Copter operations

A helicopter lands at a flying base in Pudong, Shanghai on August 18, 2024. A low-altitude passenger helicopter route connecting Shanghai's Pudong and Kunshan in East China's Jiangsu Province began operations on Sunday. Covering a distance of approximately 85 kilometers, the trip takes around 25 minutes. Photo: cnsphoto

Embassy of Pakistan in China celebrates 78th Independence Day of Pakistan

Embassy of Pakistan in China celebrated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan in Beijing on Wednesday. Activities were hosted at the embassy. The friendship between China and Pakistan was also celebrated at an award ceremony. Early in the morning, officials and Pakistani community participated in a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 78th Independence Day […]

Five 'economic tectonic forces' are reshaping global economy: Former governor of Bank of Canada

Editor's Note: In today's world, where challenges and opportunities coexist, the global economy is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. How to respond to these changes and uncertainties has become a common issue for governments, businesses, and individuals alike. Recently, Global Times reporters Xie Wenting and Bai Yunyi (GT) conducted an exclusive interview with renowned economist and […]

China's marriage registrations climb on Qixi Festival, the Chinese Valentine's Day

Marriage registrations have risen in multiple cities on Qixi Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, which fell on Saturday this year, fresh statistics released from a number of cities have shown. A total of 1,290 couples were registered on the Qixi Festival in Guangzhou, representing a 10.92 percent increase compared to last year's […]

Foreign companies in Greater Bay Area enjoy fruitful results as region develops from world's factory into world-class hub

Editor's Note:This year marks the fifth anniversary of the unveiling of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan. The Chinese government unveiled its blueprint to turn the Greater Bay Area (GBA) into a role model of high-quality development, an international first-class bay area and a world-class city cluster.The GBA is well on its way […]

Gen-Z Chinese athletes impress world with excellence, interesting souls

Talk truly, compete with composure and treat every counterpart sincerely. During the Paris Olympics that will be coming to an end on Sunday, the younger generation of Chinese athletes are not only impressing people with their excellent performances, but also, with their interesting souls, breaking the stereotype the rest of the world has about Chinese […]

Kweichow Moutai starts to diversify investments, venturing into semiconductor chips

Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai has recently ventured into the chip sector. Industry experts said this move will allow the traditional liquor producer to capitalize on the booming chip industry, while providing much-needed capital for innovation in the increasingly important technology sector. According to corporate information website Tianyancha, two fund companies of Moutai including Moutai […]

China's seven major river basins to fully enter main flood season in August: authorities

Multiple Chinese authorities recently held a meeting to analyze the likelihood of natural disasters in August across the country, forecasting that a range of natural disasters remained likely.  According to CCTV News on Monday, related departments affiliated with China's Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), together with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and other authorities, […]

Iran vows revenge for Haniyeh's death as 'Middle East teetering on brink of broader conflict'

The situation in the Middle East is again teetering on the brink of what experts described as an "escalating and volatile conflict," as Iran vowed "harsh punishment" for Israel, which it says was responsible for assassinating Hamas' political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.  A large number of people gathered at the University of Tehran on Thursday morning […]