Investments in China's energy sector surged last year on the back of the government's commitment to fortify the country's energy infrastructure and embrace diverse energy formats.

The construction of the world's most powerful solution-type medical isotope test reactor commenced on Tuesday in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to information obtained by the Global Times from the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). This development aims to better address the diagnostic and treatment requirements of tens of millions of people in China.

About 80 percent of Chinese business leaders expect the pace of technological disruption to accelerate even further in 2024, while 92 percent regard fast-developing generative artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity than a threat, being generally more sanguine on the transformation than their foreign corporate peers, according to a new report from global consultancy Accenture.

China's financial sector will continue to serve the real economy, and the regulator will keep prioritizing efforts to prevent and curb financial risks, and boost high-quality development of the financial sector, officials from the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) said at a press conference on Thursday.

China's economy is on track for solid growth in the first quarter after registering a full-year growth of 5.2 percent in 2023, with economic momentum set to further strengthen in the second half, said a senior economist.

The recent deep adjustments in the A-share market, the result of weak investor sentiment, may indicate room for a market turnaround, as China's improving economic fundamentals and its dedication to advancing the high-quality development of the capital market have remained unchanged, experts said.

China is likely to import 30 million metric tons of soybeans from the United States in the latter's 2024 marketing year (Sept 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024), matching the amount imported in the previous marketing year, the US Soybean Export Council predicted on Tuesday.

Over 2,000 years ago, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) spread to the world along the ancient Silk Road. In the decade since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), TCM has continued to traverse the world, building "health bridges" and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among countries.

China-Europe freight train services will continue to play a key role this year, facilitating foreign trade amid China's ongoing industrial upgrade and a growing inclination among companies to seek greater efficiency while circumventing geopolitical uncertainties, said analysts and exporters.

The remarkable transformation of Chentuan town in Rizhao, a coastal city in Shandong province, is a story worth telling.

Chinese supermarkets, warehouse club chains and convenience stores are increasingly relying on their own store brands to better serve consumers seeking value and affordability.

One day in the 1950s, in the dimly lit hall of a museum in the US, young James Cahill saw the Zhi Garden Album for the first time.

In the face of the major opportunities and challenges brought about by a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, innovation has become a topic of particular concern for all countries as it is a key factor in pushing forward a country's continued development.

China's parcel delivery sector aims to handle a record 14.25 billion consignments this year, said a senior official with the national agency governing the industry.

Behind, the undulating Lingyun Mountain stands.Leshan Giant Buddha was carved in Jiazhou (now Leshan, Sichuan) in the first year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty (713 AD)1,310 years ago.

China's aviation market got off to a good start during the recent New Year's Day holiday period, showing a trend of rising flight volumes alongside falling prices.

Robots can not only cook, but also brew coffee. A robot was making coffee on January 5th at the China (Pu'er) International Coffee Expo in southwest Yunnan’s Pu’er city.

The Dounan flower market in central Yunnan’s Kunming city was bustling during the jus-conclude New Year holiday, with its fresh-cut lowers appealing to local residents and global tourists alike.

As the New Year holiday enveloped China, a wave of ice and snow tourism enthusiasm warmed the wintry air. Social media buzzed with images of snowy escapades, turning the nation's chilliest spots into sought-after destinations.

In 2008, Sushila embarked on her Chinese learning journey, eventually earning a master's degree in International Education of Chinese in Beijing.