20th CPC National Congress

2022-10-19

A mega project to benefit everyday life

2022-10-15

Simple science leads to mega structures. This "super mirror" in Dunhuang generates enough electricity for a city, cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions drastically and is powered by simple physical laws.

Sheepskin raft: precious cultural heritage

2022-08-09

For many years, there have been a lot of stories about sheepskin rafts in Lanzhou, Gansu province. Many are on everybody's lips in the form of folk songs or memorized through folk activities.

Sheepskin raft: a highlight of tourism

2022-08-09

The raft rowers used to risk their lives to make a living. But now, they don't need to do that anymore. The Lanzhou sheepskin raft has become a highlight of tourism.

Sheepskin raft: pride of Lanzhou people

2022-08-09

​During the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), the Lanzhou people have used sheepskin rafts to transport gasoline and other materials to Chongqing.

Ancient sheepskin raft afloat on Yellow River

2022-08-09

The Lanzhou sheepskin raft is the oldest and most primitive transportation vessel along the Yellow River. But being able to travel 200 km in a single day, it has been an important part of the Yellow River culture.