Dunhuang children murals
Ancient Childhood in Dunhuang Art
Ancient Dunhuang murals and texts reveal how children played, learned, and lived over a thousand years ago in China. June 1st is International Children’s Day. In China’s Dunhuang caves—especially the Mogao...
Dragon Boat Festival traditions
Dragon Boat Festival London 2025
This year Dragon Boat Festival lands on May 31st, read on to learn all about one of the best-known Chinese traditional festivals and all of the Dragon Boat Festival London events.  What is Dragon Boat...
2025 Chengdu-Europe Culture Season
New Tier-One Cities in China: Chengdu and the Cities on the Rise
Chengdu Tops China’s New Tier-One Cities Ranking for the 11th Year. On May 28, Yicai released the Ranking of Cities’ Attractiveness in China 2025. Chengdu once again claimed the top position...
Zhangyuan in Tianjin
Breathing New Life into Tianjin’s Historic Buildings
Tianjin turns historic buildings into cultural venues with concerts, theater, and digital art. Recently, at the century-old Anglican Art Center—once a church—a violin and bayan accordion concert drew a...
The Sinking of the Lison Maru Review
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru Review: A Forgotten WW2 Tragedy
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru by Fang Li shines a light on the tragic death of thousands of British Prisoners of War, and the Chinese fisherman who saved hundreds. In October 1942, the Japanese freighter...
2025 Shaw Prize
UK Scientist Wins 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
UK Astrophysicist George Efstathiou Wins 2025 Shaw Prize for Groundbreaking Work in Cosmology. The Shaw Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Shaw Prize at a press conference in Hong Kong...
camping
Is China Getting a 4.5-day Workweek? One City Thinks So
Mianyang’s new policy proposal promotes a 4.5-day workweek as part of a broader consumption plan.  A local policy document from Mianyang, a city in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, has sparked nationwide...
Harvard University campus
U.S. Government Bars Harvard Internationals; Hong Kong, Macau Act
After the U.S. revoked Harvard’s student visa program, Hong Kong and Macau universities moved quickly to welcome affected international students with support and offers. Harvard University campus....
Crafts on Peel
Crafts on Peel Showcase Hong Kong at London Craft Week
Embracing Craft, Connecting Culture exhibition by Crafts on Peel brings Hong Kong Craft to 2025 London Craft Week.  Hong Kong is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, a perfect crucible for artisans from...
E-commerce livestreamers
China’s 618 Shopping Festival Expands Global Free Shipping
China’s major mid-year shopping event, the “618” festival, is back — and this year, it’s going even more global. E-commerce giant Taobao has expanded its “Global Free Shipping” program to 12 countries...
Longmen Grottoes
Longmen Grottoes: Where History and Innovation Unite
Longmen Grottoes blends ancient Buddhist art with modern digital technology to protect and share its cultural heritage worldwide. In 2024, China’s Longmen Grottoes welcomed over 7.7 million visitors....
craft town
‘The Wind From Craft Town’ Conference Successfully Held
The Wind From Craft Town conference was successfully held on May 15th at the Victoria and Albert Museum, exploring the concept of Craft Town across the UK and China. This conference explores the concept...
Anxi
The Magical Leaf from the East: Anxi Tieguanyin Charms the UK
A themed cultural event, “Anxi Tieguanyin: The Magical Leaf from the East,” took place at the China Pavilion during London Craft Week 2025. The event was held at the new premises of the Chinese Embassy...
Tekes Bagua Streets
Tekes Bagua City: Ancient Wisdom in Urban Form
Tekes is a unique city in Xinjiang designed around the I Ching’s Bagua, embodying ancient wisdom in its layout. In China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, lies a city like no other—Tekes, also known...
Guangdong time honoured brands
Guandong’s Time-Honoured Brands Visit London for Trade Conference
On May 13th, the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province held the ‘Guangdong Time Honored Brand Economic and Trade Promotion Conference’, sharing Guangdong’s historic brands in London. This promotion...
Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum
Inaugural 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum
The inaugural 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum on May 14th, hosted by The 48 Group and China Daily, looked to the future of smart technologies between the UK and China. Organised with the theme “Smart...
Chinese airlines
Chinese Airlines Bring Travel Figures From Europe to Experience China
Travel agents from Europe head to China on an organised trip to experience Guizhou Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regions unique culture and travel opportunities.  In order to promote the recovery...
AI-powered
China’s Workforce Embraces AI at Record Levels
China leads the world in AI adoption, not just in numbers, but also in mindset, KPMG report shows. A new report by KPMG reveals that 93% of Chinese professionals are using artificial intelligence (AI)...
London Craft Week Ribbon Cutting
London Craft Week China Pavilion Unveiled at Royal Mint Court
The 2025 London Craft Week China Pavilion Tiankong Kaiwu was unveiled at the Royal Mint Court on May 12th. Entitled Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of China, this year’s China Pavilion focuses on...
Kingsley Mamabolo
Kingsley Mamabolo Launches Riveting Memoir in London
High Commissioner Kingsley Mamabolo launched his riveting memoir ‘Let Not The Sun Set On You’ in London on Friday, 2nd May. Kingsley Mamabolo is South Africa’s High Commissioner to the UK. He gained this...
5 G-A technology
5G-A Powers China’s Smart Cities—and Your Next Trip
China launches 5 G-A nationwide, boosting mobile speeds. Recently, users in Beijing, Zhejiang, and other regions noticed a new signal on their phones: “5 G-A.” Many praised the speed boost. One netizen...
humanoid robot
From Lab to Life: Smart Tech Shines at Beijing Expo
Beijing High-Tech Expo Wraps Up with Breakthroughs and Global Partnerships. The 27th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo concluded on May 11 in Beijing. Over 1,200 cutting-edge technologies were...
Beijing International Film Festival London
A Taste of Beijing International Film Festival Comes to London
The Beijing International Film Festival is coming to London with screenings of six Tiantan Award Winners at the Genesis Cinema in East London from May 10th to May 17th. A satellite event for the Beijing...
anti-Japanese guerrillas
Weihsien: A WWII Camp, an Olympic Hero, and a Legacy of Peace
On May 8, 1945, Germany’s surrender marked the victory of the World Antifascist War and the end of a war nightmare that swept across the European continent. Europe and the United States often designated...
Lutes from the silk road
Lutes From the Silk Road Concert to be Held in London
Lutes From the Silk Road concert and workshop on May 10th set to bring alive the Silk Road through music.  London Lutes Ensemble will give a special concert with a free workshop on Saturday, May 10th. The...
Yi Peng 3
Sweden Says No Proof Chinese Ship Meant to Damage Cables
Swedish authorities say they have not found evidence that a Chinese vessel deliberately cut Baltic Sea cables last year. In a report on April 15th the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) found...
RCEP Members Unite to Support WTO Trade System
RCEP Members Unite to Support WTO Trade System
Asia-Pacific industry groups urge regional coordination and reaffirm support for a rules-based system. A group of 27 business associations from countries participating in the Regional Comprehensive Economic...
Young Explorer Program Hangzhou
Young Explorer Program Hangzhou Tour Comes to an End
On April 22nd, the Young Explorer Program Hangzhou Tour, jointly organised by Hangzhou International Communication Centre and the European Times UK Branch, came to an end as 14 young people from across...
China 10g internet launch
China 10G Internet Factcheck: Broadband Internet and Not the World's First
China 10G internet launch has been a headline on several news sites, however, this is not a world first revolution in mobile technology but part of a nationwide pilot project for broadband internet. China...
Jiangnan water town
Young Explorer Program Day 5: Embracing Jiangnan Water Village Culture
On April 16th, the Young Explorers headed to Zhujiajiao near Shanghai to explore the cultural charm of a Jiangnan water town.  Stepping into Zhujiajiao along the bluestone road, which had been polished...
Visiting the Shanghai Musuem. Credit, Yuhan He
Young Explorer Program Day 2: Forging Your Own Path
On April 13th the Young Explorer Program, which offers a chance for Western young people to see China, set off for its first full day of exploring as the group got to pick their own adventure.  The 22...
little yellow app dhgate google search
Little Yellow App: Where to Buy China’s Secret Designer Knockoffs at DHGate
The Little Yellow App, officially DHGate, is an online marketplace that has become infamous as the place to buy high-quality designer knockoffs. Little Yellow App or DHGate were founded in 2004 as a business-to-business...
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