Flower power inspires farmers to grow

Ding Jianhai landed a big opportunity last year when he was commissioned to replant the flower beds and lawns beside a pond in a local park. The only problem was he had no idea how to do it.

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Anniversary advances Hong Kong 'confidence'

The central government will as always support Hong Kong in growing its economy and improving the people's livelihoods, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during his trip to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

Economy prioritized in Xi's trip to Europe

Senior diplomats say priority areas for cooperation - such as connectivity and new energy cars - are likely to be part of the deals to be signed during President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Russia and Germany.

Beijing to assist Manila in its fight against terrorism

China is willing to "lend a hand" to the Philippines in its fight against terrorism and will continue to provide necessary help as required, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday, a day after Beijing offered Manila urgent military assistance.

Carrier battle group will call on HK

The People's Liberation Army Navy aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning and its battle group will make their first visit to Hong Kong amid celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the special administrative region's return to the motherland, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.

China intending to take lead with national AI plan

China will roll out a slate of important artificial intelligence projects and step up efforts to cultivate AI talent as part of the country's upcoming national plan to gain a lead in the cutting-edge technology, a senior official said on Thursday.

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Tables turn near China nature reserve

The age-old conflict between man and nature has almost always shown our species in a poor light.

This Day, That Year

Item from June 30, 1997, in China Daily: The first section of Metro No 1 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, opened on Saturday.

Beijing urges Asia security framework

China has been pushing discussions on building a new framework for regional security and cooperation, and it is committed to deepening cooperation on trust-building measures, President Xi Jinping said.