UK–China education
Phil Taylor on Moving UK–China Education Cooperation from Exchange to Co-Creation
Phil Taylor discusses how UK–China education cooperation is evolving from student exchange to co-created learning, joint programmes, and deeper university partnerships. Phil Taylor, President of the University...
Hanging Temple monitoring
Safeguarding the Hanging Temple: China Turns to Real-Time Monitoring for Cliffside Heritage
China’s Hanging Temple uses real-time fibre-optic monitoring to track structural risks from tourism, ageing wood, and seismic activity. The Hanging Temple (悬空寺) in Shanxi, China, is facing increasing pressure...
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao Hans Christian Andersen Award
Chinese Illustrator Cai Gao Wins Hans Christian Andersen Award
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao wins the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, becoming the first Chinese artist to receive the illustrator prize. Chinese illustrator Cai Gao won the Illustrator...
Hainan Expo
Why Global Brands Are Flocking to China’s Hainan Expo
Global brands are gathering at the Hainan Expo as China’s consumer market expands. Discover why companies see Hainan as a key gateway to Chinese shoppers. Global brands are turning to China with renewed...
Liu Yong art exhibition
From Taipei to New York: Liu Yong’s ‘Poetic Years’ Goes on Show in Beijing
Liu Yong’s “Poetic Years” exhibition opens in Beijing, showcasing 89 works that blend Chinese ink traditions with Western artistic influences. The exhibition “Poetic Years: Dreams Flow into Paintings:...
China AI logistics
How AI Is Rewiring China’s Massive Logistics System
AI and automation are transforming China’s logistics network, from driverless trucks at ports to smart delivery systems and real-time digital freight platforms. At a major port in eastern China, a driverless...
China Post Bell and Drum Towers stamp
Bell and Drum Towers Stamp Named World’s Best Stamp 2025
China Post’s Bell and Drum Towers stamp, part of the Beijing Central Axis series, is named World’s Best Stamp 2025 and wins top honours in global competition. China Post announced on April 9th that a Chinese...
China (Wenzhou) International Garden Expo
A Mountain-and-Lake Garden Expo to Open in Wenzhou
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden Expo opens April 15th, featuring mountain-and-lake landscapes, city gardens, and global collaboration with IFLA. The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden...
Suzhou Museum
Poet of the Piano: Chopin Exhibition Opens at Suzhou Museum
Explore the “Poet of the Piano: Chopin” exhibition at Suzhou Museum, featuring rare manuscripts, letters, personal items, and live performances. The Suzhou Museum has opened “Poet of the Piano: Chopin,”...
data center China
Is Space the Next Frontier for Data Centers? China Moves Forward
China is exploring space-based computing as AI drives rapid growth in data centre demand, raising new questions about energy use and infrastructure limits. As artificial intelligence systems expand, demand...
China tea industry technology
How Technology Is Changing China’s Tea Industry
China’s tea industry is going high-tech. AI, smart farms, and automated production are changing how tea is grown, processed, and enjoyed. Each year around Qingming Festival, tea farmers across China enter...
Zhao Xintong Snooker Tour Championship 2026
Zhao Xintong Beats Judd Trump to Win 2026 Tour Championship
Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong defeated world number one Judd Trump 10–3 to claim the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester. On April 5th, Chinese player Zhao Xintong defeated world number one...
WSBK Chinese motorcycle market
How a WSBK Win Is Changing China’s Motorcycle Market
A WSBK victory is boosting demand for the Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, as racing success begins to influence consumer behaviour in China’s fast-growing market. A recent racing victory is beginning...
AI virtual humans regulation China
China Targets AI “Virtual Humans” in New Rules to Protect Minors
China has proposed new rules to regulate AI-generated virtual humans, requiring clear labelling, restricting misuse, and introducing stronger protections for minors. China has released draft rules to regulate...
Yinding Bridge Hong Kong
Yinding Bridge Brings Beijing Story to Hong Kong Stage
A Beijing stage play, Yinding Bridge, debuts in Hong Kong, telling the story of a family restaurant and reflecting shared urban challenges across cities. The lights dim inside the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong’s...
Zhang Xue Motorcycles
The Rise of Chinese Racing Bikes on the Global Stage
Zhang Xue’s ZXMOTO wins back-to-back WSBK championships, marking a milestone for Chinese racing bikes on the global stage. Racing Against the Giants Founded in 1988 by the International Motorcycling Federation,...
Leslie Cheung anniversary
When the Wind Still Blows: Remembering Leslie Cheung 23 Years On
Fans in Hong Kong mark the anniversary of Leslie Cheung’s passing, remembering him 23 years after he died with flowers, music, and shared memories. April 1st, 2026, marks the 23rd anniversary of...
cargo drone Changying-8
China’s 7-ton Cargo Drone Changying-8 Completes Maiden Flight
China’s 7-ton cargo drone Changying-8 completes its maiden flight in Zhengzhou, marking progress in long-range UAV logistics and emergency transport capabilities. On March 31st, China’s first 7-ton-class...
sea burials in China
Why More Chinese Families Are Choosing Sea Burials
Sea burials are gaining popularity in China as more families choose this eco-friendly funeral option. Sea burial, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional graves, is increasingly chosen in China. A ceremony...
China sci-fi industry
China’s Sci-Fi Industry Revenue Hits 126.1 Billion Yuan in 2025
China’s sci-fi industry generated 126.1 billion yuan, marking steady growth across literature, film, gaming and emerging AI-driven content. The total revenue of China’s science fiction industry reached...
China AI+ strategy
China Pushes ‘AI+’ Strategy While Confronting Rising Risks
China is advancing its “AI+” strategy to boost industry, while experts highlight growing risks in AI safety, governance and social impact. The Boao Forum for Asia, held in Hainan, has brought fresh attention...
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: Zero 10 and 240 Galleries
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 showcases 240 leading galleries and the Asian debut of Zero 10 digital art, highlighting contemporary and innovative works from around the world. On March 25th, 2026, Art Basel...
2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference
Robots Take Center Stage at 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference
Robotics innovations take the spotlight at the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference in Beijing, where multi-robot collaboration and embodied AI are showcased in real-world service scenarios. At the opening...
UK cat installation Hong Kong
UK Artists Bring a Dreamlike Cat Installation to Hong Kong
A giant dreamlike cat installation by Air Giants arrives at West Kowloon Cultural District for WestK FunFest 2026, offering an immersive outdoor art experience for visitors of all ages. A giant cat has...
AI token usage China
China Reports Over 140 Trillion Daily AI Token Usage
China reports over 140 trillion daily AI token usage as of March, reflecting rapid growth in artificial intelligence applications and expanding data resources. China’s daily artificial intelligence (AI)...
Mythical creatures exhibition
The Return of Mythical Creatures: Imagination Across Centuries
Explore 133 artefacts at The Palace Museum in Taipei’s exhibition, The Return of Mythical Creatures in Artefacts, showcasing mythical beings from pre-Qin times to the modern era. The Palace Museum in Taipei...
China pharma innovation
China’s Pharma Innovation Enters New Global Phase
China’s pharmaceutical innovation is entering a new global phase, driven by faster R&D, lower costs, and rising international recognition. China’s pharmaceutical innovation is entering a new stage,...
Jay Chou Children of the Sun
Jay Chou’s New Album Blends Music, Cinema, and Classic Art
Jay Chou, Mandopop icon, drops his 16th album, Children of the Sun, with cinematic visuals and classic art references.  Jay Chou, a defining icon of the Chinese-language music scene, will release his 16th...
non-hotel stay registration China
China Rolls Out Pilot Online Registration for Foreigners in Non-Hotel Stays
China launches a pilot online system for foreigners to register non-hotel stays, improving convenience for overseas visitors and residents. China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) launched a...
Global Talent Summit Hong Kong
7,000 Gather in Hong Kong to Rethink Talent in the Age of AI
About 7,000 global participants gather in Hong Kong for the Global Talent Summit, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping skills, talent development, and the future of work. The Global Talent...
exam scam international students
Chinese International Students Scammed out of £100,000
Scammers who took over £100,000 from Chinese international students by offering fake exam materials have been stopped by the Shanghai police. Preparing for exams abroad can be stressful. In that moment,...
literary silk road
A Traveller on the Literary Silk Road to Tacheng and Emin
A journey along the literary Silk Road to attend the first Tacheng & Emin Literary Silk Road China and International Writer’s Exchange. One of the things I was unprepared for as I began my literary...
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