A biting cold wave is set to descend upon Guangdong province, bringing with it a significant temperature drop, icy conditions, and strong winds. The China Meteorological Administration issued an orange cold wave warning on December 15th, urging residents to take necessary precautions. Frosty Forecast: Travel Disruptions: Safety Precautions: Stay Informed: By taking these steps and...
China Expands National Health Coverage with 126 New Drugs
In a major step towards improving healthcare access, China will add 126 new drugs to its national basic medical insurance list, effective January 1st. This expansion prioritizes innovative medications and rare disease treatments, offering hope and financial relief to countless patients. Highlights of the new list: Impact on patients: Overall, this expansion demonstrates China’s commitment...
13-Year-Old Receives World’s First Successful Cellular Valve Surgery
A groundbreaking medical feat has given hope to children with heart defects. At Union Hospital affiliated with Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Union Hospital), 13-year-old Yue Yue (pseudonym) received the world’s first successful cellular pulmonary valve replacement. This revolutionary procedure, developed by Union Hospital’s own Professor Dong Nianguo, offers a solution for children like...
China Takes Another Step Toward Reusable Space Travel with Latest Launch
China’s space ambitions took another leap forward on Thursday with the successful launch of a reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit. This marks the third public mission in China’s reusable spacecraft development program, showcasing its rapid progress in this critical technology. The Long March 2F rocket, carrying the spacecraft, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch...
Shandong Fishermen Seek Safe Harbor as Winter Blast Approaches
Strong winds and a biting cold wave expected to sweep across Shandong province this week have prompted fishermen in Rongcheng, a coastal city in Weihai, to seek refuge in harbors. Prioritizing safety, local marine authorities proactively employed the BeiDou satellite navigation system to recall fishing boats operating in the Yellow and Bohai seas. Taking swift...
Bali and Nansha Set Sail for Closer Ties with New Cruise Route Agreement
A new wave of friendly relations and tourism opportunities is on the horizon for Nansha, Guangzhou, and the Indonesian island paradise of Bali. On December 11th, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Commerce Bureau of Nansha District and the Bali Tourism Board, paving the way for a brand-new cruise route connecting the...
Beijing Schools Close Doors as Blizzard Descends
Heavy snowfall brought by a winter storm forced the closure of all primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Beijing on December 13th. The decision was announced on the evening of December 12th by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, aiming to prioritize the safety of students and staff. Weather forecasts warned of heavy snowfall and...
China’s Foreign Trade Shows Steady Growth in November
China’s foreign trade continued its positive trajectory in November, with total imports and exports increasing by 1.2% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. This marks the second consecutive month of growth for the sector, further solidifying the trend of stability in foreign trade. November’s performance was driven by a 1.7%...
South China Sea Witnesses Historic First Space Launch
A historic space launch mission took place early Wednesday morning from the South China Sea. A Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket, lifting off at 3:24 am from a launch service ship, successfully deployed a space-based internet technology demonstration satellite into its designated orbit. This marks the first-ever space launch ever conducted in the South China...
Private Beijing Company Successfully Launches CERES 1 Rocket and Deploys Two Satellites
In a remarkable feat of private aerospace advancement, Beijing-based rocket company Galactic Energy launched its CERES-1 rocket on Tuesday morning, marking the 11th successful mission for the carrier. The rocket, carrying two satellites, lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Gobi Desert, precisely placing the Tianyan 16 and Starpool 1A satellites into...