2018年CRI Environmental impact of sunken Iranian oil tanker minimal: experts

Chinese authorities are suggesting the environmental impact from the sinking of an Iranian oil tanker off China's east coast this week is likely to be minimal, despite the massive blaze which engulfed the Sanchi for over a week before it went down. T

2018年CRI World's first self-driving container straddle carrier debuts in Shanghai

A Chinese-made self-driving container straddle carrier, said to be the first of its kind in the world, is now undergoing testing at a port in Shanghai, reports China Central Television. A container straddle carrier is a freight carrying vehicle that

2018年CRI How Chinese innovations have changed the world

As China's popular social media app WeChat celebrates its 7th birthday on Sunday, join us to remember the world-altering changes China has created over the past years.

2018年CRI Waiter performs stunning card-throwing feats

A waiter from a restaurant in east China's Shandong province has shown how he can pop balloons and slice cucumbers with playing cards. He can even cut pop-top cans by throwing the cards. Cao said he has been practicing for seven years and used about

2018年CRI Chinese doctors help Zimbabweans battle cervical cancer

A group of Chinese doctors is providing voluntary medical services in a local hospital in Zimbabwe, helping to prevent and treat cervical cancer that has been ravaging the South African country for a long time. Our correspondent Gao Junya brings the

2018年CRI Chinese military marks 20th anniversary of its astronaut corps

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of China astronaut training program. All 11 Chinese astronauts who have been to space are revisiting the oath of bravery and commitment they took years before. The move is to commemorate the 20th a

2018年CRI Tiger quintuplets to go on display in Qiqihar

Shasha the Siberian tiger and her 5 cubs are expected to start playing host to visitors at the Longsha Zooligical and Botanical Gardens in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province later this month. The 6-week old cubs, including 2 females and 3 males, are the

2018年CRI Workmanship throughout vinegar brewing

Vinegar brewing, a traditional craftsmanship with thousands of years of history in China, has in recent years seen more and more involvement from machinery and technology. However, in some remote rural parts of the country, local brewers still stick

2018年CRI Beijing hutongs take brand-new look

Beijing's hutongs, or narrow alley ways formed by residential houses, are a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. Now, hutongs have taken on brand-new looks, following years of renovation. CRI's Zhao Jianfu has more. Jin Guomin has been running a Ha

2018年CRI Bullet train catches fire in east China

A bullet train bound from east China's Qingdao to Hangzhou caught fire in Dingyuan Station in Anhui. Passengers on board were evacuated. No casualties reported. 14 trains running on the line have been halted due to the emergency. Passengers who bough

2018年CRI AI transit and upgrade Chinese economy

Artificial intelligence, or AI, provides machines with human-like cognitive abilities that enable them to solve complex problems. The world's technology giants have started to carve out their own priorities for AI development and have started fiercel

2018年CRI A romance shot in Antarctica released in China

A romance shot in Antarctica released in China A romance film shot in Antarctica and directed by a member of China's 27th and 28th Antarctic expeditions hits Chinese theatres this Friday. In this new film, 'Till the End of the World', actor Mark Chao

2018年CRI China-UK partnership brings more growth opportunities: ambassador

Britain's ambassador to China is suggesting bilateral trade and economic cooperation will top British Prime Minister Theresa May's agenda this week as part of her visit to China. Barbara Woodward, Britain's ambassador in China, says expanding the 'go

2018年CRI China's retail sales score double-digit growth for 14 years in a row

The latest figures from the Ministry of Commerce have shown that China's retail sale of consumer goods has now experienced double-digit growth for 14 consecutive years. China's retail sale of consumer goods in 2017 reached 36.6 trillion yuan, or 5.8

2018年CRI China's foreign trade volume in January rises higher

The latest figures from China's General Administration of Customs have shown that China's foreign trade volume increased in January 2018, with both imports and exports rising higher than expectations. The country's foreign trade volume rose 16.2% yea

2018年CRI China to launch crude oil futures in March

Observers in China are suggesting the impending launch of crude oil futures next month in Shanghai should help give China more clout when it comes to the overall pricing of the commodity. The long-awaited crude oil futures contracts will begin tradin

2018年CRI Nasdaq special opening bell celebrates Chinese New Year

The Nasdaq stock exchange has marked the Chinese Lunar New Year on Friday with a special bell ringing ceremony to kick off the day's trading. CRI's correspondent Qian Shanming has more from New York. To mark the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, t

2018年CRI China, U.S. should upgrade bilateral economic cooperation: scholars

Some Chinese scholars are suggesting that it's unlikely to see a trade war between China and the United States. But meanwhile, they are also calling on both sides to work towards improving bilateral economic cooperation. The remarks come amid growing

2018年CRI US economist's view on 2018 Chinese Government Work Report

Among those listening closely this week to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's government work report were US-based economists. As major trading partners with one-another, the two sides are constantly looking for signals as to how their economic policies ma

2018年CRI China seeks leveled up cooperation with LAC countries along Belt and Road

Chinese authorities, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, have been promoting the Belt and Road Initative to Latin American and Caribbean countries as part of sessions now underway in Chile's capital, Santiago. Tie between China and Latin America and