Couples in China race against ‘widow year’ belief
The Beginning of Spring, which falls on Feb 4 this year, comes before the Lunar New Year that begins on Feb 10. The early arrival means the Lunar New Year calendar next year will…
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China and Vietnam expand agricultural trade
Agricultural trade between the two countries started to boom after the signing of the China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Free Trade Area, which took effect in 2010,…
China combats surge of respiratory illnesses of known pathogens
Mi Feng, National Health Commission spokesman, said vaccination must be stepped up for vulnerable groups such as older adults and children to lower the risk of infection.
Top food policy expert hails China’s efforts to bolster its grain resilience
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said that this year, China's grain output is expected to exceed 650 million metric tons and hit a historical high despite some…
Cold spell prompts emergency response in some regions of China
Up to 20-millimeter-thick layers of ice have been spotted covering some power lines in Jilin and Liaoning.
Bumper autumn harvest heralds record output for China
The reason for the increase in grain output is due in part to a larger growing area, the adoption of high-yield crop varieties and milder-than-usual droughts, according to…
Network formed under BRI to help tackle language barriers
According to its charter, the network is a nongovernmental organization tasked with bolstering language education and promoting linguistic connectivity among BRI participants.
COP28 president-designate praises China’s lead role in green transition
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber also said he is also counting on the developed countries to deliver a promise they made in 2009 to give their developing counterparts $100 billion a year to…
Appeal of wedding ceremonies declining in China
However, doing away with the overly commercialized rituals, such as throwing expensive banquets and making gushing speeches in front of strangers, usually provokes headwinds from…
Allegations swirl around kids charity after scam tricks parents out of cash
Charitable donations, made convenient by online payment methods in recent years, surged past 200 billion yuan last year, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.