Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas, is set to welcome the first cohort of students at China’s inaugural giant panda college. Located at China West Normal University (CWNU), the college will enroll 50 undergraduates this autumn. The college, established in September 2023 by the Sichuan Forestry and Grassland Administration, marks a significant...
Recent reports have revealed that some oil tankers have been transporting both chemical liquids and edible oil without adequate cleaning between loads, raising significant health concerns. However, an investigation by sznews.com has found that the brands implicated in this hazardous practice are rarely found in Shenzhen’s mainstream supermarkets. At Walmart in Shenzhen, the only soybean...
US tech firm OpenAI has restricted access to its artificial intelligence (AI) models through its application programming interface (API) service in China since Tuesday. Several Chinese AI developers and users interviewed by the Global Times believe the ban will not significantly impact the domestic industry, as OpenAI’s products were not officially available in China. Instead,...
Qu Qu, one of China’s most controversial internet celebrities, reportedly earns 142 million yuan (US$19 million) annually by providing dating and financial advice. Known online as “Ququ Big Woman,” her real name is Le Chuanqu, and she has transitioned from a singer to a relationship influencer. In August last year, she gained significant attention during...
Before their visit to Beichuan County in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, members of a young exchange group from Taiwan were familiar with the story of Great Yu, the legendary flood controller dated to around 2,300-2,200 BC. However, standing at the hero’s birthplace provided them a tangible connection to the significance of Yu in Chinese civilization....
For 22-year-old Italian student Marino Doro, an industrial design major at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy, participating in an international competition in Shenzhen for the first time is an exhilarating experience. The WorldSkills 2024 International (Shenzhen) Invitational Competition is currently underway at the Shenzhen Institute of Technology in Longgang District. The opening ceremony...
A group of wild Asian elephants entered a border checkpoint in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, in the early hours of July 5, according to media reports on Tuesday. Around 4 a.m., three adult elephants and one baby elephant passed by the gate of the station one after another, with five adult...
China’s State Council Information Office unveiled a comprehensive white paper on Thursday titled “Marine Eco-Environmental Protection in China,” detailing the nation’s strategies and accomplishments in preserving its marine eco-environment. The document is divided into seven sections beyond the preface and conclusion: Improving Marine Eco-Environment for Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and the OceanCoordinating Marine Eco-Environmental ProtectionSystematic...
Sales of distressed commercial real estate in Hong Kong surged in the first half of the year, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the total volume, according to property consultancy CBRE. This marks a significant increase from the typical less-than-10-percent share of such sales. The dramatic rise is attributed to the climbing interest rates, which have...
Emergency forces successfully sealed the main dyke breach at Dongting Lake, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, on Monday night. A secondary flood defense line is currently being tested, according to local authorities. The breach occurred in Dongting Lake, located in Hunan Province, on Friday, flooding over 47 square kilometers (18 square miles) including the town of...