In 2025, China’s private sector strengthened trade, innovation, and global competitiveness amid economic uncertainty, supported by clearer rules and sustained market momentum.
As global economic uncertainty...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Explore Wu Guanzhong’s sketches, ink, and oil paintings at the Hong Kong Art Museum.
On December 23rd, the Hong Kong Museum of Art opened “Wu Guanzhong: Encountering Landscapes.” The exhibition...
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...
British wildlife photographer Tim Flach visits Chengdu, sharing his wildlife portraits and insights on visual storytelling.
British wildlife photographer Tim Flach recently visited Chengdu, China, for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Discover the international exhibition “Picasso Through the Eyes of Paul Smith” at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. Explore 80 masterpieces from Picasso’s career, including the debut of...
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port launches island-wide customs operations, widening zero-tariff coverage and easing trade rules to attract global business and investment.
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port officially...
A new exhibition in Beijing showcases two Ming Dynasty shipwrecks, revealing China’s early ocean trade and maritime exchange.
More than 1,500 meters below the South China Sea, two shipwrecks have preserved...
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...
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...
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...
Taiwan opens its first museumbrary in Taichung, combining an art museum and a public library in a transparent, green-designed cultural space.
Taiwan has opened its first public building that combines an...
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...
China has outlined plans to develop three major innovation hubs in Beijing, Shanghai, and the Greater Bay Area, aiming to strengthen research, talent, and technology growth.
China’s Central Economic Work...
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan in WWII, a special screening of The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru will take place at Central Saint Martins in London.
What happened to those British...
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...
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,...
China to end VAT exemption on contraceptives in January 2026, potentially affecting prices and consumer habits.
China will end the VAT exemption on contraceptives as of January 1st, 2026. For over 30 years,...
Chinese astronauts on the Shenzhou-21 mission conducted their first spacewalk, inspecting the Shenzhou-20 capsule and installing protective devices, marking a key milestone.
Chinese astronauts have successfully...
Nature names China’s top scientists of 2025, highlighting Du Mengran’s deep-sea discoveries and Liang Wenfeng’s AI breakthroughs.
Two Chinese researchers are making headlines in the scientific world. Nature,...
The 4th UK English-Chinese Bilingual Recital Competition, jointly organised by The Mothers’ Bridge of Love, Capital Class, and KYX International Education, successfully concluded on 30th November 2025...
Tianjin launches routine drone deliveries of blood and medical supplies, cutting delivery time and improving healthcare logistics.
On December 3rd, a drone carrying blood products took off from Tanggu...
A volunteer running group in Taiyuan uses bright orange guide ropes to support blind runners, building confidence, inclusion and community through weekly training.
On the International Day of Persons with...