The 2026 World Peony Conference and the 35th Heze International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival kicked off on Friday in Heze,

Brazilian mining firm Vale has signed an agreement with China's Shandong Shipping Corporation to build the world’s first ocean-going vessels powered primarily by ethanol, as part of efforts

Vale and Shandong Shipping Corporation have signed a Contract of Affreightment for new ethanol/methanol tri-fuel Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. It's the first

Brazilian mining giant Vale is pushing ahead with ethanol as a marine fuel, agreeing with China’s Shandong Shipping to build what it said will be the first ocean-going vessels powered primarily by

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Staff members test a walking assistance robot at Qingdao Training Center for Elderly Care Robots in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 9, 2026. The Qingdao Training Center for Elderly Care

An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows peach trees in Shangjiao Village, Zibo City of east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng) Peach flowers are seen in Shangjiao Village, Zibo

Shandong cultural authorities unveiled the dance drama Dye

People visit the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of