New high-speed railway links Xi'an and Chengdu

The HSR line for passenger transport will link Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with Chengdu, capital of Sichuan.

Laowai Does: one day in Ditan Park

Ten photos from across China: June 9 – 15

In this week's Ten Photos from Across China, Typhoon Merbok brings rains and winds, a "dragon" appears in a paddy field, and playing football on table becomes trendy.

Fidget spinners spin whole industrial chain in China

Fidget spinner, a new spinning-top toy, has gained popularity and created an industrial chain within 3 months in China, Chengdu Business Daily reported on Wednesday.

From past to present: Unpacking the sector

From past to present: Unpacking the sector

7 'firsts' in China's sci-tech achievements in 2012-17

China has become the world leader in many aspects of science and technology development over the past five years, shifting from "copied in China" to "created in China". Here's a look at some of the leading achievements.

Death toll rises to 12 in London tower block fire

People died in a massive fire that raced through a high-rise apartment building in west London early Wednesday, London's fire commissioner said, though she could not say how many. At least 30 people were sent to hospitals.

7 best water escapes during summer heat

For anyone who is looking to escape the climbing summer heat and sometimes choking air in the hustle and bustle of the city, here is a travel list to take shelter in the country's best mountain streams.

Top 10 most valuable global brands

Chinese tech giant Tencent has been ranked inside the top 10 most valuable brands in the world for the first time.

China delivers batch of ocean farming facilities to Norway

Photo taken on June 14, 2017 shows Ocean Farm 1, an offshore ocean farming facility, being towed by a tugboat in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. China Shipping Industry Corp, one of China's major shipbuilders, delivered an intelligent offshore ocean farming facility to Norway in Qingdao on Wednesday. China is delivering a batch of such facilities to Norway, designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the country's aquaculture industry.

Business opportunities hidden in luxury car-washing industry

He Hongzhi, owner of a luxury car-washing shop, washes a car in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, on June 10.

Fly high: Chinese solar drone 'Rainbow' reaches near space

China's Caihong (CH), or Rainbow, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the country's first near-space solar drone, has successfully conducted a flight at an altitude of 20 km.