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China launches offshore drilling project with Indonesia

CNPC Offshore Engineering Company Limited (CPOE), a subsidiary under China National Petroleum Corp, has officially launched its JUB offshore drilling project in Indonesia, marking its first foray into Southeast Asia’s offshore drilling services sector. As the company’s largest international contract to date, the project, valued at over 1 billion yuan ($140 million), has a four-year…

Asia’s largest flower market booms ahead of Intl Women’s Day

KUNMING – In the run-up to International Women’s Day on March 8, floral scents and anticipation have filled the air at Dounan Flower Market, Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest fresh-cut flower trading market. Recently, the market’s vibrant flowers have attracted tourists to Dounan, which is located in the city of Kunming, the capital of…

China’s railway passenger trips hit 726 million in first two months

BEIJING — China’s railway passenger trips increased by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 726 million during the first two months of 2025, hitting an all-time high, China’s railway operator said Monday. This growth was partly driven by the annual Spring Festival travel rush, which led to a significant rise in cross-regional population movement, according to the…

China’s industrial internet achieves full coverage of all key categories

Intelligent robots work on a vehicle production line in Changchun, Jilin province, on April 24, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Deployed across 49 sectors of economic sectors, China’s industrial internet has now achieved full coverage of all major industrial categories, said a national political adviser on Friday. After more than eight years of development, the nation’s industrial internet…

Creative pet products fuel fur baby economy

Visitors line up to claim gift packs at a booth during the Pet Fair Beijing 2025 in Beijing on Feb 27. CAO BIN/XINHUA BEIJING — Fresh pet food kitchens offering in-house prepared meals with door-to-door delivery, legal services specifically tailored for pet owners, and even “wellness-focused” dog food formulas incorporating traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, are…

Investment in public services high on agenda

It is an appropriate time to intensify investment in public services while stepping up central government support for real estate enterprises’ restructuring as China sharpens its commitment to bolstering domestic demand, said a national political adviser and senior economist. “Without expanding investment, it would be hard to overcome weak demand over the short term,” said…

Coalbed methane in green focus

Workers relocate a drilling rig at a coalbed methane well in Jinzhong, Shanxi province. Coalbed methane is a sustainable energy source, offering a cleaner alternative to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. SHEN ZHIJUN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Greater efforts are needed to develop coalbed methane (CBM) resources in China, among other unconventional natural gas forms, highlighting its potential to…

Localities given more powers to stabilize realty

Potential homebuyers look at a property model in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. WEI LIANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE China’s policymakers have vowed to adopt a city-specific approach for fine-tuning or slashing restrictive measures in home purchases, and stem the downturn as well as restore stability in the real estate market. Officials and experts said this will better anchor market…

Female landscape designer fosters economic growth through biodiversity care

In the Food Generator – Rendering of the Productive Wetland project in Puerto Rico, landscape designer Wang Yihui and her team members Shang Yeqing, Fang Wenjing and Liu Yani proposed a wetland-based agroecological model tailored to local climatic conditions and vegetation types. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] During her academic research and professional practice, distinguished Chinese…