China issues action plan to speed up urbanization to boost domestic demand
Tourists visit Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, east China’s Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years…
China’s major internet firms log steady revenue growth in H1
BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — China’s internet sector saw steady growth in business revenue in the first half of this year, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology…
E China’s Xianju promotes development of homestay business
This photo shows surroundings of homestay business in Danzhu Town in Xianju County, east China’s Zhejiang Province, July 28, 2024. Xianju County is rich in tourism resources. By tapping local…
China to put consumption promotion at more prominent position: top economic planner
Consumers browse at Supreme’s first store in China on Fumin Road in Shanghai on April 1. WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China will actively expand domestic demand and put…
Australia disappointed by Japan’s decision to expand whaling target list: minister
CANBERRA — The Australian government has denounced Japan’s decision to expand its commercial whaling. Tanya Plibersek, minister for the environment and water, on Thursday condemned Japan’s move to add fin…
China’s booming EV market boosts growth in charging piles
BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — China’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continued to increase in the first half (H1) of this year, thanks to the rapid expansion of the country’s…
Paris 2024: 50m rifle 3 positions men’s qualification of shooting
Du Linshu of China reacts during the 50m rifle 3 positions men’s qualification of shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Chateauroux, France, on July 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)…
Teddy tempts tourists
Thai fans welcome Labubu at Suvarnabhumi Airport in early July. The doll was invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote the country’s tourism. In the newly opened Emsphere…
Russian Navy concludes large-scale exercises involving multiple fleets
Russian Navy minesweeper of the Caspian Flotilla takes part in naval exercises at an undisclosed location, in this still image from a video released July 30, 2024. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout…
Upcoming COP29 set to prioritize climate finance goal
Azerbaijan, the host of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, more commonly known as COP29, has vowed to…