The northern Chinese province of Shanxi will phase out collieries with annual production capacity of less than 600,000 metric tons by the end of 2020, local authorities said Jan 22.
Attracted by Taiyuan Ancient Town Lantern Carnival, more than 68,000 tourists have visited ancient Taiyuan county since it reopened to the public, following years of restoration work.
Guo Runzhi, a craftswoman in Xiaoyi county, Shanxi province, held a paper cutting she designed to mark the Year of the Dog which took her almost half a year to finish, Jan 18.
The staff members of the community donated books, items for daily use, and office supplies worth 30,000 yuan ($4,688.60) to households struggling financially, and to the primary school in Lijiapodi village.
Pingyao Chinese New Year, a cultural event in Pingyao county which celebrates the traditional Spring Festival, will be held from Feb 8 to March 3 –– the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month to the 16th day of the first lunar month.
