24 Solar Terms: 9 things about Winter Solstice

December 22, 2023

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice (Chinese: 冬至), the 22nd solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 22 and ends on Jan 5.

New project to bolster high-quality industrial progress

December 23, 2023

China has unveiled a new program to boost the high-quality development of its sprawling manufacturing sector, as the country aims to climb up the global value chain.

World's 22nd largest container port in Taicang reaches 1-billion-ton milestone

December 22, 2023

Taicang Port has surpassed 1 billion tons in annual throughput, solidifying its status as a key player in global maritime trade.

Siemens starts digital cooperation with Taicang

December 21, 2023

Siemens launched its smart park management platform SC Insights X in Taicang Smart Valley Low-Carbon Smart Park in Taicang in East China's Jiangsu province on Dec 15th as part of the German company's cooperation with the county-level city, which is known as "home to German enterprises in China".

City Service: What to do when trains are backtracked or suspended due to extreme weather?

December 20, 2023

Many Chinese cities are experiencing a dramatic cold snap recently, with heavy snowfall and even blizzards. With trains in these areas under pressure, there is a possibility of backtrack or suspensions. What should be done if you encounter such a situation?

FAQs about the new Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card

December 15, 2023

Discounts, low prices heat up year-end online shopping

December 13, 2023

​Competition in China's online shopping sector is heating up as major e-commerce platforms are offering steep discounts and low-priced products to attract price-sensitive consumers and drum up sales during the year-end shopping extravaganza, experts said.

Taicang holds international table tennis tournament to enhance Sino-German collaboration

December 12, 2023

The 6th Taicang China-Germany Friendship Cup International Table Tennis Invitational Tournament took place on Dec 10.