In a bid for greater openness and public engagement, Renmin University of China is launching public tours of its campus starting January 1st, 2024. This move aligns with a growing chorus of voices calling for increased accessibility at elite Chinese universities. Open Doors, Open Minds: Responding to calls for transparency and public admiration, Renmin University...
China is gearing up for a technological leap forward, placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its next industrial revolution. In a speech on Wednesday, Industry and Information Technology Minister Jin Zhuanglong outlined ambitious plans to boost research in future-oriented technologies and drive green transformation across the nation’s industrial landscape. AI: The Engine of...
A groundbreaking study by Fudan University scientists has shed light on the melting pot of cultures that flourished along the Silk Road for centuries. Using ancient DNA from Gansu Province tombs, they revealed a fascinating story of two major immigration waves that shaped the genetic makeup of the region’s inhabitants. Crossroads of Civilizations: The Hexi...
Following the recent earthquakes in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, China’s top health authority has mobilized resources to ensure prompt and effective treatment for all injured individuals. With medical services steadily returning to normal in affected regions, a sense of reassurance and recovery is settling in. Swift Action, Nationwide Support: The National Health Commission has dispatched...
A highway service zone construction project in China’s Yunnan province has come to a surprising and exciting halt thanks to a remarkable discovery – a treasure trove of ancient fossils dating back 500 million years. The fossilized bounty, nestled amidst the debris at the construction site in Malong District, was first noticed by a keen-eyed...
Nestled amidst the vibrant tapestry of the Yarlung Zangbo River valley, Metog County in Tibet takes a pivotal step towards safeguarding its rich biodiversity. On Wednesday, a new field science observation station officially opened its doors, marking a collaborative endeavor between the region’s Institute of Plateau Biology, Zhejiang University, and the local government. This groundbreaking...
In a significant leadership change, Tsinghua University has appointed Li Luming as its new president and deputy secretary of the university’s Party committee, effective immediately. This announcement, made on Friday, marks a new chapter for one of China’s most prestigious universities. Li Luming brings extensive experience and expertise to the role. An academician of the...
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) is taking a major step towards improving public understanding of the law and legal transparency with the launch of a new case library. The case library, open for contributions from all walks of life, will include carefully curated cases deemed valuable for reference. Notably, the SPC emphasizes this resource will...
Tianjin Port is at the forefront of a logistical revolution, redefining port operations with its world-first smart zero-carbon terminal, the Second Container Terminal. Launched in late 2021, this terminal not only boasts eco-friendly credentials, harnessing wind and solar power to slash 75,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, but also embraces cutting-edge smart technology to streamline...
A somber pall has fallen over Jixi city in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province after a coal mine accident on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of 12 miners and injured 13 others. The tragedy unfolded at the Kunyuan Coal Mine in Jixi’s Hengshan district when an inclined shaft car – a vehicle used for transporting miners...