Tony Rayns
International Filmmakers Join Tony Rayns Memorial in London
A memorial event for Tony Rayns, the renowned British film critic, curator and translator, was held at Bush House, King’s College London, on the morning of 11th October. Filmmakers, scholars, critics and...
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Cheap Chinese Snack Brand Weilong Spoofs Apple’s Design, the People Love It
Popular Chinese snack brand Weilong spicy gluten sticks has launched a new series of adverts, mimicking the minimalist style of Apple.  An immaculate minimalist white background, simple words and high-definition...
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The 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum Opens in Jakarta, Indonesia
On the morning of October 13, the 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) kicked off in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, under the theme of “Smart Taxation,...
China’s Luban Workshops
China’s Luban Workshops Reach 32 Countries
China has established 38 Luban Workshops in 32 countries, offering vocational education and skills training to students overseas. China has established 38 Luban Workshops in 32 countries, providing academic...
destination weddings in China
Why More Young Chinese Couples Are Choosing Destination Weddings
Young Chinese couples are choosing destination weddings in Yunnan, combining intimate ceremonies with travel and photography. When Li Zhe and Yang Siying, a couple from Guangdong Province in southern China,...
Pony.ai robotaxi London
China's Pony.ai and Uber Bring Robotaxis to London as European Rollout Expands
China’s Pony.ai and Uber plan to begin robotaxi road tests in London within weeks, following the launch of their autonomous ride service in Zagreb, Croatia. The October 8th announcement marks a further...
Cun Chao international players
China’s ‘Cun Chao’ Draws 551 International Players to Rural Guizhou
China’s Cun Chao football tournament draws 551 international players to rural Guizhou, as the grassroots event expands its overseas reach. A rural football tournament in southwest China has taken on an...
Chinese tourists
From City Hopping to County Getaways, Chinese Tourists Are Looking for More
Chinese tourists are exploring more cities, smaller towns and rural destinations during the National Day holiday, with multi-city trips and slower travel gaining popularity. For many Chinese travellers,...
Starbucks Xinjiang
Coffee, Culture and Dance: Starbucks Opens a New Store in Xinjiang
Starbucks has opened a new store in Urumqi, Xinjiang, combining coffee with local culture, traditional music and dance. Coffee, traditional music and dance are coming together at a new Starbucks store...
Chinese tourists writing postcards
In the Age of Instant Messages, Chinese Tourists Are Writing Postcards Again
In the age of instant messages, Chinese tourists are writing postcards to family and friends, choosing a slower way to send their greetings. In the age of instant messages, some Chinese tourists are choosing...
China’s pet economy
China’s Young Entrepreneurs Find Opportunities in the Growing Pet Economy
China’s growing pet economy is creating new jobs and business opportunities, from pet sitting and grooming to specialised food and customised services. “Orders have doubled during the National Day holiday....
National Day in Beijing
A Giant Flower Basket and a Flag-Raising Ceremony: National Day in Beijing
More than 100,000 people gathered at Tian’anmen Square for China’s National Day as a giant flower basket added colour to the celebrations in Beijing. Before sunrise on Oct. 1st, more than 100,000...
Wedgwood treasures in Chengdu
Wedgwood Treasures from the V&A Go on Display in Chengdu
Wedgwood treasures from the V&A are now on display in Chengdu, tracing 260 years of British ceramics and their links with China. Wedgwood treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) are...
China’s oracle bone
AI and Digital Tools Open New Paths for Studying Oracle Bones
AI and digital tools are opening new ways to study China’s ancient oracle bone inscriptions and early Chinese writing. AI and digital tools are opening new ways to study China’s ancient oracle bone inscriptions,...
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The 2026 Global Industrial Innovation and Development Forum Is About to Open
There are only 25 days to go until the opening of the 2026 Global Industrial Innovation and Development Forum. It will take place at the IET London: Savoy Place by the Thames from October 21st to 23rd.  With...
Confucius ceremony
Confucius Ceremony Held in Qufu to Mark 2,577th Anniversary of His Birth
A ceremony in Qufu, birthplace of Confucius, marks the 2,577th anniversary of his birth with traditional rituals, music and dance. “After a thousand years, ritual and music return to eastern Lu; through...
Suzhou Quartet
China’s First Four-Screen Film Makes World Premiere at Pingyao Film Festival
China’s first four-screen film, Suzhou Quartet, has premiered at the Pingyao International Film Festival, featuring four stories told simultaneously. Suzhou Quartet, China’s first four-screen film, had...
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Exhibition honouring Chinese Medical Pioneer Dr Yan Fuqing Opens in Liverpool
For the first time in Europe, the special exhibition Dr Yan: Pioneer – A Bridge of Sino-British Medical & Cultural Exchange, has opened, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr Fuqing Yan, a University...
Chinese lessons in Washington
From ‘Jasmine Flower’ to Chinese Lessons: The Young Voices Behind a Washington Performance
Young students from Hope Chinese School perform “Jasmine Flower” youth choir in Washington, sharing how music, language and cultural activities shape their Chinese learning. The familiar melody of “Jasmine...
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury: How an NBA Star Became a “New Beijinger”
Former NBA player Stephon Marbury reflects on 16 years in China, from his CBA career to family life and becoming a “new Beijinger”. “China is my second home.” Former NBA player Stephon Marbury said this...
Chinese cultural relics returned
Britain Returns 12 Chinese Cultural Relics and Artworks
Britain has returned 12 Chinese cultural relics and artworks seized by London police, following cooperation between the two countries under a UNESCO convention. Britain returned 12 cultural relics and...
Li Ziqi
Li Ziqi: Everyday Life Can Carry Culture Across Borders
Chinese video creator Li Ziqi shares her thoughts on how everyday life, traditional crafts and food can help Chinese culture cross borders. Li Ziqi, one of China’s best-known video creators, joked about...
China’s top 500 private enterprises
JD.com Tops China’s 2026 Private Enterprise Ranking
JD.com tops China’s 2026 ranking of the 500 largest private enterprises, followed by Alibaba and Hengli Group, according to an ACFIC survey. JD.com topped China’s 2026 ranking of the country’s 500 largest...
global city talent index
London Ranks Second as Beijing Takes Fifth in Global City Talent Index
London ranks second and Beijing fifth in the 2026 Global City Talent Stickiness Index, which assesses 130 cities across six dimensions. London ranks second among global cities for talent development and...
China whisky market
China’s Whisky Market Is 85% Imported as Domestic Industry Expands
China’s whisky market is still 85% imported, while domestic distilling expands with 64 producers and four major production areas. China’s whisky market remains dominated by imported brands, which account...
China-Europe youth leaders
China-Europe Youth Leaders Discuss Relations and AI in Hangzhou
More than 30 young leaders from 11 European countries joined Chinese counterparts in Hangzhou to discuss China-Europe relations, AI governance and technology cooperation. More than 30 young lawmakers,...
Tibetan ancient texts
Tibetan Ancient Texts Find New Life Through Digitisation
More than 2.2 million pages of Tibetan ancient texts have been digitised in China, supporting the preservation, study and sharing of a 1,300-year-old literary heritage. Tibetan ancient texts dating back...
Chinese readers
Why Chinese Readers Still Buy Physical Books in a Digital Age
Why are Chinese readers still buying physical books in a digital age? At Beijing’s Ditan Book Fair, original editions and printed online novels offer some answers. Beijing’s Ditan Park was already crowded...
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China’s Green Food Documentary Campaign Concludes Its European Tour
On September 13, the European outreach campaign for a feature-length documentary on China Green Food drew to a close with a final round of events in the university communities of Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam....
Chinese knotting
Keeping Chinese Knotting in Step with Modern Style
Jilin artisan Xu Xiaoxue blends traditional Chinese knotting with modern aesthetics, creating more than 3,000 designs and training students worldwide. Xu Xiaoxue, a representative inheritor of Chinese...
Zhang Jianzhong
From Nvidia to Moore Threads: Zhang Jianzhong on China’s GPU Race
Zhang Jianzhong discusses Moore Threads’ full-function GPUs, 100,000-GPU computing plans and the challenges facing China’s GPU industry. “Had no one taken the first step, China might have remained absent...
Tesla Cybercab in Shanghai
When The Steering Wheel Disappears: Tesla’s Cybercab Arrives In Shanghai
Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab is on display in Shanghai. Its arrival raises questions about autonomous driving, car ownership and future mobility. A car without a steering wheel may sound like something...
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