Ancient Zhenyuan, Gateway to East Guizhou

This ancient city has a history going back over 2,000 years.It has witnessed the fusion of multiple ethnic cultures including the Miao,Dong,and Han,and hosts a number of cultural heritage sites.THE old town of Zhenyuan is located in Zhenyuan County,Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Guizhou Province.Covering an area of just around three square kilometers,it sits on the banks of the Wuyang River and is surrounded by mountains.Zhenyuan has been a county for more than 2,281 years and was the prefectural capital during the Yuan(1271-1368)and Qing(1644-1911)dynasties.It is a multicultural region,with Miao,Dong,and other ethnic minorities making up nearly half of the population.

Small City,Hi-Tech Growth

A formerly resource-intensive city is pursuing high-quality development by upgrading its manufacturing sector.THE city of Zaozhuang in east China’s Shandong Province,with its abundant mineral resources especially coal reserves,once made significant contribution to the national economic growth and social development.

The Ancient Town of Nanxun

Built in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279),Nanxun boasts a rich cultural legacy that has accumulated throughout 700 years.THE ancient town of Nanxun is located in Nanxun District of Huzhou City,east China’s Zhejiang Province,nestled in the prosperous heart of the Yangtze River Delta region.

Spring Festival Boom Propels Concerted Consumption

The 474 million trips-raking in RMB 632.69 billion of tourism-related revenue-during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday indisputably signifies both the vitality of China’s economy and the huge potential of the country’s domestic consumption.The figures respectively represent a 19 percent increase and a 7.7 percent growth over those for the same holiday period,prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,in 2019,according to data released by the country’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism on February 18.

Huangyao Ancient Town

HUANGYAO Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County in Hezhou City,south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Around 60 kilometers from downtown,the ancient town covers an area of over 3.2 square kilometers.It traces its origin to the early days of the Song Dynasty(960-1279).The town expanded during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)and flourished during the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911).

Lessons from Baoxing

IN the heart of Sichuan Province in southwest China lies a small county not many people know about,though the fluffy animals first discovered there scientifically are universally known and adored.Baoxing in Ya’an City is better known as the hometown of China’s giant pandas and today,it has also become a biodiversity hotspot and type locality for many endangered species.The region has witnessed China’s journey in discovering,appreciating,and protecting wildlife.On April 22,a group of foreigners together with Chinese scholars,government officials,and panda lovers gathered in Baoxing to celebrate the 155th year of the scientific discovery of the giant panda and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.

A Windy and Rainy Shanghai

On Suzhou Road in Shanghai,there stood a mercer’s shop.Its shopkeeper was surnamed Yu,but the shop was named Wu’s Silk Shop instead of Yu’s Silk Shop.Yu Jide,the shopkeeper,was born in the town of Yushan,Songjiang Prefecture(a former administrative area of today’s Shanghai).

When Design Defines a City

Both Spain and China’s practices in urban design show how urban governance,local social development,and people’s needs shape a city’s landscape.IN the 20th century,China and Spain faced the common challenge of urban transition.In China,it began with the urbanization and revitalization process with the inception of the reform and opening-up in 1978,and in Spain.

CULTURE

The Bolshoi Ballet Gala program introduces the divertissement with several of the most brilliant pieces from the Bolshoi Theater’s repertoire which has been formed over several centu­ries.The Gala presents the pieces from the early ballets as well as the Soviet classics.Founded in 1776,The Bolshoi Theater of Russia is the main national theater of Russia,a bearer of the tradi­tions of Russian music culture,and the spearhead of the development of the country’s performing arts.

The Darner

NOWADAYS,are there any city dwellers wearing patched clothes?No!Now,people have enough food and clothing.Clothes,if used or outmoded,will be discarded without hesitation.However,they are reluctant to throw away some clothes,such as fancy woolen suits,handembroidered cheongsams,and old unlined upper garments,skirts,trousers,and gowns that have commemorative significance.If holes are burned in them or they are torn,or have some wormholes,their owners will have them mended or restored by a darner.

Green Road to Growth

ON June 5,the World Environment Day,diplomats and officials from 19 countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)did something unusual.Collectively,they planted osmanthus saplings in an offbeat destination far from Beijing.It was part of their efforts to witness China’s progress in creating an ecological civilization where economic progress is balanced with environmental protection.

Winds of Change

Four designated impoverished rural areas have struck off that label and are ready for further transformation.ON October 1,Chinese National Day,last year,over 3,000 tourists visited the scenic spots in four mountainous areas in south­east Chongqing,the bustling industrial hub in southwestern China.

Sound of Music Rocks in Mountain School

Young teacher Gu Ya broadens the horizons of children in the mountainous areas of Guizhou Province by teaching them to read music, play instruments, and form rock bands.In 1965, the world came alive to The Sound of Music, an American musical by Robert Wise,featuring the unforgettable governess Maria, who brought love and hope to seven children through music.

A Golden Relationship Gears Up for a New Takeoff

An Exclusive Interview with Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras.GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid an official visit to China on November 2-3,2023,ahead of the sixth China International Import Expo(CIIE).It was his second official visit to China.The first one was made during the second CIIE in November 2019,less than half a year after he took office.The two trips show the importance the Greek prime minister gives to Greece-China relations and the CIIE.

Tiantangzhai:Stunning Waterfalls Amongst Lush Mountains

Boasting dense forests,unique waterfalls,and marvelous rock landscapes,the forest park in Anhui Province has also bore witness to numerous battles throughout ages.THE Tiantangzhai Scenic Area is located in Jinzhai County of east China’s Anhui Province.It is part of the Dabie Mountains,the watershed of China’s north-south water system where water on the north of the mountainows northward into the Huaihe River,while water on the south of the mountainows southward into the Yangtze River.From the highest point of Tiantangzhai,one can get breathtaking views of the plains in the north and the south,as well as the majestic peaks surrounding them.

Finding Authentic French Bread in Ningbo

Letting the history and culture of bread in France tell the story of its people in China.“Ningbo is a bustling city thanks to its very enterprising residents and the pleasant living environment,”said Samy Snoussi,owner of the French bakery Monépoque in Ningbo,a coastal city in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province.Snoussi moved to Ningbo in 2006.To overcome his homesickness and promote authentic French bread in the city,he opened a bakery,which soon became popular and earned him the nickname“French uncle”among local bakers.

Future of Virtual Metahuman

Intelligence, convenience, refinement,diversification, and civilianization are the future goals of VDH development.THE day before winning gold in the women’s freestyle skiing big air at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the energetic 18-year-old athlete,Gu Ailing.

President Xi’s Southeast Asia Tour Boosts Global Cooperation for Development

The past mid-November saw global attention riveted on the AsiaPacific.In his first overseas trip after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC),Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance of the 17th Group of 20 (G20)Summit and the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Economic Leaders’Meeting and his exchanges with leaders of other countries have become the focus of media reports.This has sent out a clear signal for promoting global development and advancing global governance,demonstrating China’s role as a rational,confident,and responsible major country,State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a recent interview with the media.

Innovative Technologies Shine at the Fifth CIIE

The leading-edge technologies showcased at the fifth China International Import Expo gave visitors a glimpse of the very possible future of human life.HELD annually,the China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as an important platform for exhibitors from across the world to demonstrate the most cutting-edge technological products.This year,the fifth edition of the CIIE,held from November5 to 10 in Shanghai,once again saw a wide range of dazzling state-of-the-art hi-tech materials,equipment,and devices that enthralled visitors.

From the Silver Screen to the Ski Trail

A child actor grows into one of the world’s most promising snowboarders.Asearch for the name of Su Yiming on Baidu produces over 7 million results.The teenage snowboarder has made waves in ski circles in recent years,first for becoming the first Chinese snowboarder successfully performing the Cab(Caballerial)1800 trick,and later for being the first in the world to complete the incredibly challenging Bs 1980 Indy Crail trick.