Shanghai gradually restored production and daily life starting on Wednesday as the current COVID-19 wave was under control. 

The Guiyang-Huangping Highway was opened to traffic on Tuesday, shortening the travel time between Guiyang City and Huangping County of Guizhou Province from the current 3.5 hours to just about one hour and 20 minutes.

This new-configuration AG600 amphibious aircraft took off from the Zhuhai Jinwan Airport in south China's Guangdong Province at 10:55 a.m., and then safely landed at the airport after a 20 minute flight, said the AVIC, the country's leading plane-maker.

The ministry said an investigation team had been set up, and any problems found will be corrected immediately and those responsible will be dealt with seriously.

Wen Bin, chief researcher at China Minsheng Bank, attributed the improvement in PMI readings to the government's stronger macro policy support and the gradual resumption of work and production amid better control of the pandemic.

Analysts said foreign investors are important contributors to China's economic development, and the nation is expected to further stabilize foreign investment to inject new impetus into economic growth.

Xi wished all children happy and healthy lives and progress in their learning ahead of the International Children's Day, which falls on Wednesday.

Meeting with reporters after returning to Hong Kong on Tuesday, Lee said he felt honored about the central government's affirmation. Lee said he will go all out to live up to the expectations of the central government and the residents of Hong Kong.

A new power-generating unit in Baihetan hydropower station in southwest China passed a 72-hour trial operation Monday and started formal operation, according to the hydropower station. 

Shanghai issued nucleic acid sampling certificates to meet the public's demand for nucleic acid testing under normal epidemic prevention and control.