text

Blooming Victoria water lily adorns Beijing Botanical Garden

Many of the Victoria water lilies in Beijing Botanical Garden are in full bloom these days. The plant's flowering periodlasts from June to October, but each bloom only

text

Statues of UK monarchs toppled in Canada amid anger over colonial past

A defaced statue of Queen Victoria lies after being toppled during a rally on Canada Day in Winnipeg. /Reuters Protesters toppled statues of British and Commonwealth monarchs Queen Victoria an

text

Water hyacinth threatens Lake Victoria's ecosystem: official

VCG Water hyacinth, an invasive plant species, is choking Lake Victoria and threatening the lake's ecosystem and investments, including operations of ports, an official said on Sunday.The Lake

text

Australian PM "leaning" towards mandatory vaccines for aged care workers

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday he is "leaning heavily" towards making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for aged care workers.Following a meeting of

text

Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls achieve herd immunity

Zimbabwe said its prime tourist destination, Victoria Falls, has become the first city to achieve herd immunity in the country after administering COVID-19 vaccines to more than three-quarters of the

text

China censures Australia for cancelling Belt and Road deals

China has lodged stern representations with Australia over its cancelling of two cooperation deals between its state of Victoria and China under the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese Foreign Ministry

text

Australia cancels Belt and Road deals with China

00:35 Australia said on Wednesday it has cancelled two cooperation deals between its state of Victoria and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying it fal

text

See the only boat on Earth made from recycled waste plastic

02:10 This is the Flipflopi, her builders say she’s the only boat on Earth made from recycled waste plastic."What made us to build this boat is because of how we could see a lot of pla

text

HK's financial system remains smooth operation despite COVID-19

A view of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China. /CFPHong Kong's financial system has been operating smoothly despite the COVID-19 pandemic and other global uncertainties,

text

Pink robin: A plump bundle of cuteness

The pink robin, endemic to southeastern Australia, is a cute plump little bird that is adored by many. Only the male pink robin has the distinctive pink breast which contrasts with the black colored

text

U.S. investment ban on China has little impact on HK market: SFC

A view of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China. /CFP The investment ban imposed on China by the United States had little impact on the Hong Kong market, Ashley Alder, chief executive officer of

text

Uganda denies reports of fish poisoning in Lakes Victoria, Kyoga

FILE PHOTO: Fishermen on a boat on the Lake Victoria. /Getty Images) Ugandan authorities denied speculation that poisoning was the cause behind an increase in the death of fish in Lakes Victor

text

Koala takes a stroll onto Australian beach

00:36 Just going out for a nice walk.Take a look as beachgoers watch a koala bear enjoy a nice stroll on Apollo Bay beach in southwestern Victoria, Australia. Check out The China Repor

text

UK becomes first Western country to roll out COVID-19 immunizations

The United Kingdom began its massive rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, the largest immunization program in UK history. The vaccine will be given first to frontline health workers, nursing

text

Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and wife test positive for COVID-19

VCG Image Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia have entered self-isolation after they tested positive for COVID-19, the royal palace said on Thursday.A statement from the pa

text

Australian media praises 'extraordinary mobilization' of Qingdao

On a report focused on the fight against COVID-19 in east China's Qingdao City, The Australian praised the "extraordinary mobilization of national resources" to manage the outbreak in the city."Chine

text

2020 UK-China Contemporary Culture Festival launched

An online festival featuring cultural exchanges between China and the UK was launched yesterday by the British Council, the UK's international organization for building connections, understanding