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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.

Autumn scenery across China

Autumn scenery across China

This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025 shows poplar trees at a scenic spot in the Kazak Autonomous County of Aksay, northwest China's Gansu Province.

Electricity reliability one of best in world

Electricity reliability one of best in world

China has made substantial improvements in ensuring reliable electricity supply in recent years, leading to a significant drop in power outages across both urban and rural regions, said officials and industry experts.

Study tracks below-cloud evaporation in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Study tracks below-cloud evaporation in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Chinese scientists have recently filled a gap in terms of long-term observation and research of below-cloud evaporation in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in the west of the country, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

New study traces below-cloud evaporation in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau hinterland

New study traces below-cloud evaporation in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau hinterland

hinese scientists have recently filled a gap in terms of long-term observation and research of below-cloud evaporation in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west of the country, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Empowering women with more equality, resilience and hope

Empowering women with more equality, resilience and hope

Gender equality is not merely a women's issue but a matter essential to the sustainable development of humanity. While progress has been made, the struggle for gender equality is far from over. Women around the world continue to face significant challenges.