Asian Para Games kicks off
The Hangzhou Asian Para Games unfolded with a heartwarming opening ceremony that showcased the spirit of "optimism, harmony, perseverance and sharing" in East China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday. Themed "Hearts…
Historical drama ‘Qu Yuan’ to tell story of world-renowned patriotic Chinese poet
The historical drama Qu Yuan will be staged in Shanghai this weekend, telling audiences a story of one of the greatest patriotic poets in ancient China, as well as the…
Chinese tourists witness chaotic scene in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall shooting
A chaotic scene unfolded at the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday afternoon as gunshots rang out near an upscale retail area, resulting in the tragic deaths of…
IFRC continues to provide relief items to quake-affected Afghans, says IFRC official
The Asia-Pacific Regional Director of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Alexander Matheous has described the situation of quake-affected people in west Afghanistan's Herat province…
Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary and investment reception at the embassy in Beijing
The Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey held a reception at the Turkish Embassy in Beijing with the aim of boosting investment cooperation with China. The…
Efforts should be made to foster dialogue to restore the golden era of China-UK relations: Alistair Michie
Editor's Note:Some observers believe that China-UK relations are at its lowest point, but Alistair Michie, secretary general of the British East Asia Council and winner of the Chinese Friendship Award…
Kazakhstan unveils 5G plans with support from Chinese tech giants to transform into a regional digital hub
President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, presented an ambitious vision for Kazakhstan's technological future and advanced the deadline for the introduction of the 5G network from 2027 to 2025 during his…
China's Shenzhou-16 crew complete first extravehicular activity
Shenzhou-16 crew members Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao successfully completed all the assigned tasks and safely returned to the space research module with the support of the robotic…
These beetles use surface tension to water-ski
Waterlily beetles (Galerucella nymphaeae) literally fly across water, high speed videography and a bit of mathematical modeling reveals. The beetles have a combination of hydrophobic hairs that line their legs…
Science’s inconvenient (but interesting) uncertainties
Earth sciences reporter Thomas Sumner recalls seeing the documentary film An Inconvenient Truth when he was in high school. The climate science presented in the movie didn’t surprise him too…