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 …
“New trio” There was a 30-percent increase in exports of the “new trio,” namely, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic products. Ultra-long special treasury bonds To systematically address funding shortages facing some major projects for building a great country and advancing national rejuvenation, it is proposed that starting this year and over each of the next several years, ultra-long special …
China will strive to modernize the industrial system and develop new quality productive forces at a faster pace, according to a government work report submitted on March 5 to the national legislature for deliberation. President Xi Jinping stressed developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions when he participated in a deliberation with fellow lawmakers from east China’s Jiangsu …
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It is critical for achieving the goals set in the 14th Five-Year Plan. The “two sessions” this year, the annual meetings of China’s national legislature and top political advisory body, have received broad attention from the international community. By observing the “two sessions,” the international …
Brazil exported more than 39.24 million 60-kg bags of coffee last year, on par with those in 2022, according to the the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council. Of these, 1.48 million bags were exported to China, a significant 278.6 percent increase over 2022, making China the 6th largest export destination for Brazilian coffee. “In 2017, Brazil’s coffee exports to China were …
Construction of the China-Thailand railway, a key project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Thailand’s first standard-gauge high-speed railway, continued as scheduled during the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The project, divided into two phases, will connect Bangkok, the Thai capital, with Nakhon Ratchasima province and Nong Khai city in northeast Thailand. It …
China’s Qinling Station started operation on Inexpressible Island in the Terra Nova Bay of Antarctica on Feb. 7. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on the completion of the building of the Qinling Station and its operation in Antarctica. He said the completion of the building of the Qinling Station will provide a strong guarantee for scientists in …
LAHORE: One Homes, Pakistan’s leading luxury real estate developer, in a first for Pakistan is bringing internationally acclaimed light design consultants ZKLD Studio for their landmark Lahore development, One Canal Road.ZKLD is an Istanbul-based, award-winning design firm celebrated for its innovative use of light and darkness to enhance visual environments. Boasting a remarkable three-decade legacy, the company has left an …