China ice and snow tourism
China’s Top 10 Ice and Snow Tourism Cities for 2026
Discover the leading winter destinations in China, with 360 million trips expected and 450 billion yuan in tourism revenue this season. China’s winter tourism is booming. According to the China Ice and...
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China Completes First Astronaut Cave-training Mission
China’s first astronaut cave-training mission has successfully concluded in southwestern Chongqing municipality. Organised and led by the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre, training covered...
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China Issues the Bingwu Year Special Stamps
China Post has released the Bingwu Year special stamps, featuring two designs inspired by the Year of the Horse. On Jan. 5th,  China Post released the Bingwu Year special stamps, a new zodiac-themed philatelic...
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China’s Top 10 Youth Buzzwords Reflect Young People’s Mood and Trends
Discover the top 10 Chinese youth buzzwords of 2025, reflecting trends in self-care, emotional balance and lifestyle. Over the course of 2025, the Shanghai Youth Research Centre, in collaboration with...
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New Year, New Views: China 2026
Discover how China welcomed 2026 with breathtaking landscapes, city runs, and festive traditions across the country. As 2026 dawned, cities and scenic spots across China welcomed the New Year in unique...
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Unitree Robotics Opens Its First Physical Store in Beijing
Unitree Robotics opens its first offline store in Beijing, showcasing interactive robots for home, education, entertainment, and elder care applications. On Dec. 31st 2025, Unitree Robotics opened its...
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Foreign Tourists Flock to China for New Year, Bookings Soar
Foreign tourists are flocking to China for the New Year as flight bookings and hotel stays surge, with Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou leading popular destinations. Data from China’s online travel platform...
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Growing Numbers of Chinese Travellers Explore Antarctica
Antarctica is attracting more Chinese travellers than ever, as tourism grows and new regulations aim to protect the continent’s unique environment. Antarctica is gradually shedding its image as a destination...
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China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” Manned Airship Enters Mass Production
China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” manned airship has received China’s first production certificate, marking the start of mass production. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on Dec. 30th...
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Hainan FTP's Air Passenger Traffic Tops 50m for First Time
Following the successive arrivals of Hainan Airlines’ Bangkok-Haikou flight and China Southern Airlines’ Chengdu-Haikou flight on December 30th, the combined annual passenger throughput of...
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Photo Gallery: Heart-Shaped Moments Across China in 2025
A photo gallery capturing heart-shaped scenes across China in 2025, from natural landscapes and city spaces to technology exhibitions and wildlife. Throughout 2025, heart-shaped scenes and gestures appeared...
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China Launches Pilot “PhD + Master’s” Dual-Degree Programs
China has launched pilot PhD + Master’s dual-degree programs at select universities, allowing a small number of doctoral students to pursue interdisciplinary training under new national rules. China has...
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China’s Ice-and-Snow Tourism Turns Winter Into a Peak Travel Season
China is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. Across the country, ice and snow now draw crowds. In Beijing, frozen waterfalls and glowing light shows steal the spotlight. In the city’s...
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Six Siberian Tigers in One Frame: Rare Wild Sighting in China
China’s Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park captured a rare moment: a female Siberian tiger with five cubs. This is the first “six-tiger” wild sighting in the country. On November 8th, 2025, cameras...
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Yangxin Dian Reopens at the Beijing's Palace Museum
Yangxin Dian reopens at the Palace Museum after a decade-long restoration, featuring digital conservation techniques. On December 28th, the Palace Museum in Beijing reopened the Hall of Mental Cultivation...
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Christmas Crowds Signal Tourism Recovery in Hong Kong
Hong Kong experiences a surge in visitors during the Christmas holiday, with crowded attractions, high hotel occupancy rates, and signs of a steady tourism recovery. Hong Kong experienced a strong rebound...
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Partner Power: Chinese Dancer & Ex-Women’s Football Star Dance to Strictly Victory
Recently, the 23rd season of Britain’s hit dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing drew to a close. Notably, Chinese dancer Carlos Gu paired up with former England women’s national football...
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5-Year Cancer Survival Rate for Patients Under 19 Rises in China
China’s five-year cancer survival rate for children and adolescents under 19 has reached 77.2%, according to a national study. The findings show significant progress in pediatric cancer care, with some...
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Say Hello to Harbin’s iconic 19-Meter Snowman
Discover Harbin’s iconic 19-meter snowman, a winter marvel with a red hat and scarf. Harbin welcomes winter with its iconic snowman, now taller and more charming than ever. Standing 19 meters high, wearing...
China robot rental platform
China Launches First Open Robot Rental Platform
China launches its first open robot rental platform, Qingtian Rental, in Shanghai. Covering 50+ cities, it offers humanoid robots for commercial and industrial use, with expansion to 200+ cities by 2026. On...
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McDonald’s Now in Every Chinese Province with Qinghai Debut
McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in Qinghai, completing coverage across all Chinese provinces. After opening three stores in Ningxia on Dec. 20th, McDonald’s launched its first restaurant in Qinghai...
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Celebrating Winter Solstice Across China
China celebrates the Winter Solstice with dumplings, tangyuan, community feasts, and traditional rituals. On Dec. 21st, China marked the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year...
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2025 Culture and Technology Trends in Hangzhou Spotlight ‘Intelligence’
An annual report released in Hangzhou highlights how AI, smart devices, and immersive technologies are reshaping culture and tourism in 2025, positioning the city as a leading hub for intelligent tourism...
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Harbin Ice and Snow World Opens at Record Scale
Harbin Ice and Snow World 2025 opens with record-breaking ice and snow sculptures, featuring iconic Chinese landmarks and international architecture for a global winter experience. The 27th Harbin Ice...
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Adidas China Collection Is the Hottest New Look
Adidas released a new China collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, which took young Chinese by storm, blending tradition and modernity in uniquely stylish jackets. Marking the 20th anniversary of adidas...
acupuncture and herbal therapy for pets in China
Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy for Pets Gain Attention in China
Some pet owners in China are incorporating acupuncture and herbal therapy into their veterinary care, particularly for ageing animals and chronic conditions. When Mu Yun took her elderly poodle to a veterinary...
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China’s 2025 Box Office Hits £5.5 Billion as Animation Soars
China’s 2025 box office hits £5.5 billion, with animation leading the growth.  China’s film market keeps growing. As of December 13th, total box office revenue in mainland China has surpassed RMB 50 billion...
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Beijing’s Forbidden City Transformed by Its First Snow
Experience Beijing’s first snow at the Forbidden City. Discover stunning winter scenes, red walls and golden rooftops covered in snow, perfect for photography and travel. On December 12th, Beijing saw...
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Living Well in China: The Happiest Cities of 2025
Discover the happiest cities in China for 2025. Explore how Chengdu, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and other top-ranked cities are improving urban life, public services, and residents’ well-being. China unveiled its...
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Ninth China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition Finals Successfully Concludes
The Finals of 9th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition concluded successfully on December 2nd at the Qianhai International Conference Center. Twenty-one elite projects...
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China Sees Strong Surge in Returning Overseas Students in 2024
China reports a sharp rise in returning students from overseas in 2024, reaching 495,000 returnees. China has seen a strong increase in overseas students returning home. According to the Ministry of Education,...
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Best Bookstores in China to Visit During 2026
The Best bookstores in China to visit during 2026 are some of the most beautiful, Instagram-worthy and unique bookstores from historic air-raid shelters in Chongqing to cliffside escapes in Guangxi.  China’s...
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