In China today, the definition of “middle class” doesn’t necessarily include every white collar worker. The middle class here is complicated if you take into account economic norms, occupation standards and education.

Dotted with numerous lakes, swamps and glaciers, Sanjiangyuan is a critical source of fresh water for China and thus nicknamed the “Chinese Water Tower.”

Modernity has swept this cultural and trade hub like a sandstorm. Where caravans and camels once trekked, taxis and motorcycles now crowd the streets. Dirt roads have become highways, and railroads now connect the region to the rest of China. Despite monumental changes, Kashgar’s spirit remains strong.

Pei is one of the 35 million rural CPC members in China. They have led their fellow CPC members to help lift tens of millions of rural Chinese out of poverty in the past few decades, a miracle that the world marvels at.

Surprised at the refined performance, Mahesh felt almost like he was back in India.

In 2016, the world underwent changes and chaos that added to uncertainty in international politics and world order, and thus posed great challenges to China's diplomatic work.

The string of actions by the government, the most significant being demonetization and the subsequent crackdown on black money, may ensure that India’s favored yellow metal loses its allure in the short to medium-term, with most opting to divert their savings to the stock markets and financial savings instruments.

Looking back at the fluctuations in China-India relations this year, it is clear that several events impacted bilateral relations despite the fact that they were more associated with India-Pakistan relations than China.

Zhejiang Province is considered not only a cradle of the market economy in China, but also a major flagship for the country’s economic restructuring.

For a long time, Guizhou struggled to balance economic development and environmental protection. In late 2013, Guizhou turned its eyes to big data. In February 2016, a national big data comprehensive pilot zone was established in Guizhou, slingshotting the province from lagging behind to a big data leader.