Meishan Named China's 145th National Historical and Cultural City, First in Sichuan in 15 Years
Meishan, Sichuan, has been officially designated as a National Historical and Cultural City by the State Council, becoming the 145th such city in China and the ninth in Sichuan Province. With a 2,300-year history, Meishan is renowned as the hometown of the Song dynasty literary trio—Su Xun, Su Shi, and Su Zhe—and houses the largest and best-preserved San Su Ci temple complex. The city boasts 476 protected cultural sites, including 13 national-level ones, 330 historic buildings, five historic districts, one historic town, seven traditional villages, and significant heritage assets like a World Heritage Irrigation Project.
2026-03-20 15:38:59Sichuan Farmers Turn Pruning Waste into Premium Cherries and Organic Fertilizer
In Han Yuan County, Sichuan, cherry grower Huang Wanyin converts pruned branches into organic fertilizer using EM bacteria and molasses in fermentation pits, cutting composting time from 2–3 years to one. This method reduces costs by 500 yuan per mu and doubles cherry prices due to improved quality. A local biotech firm, Sichuan Qintian Bio-Tech, now collects agricultural waste at 40 yuan per ton, processes it with livestock manure, and produces certified organic fertilizers in just half a month. The initiative addresses fire risks and soil degradation, benefiting Han Yuan’s 85,000 mu of cherry orchards.
2026-03-20 15:38:55Leshan, Sichuan Pushes for Economic 'Strong Start' with Five-Pronged Campaign
Leshan City in Sichuan Province is pushing for a strong economic start in 2024 through its 'Five Major Offensive Actions'—stabilizing growth, strengthening industry, boosting cultural tourism, improving people's livelihoods, and enhancing governance. Focused on its '241' modern industrial system, the city aims for 100 billion yuan in fixed-asset investment and 110 billion yuan in retail sales. Enterprises like Zhongdi Intelligent Equipment and Shangwei Co. report robust production and sales. The local government supports businesses via initiatives like 'Zhou Dao Assistance,' ensuring timely utilities, funding, and problem-solving. Infrastructure and transformation projects across counties are accelerating, driven by a citywide campaign emphasizing pragmatic work styles and performance-based results.
2026-03-20 15:38:49Sichuan Launches First TIR Road Route to Azerbaijan
Sichuan Province has launched its first TIR international road transport route to Azerbaijan. On March 19, four trucks carrying 7 tons of photovoltaic products valued at RMB 25 million departed from Yibin Port after completing TIR verification and customs procedures. The cargo will travel via the Khorgos port in Xinjiang, passing through Kazakhstan and Russia, and is expected to reach Baku, Azerbaijan, in 15 days. Yibin Customs provided dedicated TIR green-lane services, including 24/7 appointment-based clearance and one-on-one policy guidance. Chengdu Customs stated this initiative enhances Sichuan’s westward logistics corridor and supports multimodal transport under the TIR system, which allows sealed cargo transit without repeated inspections across 70+ member countries.
2026-03-20 15:37:56Sichuan Adds 149 Ancient Trees but Only One 'Famous Tree' in 2025
Sichuan's 2025 Land Greening Bulletin reports 85 million trees planted by over 24.75 million participants, 5.23 million mu of afforestation completed, and 7.409 million mu of degraded grassland restored. The province added 149 first-grade ancient trees and only one notable tree—a 1910-planted osmanthus in Jingyan County. Notable trees require exceptional historical, cultural, scientific, or scenic value; only one of five nominees met the strict criteria. Sichuan now has 98 notable trees total and allocated 33.15 million yuan for conservation, including rescue efforts for endangered ancient trees like those in Cuiyun Corridor. Two sites were included in China’s first list of nationally protected heritage areas co-managing ancient and notable trees.
2026-03-13 14:39:27Sichuan's Ancient Tree Champions: From 2,700-Year-Old Redwoods to High-Altitude Junipers
On China's Arbor Day, Sichuan highlights its notable ancient trees: a 2,700-year-old yew in Ya'an (named 'Sichuan’s Top Tree'), a pair of 1,506-year-old ginkgoes in Guang'an known as the 'husband-and-wife ginkgoes', a 550-year-old juniper at 4,131 meters elevation in Ganzi—the highest-altitude ancient tree in the province—and a 500-year-old persimmon tree in Guangyuan famed for its sweet fruit. These 'living relics' exemplify ecological harmony and are protected through integrated conservation, tourism, and education initiatives.
2026-03-13 14:38:52Hamilton Recharges in Sichuan's Jiuzhaigou Ahead of F1 China Grand Prix
Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton visited Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan Province, China, from March 13 to 15, 2026, ahead of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. He explored scenic spots including Five-Color Pond and Zhongcha Valley, where he rode a horse—a symbolic activity in the Year of the Horse. Hamilton praised Jiuzhaigou as the most beautiful place he has ever seen, expressed admiration for local Tibetan and Qiang culture, visited a heritage museum, and said he gained abundant energy from the trip to prepare for the upcoming race, following his fourth-place finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
2026-03-13 14:38:33Sichuan Drone Team Boosts Farm Income by Over $140,000 a Year
A drone-based crop protection team in Yanjia Town, Sichuan, has grown from two founders in 2018 to 13 members with 14 drones, now earning over one million yuan annually. Initially offering free services to gain trust, the team charges 10–15 yuan per mu and operates beyond their town, covering 40,000 mu this year alone. Supported by local policies promoting agricultural mechanization, they aim to expand services like fruit tree transport to increase value.
2026-03-13 14:37:36Sichuan Officer Leaves 20 Letters for Toddler Son Before Dying at 35
Yin Xiaoqiang, a 35-year-old police officer from Leibo County in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan, died on March 6 after sudden illness caused by overwork. He left behind 20 heartfelt letters written to his 1-year-old son, expressing love, regret for their limited time together, and pride in his duty as a policeman. The letters, stored in his office drawer and never given to his wife during his life, will be preserved for his son to read when older. Yin had been working tirelessly, including solving two decades-old cold cases, while balancing fatherhood and his demanding role as a detective.
2026-03-13 14:36:53China Achieves 3-Hour Laser Communication with Satellite Over 40,000 km
Chinese researchers have successfully demonstrated a 3-hour stable, bidirectional laser communication link between a ground station and a geostationary satellite over 40,000 km away, achieving 1 Gbps data rates.The experiment, conducted at the Lijiang Gaomeigu Observatory by a team including the Institute of Optics and Electronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and other institutions, overcame key engineering challenges in ultra-long-distance, high-speed, and sustained space-to-ground communication, marking a significant step toward operational space-ground integrated networks and future deep-space missions.
2026-03-04 11:30:11Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Youth Gather in Sichuan for Cultural Carnival and Food Bazaar
Over 300 Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese youth gathered at Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley on March 3 for the fourth 'Salute to Youth: Chasing Dreams in Tianfu' cultural carnival, featuring a themed food banquet, lion dances, shadow puppetry, lantern painting, and a market with 55 stalls showcasing regional delicacies. The event, running through March 5, includes intangible cultural heritage experiences and aims to promote Sichuan’s agricultural and cultural products overseas while fostering cross-strait integration and cultural confidence.
2026-03-04 11:29:2313 Folk Troupes Parade Through Sichuan's Changning for Lunar New Year Festivities
On March 3, 2026, Changning County in Yibin, Sichuan, held a vibrant Lantern Festival folk parade featuring 13 teams from local towns. Performances included dragon and lion dances, traditional 'cow lanterns,' flower boats, stilt walkers, and intangible cultural heritage items like the 'Su Jichuan Bug Song.' The event, part of efforts to promote traditional culture and tourism, drew enthusiastic crowds and showcased intergenerational participation, reinforcing local festive traditions.
2026-03-04 11:21:23Sichuan's Once-a-Year Caoba Market Draws Crowds for Lantern Festival Tradition
On the 15th day of the first lunar month, Dechang County in Sichuan held its annual Caoba Market, a tradition dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Locals and tourists gathered to enjoy local delicacies like Dechang rice rolls, fried potatoes, and steamed buns, and to buy fresh produce, handmade bamboo goods, wild honey, and homemade liquor. The event also featured outdoor film screenings, including movies like 'The Lost Her' and 'The Beekeeper,' aimed at enriching rural cultural life. For many, especially elderly villagers like 72-year-old Liu, the market symbolizes both heritage and celebration.
2026-03-04 11:20:11Morning Dog Walkers Fuel Chengdu's 'Dawn Economy'
In Chengdu, professional dog walkers like Chen Jin are capitalizing on the city's growing 'morning economy.' Chen and his five-member team start work before 8 a.m., offering services such as walking, feeding, and health checks for pets, primarily for busy pet owners. Each walk costs 40 yuan for half an hour, with additional fees for extra services. With over 2 million pet-owning households in Chengdu and more than 5 million pets—ranking second nationally—demand for specialized pet care is rising. The job requires understanding each dog’s temperament, health, and habits, and emphasizes emotional connection, reflecting a broader trend of emotion-driven consumption in China’s evolving pet economy.
2026-03-03 11:55:13Sichuan's Liangshan Strengthens Economic Resilience Through Regional Coordination
In 2025, Liangshan Prefecture achieved a GDP of RMB 260.575 billion, up 5.6% year-on-year, ranking 8th in Sichuan Province. Xichang, as the economic core, contributed nearly one-third of the total with GDP of RMB 84.518 billion, growing by 6.5%. Counties like Huili, Yanyuan, Huidong, Leibo, and Yuexi showed strong growth through tailored strategies—such as photovoltaic projects, tourism, and cultural industries—enhancing regional coordination and economic resilience. Per capita disposable income reached RMB 28,075, with rural income growing faster than urban, narrowing the urban-rural gap.
2026-03-03 11:54:42Sichuan Section of Xi'an-Chongqing High-Speed Rail's 'Four-Electric' System Launches
The 'four-electric' systems—communications, signaling, power supply, and traction power—have officially commenced on the Ankang-Chongqing section of the Xi'an-Chongqing high-speed railway. This marks a key construction phase, involving 9,109 catenary poles, seven new traction substations, and approximately 1,198 km of overhead lines. Advanced technologies like AI and BIM will ensure millimeter-level precision. Once completed, the 700-km line, designed for 350 km/h, will reduce travel time between Xi'an and Chongqing from six hours to about 2.5 hours.
2026-03-03 11:53:36Sichuan's 'Qima Lantern' Festival Draws Tens of Thousands in Ancient Ritual
The 'Sending Qima' festival, a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage in Sichuan, was celebrated on the 14th day of the first lunar month in 2025 across regions like Suining and Nanchong. Locals carried handmade 'Qima lanterns'—symbolizing frogs or toads—through streets and fields, then placed them in rivers or fields to ward off disease and pray for health and harvest. The tradition originated from an old belief that springtime illnesses were caused by offending the 'Frog God.' Today, the event draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and includes cultural performances, markets, and themed activities, significantly boosting local tourism and consumption.
2026-03-03 11:52:25Sichuan's Humanoid Robots Train for Real-World Roles Beyond the Stage
Sichuan-based EIR Robotics is advancing its humanoid robots through intensive daily training, simulation, and real-world testing. Its models, including the full-size 'Tianxingzhe-1' and emotion-focused 'Aiqiu,' are being refined with upgraded motion control algorithms and multimodal perception for better human interaction. The company is building a dedicated training facility with simulated scenarios like power corridors and home environments to prepare robots for practical roles in industry, elderly care, and tourism. Partnerships with leasing and cultural-tourism firms aim to deploy robots in real-world settings, while the team plans to showcase 'Made-in-Sichuan' robots at national and international events.
2026-03-02 16:48:07Pickleball's Rise in Sichuan: How a 'Hybrid' Sport Is Winning Over Young Players
Pickleball, a hybrid sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is gaining rapid popularity in China, especially among young people. Originating in the U.S. in the 1960s, it features low entry barriers, affordable equipment (ranging from $5–30), and moderate physical intensity. Venues like Chengdu’s JUST Pickleball Park report strong demand, with membership growing steadily since mid-2023. The sport is now included in national fitness events and university courses, and industry insiders project participant numbers in Chengdu alone to exceed 10,000 by 2026. Experts believe wider adoption depends on increased accessibility, standardized training, and continued institutional support.
2026-03-02 16:46:53Sichuan and Guangdong Launch Free Train for 760 Migrant Workers' Return to Work
On March 2, 760 Sichuan-based migrant workers departed from Chengdu East Station on a free dedicated train (D1809) to return to jobs in Guangdong Province. Organized jointly by the human resources departments of Sichuan and Guangdong provinces and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s Sichuan branch, this was the first interprovincial employment-focused train arranged after the Spring Festival. Workers boarded at stations in Chengdu, Meishan, Leshan, and Yibin, receiving care packages from local authorities. The initiative aims to ensure safe, orderly, and convenient travel amid post-holiday return-to-work demand.
2026-03-02 16:45:50World's Tallest Concrete-Faced Rockfill Dam in Sichuan Completes Key Turbine Installation
On March 1, the first (Unit 4) turbine runner was successfully installed at the Lawa Hydropower Station, the world's tallest concrete-faced rockfill dam, marking a key milestone in its construction and paving the way for initial units to be ready for power generation by year-end. Located on the Jinsha River between Sichuan's Batang County and Tibet's Markam County, the station features four 500 MW Francis turbines totaling 2,000 MW capacity. The runner assembly, weighing 262.1 tons with a diameter of 6.7 meters and height of 8.87 meters, is critical for converting water energy into mechanical energy. Once fully operational, the plant will generate about 9 billion kWh annually, saving 2.77 million tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 7.41 million tons.
2026-03-02 16:45:48Wild Panda in Sichuan Captured Doing Handstand to Mark Territory
Infrared cameras in Pingwu section of Giant Panda National Park recently captured rare footage of wild giant pandas engaging in natural behaviors, including walking leisurely through bamboo forests and performing handstands to mark territory with urine and anal gland secretions. This scent-marking behavior is a key social and territorial communication method among wild pandas. The clear documentation of such behavior indicates good health of the local panda population and improving habitat conditions. Enhanced monitoring and conservation efforts in the area have repeatedly recorded pandas and other rare wildlife, supporting regional biodiversity protection.
2026-03-02 16:45:37Sichuan's Yibin Exports 700 Tons of Vegetables to Hong Kong Amid Standardized Farming Push
Yibin, Sichuan has developed a standardized production system for vegetables destined for Hong Kong, with 58 registered export bases covering 32,600 acres—over 75% of the provincial total. A recent yield test in Xingwen County confirmed 5,500 lbs per acre of high-quality potatoes meeting safety standards. The Yibin Agricultural Development Group coordinates a cooperative model involving state-owned enterprises, large growers, village collectives, and agribusinesses, ensuring strict adherence to Hong Kong’s requirements from seed selection to harvest. Vegetables are pre-cooled and shipped via cold-chain logistics, reaching Hong Kong within 22 hours. Over 700 tons were exported during the Spring Festival, and efforts continue to refine cultivation practices and expand market access.
2026-02-27 17:46:01Why Sichuan's Panda Cub 'Su Jin Zai' Went Viral as a 'Black Coal Ball'
A giant panda cub named 'Su Jin Zai,' born on June 28, 2025, at the Wolong Shenshuping Base in China, went viral online for its unusually dark, muddy appearance, earning nicknames like 'black coal ball.' The discoloration resulted from the playful cub rolling in wet, muddy ground after snowfall. Despite public concern, authorities clarified that washing pandas with water can damage their natural protective skin oils, which help them withstand cold and damp conditions. Staff have gently cleaned the cub instead.
2026-02-27 17:44:56Sichuan's Gaoxian County Reaps Tourism Boom from Early-Blooming Rapeseed Flowers
Gao County in Sichuan's Yibin City has attracted over 240,000 visitors during the Spring Festival holiday with its early-blooming rapeseed flowers and the 'Spring Banquet' tourism campaign. The county enhanced visitor experience through shuttle buses, expanded parking, new restrooms, and volunteer services. Beyond flower viewing, it introduced diverse activities like off-road racing, farm games, art installations in fields, and a repurposed rural school offering nostalgic experiences. Local vendors thrived at spring markets selling regional products, while homestays grew from 7 to nearly 30 in a year, boosting rural income and tourism infrastructure.
2026-02-27 17:44:54Lawa Hydropower Station in Sichuan Set for Impoundment in October
Lawa Hydropower Station, located on the Jinsha River at the Sichuan-Tibet border and featuring the world's highest concrete-faced rockfill dam, is on track to close its gates for reservoir filling in October 2024. Construction is progressing toward commissioning the first generating unit by year-end 2024, with stator installation complete and rotor assembly 80% finished. Once fully operational, the station will generate an average of 9 billion kWh annually, saving about 2.77 million tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 7.41 million tons per year, supporting China's clean energy and carbon neutrality goals.
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