China’s immigration department announced on Wednesday that there was a remarkable increase of 169.6 percent in cross-border trips during the first half of 2023, totaling 168 million trips compared to the same period in 2022. The surge in travel comes as China’s National Immigration Administration restores immigration management policies and measures following the downgrade of […]
With the arrival of the summer holidays and the “dog days” of the year, Chinese travelers are eagerly unleashing their pent-up energy on trips overseas. Surprisingly, some unexpected destinations have become new favorites, alongside the traditional choices of Europe and the US. Middle Eastern and African countries are now drawing increased interest. Data from online […]
Multiple localities in southern China have activated their emergency response systems on Monday in anticipation of the arrival of Typhoon Talim. Train services, flights, and ships have been suspended, and businesses, work, and schools have been temporarily halted in order to prepare for the storm, which is expected to make landfall on Monday evening. The […]
China’s special envoy for climate change, Xie Zhenhua, and US climate envoy, John Kerry, engaged in four hours of discussions on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to revive climate cooperation between the two countries. The talks are seen as a positive signal for bilateral relations, which are currently at a historical low. The agenda for the […]
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced that Russia will participate in the “Northern/Interaction-2023” drills organized by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command in the central region of the Sea of Japan. This marks Russia’s second time participating in the PLA’s annual strategic drills and the first time that Russia has dispatched […]
President Xi Jinping conducted an inspection of the headquarters of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command in Jiangsu Province. During the visit, which marked Xi’s first inspection tour of the command, he emphasized the importance of focusing on the goals for the centenary of the PLA in 2027 and making advancements in […]
As temperatures in certain regions of China surpass 40°C, many cities have opened air-raid shelters to provide relief for local residents. The extreme heat has led to the deaths of chickens and pigs on farms across the affected areas. Media reports indicate that the temperatures inside these shelters are around 10°C cooler than outside, making […]
In his report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), General Secretary Xi Jinping outlined a vision to comprehensively advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through the Chinese path to modernization. This path encompasses the modernization of a vast population, common prosperity, material and cultural advancement, harmony between […]
In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on couples seeking in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproduction technologies, Beijing has implemented a new policy that includes 16 types of such treatments in the basic health insurance coverage. Since the policy came into effect on July 1, the cost of these procedures has been reduced […]
Record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events grip the world, highlighting the harsh reality of climate change. Guiyang, China – As scorching temperatures continue to engulf the northern hemisphere, the world is facing an alarming wake-up call: the effects of climate change are no longer a distant future but a blistering reality. With unprecedented heatwaves and […]
