Macao event
Macao Tourism Highlighted Through Cultural Showcase in London
The Macao Government Tourism Office hosted a tourism promotion event in London on March 6th, showcasing Macao’s latest tourism offerings. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted the event in collaboration...
West Lake Longjing tea ritual
Tea Farmers ‘Call the Mountain’ as Longjing Tea Buds Emerge
Traditional tea farmers in Hangzhou’s West Lake area shout to awaken the mountains, marking the start of the Longjing tea spring harvest. Drums echoed through the tea hills near West Lake on March 5th...
China billionaire ranking
AI Boom Helps China Top Global Billionaire Ranking
China has reclaimed the top spot in the global billionaire ranking with 1,110 billionaires, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, as AI drives new wealth creation. China has once again become the...
China Two Sessions draft laws
Major Draft Laws Take Center Stage at China’s Two Sessions
China reviews major draft laws at its Two Sessions, including a proposed environmental code and a draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress. Legislation is a key focus of China’s two sessions, currently...
Clipper Race Qingdao
From Portsmouth to Qingdao: Clipper Race Fleet Reaches China
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet arrives in Qingdao after departing from Portsmouth, marking the start of the race’s China leg. After 10 days at sea, all ten yachts competing in the 2025–2026...
Jiangkou Sunken Silver Museum
Jiangkou Sunken Silver Museum Opens to Public in Sichuan
The Jiangkou Sunken Silver Museum in Sichuan opens to the public, displaying more than 7,000 gold and silver artefacts from major Ming dynasty discoveries. On March 3rd, a media open day was held at the...
Lantern Festival at Wuhan Happy Valley
China’s Lantern Festival in Pictures: Celebrating Light and Joy
From dragon and lion dances to colourful lanterns and folk rituals, see how communities celebrate the Lantern Festival across the country. The Lantern Festival lights up China on the 15th day of the first...
private sector AI resilience
Private Sector Leaders Stress AI, Resilience Amid Industry Shift
Chinese private-sector leaders highlight AI-driven opportunities while calling for stronger resilience, financing support, and cybersecurity safeguards amid rapid industry transformation. As China begins...
Yue Opera Taiwan performance
Classic Yue Opera Meets New Audiences in Taiwan
Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe returns to Taiwan after 15 years, performing My Grand View Garden and Garden of Love, delighting audiences and strengthening cultural ties. From February 25th to 28th,...
Guochao trend and young overseas Chinese
Guochao Trend Seen as Bridge to Young Overseas Chinese
China’s emerging “Guochao” cultural trend is being highlighted as a way to strengthen ties between young overseas Chinese and their cultural roots. As generational change reshapes Chinese communities abroad,...
Merz Hangzhou cuisine
Merz’s China Trip Includes Taste of Hangzhou Tradition
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sampled traditional Hangzhou cuisine during his China visit, tasting Dongpo Pork and West Lake Vinegar Fish. When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to China for...
China patent innovation quality
China’s Next Stage | From Patent Quantity to Innovation Quality
China surpasses 5 million valid invention patents, shifting from quantity to high-value innovation in AI, robotics and green technology. For years, China led the world in patent filings. Now, it has reached...
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Anda Union Brings the Sound of Inner Mongolia to London
Anda Union from Inner Mongolia in China took to the stage in London on 12th February for the penultimate stop of their UK tour. Formed in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, Anda Union is a dynamic collective of musicians...
Hong Kong innovation fund
Hong Kong Rolls Out HK$10B Innovation Push
Hong Kong’s 2026/27 Budget introduces HK$10 billion funds to support AI, life sciences and advanced industries, reinforcing its ambition to become a global innovation hub. On February 25th, Hong Kong unveiled...
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China Minutes New Year Newspaper Makes a Splash in London
China Minutes celebrated Chinese New Year with a special Year of the Horse newspaper distributed during the festivities in London on Sunday 22nd.  The special newspaper was warmly received by locals and...
Wang Xindi Li Tianma
After the Finish: Moments from Milano Cortina 2026
From record-breaking victories to quiet resilience, this photo essay captures the defining moments of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The 25th Winter Olympic Games concluded on Feb. 22nd after...
Eileen Gu halfpipe gold Milano 2026
2026 Winter Olympics | Gu Claims Halfpipe Gold, China Reaches Five-Gold Mark
Eileen Gu won the halfpipe gold at Milano Cortina 2026, leading a 1–2 finish as China secured five gold medals and its best-ever performance at a Winter Olympics held outside China. Eileen Gu and Li Fanghui...
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When 'City Walk' Meets Chengdu: Expats Embrace the Easy Life
Expats explore Chengdu through “City Walk,” drawn to its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant culture and welcoming atmosphere. “The red lanterns, Spring Festival couplets and other decorations seen everywhere...
Wang Xindi aerials gold Milano 2026
2026 Winter Olympics | Wang Xindi Wins Aerials Gold in One-Jump Final
China’s Wang Xindi won gold in the men’s freestyle skiing aerials at Milano Cortina 2026, scoring 132.60 in the one-jump super final to secure China’s fourth gold medal. China’s Wang Xindi claimed gold...
Lunar New Year China
A Sea of People: Celebrating Lunar New Year Across China
The Lunar New Year fills China with life, colour, and joy. Across the country, cities and scenic spots see huge crowds as locals and tourists gather to celebrate. In Chongqing, Hongya Cave glows at night....
Hong Kong Year of the Horse Raceday
Nearly 100,000 Attend Hong Kong Year of the Horse Raceday
Hong Kong’s Year of the Horse Raceday drew nearly 100,000 visitors during the Lunar New Year, including more than 20,000 tourists from mainland China and overseas. Hong Kong celebrated the Year of the...
Ning Zhongyan Olympic record 1500m gold
2026 Winter Olympics | Ning Zhongyan Breaks Olympic Record to Claim 1500m Gold
China’s Ning Zhongyan won gold in the men’s 1500m speed skating at Milano Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record with a time of 1:41.98. China’s Ning Zhongyan surged to victory in the men’s 1500m speed...
LSE China Development Forum
The 18th LSE China Development Forum Rethinks China’s Development
The 18th LSE China Development Forum rethinks China’s development path in the era of technological transformation. It was held on February 7th at the Old Theatre of the London School of Economics...
Su Yiming China first gold slopestyle
2026 Winter Olympics | Su Yiming Claims China’s First Gold in Slopestyle at 22
China’s Su Yiming won gold in men’s snowboard slopestyle at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, securing the first gold for Team China on his 22nd birthday. China’s Su Yiming captured gold in the...
Xu Mengtao
2026 Winter Olympics | At 35, Xu Mengtao Makes History with Second Olympic Aerials Gold
China’s Xu Mengtao wins her second Olympic gold in freestyle skiing aerials, becoming the first athlete to claim two Olympic aerials titles at Milano Cortina. China’s Xu Mengtao fought back tears after...
The Shennyu Escalator
Wushan’s Shennyu Escalator: Scenic Views and Faster Commutes
The Shennyu Escalator in Wushan County, southwest China’s Chongqing, stretches 905 meters and rises over 240 meters, connecting key city areas. The Shennyu Escalator in Wushan County, southwest China’s...
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Bicester Village Hosts Festive 2026 Chinese New Year Celebration
Bicester Village hosted a special Chinese New Year celebration on February 6th, highlighting cross cultural exchange at a UK Fashion Landmark. The renowned UK shopping destination Bicester Village’s...
Eileen Gu five Olympic medals freestyle skiing
2026 Winter Olympics | Eileen Gu Wins Silver on Lunar New Year
China’s Eileen Gu won silver in women’s big air at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, becoming the first freestyle skier to claim five Olympic medals. China’s freestyle skier Eileen Gu claimed her...
first incense of the Lunar New Year
First Incense of the Lunar New Year: A Tradition Lives On
Worshippers in Macau, Hong Kong and Beijing mark the Lunar New Year by offering the first incense, continuing a long-standing tradition of prayer and renewal. As the Year of the Horse begins, temples in...
Fish Lantern Parade
Fish Lanterns Light Up Ancient Village in Anhui
Experience the vibrant Huizhou fish lantern parade in Zhanqi Village, Shexian County, Anhui. Traditional lanterns, festive rituals, and local culture bring the ancient village to life this Spring Festival. As...
Britain mixed team skeleton gold
2026 Winter Olympics | Britain Claims Historic Mixed Team Skeleton Gold
Britain wins historic mixed team skeleton gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics as Matt Weston secures his second gold medal in Milano Cortina. Britain secured a historic victory in the mixed...
Hélène Rollès
Hélène Rollès: “My Name Is Hélène” — A Song That Still Resonates
Hélène Rollès reflects on her iconic 1993 hit “My Name Is Hélène”, a song that captured a generation in China and continues to resonate more than 30 years later. When you hear the name Hélène Rollès, her...
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