A Part From the Poles

The Poland Pavilion becomes a hit at the 2010 World Expo,as the European country displays many cultural similarities to China     

On the Up

正Chinese Web novels set to join the ranks of international popular culture Chinese contemporary literary works are gaining popularity abroad thanks to the emergence of online translation forums like Wuxiaworld.com,which is dedicated to Chinese-to-English translation of martial arts and fantasy novels.Lai Jingping,a former U.S.diplomat,in2014 set up the Wuxia World website,which     

High Up to Fuel Up

At an altitude of 5,000 meters in the north of Tibet Autonomous Region, oxygen levels are only 40 percent of those at sea level. Strong winds batter the area over 200 days a year. The average annual temperature runs below zero degree Celsius. The harsh climate and geological conditions have rendered the area unsuitable for human life to flourish.     

Messing Up and Fessing Up

Zijin Mining Group admits responsibility for river contaminations and accepts penalties Following two leakages of acidic copper solution from its copper and gold mine facilities into the Tingjiang River     

Taking Up the Baton

French maestro to lead China’s National Symphony Orchestra     

Cleaning Up the Air

正Heavy smog has prompted the government to reconsider its strategies2013 has passed,but memories of the smog that devoured many parts of the country are still fresh in the minds of China’s citizens.In January 2013,a thick haze shrouded many cities for more than 20 days,affecting more than 600 million people in 17 provinces,municipalities and autonomous regions.     

The Price Goes Up and Up

Global grain price hikes challenge China’s grain trade policies The rising cost of grain in the international market has forced China to take action to stabilize prices. On August 13, the Department of Pricing of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) ordered top grain and edible oil producers to establish a report-     

Up,Up and Away!

正The opening up of low-altitude airspace and better general aviation infrastructure mean the private jet industry looks set to take off For international aircraft makers suchas Cessna,Gulfstream,Dassault andBombardier that have been trying todevelop the general aviation business in Chinaover the past decade,there is now cause tocelebrate.An opportunity for them to fully display their prowess is fast approaching and their     

Picking Up the Slack

<正>The future lies in China’s cross-border online trade—if it can overcome its problems By Deng YaqingLin Meijuan,a young mother who used to entrust overseas purchasing agencies to buy formula milk powder,can’t mask her anger when recalling her unpleasant experience of being cheated by a self-assumed Chinese Australian."I bought six cans of milk powder from an     

Cleaning Up the Air

The Minister of Environmental Protection pushes for cleaner communities in China Environmental Protection Minister     

Peace Up in the Air

After nearly two decades of war,representatives of the U.S.Government and Afghanistan militant group Taliban signed a peace deal in the Qatari capital city of Doha on February 29.For the U.S.,the agreement is an acceptable way to end its military presence in Afghanistan.     

Brightening Up the Silk Road

正China-Central Asia oil and gas pipelines will facilitate the development of the Silk Road Economic Belt At 10:55 p.m.November 13,the screen of the control center of China National Petroleum Corp.(CNPC)reached a milestone,reading that the China-Central Asia natural gas pipelines had been in safe operation     

Moving Up in the World

正The signs are good for the internationalization of the Chinese yuan,but the road ahead is long After continuous appreciation in 2017,China’s currency,the yuan,has maintained this trend into the new year,boding well for its long-term target of internationalization.According to statistics from China’s     

Keeping Up the Good Momentum

Uzbekistan plans greater synergy with China for development,poverty eradication The deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and China in trade,investment,energy and transportation gives us optimism and confidence about the future of the 29-year-old bilateral relationship.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic,the two countries have not only strengthened their comprehensive strategic partnership,but also identified new facets of practical interaction.     

Not the Only Way Up

正High school graduates embrace more choices for undergraduate studies as more are considering foreign institutions China's national college entrance examination has for decades been compared to a stampede of thousands of soldiers and horses across a single log bridge and long heralded as a symbol of fairness in selecting bright young people.However,the attraction of this exam is declining.     

Speeding Up

<正>The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway went into service on June 30,reducing the travelling time between the two cities from the previous 14 hours toa round five.The 1,318-km railway was built in a little over three years with a total investment of 221 billion yuan($34 billion).     

Lining Up

The Second China International Import Expo attracts more attention This year, the Chinese In ter net giant Alibaba Group made a decision to cooperate with a local aquatic product company for the Second China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held on November 5-10 in Shanghai."There is a Chinese saying that food is people's paramount necessity", Yi Guangtao, Director of Alibaba's Auction platform, told Beijing Review,"The reason we chose a food company this time is that Chinese people are showi ng in creasing dema nd for high quality food."     

Revving Up the Sci-Tech Engine

<正>Science and technology in China make rapid headway as exemplified in the country’s many major breakthroughs Since 1953,china has enacted the 12 Five-Year Plan period(2011-15).In the recently concluded 11th Five-Year Plan(2006-10)the national strategy of giving priority to the development of science and     

Carving Up the Google Pie

Domestic search engines vie for larger market shares in the wake of Google’s retreat from the Chinese mainland