At the mouth of the Minjiang River in southeast China’s Fujian province, the water flows calmly without ripples. Nestled by the Luoxing Pagoda along the river bank, the Fujian Navy Yard, also known as Foochow Arsenal, stands as a precious industrial and cultural heritage site founded 158 years ago and a witness to China-France exchanges that have spanned over 100 …
In recent years, Hutubi county, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has constantly optimized its agricultural structure, actively promoted high-density corn planting techniques, and vigorously developed smart agriculture based on local conditions. It has continuously consolidated the foundation of food security and embarked on a new path of grain production featuring full-process mechanization and comprehensive agricultural …
With the rising popularity of Tianshui’s malatang, a local street dish featuring a mix of fresh vegetables and meat boiled in a hot, spicy broth, related products, including malatang soup base and packaged potato starch noodles, have become a hit among tourists visiting Tianshui city in northwest China’s Gansu Province. On the evening of April 7, the city’s Tianshui ancient …
Around the time of the Qingming Festival, which falls in early April, tea leaves flourish under the nourishment of spring rain in Furong village, Yinping township, Chaohu city, east China’s Anhui Province. At the base of the tea mountain, within a tea planting cooperative, the air is filled with the sounds of machines rolling and workers engaged in the processing …
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, will issue a set of commemorative coins celebrating the country’s polar exploration efforts on April 17, 2024, to mark the 40th anniversary of China’s first polar scientific expedition, according to the PBOC’s website. The set will include a gold coin and a silver coin, both of which will be round and …
Following the success of AMAYA Residences which sold out in record-breaking time, One Homes is expected to launch another serviced apartment concept in Cedar Hills, Islamabad. The $35 million state-of-the-art development, positioned just 15 minutes from the capital’s centre, aims to merge the tranquillity of nature with urban dynamism. Tailored for the overseas Pakistani market, the project offers dollar-linked rental …
Zhanjiang city in south China’s Guangdong Province has vigorously developed the marine fishery sector in recent years, cultivating a modern industrial chain of marine breeding. With a sea area of 20,500 square kilometers, Zhanjiang boasts natural advantages in turning its vast sea waters into a “blue granary.” Shrimp fingerlings bred in Zhanjiang have been sold around the country, helping people …
South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the leading consumer and producer of rice noodles in China, accounting for over 50 percent of the country’s rice noodle production. The tradition of rice noodle production and consumption in Guangxi dates back to the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-207 B.C.) and reached peak popularity during the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties. Initially, …
Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality is a city built on mountains. The unique landform is an integral feature of this “mountain city” that delights both locals and tourists. However, it also means inconvenience for the 892,400 people with disabilities in the city. In recent years, Chongqing has been continuously promoting the construction of a barrier-free environment to make life more convenient …
Tan Zonghai is a skilled strawberry grower in Langjiaxi village, Huayang township, Jixi county, east China’s Anhui Province. Recently, Tan and his wife have been busy harvesting strawberries from their greenhouses in the village. Their high-quality strawberries, known for being large, juicy, and sweet, can fetch over 80 yuan ($11) per kilogram. Their strawberry farm spans approximately 5 mu (0.33 …