Chinese outbound tourism market continues to grow in 2024

By Zhao Shan In 2024, Chinese tourists have ventured further afield to explore more destinations and embark on exciting journeys. Countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, which offer visa-free entry to Chinese citizens, have become popular destinations. Belt and Road partner countries have also been popular among Chinese tourists. Chinese travelers are placing greater […]

Traditional Li textile techniques get all-round protection, development in Hainan province

By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily Traditional Li textile techniques: spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering were added by UNESCO to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held on Dec. 5. The techniques were already included in the […]

China is confident inpromoting sustained economic growth

By He Yin, People’s Daily The recently concluded China’s Central Economic Work Conference sent a clear and optimistic signal that China’s economy will brave the wind and the waves and sail steadily into the future. The international community has closely followed and positively interpreted the outcomes of the conference, believing China will inject greater stability […]

To ensure that China-U.S. sci-tech cooperation truly benefits both countries and world

By Zhang Siyuan On Dec. 13, China and the United States signed a protocol to extend the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology for an additional five years.The extension of the 45-year-old Agreement is of great significance that goes beyond the realm of technology. Viewed from a historical […]

To understand China’s new consumptiontrends via six keywords

By Li Jie In the first 11 months of this year, the total retail sales of consumer goods in China exceeded 44 trillion yuan ($6.03 trillion), up 3.5 percent year on year. As new technologies, new business forms and new models continue to develop, the vast Chinese consumer market is embracing new changes and making […]

Macao breaks new ground in practice of “one country, two systems”

By Fu Zimei, People’s Daily Over the past 25 years since Macao’s return to China,the practice of “one country, two systems” with Macao characteristics has achieved remarkable success, thanks to the Chinese central government’s strong support and the continuous efforts made by the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)government and all sectors of society. Under the […]

Macao actively integrates into China’s overall development

By Fu Zimei, People’s Daily The Hengqin Line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT), which connects China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong province, officially opened on Dec. 2 this year. The line has two stations, Lotus Station in Macao SAR and Hengqin Station, with a total traveling […]

Macao to build itself into sports hub

By Fu Zimei, People’s Daily “Whenever you stroll through the Reservoir Park or climb the Guia Hill Fitness Trail, you’ll always see people running, exchanging cheerful morning greetings, or offering words of encouragement. The atmosphere of health, optimism, and harmony is infectious, leaving a lasting impression of the city,” said a man surnamed Lin from […]

China’s internet development expands “blue oceans” of economic growth

By Li Zheng, People’s Daily At the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit held in the ancient water town of Wuzhen, east China’s Zhejiang province, a series of cutting-edge technologies captivated visitors – such as a headset that allowed people to see virtual products in real-world scenarios, and a robotic hand that could dexterously move […]

“Porcelain capital”Jingdezhen: a window into China’s openness and inclusiveness

By Zhou Shanshan, People’s Daily Jingdezhen, a city known as the world-famous “porcelain capital” in east China’s Jiangxi province, boasts a distinctive charm and artistic ambiance bestowed by its rich traditional ceramic culture. With over 2,000 years of history in ceramic craftsmanship, the small city has become a window into the openness and inclusiveness of […]