China buys half of global electric vehicles sold in 2021

A charging station for electric vehicles in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang, China [CGTN-CFP]
A charging station for electric vehicles in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang, China [CGTN-CFP]
CGTN | 11-Jun-2022

The sale of electric cars in the Chinese mainland reached over 3.2 million units in 2021, nearly half of the total sales of global electric vehicles (EVs), according to global analyst firm Canalys on Monday. The firm estimated in its latest report that 6.5 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in 2021, a 109 percent increase from that in 2020. Continue reading “China buys half of global electric vehicles sold in 2021”

Shanghai’s Lujiazui going pink to honor International Women’s Day

Lujiazui going pink to honor International Women's Day [SHINE]
Lujiazui going pink to honor International Women’s Day [SHINE]
SHINE | 10-Jun-2022 | By Li Qian

Shanghai’s breathtaking Lujiazui (financial district) skyline is glowing pink to honor women. Iconic landmarks along the Huangpu River have been shrouded in pink since the weekend to celebrate today’s International Women’s Day. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower will glow pink from top to bottom at 6:38pm. Meanwhile, other skyscrapers, including Shanghai Tower, the world’s second-tallest building, will exhibit slogans such as “Her Power” on pink screens.