Bouquinistes of Paris Seek UNESCO Recognition

Bouquinistes is the French word to call sellers of old books along the Seine River in Paris. The tradition has existed for over 400 years. However, modern technology like electronic book readers and sellers of books online are now hurting their profi

2018年CRI Xiaomi becomes market leader in India

As smartphone maker Xiaomi prepares for its initial public offering in Hong Kong, the company has now surpassed Samsung in the Indian market to become the market leader for smartphones in the country. At this mobile phone store in Mumbai, Xiaomi smar

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Ningxia, China Muslims Hope Islamic Ties Profitable Ningxia is a small region with big ambitions. A swath of land outside the capital Yinchuan is being cleared for a new central business district, which locals say is aimed at attracting thousands of

2017年CRI Xiaomi makes debut in Russia

Xiaomi brings its Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, and Redmi 4X smartphones to Russia. [Photo: 163.com] Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has made its official debut in Russia with three new products. All the three devices are now available both online and in stores. The

2018年CRI Ningxia government leverages on culture to alleviate local poverty

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China is one of the poorest areas of the country. Nine local counties, which account for nearly half of the region, are recognized by the central government in Beijing as being poverty-stricken. But the loca

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Welcome to Talking Sport! China has some of the best divers in the world. Recently, China won all eight titles at London Olympic diving test event. This week we meet two Chinese divers, He Zi and Wu Mingxia. Join Natalie in this week's video to hear

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: This morning we report on the death of a man who bounded across television screens filled with life. Anthony Bourdain has died. He took his own life, we're told, while in France recording an episode of his CNN program Parts Unkno

2016年CRI President Xi urges more anti-poverty efforts in Ningxia

During the meeting in the region's capital Yinchuan, President Xi urged developed regions in the east to help their partner regions in the west to better fight poverty. He noted the strategy to pair eastern and western regions in poverty relief has p

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Xihaigu in Ningxia is one of China's poorest regions, with six of the poorest townships in the area. Located in a mountainous region in dry climate, it has been identified as one of the least habitable areas for human beings by the World Food Program

2018年CRI Viticulture and wine-making industry boosts economy of Ningxia

The Helan Mountain along the border of Inner Mongolia's Alxa League and Ningxia, is reputed as one of the most suitable places to grow grapes and brew wine worldwide. Thanks to its high altitude, minimal rainfall, and abundant sunshine, a strong viti

2018年CRI 3D printing of casting pattern leads the industrial transformation in Ningxia

There are more than 26 thousands casting companies in China, accounting for half of all the global manufacturers of casting products. But the traditional method of handmaking castings is heavily reliant on human resources and energy, and can produce

2018年CRI Officials briefed media 60 years of development of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. On August 30th, local officials of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region briefed media on the development of the region over the past 60 years at a press conference hel

2018年CRI Ningxia accelerates long-term and sustainable development of tourism industry

2018 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Over the past six decades, Ningxia has become a leading player of the country in the new energy, agriculture, wine-making, and tourism industries. Local go

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Wall Street hits best month for years

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Wall Street closed lower on Friday but still kept a robust October, with the Dow hitting best month since 2002, the SP hitting best month since 1987. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 276.10 points, or 2.26 percen

Belgium Buys Subsidiary of Troubled Dexia Bank

Belgium decided Monday to buy a subsidiary of the financially troubled Dexia bank, the first victim of new European worries about the spread of Greece's debt crisis. The Belgian government said it is paying $5.4 billion to buy the national subsidiary

Wall Street rebounds on Greece relief

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Wall Street rebounded from Friday's loss and rose broadly higher on Monday after Greece approved steep financial cuts in exchange for a second round of bailout money to avert a disastrous default. The Dow Jones indus

CCTV9英语新闻：Ningxia's Party Secretary Li Jianhua on Belt and Road Initiative

As the two sessions continue, CCTV reporter Su Yuting sat down for an interview with NPC Deputy Li Jianhua, Party Secretary of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and chairman of the Standing Committee of Ningxia People's Congress. Li Jianhua said the

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