Fund to help French firms eyeing China

China Investment Corp has partnered with two French financial institutions to launch an investment fund, as part of the sovereign wealth fund's efforts to facilitate closer international cooperation, a top CIC executive said on Friday.

Nation calls for global partnership in 5G tech

The nation has called for global cooperation in building 5G standards and networks to expedite 5G commercialization, so that consumers worldwide can benefit from the superfast technology as soon as possible.

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Authorities eye ways to prevent childhood nearsightedness

Like many nearsighted people, the first thing Chen Xu does when she wakes in the morning is grab her glasses and put them on.

I wish I'd kept an eye on the future

As someone who started wearing corrective lenses of-5 diopters (a relatively high degree of nearsightedness) when I was about 13, I often tell friends that if I were given a chance to relive my adolescence, I would spare no effort to take care of my eyesight and avoid nearsightedness.

Major test of crucial rocket parts finished

Chinese engineers have successfully tested components of what is expected to be the nation's largest and mightiest rocket engine, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's leading space contractor.

Private launch firm: 'We will never flinch or quit'

China's private rocket launch sector has been striving to expand its presence in the nation's burgeoning commercial space market despite recent setbacks.

In Wuhan, cherry blossoms at center stage

Wuhan University in Hubei province attracts crowds of people not only for its academic achievements but for its cherry blossoms in spring.

Chinese authority stops certifying airworthiness of Boeing 737 MAX 8s

China's civil aviation regulator has temporarily stopped issuing airworthiness certificates for Boeing 737 Max 8s because of safety concerns, a move an expert said will bring huge economic losses to Boeing.

Dinosaur-era bird fossil found with unlaid egg

A group of scientists in Gansu province have discovered a fossilized bird dating back about 110 million years and the first ever to have an unlaid egg in its abdomen.

Region rises from serfdom to self-determination

Phurbu Tsering was born in Phalha Manor in Gyalze county, Tibet autonomous region. The house, in Paljor Lhunpo village, was once owned by the aristocratic Phalha family.

Weaknesses in markets to be targeted

China will work harder this year for a more enabling business environment by tackling areas of weakness to better energize the market and stimulate social creativity, the State Council's executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang concluded on Tuesday.