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China uncovers 'treasure map' beneath ground

China uncovers 'treasure map' beneath ground

"A series of new technologies and methodologies have provided modern, multidimensional support for drilling projects," said an executive from the Institute of Mineral Resources at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences.

Faster, further: Xizang's express delivery industry on the rise

Faster, further: Xizang's express delivery industry on the rise

At around 9 a.m., a delivery truck pulled into SF Express's logistics park on the outskirts of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. Workers swiftly unloaded parcels onto conveyor belts, sorting them into destination-specific containers.

Xizang completes post-earthquake housing reconstruction

Xizang completes post-earthquake housing reconstruction

By the end of October, more than 22,000 newly built houses and over 10,500 repaired and reinforced homes have been fully completed and handed over to residents in the earthquake-affected areas of Dingri county, Shigatse city, and surrounding regions in the Xizang autonomous region, local authorities said.

Technology brings Xizang's ancient treasures to life

Technology brings Xizang's ancient treasures to life

At a thangka art exhibition in the Xizang Museum, a digital painting device became a favorite among visitors. With just a few strokes -- drawing lines, picking colors and blending shading on a screen -- they could craft their own thangka pieces.

Global forum highlights Xizang's transformation, future development

Global forum highlights Xizang's transformation, future development

More than 400 government officials, diplomats, experts from various fields, and enterprise and media representatives from 44 countries and regions gathered on Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region to share their insights and expertise for the region's sustained progress.

Global forum explores Xizang's modernization

Global forum explores Xizang's modernization

A forum was held on Wednesday in Nyingchi City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, bringing together officials and experts from across the world to share insights and expertise for the region's sustained progress.

Understanding nation's new consumption reality

Understanding nation's new consumption reality

As China prepares the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for its next development phase, the resilience of its consumer market, with domestic demand being tapped as a main growth engine, is under scrutiny.

Bridges that connect: a window into China's development

Bridges that connect: a window into China's development

From towering mountains to boundless seas, bridges now span across China's vast land, transforming once-isolated regions into seamlessly connected landscapes. In recent months, a string of new bridges have come into service, drawing wide public attention.

China debuts pioneering solar telescope

China debuts pioneering solar telescope

The world's first solar magnetic-field telescope operating in the mid-infrared wavelength range has officially become operational after gaining government approval, marking a major breakthrough in solar magnetic field research.

Heritage vision helps shape a shared future

Heritage vision helps shape a shared future

Since 2013, the Silk Road has emerged as a vast platform for cooperation across heritage sectors, including museums, festivals, intangible culture, maritime heritage and world heritage.

View of Sijiaoping site in China's Gansu

View of Sijiaoping site in China's Gansu

The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay.

Planning facilitates high-quality development

Planning facilitates high-quality development

The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, to be held from Oct 20 to 23, will outline suggestions for the overall plan for China's economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.

Anhui's 'super power bank' generates economic, environmental returns

Anhui's 'super power bank' generates economic, environmental returns

Located in Fuling town in Jixi county, the facility relies on neither coal nor wind or solar energy. Instead, it helps stabilize the regional power grid by reducing strain during peak demand periods and supplying electricity during times of low demand. This ensures reliable power for east China, including Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and Shanghai.