China has taken a major leap in nuclear fusion research with the successful development of a high-flux linear plasma generator. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. Designed to support the creation of materials critical for the “artificial sun,” a fusion-based energy system, the generator boasts cutting-edge capabilities. The device stretches 15.5 metres in length, weighs 22.5 tonnes. Remarkably, it can sustain continuous operation for over 24 hours. The “artificial sun” is a term for fusion…

On 20 April 1994, China made its first official full-function connection to the World Wide Web through a 64-kilobyte international leased line, marking the country’s formal entry into the global digital age. The year 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the country’s entry into the internet era.  Over the past three decades, the internet has also undergone a remarkable transformation. It has evolved from a primarily desktop-driven experience to a mobile-first technology, with content shifting from text and images to…

China will significantly increase the issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds in 2025 to support the implementation of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs, said a government official at a press conference held in Beijing on Friday. Yuan Da, deputy secretary-general of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said the government would expand the scope of areas eligible for funding support, including electronic information, production safety and agriculture facilities. Consumers will receive subsidies to purchase three categories…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the nation to remain confident in the coming year, saying the world’s second largest economy can overcome its challenges and pressure through hard work. Xi made the remarks in his New Year message for 2025 delivered through China Media Group and the internet. Set to fully complete its 14th Five-Year Plan in 2025, China will implement more proactive and effective policies, prioritize high-quality development, promote greater self-reliance and strength in science and…

Li Jingyu, a 10-year-old student from Peixin Primary School in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, has been an art enthusiast for six years. On 3 November, one of her creations was exhibited at the capital’s Today Art Museum.  “It is about my trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this summer, where I got to create an intangible cultural heritage piece with a local craftsman in Kashgar City,” Li said. The young pupil added that she hopes her artwork will help children in…

President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) garrison stationed in the Macao Special Administrative Region. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the inspection after attending a gathering in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland. On Friday afternoon, Xi reviewed the troops and met with representatives of the military personnel. He urged the military personnel to enhance…

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed long-term adherence to “one country, two systems” as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland. At a televised ceremony held in a major sports venue in Macao, Xi swore in Sam Hou Fai, a 62-year-old former senior judge, as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). Sam’s team of principal officials for the SAR government was also sworn in before Xi. After the inauguration, Xi, also…

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China’s recently held Central Economic Work Conference has outlined major tasks for 2025, offering insights into the direction and priorities of economic planning for the world’s second-largest economy for next year. Analysts believe the multipronged policy announcements from the meeting — including the adoption of more proactive macro policies, measures to boost domestic demand and efforts to stabilize the property market — will support stable economic growth, safeguard jobs and consumer prices, boost people’s income, and enhance China’s appeal to…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday commended the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) for its achievements over the past five “extraordinary” years. Xi made the remarks while addressing a welcome dinner held by the SAR government on the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland. Against the background of accelerating global transformation not seen in a century and the once-in-a-century pandemic, the fifth-term SAR government has rallied and led the people of all sectors in Macao…