Chen Limin hadn't noticed until recently that an ancient temple existed in the alley where she has been living for 15 years in Beijing's Xicheng district.
Beijing's last coal mine will shut before the end of this year, ending the city's reliance on the fossil fuel which stretches back more than 1,000 years.
Five large-scale science installations began construction in Huairou Science City last month, marking a big step in Beijing's push to become China's leading high-tech innovation center.
Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on regional roles in the country's development and where they stand today.
When people at our farm talk about "the postgraduate", nine out of 10 times they are referring to me as I'm the only one here.
Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.
As the fourth generation of naan makers in his family, Tursonjon Abula said his latest goal is to produce 25,000 of the flatbreads in a day.
Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.
Towering more than 3,500 meters, Helan Mountain is revered as the "Father Mountain" by locals in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. It serves as a natural barrier to the vast desert to its west and protects the fertile land in the region.
Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.
Thangka painter Tudam Ouzhub is a portrait of poverty-alleviation efforts on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|