Heritage plan stresses digital tech, cooperation
China will put stronger protection and broader international cooperation at the center of its cultural heritage preservation policy for the upcoming five years
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China develops new lithium battery material for faster charging
A new cathode material developed by Chinese researchers could improve the fast-charging performance, durability and low-temperature operation of lithium-ion batteries.
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Hong Kong lifts foreign domestic helper minimum wage by 2.35 pct
HONG KONG, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Friday that the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong will be increased by 2.35 percent to 5,220 Hong Kong dollars (about 665.22 U.S. dollars) per month.The new minimum wage level will apply to all FDH contracts signed on or after Oct. 3. The food allowance in lieu of free food will remain unchanged at not less than 1,236 Hong Kong dollars per month.In reviewing the wage level, the HKSAR government said it followed an established mechanism, consulting both employers and helpers while taking into account Hong Kong's economic and labor conditions, near-term outlook, employer affordability, and the basic living needs of FDHs.
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People step outdoors to enjoy National Day holiday
People step outdoors to enjoy National Day holiday
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China's first renewables mega-base in the desert goes fully online
A power plant supporting China's first desert renewables mega base is now fully online.Unit No.6 at the Zhongwei Power Plant in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region successfully completed a 168-hour trial run on Friday.The milestone brings all four 660-megawatt units into operation.
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Reuters links Lingyang Jiao construction to military expansion; Chinese expert refutes such speculation as satellite images alone cannot prove purpose of use
Chinese experts said satellite images or construction progress alone offer no evidence of a facility's intended purpose, and that such speculation overlooks practical needs including support for fishermen, maritime transportation and environmental protection.
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China’s J-10CE fighter jet features at Azerbaijan defense expo, strengthening its appeal in local market: expert
The J-10CE fighter jet is among a range of Chinese-made aircraft being showcased at the sixth Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX-2026), which opened at the Baku Expo Center on September 30 local time.
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China travel just got an upgrade!
The new way to explore China goes beyond ticking off landmarks.
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China connects first 100-MW compressed carbon dioxide energy storage project to grid
China connected its first 100-megawatt-class compressed carbon dioxide energy storage facility to the grid on Friday, marking a major breakthrough in large-capacity, zero-carbon energy storage technology.
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Chinese travelers to Europe, South America, Australia and NZ up over 40% for Golden Week while Japan drops out of top 10: travel agencies
China's week-long National Day holiday began Thursday, extending a travel peak that started with the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 25, with travel agency data showing that Chinese globetrotters are opting to customize their outbound trips to combine multiple destinations into a single
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China's longest undersea highway tunnel completes shield tunneling
China's longest undersea highway tunnel completed all shield-driven excavation work on Friday as a shield machine reached its designated position at a depth of 105 meters beneath the sea surface in Jiaozhou Bay, eastern China's Shandong Province, according to China Railway Construction Corporation
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RCEP enters new phase of expansion and upgrading
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is entering a new phase of expansion and upgrading, injecting fresh momentum into Asia-Pacific economic integration.
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HKSAR housing chief: Hong Kong sets 2030 deadline to phase out substandard subdivided units using GBA manufacturing power
China's Hong Kong has set a firm five-year target to eliminate substandard subdivided units by 2030, marking a major milestone in the city’s long-standing effort to tackle its housing crisis.
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Strategic stability, a new framework for China-US relations
by Lyazid BenhamiAs Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his second state visit to the United States, 11 years after his first, China-U.S. relations are entering a new phase. A new expression has appeared in the diplomatic vocabulary: strategic stability. Can it offer a new approach to managing differences between the world's two major countries?Xi's state visit to the United States from Sept. 23 to 25 came as the two countries seek to develop a new framework for their relationship.There remain differences between the two sides, but high-level contacts continue. The notion of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, deserves to be examined as a possible new way of thinking about relations between major countries.The first characteristic of this approach is that it does not seek to eliminate competition. China and the United States have different interests and each seeks to preserve its economic, technological and strategic influence. The challenge, therefore, is less about eliminating competition than about preventing it from becoming uncontrollable.Some differences between major countries cannot be resolved quickly and must be managed. This requires maintaining channels of communication, including during periods of tension, and distinguishing between areas where compromise is possible and those where positions remain far apart.Dialogue does not necessarily signal convergence of positions. It is first and foremost an instrument for preventing and managing crises. This is the difference between seeking to immediately resolve every disagreement and creating the conditions to live with certain differences.International relations have long been viewed primarily through the lens of the balance of power: defending one's interests, strengthening one's influence and containing that of the other.Strategic stability introduces another dimension: the ability to manage the balance of power constructively. Strength then lies not only in the abili...
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