China: 1949-2019

Scientists envision solar power station in space

Chinese scientists are exploring the possibility of putting in place a space-based solar power station, a futuristic approach expected to reduce pollution back on Earth and mitigate energy shortfalls.

China's quantum satellite to extend working lifetime by 2 yrs

A Chinese researcher said China's satellite Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS) or Micius would work at least two more years beyond its two-year working lifetime and carry out more international cooperation.

5 more lunar locations get Chinese names

Five more geographical entities on the moon have been given Chinese names, based on discoveries from China's latest Chang'e 4 mission, according to a news conference on Friday.

Blueprint for Bay Area to be revealed

The blueprint for the massive economic development that will turn the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a global economic powerhouse will be made public within days.

Shanghai a hot spot for innovation

More than one word is required to properly capture Shanghai's multiple facets - financial center, seaport, industrial cluster, commercial hub.

Study shows China leads planet's greening efforts

There has been an increase in leafy coverage equivalent to that of the entire Amazon rainforest between 2000 and 2017, especially in China and India, according to a new study.

China expected to grant temporary 5G licenses in H1

China's 5G is entering a new stage with the third phase of 5G technical tests nearly completed and operators have starting bidding and the temporary 5G licenses are expected to be granted in the first half of this year, according to a report by thepaper.cn.