Lying on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the oval-shaped Qinghai Lake (青海湖) is the largest inland saltwater lake in China, covering an area of 4,635 sq. km and is 3,196 m above sea level. (More)

China adds 12.56 million new urban jobs in 2024, employment situation stable

China created 12.56 million new urban jobs in 2024, hitting the annual target, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Tuesday.

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Quake-hit areas in China's Xizang warmly embraced in freezing winter

Yeshe and his younger brother could sense a wave of relief as they unloaded around three tonnes of cow dung from their truck in quake-hit Lnaze County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
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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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.