Chinese representative calls for cooperation to safeguard world Xie Zhenhua, China’s special representative on climate change affairs, has called for the establishment of an international mechanism for technology cooperation and transfer as the world promotes technological innovation to curb climate change. He made the proposal when addressing a conference to commemorate the 30th anniversary of…
From being the host of the CIIE to expanding its free trade zone and launching a new innovation board at its stock exchange, the city will play a large and more integral role in China’s ongoing drive to further open its doors to the rest of the world The inaugural China International Import Expo may…
As global fast-food chains and coffee shops begin phasing out single-use plastic straws and stir sticks – both major sources of pollution – environmentalists in China say government support is needed to ensure such efforts can help keep the world’s oceans clean and free of plastic debris. McDonald’s China introduced a “strawless” lid for cold…
China Electronics Technology Group Corp has built the world’s first early-warning drone, which it calls a “flying radar”. The unpiloted plane, the JY-300, developed and made by the State-owned defense conglomerate’s 38th Research Institute, has radar on its airframe capable of longtime, long-range surveillance of aircraft and ships, said Rong Haichun, a senior designer with…
Shenyang has been striving in recent years to cultivate new economic drivers to strengthen global communications and enrich its cultural attractiveness. One prominent recent example: The Nov 7 announcement of an artificial intelligence industrial park project, funded by a 5 billion yuan ($768.32 million; 639.01 million euros; ￡568.52 million) investment from Zhongnan Gaoke Group, to…
Exhibition to further understanding and friendship includes photos, performances, lectures and meetings The history, traditions and modern accomplishments of Hunan province were presented at a promotional event – called “Culture China – Hunan Culture Enters Germany” – in Dusseldorf, Germany, from Oct 29 to Nov 1. Culture China is a program developed by the Overseas…
Shenyang warmly welcomes visitors to winter conference The 18th World Winter Cities Association for Mayors Conference kicked of on Sept 12 in Shenyang, drawing global attention to cities with long winters in some of the globe’s northernmost regions. Themed “Better Winter City, Better Life”, the conference showcased practical methods for improving people’s daily lives in…
The construction of a robot industrial production facility in Shenyang was announced on Oct 16. Located in Hunnan district within the area of the free trade zone, the facility covers an area of 42.5 hectares, with a total investment of more than 5 billion yuan ($768.32 million; 639.01 million euros; ￡568.52 million). The facility has…
An exhibition featuring a range of qipao gowns opened on Sept 19 south of the Shenyang Palace Museum, driving the second Shenyang International Qipao Cultural Festival. The exhibition, named “Shengjing 1639”, which started with a brilliant qipao show and singing and dancing performance, attracted the international audience. A total of 1,636 women dressed in qipao…
Top international designers are taking part in the Maison and Object Design Pavilion that recently opened at WF Central, a Beijing shopping center A little bit of Parisian savoir-faire has found its way to Beijing, as the Maison and Object Design Pavilion recently opened at WF Central, a shopping center in the capital. The pavilion,…