China aims for more ambitious space missions in 2025

?China is set to embark on a series of ambitious space missions in 2025, including a new sample return mission, and the debut of an array of new spacecraft, rockets and satellites, which will further enhance its deep-space exploration capabilities and lay a solid foundation for better commercial space services.

Conference held to mark anniversary of key meeting in Party history

?A conference was held on Wednesday in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, to mark the 90th anniversary of the pivotal Zunyi Meeting during the epic Long March (1934-1936).

• New oil reserves identified in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin
• School-related crimes drop for 12 consecutive years
• Taiwan residents make over 4 mln trips to mainland in 2024
• China warns public against overseas job scams
• HK records 31 pct increase of visitor arrivals in 2024
• Chinese vice premier stresses safe, smooth Spring Festival travel
• Chinese procuratorates further promote campaign against cross-border wire fraud
• China makes major progress in mineral exploration
• Beijing airport to handle 6.1 mln passenger trips during Spring Festival travel rush
• Spring Festival travel rush starts, 9 bln trips expected

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  Addressing mental well-being of disaster-affected people in Xizang

  On Jan. 7, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Dingri, home to the northern base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Qomolangma, claiming the lives of 126 people.

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  Quake-hit Xizang receives aid from across China

  More than 14,000 rescuers have raced against time to search for survivors and sped up the resettlement of affected residents.

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China's tourism surge signals economic strength

China's National Day holiday saw a record-breaking tourism boom, with nearly 13 million cross-border trips and revenue surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The surge highlights China's economic resilience and growing international appeal.