Global Times: China-Laos Railway transports 43 million passengers in 3 years, acting as a new engine for regional economic development
BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of Monday, the China-Laos Railway has facilitated more than 43 million passenger trips and transported 48.3 million tons of goods during its three years of operation, according to information obtained by the...
Global Times: Dunhuang launches tourism discount season boosted by visa-free entry policy, joining winter 'tourist grab' battle
BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter settles in, traditional tourist destinations in Northeast China prepare to welcome visitors, but this year, Dunhuang in Northwest China's Gansu Province has joined the race to attract global travelers....
Global Times: Xi stresses comprehensively advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation
BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed comprehensively advancing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central...
Global Times: A delicious blend: Why are there so many Sichuan restaurants in Xizang? Fusion of history, tradition, and spicy flavors reflects deep bond between the Han and Tibetans
BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In Xizang, one can enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine. Today, Sichuan cuisine has become an integral part of life in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region - from the bustling hotpot and self-service skewers in...
Global Times: Nepal's Prime Minister, Cambodia's Senate President, German Foreign Minister to visit China on Monday
BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from multiple countries are scheduled to visit China on Monday, including Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen and...
Global Times: White paper outlines China's rural road devt, achievements in new era
BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled "China's Rural Roads in the New Era" to outline the achievements and vision of rural road development in the new era and to share...
Global Times: China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on
BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, China started implementing a landmark trial policy, offering unilateral visa exemptions for more countries, among a variety of measures to welcome international visitors. Data from various...
Global Times: Marathons foster deeper integration of sports and culture
BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of marathon runners gathered, stretched, and prepared at the starting line at the Bund in Shanghai on Sunday morning, as the East China metropolis braced for one of its most celebrated sporting events...
Global Times: 10 years on: President Xi's book on governance has sweeping global impact
BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 15, in Lima, Peru, during the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Chilean President Gabriel Boric presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with the fourth volume of the collection Xi...
Global Times: Exploring China's treasure trove of ethnic cultures
BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancient artifacts, silent carriers of a country's memories and national spirit, can offer valuable insights into the appreciation of culture. Every year, more than a billion visits were made to museums across...