The release of a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, ironically, evokes a biblical memory. What has transpired in the past few days echoes the story of David versus Goliath, in which the massive and well-armed Goliath is defeated by the comparatively puny David, who comes to the battle with only his staff and sling.  The modern-day equivalent of David that has set the entire world talking is Chinese company DeepSeek, whose advanced open-source language model DeepSeek V3 provides an alternative…

A century-old camphor tree, once on the brink of death, has been revived as a group of deputies to the municipal legislative body in Fuzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, went to great lengths to come to its rescue. Throughout 2023, the fate of the tree was the most pressing concern of Zheng Shuhong, a deputy to the municipal people’s congress of Fuzhou, the city’s legislature. The camphor tree, once a source of shade for generations of locals in Xujia Village…

China unveiled a comprehensive policy blueprint for rural development on Sunday, charting a detailed roadmap to build up the country’s agricultural strength and emphasizing grain security, agricultural innovation and deepened reforms.  The “No. 1 central document” for 2025, the first policy statement released by China’s central authorities this year, called for enhanced efforts in the work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers in 2025 and beyond, with a target of advancing all-around rural revitalization and further consolidating the country’s…

China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2025 on Sunday, outlining priorities to deepen rural reforms further and solid steps to advance all-around rural revitalization. As the first policy statement released by China’s central authorities each year, the document is seen as an indicator of policy priorities. The document consists of six parts covering six areas: ensuring the supply of grain and other important agricultural products, consolidating the achievements of poverty elimination, developing local industries, advancing rural construction, improving…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday urged efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country’s private sector. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when attending a symposium on private enterprises, where he delivered an important speech after listening to representatives of private entrepreneurs. The private sector enjoys broad prospects and great potential on the new journey in the new era.…

With its rapid development and growing international influence, China has been increasingly engaging in global affairs, offering Chinese solutions to global challenges such as poverty and climate change in both concept and action, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday. The report, titled “Promoting the Development and Progress of Human Civilization through Exchange and Mutual Learning,” was released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency. By 2020, China’s large-scale anti-poverty campaign had lifted 98.99…

Each year, Lin Haiyan, president of the Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius, dedicates significant time and effort to organising the Spring Festival celebrations. During the Spring Festival season in February 2024, the Mauritius National Multi-Sport Complex was adorned with large red lanterns and Chinese knots, creating a vibrant setting for the festivities. The event featured captivating performances, including lion and dragon dances, parades showcasing traditional Chinese women’s clothing, or qipao, singing, and tai chi demonstrations, providing the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the…

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important celebration in China. It is a cherished occasion for families to reunite, share festive meals, and honour the memory of their ancestors. The Spring Festival holds profound cultural, social, and historical significance. For the Chinese people, the Spring Festival is a celebration of their rich cultural heritage.  Here is an outline of the origins of this festival, its many traditions and customs, and how it has changed…

Researchers in China have successfully cloned two piglets from the ancient Shaziling breed, a 4,000-year-old native swine species, in a breakthrough that could enhance the country’s pork industry and advance diabetes research. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. To safeguard its genetic heritage, researchers extracted and cultured fibroblast cells from frozen ear tissue samples of Shaziling pigs. These cells were then used to construct and cultivate embryos, leading to the successful cloning of the piglets.…

The 9th Asian Winter Games embodies Asian people’s shared aspirations for peace, prosperity and friendship, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging common commitment to realizing these goals. Xi made the remarks at a welcome banquet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Games in Harbin, capital city of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. He called on Asia to hold fast to the common dream of peace and amity, jointly respond to all sorts of security challenges, and contribute to building…