Kubuqi a successful example of desert greening

The world's most successful land reclamation project is not to be found in a coastal area, since it is not land reclaimed from the sea. Instead, one needs to look west from Beijing at inland China and land reclaimed from desert.

US and allies can't exclude China from world trade

The tariff war the United States initiated with China has been continuously escalated by the Trump administration.

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Economy to be stable despite headwinds

At a key meeting on July 31, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee signaled that in the second half of this year, China would focus more on keeping the economy stable amid external uncertainties.

This technology will make subway ride easier

Editor's Note: Beijing metro is reportedly developing a new system to allow passengers to enter and exit the stations with facial recognition, which could become operational by the end of this year. A technological expert and a lawyer share their views on the issue with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang: Excerpts follow:

Who will bell the climate change cat?

Torrential rain, cloudbursts, flashfloods are wreaking havoc in large parts of the world. Countries such as Greece are seeing wildfires ravaging one part, and flashfloods leaving people helpless in others. While large swathes of China and India are experiencing record temperatures, thunderstorms, continuous downpours and floods other parts have paralyzed people's daily life and destroyed houses and properties.

Abe should know cooperation means more than having a sweet tongue

Making a U-turn, Japan is showing interest in working with China on infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia and Africa, where Tokyo has tried hard to compete with Beijing.

Heineken to buy stake in CR Beer

China Resources Beer Co Ltd, the largest brewer in the country and the maker of the best-selling Snow Beer brand, has signed an agreement with Dutch premium brewer Heineken NV to further develop the high-end beer market in China.

Wind, solar power output to surge

Wind and solar energy will account for about 50 percent of the total power produced in the world by 2050, aided largely by lower production costs, with China leading the revolution, a new report said.

JD opens unmanned Indonesia store

Chinese e-commerce giant JD has announced the opening of an unmanned store in Indonesia, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Overseas firms to set up more pilot training schools in China

Foreign companies are making hay in China's aviation training market by setting up more pilot training schools and other facilities to cope with the drastic shortage of pilots in the rapidly expanding aviation sector.

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