At one time, farmers on the Loess Plateau in Shanxi province could only plant crops they knew were sturdy enough to resist the effects of frequent droughts and thrive in the area's thin soil.
Foreign diplomats who have witnessed the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program have praised China for providing good examples of environmental protection and methods of transforming harsh terrains into viable areas of cultivation.
As the People's Republic of China nears its 69th anniversary, a law enforcement division in Shanghai is helping people better appreciate the magnitude of events leading up to and following the historical event in 1949 - as well as diversifying its role in society.
Pedestrians and cyclists in a busy riverside town outside of Shanghai can move about with more peace of mind thanks to the efforts of a highly trained rescue team.
At a time when globalization needs to be safeguarded and promoted, some countries are doing exactly the opposite by violating even the normative axioms of international relations.
US officials and politicians who have for years excelled in calling other countries "rogue nations" should know the term is being increasingly applied to their own country now.
A year after Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Hong Kong's fourth chief executive, took office, policies introduced to bolster the tech sector are playing a major role in the promotion of innovation and technology in the city.
Youth development has been one of the strongest elements of the first year of Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's administration.
Actions might speak louder than words, but a clear message certainly helps. In her first year in office, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has focused on actions and words, communicating through social media, the mainstream media, and by directly addressing the public.
Although the country's merchant fleet needs more sailors, low wages and social status, poor conditions and long absences from friends and family are deterring recruits, as Jiang Chenglong reports.
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