China’s Picturesque Tourist Landmark Jiuzhaigou to Reopen
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Southwest China's tourist destination Jiuzhaigou is set to reopen soon to tourists after two years of post-earthquake reconstruction, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Bottoms Up, Fire’s Out: German Man Douses Fire With Beer
BERLIN (AP) — A German motorist is being credited for his quick thinking after his engine caught fire on the Autobahn. He turned to a slightly different foam extinguisher to douse the flames: bottles of beer.
‘We’re All in Big Trouble’: Climate Panel Sees a Dire Future
NEW YORK (AP) — Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned in a grim new report Wednesday.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Showcased at UN Geneva Headquarters
GENEVA (Xinhua) — An exhibition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was staged at the UN Office at Geneva (UNOG) on Tuesday, to bring the unique part of the medical treasure in human history and the Chinese culture closer to the modern world.
Online Programs to Bring Terracotta Warriors Closer to Visitors
XI'AN (Xinhua) — Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum has collaborated with China's Internet giant Tencent to develop online programs for use on smartphones to enrich tourists' visiting experience, local authorities said Tuesday.
Memo: Trump Prodded Ukraine Leader to Go After Bidens
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than once, President Donald Trump brought up how much the U.S. has done for Ukraine.
Beijing’s New Airport Opens, Tipped to Serve as Regional Hub
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Beijing's brand new Daxing International Airport opened to flights as a China Southern Airlines flight took off on Wednesday afternoon.
US Steps up Pressure on China Over Treatment of Muslims
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration, locked in a trade war with China, is increasing pressure on Beijing over what it says is...
Top UK Court: Johnson’s Suspension of Parliament Was Illegal
LONDON (AP) — In a decision that badly undermines Boris Johnson's authority, Britain's highest court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the prime minister broke the...
China’s Lunar Rover Finds Mysterious Substance on Moon’s Far Side
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China's lunar rover Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit-2, discovered an unidentified substance in an impact crater on the far side of the moon.