From remarkable economic growth to rapid progress in space and aviation; from hosting numerous international gatherings to building the world's largest high-speed railway network - China has come a long way in the past 70 years. Here, we take a look at 20 aspects of life that have witnessed significant advances.
The snowcapped Gaoligong mountain range kept the Dulong valley and its inhabitants - the Dulong people - isolated from the outside world for years.
We should not forget the fact that China has contributed the most in world poverty alleviation in the past decade.
The initial excitement surrounding the launch of a new market is bound to fade over time, but Shanghai's sci-tech innovation board, or STAR Market, has attracted continued interest from investors since its dazzling debut in late July.
China's A-share market is becoming more attractive to overseas investors as the country maintains a steady pace of economic growth and capital market opening-up amid a precarious global recovery, experts said.
Nanchong is taking the lead in upgrading its industrial system and developing as a key economic center in Sichuan province, according to local officials.
Relying on its geographical advantages and open business environment, Nanchong in Sichuan province is aiming to promote economic cooperation with the outside world under China's Belt and Road Initiative, according to local officials.
Nanchong in Southwest China has seen fruitful expansion in recent years and aims to become a key city for Sichuan province's opening-up and cooperation, local officials said.
Nanchong in Sichuan province is a key hub along China's Silk Road Economic Belt and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. It is making great efforts to build itself into a world-class city for economic development, tourism and culture, according to local officials.
Many people know Hunan for its spicy food. The province in Central China has been hot on industrial development as well.
To maintain the sustainable development of the economy and society, Hunan province has further facilitated high-level opening-up in recent years by luring more investments and boosting cooperation, local officials said.
If there's a list of places that matter most in global agricultural development, Hunan province in Central China will be positioned high.
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