting birth, innovation
(Xinhua) From childcare subsidies to young innovators propelling artificial intelligence (AI) advances like DeepSeek, the key topics at China's annual "two sessions" reveal how the country is reshaping its demographic dividend by encouraging births and accelerating talent-driven innovation.
Spring scenery across China
(Xinhua) An aerial drone photo taken on March 4, 2025 shows a view of the Youzhou ancient town of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.
Hainan Airlines roadshow in Leeds boosts UK-China tourism and cultural exchange
(China Daily) Following the success of its first event in York, Hainan Airlines continued its UK promotional tour with a second roadshow in Leeds, England on Wednesday.
More of China's homemade aeroengines set for maiden flights in 2025: senior designer
(Xinhua) China is poised to achieve breakthroughs in advanced aeroengine development this year, with three domestically-developed engines set to either secure certification or complete maiden flights, a senior aerospace engine designer has said.
World's fastest high-speed train undergoing type tests in Beijing
(Xinhua) Prototypes of the world's fastest high-speed train, the CR450, with a test speed of up to 450 km per hour and an operational speed of 400 km per hour, are now undergoing type tests on Beijing's ring railways for future commercial services.
The new trains debuted in Beijing on Dec.
New lizard species found in Southwest China
(Xinhua) A new lizard species has been discovered in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, according to the Chengdu Nature Reserve and Wildlife Protection Center.
Named Scincella chengduensis sp. nov., the species belongs to the genus Scincella.