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...
China’s Ministry of Science and Technology released an ethical guideline for human genome editing research on Monday, establishing strict prohibitions on the use of edited germ cells, fertilized eggs, or human embryos for pregnancy and reproduction. The guideline aims to regulate human genome editing research and promote healthy development in this field. It highlights the...
Situated in Shatoujiao, Yantian District, the 250-meter-long Zhongying Street straddles the border between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, bearing witness to a pivotal chapter in Chinese history spanning more than a century. This January, a comprehensive renovation initiative led to the revitalization of the street, ushering in a wave of new restaurants and retail...
Shenzhen has deepened cooperation with Kazakhstan in the digital economy, logistics, service trade, cross-border e-commerce, and new energy since 2013, when the Central Asian country became the first to support China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). An increasing array of Shenzhen’s “smart manufactured” products and technologies have made their mark in Kazakhstan. By the end...
Avid fans of Chinese kung fu will be thrilled to learn that the Shenzhen-produced groundbreaking dance drama “Wing Chun” is set to tour the U.K., France, and Russia from August to October. Presented by Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre, this highly acclaimed dance drama will be staged at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London from August...
Travelers can now reach over 90% of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area within one hour, thanks to the newly launched helicopter services at Shenzhen North Station. On a historic day, a helicopter operated by Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Co. took off from the eastern square of Shenzhen North Station, carrying 10 passengers. This event...
The Grand Canal Museum of Beijing saw a surge of visitors on Thursday as the “Unveiling Sanxingdui of Ancient Shu Civilization” exhibition opened its doors. This exhibition, which features 265 artifacts, has drawn pieces from 12 cultural institutions and museums, with many of the relics leaving Southwest China’s Sichuan Province for the first time. Among...