BeiDou Navigates an Innovative Future

Epitomizing China's journey of innovation in satellite navigation, the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) was officially launched in 1994, aiming to meet domestic navigation needs and support economic and societal development.

Sino-French Cooperation Revitalizes Notre-Dame in Paris

Five years after being devastated by a fire, the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris officially reopened on November 7. The news captured global attention and there was a special sense of achievement in China as China was a pivotal partner in the restoration efforts.

Spring Festival on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

?On December 4, China's Spring Festival was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage gave the nod to China's nomination of the "Spring Festival: Social Practices of the Chinese People in Celebration of the Traditional New Year."

HarmonyOS to Redefine Mobile Operating Systems

In November, Huawei officially launched its Mate 70 smartphone series powered by its proprietary operating system (OS) HarmonyOS NEXT, which became the third major global mobile operating system alongside Apple's iOS and Android. HarmonyOS, China's first fully self-developed mobile OS, represents over a decade of innovation and resilience.

AIGC | The Wisdom Behind Liangzhu Water Conservancy System

U.S. Hegemony Disrupts Global Chip Supply Chain

Coerced by U.S. hegemony, the world's top chipmakers are forced to halt the sale of high-end chips and high-end chip manufacturing equipment to Chinese companies, thereby incurring the loss of market share and revenues.

AIGC | China's FAST to Unlock More Mysteries of the Universe

Advances in Controlled Nuclear Fusion for EAST

?Scientists at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) in Hefei are pioneering the development of the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), more commonly known as the "Chinese Artificial Sun." EAST has been central to China's quest to develop controlled nuclear fusion — a potential source of limitless, clean energy.

ShenZhong Link: Innovation Builds Mega Project

The Shenzhen -Zhongshan Link (ShenZhong Link), a mega cross-sea project in Guangdong province, south China, consists of an underwater tunnel, two bridges, and two artificial islands. Since opening on June 28, its total traffic flow had exceeded 10 million vehicles by the noon of October 25, becoming a crucial link for the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. A number of key innovations and technological breakthroughs were made to construct the link.

AI Cabin to Boost Teens' Mental Well-being

AIGC | China's First Homegrown Ocean Drillship Enters Service

Grand Water Diversion Project Transforming Lives

The South-to-North Water Diversion Project, a monumental infrastructure initiative, has marked a decade of operation since its full operation in 2014, fundamentally reshaping water distribution across China. Launched to address the uneven water distribution between China's resource-rich south and the water-scarce north, the eastern and middle routes of the project have transported over 76 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River Basin to northern regions to date.

Quantum Leap in Core Tech Heralds New Era

China's advancements in core technologies are leading the nation into a new chapter of high-tech innovation. From developing indigenous foundational software to producing the domestically manufactured C919 large passenger aircraft, China has made great strides in high-quality development across multiple industries.

Shenzhou-19: New Glory for China's Space Program

On October 30, China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.

High-tech Chinese PV Breaks Records

China has built complete industrial chains for R&D, design, and integrated manufacturing of wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment. The high conversion efficiency of crystalline silicon/perovskite PV cell technology has broken multiple world records, according to China's Energy Transition, a white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office.

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AIGC | First Near-Earth Asteroid Defense Mission Unveiled

China recently announced its first conceptual plan about asteroid defense mission in order to prevent a near-Earth asteroid from hitting the earth around 2030. How will it do it? By changing the asteroid’s orbit.

Breakthrough in Continental Shale Oil Exploration

After more than 10 years of research, Jiqing Oilfield Operation Area (Jiqing Oilfield) has developed a comprehensive technical system for continental shale oil exploration and development.

Flying to the Moon

Since time immemorial, people have been dreaming of reaching the moon. With the advancement of science and technology, China in 2001 launched its lunar exploration program or the Chang'e Program, named after the moon goddess in Chinese mythology.

Sci-tech Drives Eco-conservation on Roof of the World

China's second scientific expedition and research project on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau produced a series of major landmark achievements in ecological environmental protection on the plateau.