Ancient settlement site unearthed in East China
A well-preserved Neolithic settlement site has been discovered in east China’s Shandong province, local archaeological authorities said. The provincial cultural heritage administration said the site was found near Ximengzhuang Village in the city of Tengzhou, and an excavation of the…
Foreign media go on tour of Shanghai Tower
Journalists from 18 countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative visited the Shanghai Tower on the morning of May 27 as part of a training program to learn more about China’s development and foster international exchange. Located in Lujiazui,…
New ideas to preserve the past
A Tsinghua professor discusses the value of exchanges to such realms as cultural communication, heritage preservation and innovation, Fang Aiqing reports. Cultural exchanges and fusion have produced creative thinking and sustainable development, Lyu Zhou said during a session at the…
Candidates told not to leave EU without pact
Tories warn UK PM hopefuls Johnson and Raab against no-deal Brexit Two of the front-runners in the battle to replace United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May have been told they will not be allowed to preside over the nation crashing…
US, Japan seen to differ in key areas
Analysts said on Monday that while US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had pointed to the strength of bilateral ties during Trump’s ongoing visit to Japan, the two nations appear to be diverging on key issues.…
Shanxi hopes short-haul flights will boost province’s tourism
North China’s Shanxi province is looking to boost tourism by developing a short-haul flight service and improving its transportation system. A direct flight linking the city of Lyuliang and the city of Taiyuan, the provincial capital, was launched on April…
China can withstand fallout from trade tensions
Nation’s supportive monetary policies, fiscal stimulus will pay off, say experts The Chinese economy can “surf through” the tide of Sino-US trade tensions, as both broad-based and targeted measures to stabilize growth will pay off, said senior economists at Netherlands-based…
Jewelry show to open at National Museum
French jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger (1907-87) left a legacy of creative work showing the wit, curiosity and imagination he used to present the wonders of nature through gemstones. His designs helped shape the fashion of the 20th century and enrich…
Expert: Iran-US disputes won’t develop into war
Teheran – The recent military buildup by US regional forces has increased the danger of conflicts between Teheran and Washington and has worried regional and international players. The United States has deployed warships and bombers to the Iranian southern waters,…
Stephon Marbury to coach Beijing Beikong basketball team
BEIJING — Former NBA player Stephon Marbury is negotiating with his last CBA franchise Beijing Beikong to join the club as its head coach. The basic framework has been formulated and a detailed contract is expected to be finalized this…