China discovers world’s 2nd-largest light rare earth deposit in Sichuan
Rare earth oxides are widely used in fields such as magnetic and fluorescent materials, making them indispensable to modern industry and high-end manufacturing.
Li Menghan
China plans to play a bigger role in Antarctic governance
A draft law, consisting of seven chapters and 57 articles, was submitted on Monday to an ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top…
China expands PhD talent program to boost sci-tech innovation
Focusing on academic funding and national condition research, the China Association for Science and Technology's project motivated 179 academic associations to train 3,225 PhD…
China’s endangered Yangtze finless porpoise swims back from the brink
The tragic loss of one species spurred the rescue of another.
China releases mandate on natural assets at national parks
This step clarifies issues around ownership, management responsibilities and ecological boundaries to serve the protection and supervision of natural resources.
Medical insurance covers 95% of Chinese citizens
Upholding a people-centered approach, the national medical insurance system has improved fairness and accessibility, with the coverage rate for basic medical insurance remaining…
38 new mineral deposits discovered in China this year
In terms of mineral types, exploration investments have surged in minerals such as tin, tungsten, copper and phosphate ores, as well as bauxite, showing year-on-year increases of…
China to strengthen disaster management in wake of floods, drought
Efforts have been made to prioritise synergy between river basins and regions, along with the integration of engineering and nonengineering solutions, aimed at improving…
China signs global pact to explore space weather
In the framework of the International Meridian Circle Program (ICMP) Big Science Program, 36 cooperation agreements and collaborative intentions have been formed with a wide range…
Experts in China wary of AI-driven content tool
Artificial intelligence-generated content or AIGC reduction services create gray industry as online demand grows.