Chunfen, or Spring Equinox, the fourth of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on March 21 this year. The Spring Equinox signals the equal length of the day and night time.
The 24 Solar Terms is a part of the traditional Chinese calendar. The Chinese people divided a year into 24 segments based on the sun's position in the zodiac. Each segment, with a time span of 15 days, is called a solar term, which reflected the changes of the seasons, climate and phenology.
Jingzhe, or Awakening of Insects, which falls on March 6 this year, is the third of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. In Chinese folklore, the year's first thunder, called "Spring Thunder”, is believed to wake the insects.
Yushui, or Rain Water, the second of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, starts on Feb. 19 and ends on Mar. 6 this year. Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming.
Hunan rolled out "Several Policies and Measures on Taking the Initiative in Economic Growth Stabilization to Achieve Overall Improvement in Economic Operation" ("20 Measures to Stabilize Growth" in short) on February 6th, 2023. It focuses on five aspects: consumption, investment, foreign trade, industrial development, and the real economy.
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Lichun (Chinese:立春), or the start of spring, the first solar term of the year, begins this year on February 4 and ends on February 18.
The first session of the 14th Hunan Provincial People’s Congress opened on the morning of January 14, 2023. Governor Mao Weiming delivered a work report on behalf of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government.
Wish all of you a prosperous and healthy Year of the Rabbit.
Hunan Province keeps implementing epidemic prevention and control measures in tandem with those aimed at getting the economy and society back to normal.
New Year's Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. As a public holiday, Chinese people will get three days off from work from December 31, 2022 to January 2, 2023. Expressways will not be toll-free during the holiday.
At 10:06 on December 26th, the G9699 "Fuxing" bullet train slowly left the Changde High-speed Railway Station. This marked the official opening and beginning of operation of the Changde-Yiyang section of the Chongqing-Xiamen High-speed Railway and the completion of the Changde-Changsha High-speed Railway.
More than 200 precious pictures recording memorable moments of exchanges and cooperation between the UK and Hunan in many fields are on display.
The Hunan government website started its 2023 "I have golden ideas" campaign—soliciting opinions and suggestions for the 2023 Hunan Provincial People's Government Report initiative on the occasion of the upcoming "Two Sessions" of Hunan Province in 2023.
Holding the conference is a concrete step to study and implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and promote integrated development of culture and tourism, and an essential measure to implement the positioning, missions, and tasks of the "Three Hubs and Four New Missions" Strategy and develop Hunan into a global tourist destination.
It is a review of Hunan's great achievements and changes over the past 10 years and an epitome of the province's brilliant achievements in economic and social development over the past decade.
Hunan has leveraged its advantageous geographical location on the transitional "belt" connecting the eastern coastal area with the central and the western regions and in the junction "zone" between the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the Coastal Economic Belt, while grasping the crucial opportunities for industrial gradient transfer and national support to the development of the western and central regions of China to accelerate forming a new paradigm of development featuring reasonable structure, optimized mode, regional coordination, and urban-rural integration.
Hunan people have borne in mind the expectations of President Xi, forged ahead determinedly, and made great strides in building an attractive and prosperous Hunan with a promising future.
On November 3, 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected Shibadong Village in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, where he put forward the guideline for targeted poverty alleviation. Since then, Hunan Province has shouldered the responsibility as the birthplace of this guideline and made concerted efforts to win the battle against poverty. Hunan has achieved the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects on schedule.
National Day Holiday is around the corner. Are you ready for an exciting journey of sightseeing or delicacies? Let’s check these travel tips first to find out in which scenic areas reservations are required, where pets are banned, and other dos and don’ts.
Mid-Autumn Festival, also called Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China’s biggest holidays. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which is in September or early October in the Gregorian calendar.
Follow the vloggers to explore a charming Hunan.
Between July 27th and 29th, the activity of the '2022 African Diplomats Visit the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation' was held in Changsha.
The People's Government of Hunan Province held the tenth plenary meeting on July 18th, 2022. It summarized provincial economic and social development in the year's first half (H1) and analyzed and arranged the work in the second half.
On July 17, the Information Office of the People's Government of Hunan Province held a press conference on Hunan's economic and social development in the first half of 2022 (H1). According to the unified accounting results of regional GDP, the provincial GDP was more than 2.29 trillion yuan in H1, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%.
Scorching heat hit Hunan Province recently. Have you planned a trip to escape from the summer heat? There are multiple fantastic destinations in the province where you can escape the heat and enjoy an incredible travel experience. Here are ten places that will offer you plenty of coolness in summer.
Changsha Metro Line 6 opened to traffic on June 28, 2022. It has the longest span and the most transfer stations, and covers the widest areas in Changsha. It is Changsha’s only subway line that can directly reach the Huanghua International Airport terminals.
The General Office of the People’s Government of Hunan Province recently issued a guideline on thoroughly participating in the “Belt and Road” Initiative (BRI) and supporting the construction of the Huaihua International Land Port.
The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on June 3rd this year.
The General Office of the People’s Government of Hunan Province recently issued a guideline for accelerating the development of new forms and models of foreign trade. It proposed that by 2025, the overall development level of the new forms and models of foreign trade in the province will be in the front rank in central China, with their import and export value taking up more than 15% of the provincial total.
The CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province recently issued Several Opinions on Implementing the Strategy of “Strengthening the Provincial Capital” to Support the High-Quality Development of Changsha.
This year the May Day holiday lasts from April to May 4. In context of the COVID-19 epidemic, people are urged to carry out self-protection measures while taking transportation and visiting tourist destinations.
Rolling up our sleeves to work harder. Hunan people have done well in these aspects since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
The General Office of the People's Government of Hunan Province issued the Policies on Promoting the Steady Growth of the Industrial Economy in Hunan Province on March 28th, 2022. It proposed 26 policies and measures from six aspects: fiscal taxes and fees, financial credit, supply and price stability, investment and consumption, and foreign trade and investment.
On March 9, the Information Office of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government held a press conference in Changsha on the Hunan Week activities in the China Pavilion during the Expo 2020 Dubai. Hunan Province, a major participator in the China Pavilion during the expo, will launch a “Hunan Week” in the pavilion between March 16 and 18, 2022.
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, China's top political advisory body, starts annual session in Beijing on March 4. The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, convenes annual session on March 5. The "two sessions" are of great importance in the country's political calendar, during which development targets will be made for the year and beyond.
The Lantern Festival, also known in China as Yuanxiao Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival falling on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar.It falls on February 15 this year. People around Hunan Province celebrate the big day with various activities.
Wish all of you a prosperous and healthy Year of the Tiger!
The Fifth Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People’s Congress grandly convened in Changsha on January 17, 2022. Mao Weiming, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and governor of Hunan Province, delivered the provincial government work report.
Various activities await you to explore as the New Year's holiday is approaching, including special offers at scenic areas, exhibitions, and intangible cultural heritage events. Wish you a happy new year!
The Hunan government website launched its 2022 “I have golden ideas”—soliciting opinions and suggestions for the 2022 Hunan Provincial People’s Government Report initiative on December 1st, 2021. It was done in cooperation with various media, government websites across Hunan Province, and government affairs new media.
By 2025, remarkable progress will have been reached in green and low-carbon development. The total amount of key pollutant discharge, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and energy consumption per unit of GDP will have been lowered continuously.
Hunan takes solid steps to stabilize employment, finance, foreign trade, foreign investment, domestic investment and market expectations (six areas), and fully safeguard residential employment, people's livelihood, market entities, food and energy security, stability of industrial and supply chains and operations at grassroots levels (six fronts).
Hunan governments at all levels will continue to improve the market-based international business environment that respects the rule of law.
The Boao Forum for Asia has launched the Global Economic Development and Security Forum (GEDS) with the goal of building the GEDS into a major international forum and dialogue platform for political and business leaders to discuss, coordinate and balance economic development and security.
The Second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is scheduled to be held in Changsha City, Hunan Province from September 26 to 29, 2021, with the theme of "New Start, New Opportunities, New Accomplishment".
Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. In 2021, the Mid-Autumn Festival will fall on September 21st (Tuesday). Chinese people will enjoy a 3-day break from Sep. 19th to 21st.
Changsha West High-speed Railway Station is coming soon! Looking forward to its opening to traffic! “Azaleas Blooming in Hunan” is the theme that underpins the design concept of the Changsha West High-speed Railway Station.
The third plenary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Commission of CPC Hunan Provincial Committee was held in Changsha on August 23rd, 2021. Hunan's international "circle of friends" is expanding, receiving heaps of praise.
People who had been abroad for one year and more should have the infectious disease surveillance and physical examinations conducted following the Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of China and its implementation rules, before having the COVID-19 vaccination records translated and registered.
The General Office of the People’s Government of Hunan Province recently issued the Five-Year Action Plan for Creating an Accessible Environment in Hunan Province (2021-2025). The problems for the elderly people and the people with disabilities to participate in social life may be solved. Let’s have a look!
The governor emphasizes to strengthen cultural self-confidence, carry forward culture and tourism integration, and promote all-for-one tourism.
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
With a history of more than 2,000 years, it is an important Chinese celebration. It falls on June 14 this year. The holiday goes from June 12 to 14, 2021.
The provincial industrial parks high-quality development promotion conference was held on June 3, 2021. It announced many industrial parks' achievements made during the 13th Five-year Plan period.
The Hunan Provincial Industrial Parks High-quality Development Promotion Conference was held in Liuyang on June 3rd of 2021.
The year 2020 was an extraordinary year. In the context of the profound and complex changes in the domestic and international situation, Hunan province had faced the COVID-19 epidemic and rare floods. Under the strong leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, the whole province adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and implemented the spirit of President Xi’s important speeches and instructions made when inspecting Hunan.
China observes May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. This year the May Day holiday will last from May 1 to 5. May, a time between late spring and early summer, is always mild and pleasant.
Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan (CZT) City Cluster Integrated Development
The Hunan Provincial People's Government General Office recently issued work plans of 2021 for administrative service and transparency in government affairs. There are 34 items for adminitrative service and 17 for government affair transparency.
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is the fifth solar term of a year, called "Pure Brightness" in English. This solar term usually sees the most tender and amiable spring days . With the gentle breeze and the flowers in full bloom, it is the best time to enjoy fresh air.
The People's Government of Hunan Province recently issued its 2021 Hunan Province Plan for National Economic and Social Development. It summarized its 2020 achievements and set its 2021 goals. It also proposed 8 key target areas for accomplishing. Let's have a look!
The Hunan delegation to the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) holds its first plenary meeting in Beijing on the afternoon of March 4, 2021.
Many flower varieties are now blooming in Hunan. They include cherry and peach blossoms, and canola flowers. They turn Hunan into a wonderful world of flowers. March is a good time to relax and immerse yourself in the magnificent beauty of nature.
Lanern Festival marks the end of the Spring Festival and is also the first major festival after Chinese New Year.In Changsha, there are many events to celebrate this big day.
In 2021, the lunar new year begins on Feb. 12 and marks the start of the Year of the Ox.
Moving ahead and forging a modern new Hunan! On Junuary 25, 2021, the Fourth Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People's Congress convened in Changsha.
The "Hunan Provincial People's Government 2021 Work Report" announced that this year, Hunan government will focus on 10 major technological research, 10 major industrial,and 10 major infrastructure construction, projects.
Remarkable results have been achieved during the 13th Five-Year Plan Period (2016-2020).
The Hunan Provincial People's Government General Office recently issued the Opinions on Continuously Promoting Mobile Internet Industry High-quality Development, and Accelerating, Strengthening, and Expanding Digital Industry. It proposes that in three years, Hunan will become a leading national digital economy innovation zone, an industrial cluster, and an application pilot area. How to implement it? Let's have a look.
Happy 2021!May your new year be filled with peace, health, happiness, and prosperity!
“Hunan Province Regulations for the Improvement of Investment Promotion” was issued recently. It advanced 10 policy incentives from the aspects of attracting large and strong enterprises, investment promotion, and investment protection.
The China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone was approved by the State Council on September 21, 2020. What is a pilot free trade zone (FTZ)? What are its benefits? What are your questions? The infographic should provide answers.
This year, the National Day Holiday from Oct.1 to 8, a day longer than usual as it overlaps with the Mid-Autumn Festival which also falls on Oct. 1.
Hunan has many fantastic destinations where you can escape the summer heat. It has many lush mountains, dense forest, and breathtaking waterfalls. Its pleasant cool weather, good environment, and tourist-friendly facilities provide you with an incredible travel experience. Here are some places that will offer you plenty of coolness especially at the height of heat waves.
The Hunan Provincial People's Government recently issued the "Implementation Opinions on Promoting High-quality Development of Industrial Parks in Hunan". It details how to transform and upgrade industrial parks. How is it done? Here's how!
Changsha Metro Line 3 & Line 5 started operation on June 28.
The 2020 Hunan-Yangtze River Delta Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Week was launched.
Hunan will establish a waste classification and disposal system within five years.
Hunan delegation attending the NPC & CPPCC annual sessions 2020
Hunan Provincial People's Government General Office issued “Sixteen Measures for Further Stabilizing Employment in Response to the Impact of COVID-19 Epidemic".
In times of the COVID-19 epidemic, tourists are urged to carry out self-protection measures while taking transportation and visiting tourist destinations. Let's check out the travel guidelines and places to visit.
The Hunan Provincial People's Government issued its annual 2020 Plan for Social and Economic Development recently.
The Secretariat of the Leading Group of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control issued a guide on wearing masks for the public on March 22.
Business activities such as catering and entertainment have been greatly impacted by the epidemic. Hunan governments will roll out a series of measures to increase consumer consumption.
30 measures include: strengthen assistance to enterprises and financial support; relieve pressures of social insurance payment; increase tax support and fiscal subsidies; support steady employment and stabilizing foreign trade and investment; ensure smooth logistics and transportation; keep optimizing production and operation environment;and, fulfill work responsibilities.
In the seven decades since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Hunan has realized remarkable achievements, and huge changes have taken place.
The People’s Government of Hunan Province has issued its Implementation Plan for the Comprehensive Management of the Dongting Lake Water Environment in Hunan Province (2018-2025), in order to protect and manage Dongting Lake—the “kidney of the Yangtze River”.
The year 2019 is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Hunan's opening-up has entered into a new era of development. Let's take a look at its achievements in 70 years.
Innovation-oriented opening up and Hunan’s rise; Accelerating manufacturing powerhouse construction
On September 12, Hunan caught the eye of the world. Some ambassadors were interviewed during the event. They spoke highly of Hunan’s economic and social development achievements and expressed an intent to intensify friendly ties and cooperation with Hunan.
Two hundred and twenty diplomats and representatives from 145 countries and international organizations, and managers of Fortune Global 500 companies, gathered together to learn about an innovative and open Hunan.
On the occasion of the 70th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, MFA’s events presenting Chinese provinces and regions comes to the 4th session.The spotlight this time is – Hunan Province!
On July 31, the Hunan Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Forestry Department announced the first batch of Hunan’s 10 towns with featured agriculture industries.
The forum opened at Hunan University on July 16. The attendees included 132 Russian youths from 14 Russian federal subjects, and 180 Chinese youth representatives from six Chinese provinces (municipalities) along the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River.
It is organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) and the Hunan Provincial People's Government. Based on language competition and cultural communication, it aims to strengthen interaction between Chinese and foreign youths and “tell China stories well” to the world.
The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) and the People's Government of Hunan Province, is one of the most important platforms for economic and trade cooperation under the FOCAC mechanism. The First China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held in Changsha City, Hunan Province from 27 to 29 June 2019.
In 2018, facing the complicated and ever-changing domestic and international economic environment and downward pressure, Hunan province, under the strong leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and implemented the spirits of the 19th CPC Congress, the Second and Third Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, and the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.
The Changsha Metro Line 4 is Changsha’s third subway line. It connects the east and west banks of the Xiangjiang River, and is an important part of Changsha’s “Union Jack” shaped subway plan.
The 2019 Hunan-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Investment and Trade Conference will be held between April 15 and 19.
On April 9, Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe presided over a provincial government executive meeting. It reviewed and approved a Plan to Implement the Reform of One Step Approval Process.
The Huanglong Music Season organization committee made a worldwide announcement on the recruitment of pianists on April 4, 2019. The pianists will join in a series of flash mob shows at 21 landmark sites around the world, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Hunan Governor, Xu Dazhe, delivered the Report on the Work of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government at the Second Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People’s Congress on January 26, 2019.
Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province, has made leaps and bounds in its business appeal in recent years.
On January 29, the Resource-saving and Environment-friendly Society (“Two-Oriented” Society) Exhibition Hall of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan City Cluster (CZT City Cluster) starts trial operation.
There are more than 300 intangible cultural heritage items of 11 categories in Hunan province, including literature, music, dance, drama, opera, physical culture, fine arts, craftsmanship, traditional medicine and custom.
In 2017, facing intricate domestic and international situations, and greater downward pressure on the economy, the whole province worked vigorously for development while maintaining stability, implemented new development concept, and insisted in keeping improving development quality and efficiency as the focus under the strong leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, and the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.
The First Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People's Congress opened in Changsha on January 24. Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe delivered the work report of Hunan Provincial People’s Government during the meeting.
Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Hunan Province has vigorously pursued the great opportunities of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the Yangtze River Economic Zone development, and the new round of the ‘Rise of Central China’ plan, and put into practice President Xi Jinping’s requirements made during his inspection tour in Hunan.
In 2016, facing increasing downward pressure, under the leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government, the people of the province conscientiously implemented the decisions and deployment of the Central Government and the State Council, and the innovative idea of development.
The Seventh Session of the 12th Hunan Provincial People's Congress was grandly held on the morning of Jan. 14, 2017. Governor of Hunan Province Xu Dazhe delivered the government work report at the conference. Hunan's achievements in 2016 and its goals for 2017 were highlighted in the report.
Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Intercity Railway, Hunan’s first intercity railway connecting Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan cities, is 95.5 km long. This passenger dedicated line is designed for an average speed of 200 km/hour, but runs at 160 km/hour at initial phase.
On the afternoon of January 22, the First Session of the 12th CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee opened at the People's Hall of Hunan Province.