2018年CRI Yang Jia: The visually impaired deserves equal access to cinemas

Professor Yang Jia is the only visually impaired member of the CPPCC, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Now into her third term as an advisor for the CPPCC, Professor Yang is pushing for the promotion of accessible films and acc

2018年CRI Xi Jinping's words of wisdom at Boao

On April 10, Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in south China's Hainan Province. Xi has attended the forum three times - in 2010 (as vice president), 2013 and 2015 - sharing his insigh

2018年CRI Germany to add China's yuan to currency reserves

Germany's central bank says it has decided to add the Chinese currency into its foreign exchange reserves. The Bundesbank says the decision was made last year after the European Central Bank (ECB) switched 500 million euros worth of its US dollar res

2018年CRI Chinese SOEs see solid profit growth in 2017

Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) saw 23.5 percent profit growth last year, a contrast to the 1.7-percent in 2016. Data from the Ministry of Finance shows that combined SOE profits rose to a record-high 2.9 trillion yuan, or about 450 billion U.

2018年CRI Auto Industry Insiders Call for Public Education on AI at NAIAS

Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic at the on-going 2018 North American International Auto Show, which will last until the 28th. Many auto industry insiders are suggesting that if anyone wants the technology to become a reality in the future

2018年CRI Lowered M2 growth sign of a healthy financial development: experts

New data from China's central bank shows the M2 rate saw lower growth through the end of this past year. Observers suggest this is part of deleveraging and the prevention of major systemic risks in the financial sector. The M2, a broad measure of mon

2018年CRI China's economic contribution lauded at the Asian Financial Forum

A sense of optimism is said to have been generated about Asia's overall economic health from the now-concluded Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, with the role of the Chinese mainland being lauded in the region's development. The 11th Asian Financia

2018年CRI Expert predicts 8% economic growth for China in the next decade

At an economic forum just held in Washington D.C., one of China's most influential economists has predicted an 8% growth rate for China in the coming decade. Our Washington correspondent Liu Kun has the details. Justin Lin Yifu, professor at the Nati

2018年CRI Q&A with Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee member

The Pyeongchang Winter Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee has been working with their counterparts from Beijing 2022 to help prepare China in hosting the next Winter Games. As both are hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time, the Sout

2018年CRI Wu Dajing wins China's 1st gold, leads team to silver at Pyeongchang

Wu Dajing has finally done it for China - the short track speed skater won China's first gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in the men's 500-meter. Wu broke the world record twice as he became the first Chinese athlete to enjoy the to

2018年CRI China makes skeleton debut at Winter Olympics

Geng Wenqiang has become the first Chinese athlete to compete in the skeleton at the Winter Olympics, finishing in 13th place. CRI's Fu Yu has more on the history and prospect of skeleton in China. China's national skeleton team was put together in 2

2018年CRI South Korea Winter Olympics to improve bilateral ties with China,officials

South Korea Winter Olympics to improve bilateral ties with China,officials South Korean officials say they hope to attract more Chinese tourists and create more exchanges with China as both countries gear up to host the next two editions of the Winte

2018年CRI The Peter Rabbit Movie is coming to China

A new animated film from Sony, Peter Rabbit, is due to hit Chinese theatres this Friday. Susan Bolsover is the film's executive producer. You know it's our responsibility to keep that protection, that legacy there. This film still really captures a l

2018年CRI Comedians assemble for Guo Degang's directing debut

Well-known Chinese comedian Guo Degang will launch his directing debut, The Face of Gene, during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. Guo, who has travelled extensively to entertain Chinese communities overseas, has even produced a song designed to

2018年CRI Printmaking strengthens ties of artists from Belt and Road countries

A printmaking exhibition showcasing works made by artists along the Belt and Road is underway in Beijing. The exhibition is part of an international project that aims to promote both cultural exchanges and the education of future generations of print

2018年CRI BN Vocational School's fundraising gala held in Beijing

The BN vocational school is a chain institution that has a reputation for helping educate children from poor backgrounds. In China, it is the first tuition-free, non-profit charitable vocational school for senior secondary level education in China. S

2018年CRI Children Companion Plan advances

New progress is being reported in the Children Companion Plan, a project launched in October 2015, to create a custody network for so-called left-behind children. The program is being extended to cover poverty-stricken mountainous areas in the provin

2018年CRI Traditional folk art helps villagers shake off poverty

Situated in northwest China, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture is a major Muslim area and also once a trade stop along the ancient Silk Road. The folk art of brick carving has been thriving there, boosting the local economy. With a history of over 120

2018年CRI Qingdao named UNESCO City of Film

The city of Qingdao on the east coast of China has recently been designated by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture to join the Creative Cities Network as a City of Film. Qingdao's application for being a city of film to

2018年CRI China welcomes Sweden to cooperate in ice sports

The Chinese Ambassador to Sweden has welcomed and encouraged Sweden to cooperate with China in ice and snow sports. CRI's Chen Xuefei reports from Stockholm. Ambassador Gui Congyou made the remarks while welcoming the visiting delegation led by Long