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Snow: Transportation, water supply services face pressure 雨雪天气：交通、供水服务面临压力 China's northern and central regions are experiencing heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures, which are posing serious challenges for public transportation and water supply services, and have prompted many schools to suspend classes. 华北地区和中部地区正在经历一轮降雪和降温过程，给公共交通和供水服务带来...

The number of children with respiratory illness visiting hospital pediatric departments is trending downward in China, health officials said on Sunday, adding that a recent nationwide surge in respiratory disease cases had not disrupted normal healthcare services. 12月10日，国家卫健委表示，我国呼吸系统疾病儿童的儿科就诊数量呈下降趋势，并补充说，最近全国范围内呼吸系统疾病病例的激增并没有扰乱正常的...

China's consumer prices dropped for the second consecutive month in November, indicating still-weak demand and backing the case for further policy support, including a likely reduction in the reserve requirement ratio for banks, economists said on Sunday. Despite challenges and headwinds, they expressed optimism over the potential for a growth rebound next year given some recent signs of stabiliza...

据美国有线电视新闻网12月4日报道，“Rizz”当选牛津大学出版社的2023年年度词汇。“Rizz”——新兴网络常用俚语，意为“风格、魅力、吸引力”，或“吸引情感伴侣的能力”。 [Photo/pexels] Derived from the word “charisma,” “rizz” refers to a person’s ability to attract a romantic partner through “style, charm or attractiveness,” dictionary publisher Oxford University Press (OUP) said in its announcement Monday. The wor...

China's top legislature has pledged to increase communication with lawmakers, with optimized measures for them to perform their duties so that their suggestions can be effectively implemented and turned into methods to promote social governance. The pledge was made by a commission with the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress at a seminar in Zhengding, Hebei province, on Tuesday an...

"The future has arrived, and it's here in Wuxi!" Driverless minibuses with sensors throughout, robotic arms that can easily lift 200 kilograms, and Xuelang town which links industries with the digital world — all these dazzling cutting-edge IoT technologies are here in Wuxi. Come and explore with #PotsideChats.

A Chinese tea chain has stopped the sale of its recently released range of merchandise that features depictions of Buddhist artwork due to it potentially violating Chinese law concerning the commercial promotion of religion. 由于涉嫌违反宗教事务条例，一家中国奶茶连锁店已经下架其最近推出的一系列以佛教艺术为特色的商品。 On Nov 28, Hey Tea released co-branded tea and merchandise with the Jingdezhen C...

A safety guideline for the use of driverless vehicles in public transportation is expected to further bolster China's leading position in the popularization and commercialization of self-driving technology, experts said. The guideline, issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Transport, applies to autonomous vehicles for both passenger and freight transportation services such as taxis, buses and truck...

The number of college graduates in China is expected to reach 11.79 million next year, a year-on-year increase of 210,000, according to the Ministry of Education. 教育部表示，2025年中国大学毕业生人数预计达到1179万人，同比增加21万人。 Local authorities and higher education institutes are being urged to take multiple measures to promote their employment, which should be the priority of their work, t...

China's parcel delivery sector has set a record by handling more than 120 billion items this year, demonstrating its strong resilience and showcasing the country's improving consumer market, the State Post Bureau said on Tuesday. 12月5日，国家邮政局表示，中国快递业务量突破1200亿件，创历史新高，这展现出中国快递业的发展韧性，体现了中国消费市场不断向好发展。 It is also a reflection of the n...

China's top health authority on Monday required localities to "exhaust all means" to increase pediatric service capacity and stock up on pediatric medications and relevant medical materials to cope with a spike in respiratory illnesses among children. 周一，国家卫健委要求各地“竭尽所能”提高儿科服务能力，并储备儿科药物和相关医疗材料，以应对儿童呼吸疾病激增的情况。 All grassroots medical institu...

President Xi Jinping pledged on Monday to constantly deepen the relationship between China and Belarus, saying that Beijing is willing to strengthen strategic coordination with Minsk, firmly support each other and promote pragmatic cooperation. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Both leaders exchanged vi...

A visa-free entry policy adopted by China for ordinary passport holders from six countries has been hailed by experts and industry insiders for demonstrating the country's determination to boost tourism and economic exchanges. Since Friday citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Spain have been able to enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visit and tra...

President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai to focus on construction of international centers of economy, finance, trade, shipping and science and technological innovation, and to step up building itself into a modern socialist international metropolis. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks...

Despite the tepid growth reported by China's major internet companies, online discounter PDD Holdings, the parent company of e-commerce platform Pinduoduo, beat third-quarter revenue forecasts as it continued to capture more value-conscious Chinese consumers. In addition, its cross-border online marketplace Temu has witnessed a surge in popularity among overseas shoppers, experts said. Pointing ou...

Kissinger: He always tried to 'think in long-range terms' Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, who helped to change the course of history by playing a pivotal role in normalizing United States-China relations, passed away at his home in the US state of Connecticut on Wednesday at age 100. "The world has lost a tireless advocate for peace. America has lost a towering champion for the natio...

Ancient Chinese navigator Zheng He set sail from Jiangsu, which sits at the intersection of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. From ancient times to the present, what efforts has Jiangsu made in connecting China to the world? China Daily reporter Peng Yixuan and her friends explore Jiangsu to find the answers.

One of China's most beautiful roads and one of its most eco-friendly canals are in #Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which is also home to the endangered white dolphin, and the love-it-or-hate-it #durian. The interconnectivity of Guangxi and #ASEAN member states has significantly helped boost the local economy and cross-cultural exchanges. Follow China Daily reporters Stephanie and Nathan as they...

A Chinese mainland spokesman stressed on Wednesday that "Taiwan independence" means war, amid concerns that the candidates of the Democratic Progressive Party for the island's coming leadership election, both known for their support for "independence", will increase tensions across the Taiwan Strait. As the election for the Taiwan regional leader, which takes place every four years, approaches in...

The influence of Chinese scientific journals has been on the rise over the past decade, based on indicators such as the number of international citations and inclusion in renowned international databases, according to the Blue Book on China's Scientific Journal Development (2023). Released by the China Association for Science and Technology in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday during the 18t...

A truce between Israel and Hamas will be extended by two days, mediator Qatar said hours before the pause was due to end, as more hostages were freed from Gaza in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners. "The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian pause for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," s...

New techniques and multidisciplinary measures should be applied to intervention in adolescents' mental health, an expert said in response to the grim psychological issues affecting students in China. Qiao Zhihong, secretary-general of the recently established National Advisory Committee for Students' Mental Health, said key factors affecting adolescents' mental health include the education system,...

Malaysia's new visa-free policy for Chinese travelers is a positive response to China's announcement that it will grant unilateral, visa-free entry to travelers from six countries including Malaysia, tourism industry insiders said. The move will also boost travel to Malaysia, they added. Malaysia's visa-free policy for up to 30 days for Chinese travelers will take effect on Friday, China Central T...

Health authorities in China said on Friday that no unknown pathogens have been detected amid a recent surge in infectious respiratory illnesses and that they have already held a meeting with the World Health Organization on the recent domestic epidemic situation. Hu Qiangqiang, a spokesman for the National Health Commission, said that all respiratory cases cataloged in China's monitoring system an...