China in a New Era

Technology saves shepherds time and energy

February nights on the prairie in Angsu village are piercingly cold, but herder Bixirlt does not mind. Rather than getting up several times to check on his sheep, he just turns over in bed and uses his smartphone to check.

Nation can produce larger carriers

The builder of the Navy's aircraft carriers has become able to make new, larger carriers, according to its chairman.

China commits to protecting major rivers

An annual four-month fishing ban began on Thursday on major Chinese rivers, including the country's longest river the Yangtze, as part of China's efforts to protect its rivers.

China to ensure schools as safest places

China's Ministry of Education promised Thursday to make schools the "brightest and safest" places.

True to his dream, a farmer lifts community with flowers

Tong Qijun believes in flower power. His hard work and vision have planted the seeds of success in the village of Xianyangyan, which has seen its fortunes blossom.

Target for 2020: No child left behind

As China steps up its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty through allocating more educational resources to poverty-stricken areas, the goal is for no child in China to be prevented from attending school because of poverty by 2020.

Self-driving bullet trains? Arriving in 10 years

China's future high-speed trains might be self-driving, have a top speed around 600 kilometers per hour and an adjustable interior and entertainment system with high-speed internet.

Xi: Now is time to win poverty war

President Xi Jinping has called on boosting the quality of poverty relief efforts as the country targets 30 million more people it plans to lift out of poverty in the coming three years.

Airborne Silk Road helps boost Zhengzhou's fortunes

More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Silk Road unlocked the potential of economic exchanges and trade via camel with distant countries. Nowadays, air transportation is playing a key role.

Pediatric care gets sorely-needed heed

Nearly 35,000 pediatricians have been added to hospitals and clinics across China in the past three years to better meet demand for healthcare services for children, a leading health authority said on Wednesday.