Before moving to Xiamen to work and settle,Scott Patrick and his wife looked at a lot of photos of the city,and Yundang Lake caught their attention.“We saw beautiful pictures of the lake and immediately thought that ...Before moving to Xiamen to work and settle,Scott Patrick and his wife looked at a lot of photos of the city,and Yundang Lake caught their attention.“We saw beautiful pictures of the lake and immediately thought that Xiamen must be a very pleasant city to live in.So,we went there,which proved to be a good choice,”Patrick told ChinAfrica.展开更多
The transformation of Yundang Lake from a stinky lake to an urban reception hall has made it a showcase of ecologival restoration in China.BEFORE settling down in the City of Xiamen,Scott Patrick and his wife spent lo...The transformation of Yundang Lake from a stinky lake to an urban reception hall has made it a showcase of ecologival restoration in China.BEFORE settling down in the City of Xiamen,Scott Patrick and his wife spent long hours searching online for just the right part of the city.When they saw Yundang Lake in west Xiamen,the couple knew they had hit the jackpot.“The picture of the beautiful lake circled by lush vegetation caught our attention.We knew this was the place we were looking for,”said Patrick.Later,after setting foot in Xiamen,he told himself he had definitely made the right life decision.展开更多
A north China county takes numerous measures to improve river ecology.EVERY winter,flocks of ruddy shelducks fly to Xiaotanzi,a village on the bank of the Yellow River in Jungar Banner in north China’s Inner Mongolia...A north China county takes numerous measures to improve river ecology.EVERY winter,flocks of ruddy shelducks fly to Xiaotanzi,a village on the bank of the Yellow River in Jungar Banner in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Here they blithely play over and on the waters,providing a lovely view to people.展开更多
CPPCC member Du Zhanyuan gives an exclusive interview to China Today on how to enhance international communication and tell positive stories of Chinese modernization.AS an ancient Chinese philosopher said,“Amity betw...CPPCC member Du Zhanyuan gives an exclusive interview to China Today on how to enhance international communication and tell positive stories of Chinese modernization.AS an ancient Chinese philosopher said,“Amity between peoples holds the key to sound state-to-state relations.”This is often cited by President Xi Jinping to emphasize the importance of exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations in the development of international relations.展开更多
Before settling down in the city of Xiamen,Scott Patrick and his wife spent long hours searching online for just the right part of the city.When they saw Yundang Lake in west Xiamen,the couple knew they had hit the ja...Before settling down in the city of Xiamen,Scott Patrick and his wife spent long hours searching online for just the right part of the city.When they saw Yundang Lake in west Xiamen,the couple knew they had hit the jackpot.“The picture of the beautiful lake circled by lush vegetation caught our attention.We knew this was the place we were looking for,”said Patrick.Later,after setting foot in Xiamen,he told himself he had definitely made the right life decision.展开更多
An Inner Mongolian town takes giant steps in transitioning to clean energy production.AS the Chinese people across the country were preparing to celebrate the Spring Festival holiday,Liu Zhongyuan,a technician at the ...An Inner Mongolian town takes giant steps in transitioning to clean energy production.AS the Chinese people across the country were preparing to celebrate the Spring Festival holiday,Liu Zhongyuan,a technician at the Ruichen Wanniu Livestock Farm in Jungar Zhao Town,Jungar Banner,Inner Mongolia,was busy at work.展开更多
During the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)this March,many foreign diplomats,journalists,and entrepren...During the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)this March,many foreign diplomats,journalists,and entrepreneurs in China closely followed the development of China’s policies to open further to the world and attract more foreign investment.The Government Work Report communicated the important message that China will expand high-standard opening-up and promote mutual benefits,which proved reassuring for foreign investors.展开更多
The Pisha sandstone region in Jungar Banner once suffered the most severe water loss and soil erosion in the world.In just a couple of decades,the apple industry has become a major business for the local economy.
In this year’s government work report,Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that China will strive for solid progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.The country will steadily advance cooperation on major pr...In this year’s government work report,Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that China will strive for solid progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.The country will steadily advance cooperation on major projects and implement a number of“small yet smart”projects for improving the people’s well-being.展开更多
China’s focus on nurturing new quality productive forces while promoting high-quality development provides foreign investors with enormous market opportunities and vast development prospects,amid rising uncertainties...China’s focus on nurturing new quality productive forces while promoting high-quality development provides foreign investors with enormous market opportunities and vast development prospects,amid rising uncertainties in the global economic landscape.In a series of recent engagements with China,foreign investors,including British businesses,have expressed confidence in the future prospects of the market.展开更多
Traditional craftsmanship takes centre stage as villages seek to restore ancient buildings.Visitors to Ye Changxian’s workshop in Anleshan Village,Songyang County,Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,are greeted by an inten...Traditional craftsmanship takes centre stage as villages seek to restore ancient buildings.Visitors to Ye Changxian’s workshop in Anleshan Village,Songyang County,Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,are greeted by an intense aroma of cedar wood.The work bench is littered with tools-saws,chisels,planes,files and axes.Ye,57,is a highly respected carpenter with nearly 40 years of experience restoring ancient buildings.Adept at mortise and tenon,a traditional woodworking technique,he can create seamless and sturdy structures without the use of a single nail.He has been involved in the restoration of more than 160 old buildings since 2016 when the county began a programme to restore ancient buildings.“I never imagined that these old skills of mine would be of great use,”he said.展开更多
As Africa pushes forward its industrialisation process,the Chinese-built industrial parks and free trade zones have assumed special significance as drivers of the region’s industrial development and job creation.At t...As Africa pushes forward its industrialisation process,the Chinese-built industrial parks and free trade zones have assumed special significance as drivers of the region’s industrial development and job creation.At the same time,Africa is also learning from China’s successful experience in industrialisation.What are the ways in which China and African countries can deepen industrial cooperation?What are the roadblocks to such cooperation and the process of industrialisation in Africa?展开更多
Industrialisation is central to Africa’s development.With its young labour force,abundant natural resources and fast-growing internal markets,Africa has the potential of being the next global frontier for industrial ...Industrialisation is central to Africa’s development.With its young labour force,abundant natural resources and fast-growing internal markets,Africa has the potential of being the next global frontier for industrial development.In January,in order to further promote the process of African industrialisation and support China-Africa cooperation in trade and investment,China Africa Industrial Forum(CAIF),an organisation facilitating China-Africa exchanges and cooperation in diverse fields,published the 2024 African Industrialisation Prospects Index and 2024 African Business Environment Index for the first time in ChinAfrica.展开更多
As the Spring Festival draws near,Desheng Youliang Village in Nuanshui Township,Jungar Banner in Ordos City of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,enters a new round of apple sales.In the 2,000 cubic meter...As the Spring Festival draws near,Desheng Youliang Village in Nuanshui Township,Jungar Banner in Ordos City of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,enters a new round of apple sales.In the 2,000 cubic meters of cold storage facility,workers are busy picking,packing,and loading.展开更多
In April 2018,Songyang County in Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,launched the“Hundred Artists Settlement in Songyang Villages Plan,”which invites artists from all over the country,to help with the protection and inher...In April 2018,Songyang County in Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,launched the“Hundred Artists Settlement in Songyang Villages Plan,”which invites artists from all over the country,to help with the protection and inheritance of local culture.It is aimed at boosting the development of traditional villages through art.展开更多
文摘Before moving to Xiamen to work and settle,Scott Patrick and his wife looked at a lot of photos of the city,and Yundang Lake caught their attention.“We saw beautiful pictures of the lake and immediately thought that Xiamen must be a very pleasant city to live in.So,we went there,which proved to be a good choice,”Patrick told ChinAfrica.
文摘The transformation of Yundang Lake from a stinky lake to an urban reception hall has made it a showcase of ecologival restoration in China.BEFORE settling down in the City of Xiamen,Scott Patrick and his wife spent long hours searching online for just the right part of the city.When they saw Yundang Lake in west Xiamen,the couple knew they had hit the jackpot.“The picture of the beautiful lake circled by lush vegetation caught our attention.We knew this was the place we were looking for,”said Patrick.Later,after setting foot in Xiamen,he told himself he had definitely made the right life decision.
文摘A north China county takes numerous measures to improve river ecology.EVERY winter,flocks of ruddy shelducks fly to Xiaotanzi,a village on the bank of the Yellow River in Jungar Banner in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Here they blithely play over and on the waters,providing a lovely view to people.
文摘CPPCC member Du Zhanyuan gives an exclusive interview to China Today on how to enhance international communication and tell positive stories of Chinese modernization.AS an ancient Chinese philosopher said,“Amity between peoples holds the key to sound state-to-state relations.”This is often cited by President Xi Jinping to emphasize the importance of exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations in the development of international relations.
文摘Before settling down in the city of Xiamen,Scott Patrick and his wife spent long hours searching online for just the right part of the city.When they saw Yundang Lake in west Xiamen,the couple knew they had hit the jackpot.“The picture of the beautiful lake circled by lush vegetation caught our attention.We knew this was the place we were looking for,”said Patrick.Later,after setting foot in Xiamen,he told himself he had definitely made the right life decision.
文摘An Inner Mongolian town takes giant steps in transitioning to clean energy production.AS the Chinese people across the country were preparing to celebrate the Spring Festival holiday,Liu Zhongyuan,a technician at the Ruichen Wanniu Livestock Farm in Jungar Zhao Town,Jungar Banner,Inner Mongolia,was busy at work.
文摘During the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)this March,many foreign diplomats,journalists,and entrepreneurs in China closely followed the development of China’s policies to open further to the world and attract more foreign investment.The Government Work Report communicated the important message that China will expand high-standard opening-up and promote mutual benefits,which proved reassuring for foreign investors.
文摘The Pisha sandstone region in Jungar Banner once suffered the most severe water loss and soil erosion in the world.In just a couple of decades,the apple industry has become a major business for the local economy.
文摘In this year’s government work report,Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that China will strive for solid progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.The country will steadily advance cooperation on major projects and implement a number of“small yet smart”projects for improving the people’s well-being.
文摘China’s focus on nurturing new quality productive forces while promoting high-quality development provides foreign investors with enormous market opportunities and vast development prospects,amid rising uncertainties in the global economic landscape.In a series of recent engagements with China,foreign investors,including British businesses,have expressed confidence in the future prospects of the market.
文摘Traditional craftsmanship takes centre stage as villages seek to restore ancient buildings.Visitors to Ye Changxian’s workshop in Anleshan Village,Songyang County,Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,are greeted by an intense aroma of cedar wood.The work bench is littered with tools-saws,chisels,planes,files and axes.Ye,57,is a highly respected carpenter with nearly 40 years of experience restoring ancient buildings.Adept at mortise and tenon,a traditional woodworking technique,he can create seamless and sturdy structures without the use of a single nail.He has been involved in the restoration of more than 160 old buildings since 2016 when the county began a programme to restore ancient buildings.“I never imagined that these old skills of mine would be of great use,”he said.
文摘As Africa pushes forward its industrialisation process,the Chinese-built industrial parks and free trade zones have assumed special significance as drivers of the region’s industrial development and job creation.At the same time,Africa is also learning from China’s successful experience in industrialisation.What are the ways in which China and African countries can deepen industrial cooperation?What are the roadblocks to such cooperation and the process of industrialisation in Africa?
文摘Industrialisation is central to Africa’s development.With its young labour force,abundant natural resources and fast-growing internal markets,Africa has the potential of being the next global frontier for industrial development.In January,in order to further promote the process of African industrialisation and support China-Africa cooperation in trade and investment,China Africa Industrial Forum(CAIF),an organisation facilitating China-Africa exchanges and cooperation in diverse fields,published the 2024 African Industrialisation Prospects Index and 2024 African Business Environment Index for the first time in ChinAfrica.
文摘As the Spring Festival draws near,Desheng Youliang Village in Nuanshui Township,Jungar Banner in Ordos City of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,enters a new round of apple sales.In the 2,000 cubic meters of cold storage facility,workers are busy picking,packing,and loading.
文摘In April 2018,Songyang County in Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,launched the“Hundred Artists Settlement in Songyang Villages Plan,”which invites artists from all over the country,to help with the protection and inheritance of local culture.It is aimed at boosting the development of traditional villages through art.
