Chinese textile firms look to thrive in new hot spot

Vietnam is becoming a "hot spot" for Chinese textile manufacturers when they look to build factories overseas.

President to start key Asian journeys

After a flurry of diplomatic activity involving top European nations, President Xi Jinping is turning his attention to Southeast Asia, making key visits to Vietnam and Singapore amid tensions over the South China Sea.

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"I am a fan of ancient Chinese literature and philosophy, especially Laozi and Confucius, who teach us to balance our thoughts and deeds. China and Vietnam used to be backward countries when it came to manufacturing industries. But China can now make its own large planes. But I don't want to find a job in China because there is too much competition and pressure."

Chinese literature scores a hit with Vietnamese

Of all the foreign influences in Vietnam, there is plenty of evidence that Chinese culture is among the strongest.

Businessman learns from Jack Ma's experience

It's said that the reason for falling in love with a city is often one of its inhabitants.

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Top planner calls for improved flow of goods

Many Chinese tourists go overseas to buy cold medicines, cosmetics and even toilet lids, showing that China's consumer environment needs further attention and that the supply chain needs to be improved, the head of the country's top economic planning body said.

IMF: More than 2-baby policy needed

A more relaxed population policy is unlikely to boost the nation's birthrate, while other policies, such as encouraging women and seniors to work, are critical to curb the problems of an aging society, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Companies move to support bigger families

Some companies in China are preparing to roll out additional welfare for employees who give birth to a second child, following the central government's announcement last week of a policy revision universally allowing two children.

Regional flights 'indispensable' for nation's healthy development

The rapid development of regional aviation in China will speed fulfillment of the Belt and Road Initiative, but many obstacles still need to be overcome, industry insiders said.

Pterosaurs take flight from the sands of time

About 100 kilometers south of Hami, a prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, is an area known as "The Demon's Castle", named after the striking sand dunes and weird structures formed by the winds that have battered this barely populated, seemingly endless stretch of the Gobi Desert for millennia.

City cluster lights way to Hubei's future

Editor's note: Hubei province has been a regional industrial, transport and cultural center in Central China since late 19th century. It's set to continue to champion the rise and urbanization of the region. China Daily talked with Li Hongzhong, the Party chief and top legislator of Hubei, to find out more.