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The Power of an Orange Rope: Volunteers Empower Blind Runners
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...
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London Music Academy's Cross-Continental Network is Shaping Music Education
The London Music Academy (LMA) has launched a new cross-continental pilot programme in music education, bringing together young Chinese, Thai, and British musicians. The initiative brings together students...
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Details of Shenzhou-20 Damage: Porthole Shows Through-Crack
Chinese Shenzhou-20 spacecraft suffered a through-crack in its reentry module porthole caused by tiny space debris. Mission command delayed the return to ensure astronaut safety. During a routine inspection,...
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How Zootopia 2 Turned China Into Its Largest Global Market
Zootopia 2 has become Disney’s biggest hit in China, driven by strong box office results, fan demand, branded merchandise, and new experiences at Shanghai Disneyland. Nine years after the original Zootopia...
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Making Hubei a Close Friend With The World: Tourism Promotion Goes Overseas
From November 3rd to 11th, a series of events were held in France and the UK to promote Hubei tourism to the world as part of “Zhiyin Hubei, Majestic Yangtze”. Events were held in Paris, London,...
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Rediscovering Laozi: A New Bilingual Tao Te Ching for the World
A new bilingual Tao Te Ching offers a clearer way to explore Laozi’s philosophy and its global influence. A new Chinese–English bilingual edition of Tao Te Ching made its global debut on November 25th...
AI art and artists
When AI Can Paint Like a Master: How Artists Stay in Control
AI can now create masterful art, but human creativity remains essential. Experts reveal how artists use AI as a tool, not a replacement, while ethics and control stay in their hands. Artificial intelligence...
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China Expands Top Scientific Honors for Private-Sector Innovators
China expands its highest scientific awards to recognise more private-sector innovators and entrepreneurs, highlighting their growing role in national R&D. China has named three leading scientists...
BEST fusion project
China Launches BEST Project to Ignite the “Artificial Sun”
China launches the BEST fusion project in Hefei to ignite the “Artificial Sun,” advancing burning plasma research and international collaboration in clean energy. On November 24th, the Chinese Academy...
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Hanzi of the West, Letters of the East Exhibition Opens in London
On November 22th, 2025, a special event for the Hanzi of the West, Letters of the East was held at the Alsolike Gallery in London exploring the evolution of Chinese characters and their role in cultural...
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London Exhibition Showcases Jiang Qiong’er’s Artistic Dialogue Across Civilizations
Chinese contemporary artist Jiang Qiong’er unveiled her exhibition Guardians of Time (Gardiens du Temps) at Waddington Custot Gallery in London, presenting a body of work that explores shared human values,...
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IELTS Issues Updated Results After Identifying Scoring Error
IELTS has corrected scores for a small number of test-takers from 2023–2025. Affected candidates can access updated results, refunds, or resits. IELTS has acknowledged a technical issue that affected the...
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Guangxi’s Giant Sinkhole Gets a Stunning Cliffside Bookstore
A new cliffside bookstore illuminates a 326-meter sinkhole in Guangxi, blending adventure, design, and culture in a striking natural setting. In the mountains of northern Guangxi, a huge geological wonder...
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Martial Arts Meet Breakdancing at China’s National Games
At the 15th National Games in Guangzhou, young Chinese breakdancers wow audiences by blending martial arts moves with street dance in thrilling finals. At China’s National Games in Guangzhou, two...
China Toy Industry
AI Toys and Original IP Push China’s Toy Industry Forward
China’s toy industry is growing as AI-powered toys and original IP drive new consumer trends, boost exports, and strengthen the country’s global market influence. China’s toy industry is expanding its...
Chinese novelist Mai Jia
Mai Jia’s Quest: From Spy Thrillers to Human Nature
Chinese novelist Mai Jia moves from spy thrillers to exploring human nature in rural stories that reach readers worldwide. At the age of 60, Chinese novelist Mai Jia has turned a new page. Once famous...
Ancient Egypt exhibition Hong Kong
Ancient Egypt Revealed: Kings, Cats, and Archaeological Wonders
Discover Ancient Egypt at Hong Kong Palace Museum: pharaohs, Tutankhamun, mummies, sacred cats, and Saqqara’s latest finds. Starting from November 20th, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will host “Ancient Egypt...
Poyang Lake
Poyang Lake: A Haven for Migratory Birds and Eco-Tourists
Poyang Lake, China, emerges as a hotspot for migratory birds and eco-tourists. Latest conservation projects and birdwatching initiatives are boosting local communities. On a crisp November morning, flocks...
Golden Rooster Awards 2025
Golden Rooster Awards 2025: Young Talent and Diverse Films
The 38th Golden Rooster Awards highlight China’s rising film stars and diverse feature films, showcasing innovation, emerging directors, and new trends in Chinese cinema. The 38th Golden Rooster Awards...
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Robotic Finger Lifts Tofu and Potato Chips Without Breaking Them
Chinese researchers built a human-like robotic finger that can lift fragile items like tofu and potato chips without breaking them, bringing robots closer to gentle, precise touch. A team of researchers...
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“Magnificent Mountains and Rivers, New Charm of Chongqing” Stuns at the 2025 World Travel Market in London
The vibrant city of Chongqing took center stage at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, held from November 4th to 6th at the ExCeL International Exhibition Centre. Under the theme “Magnificent Mountains...
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Highlights of China’s Golden Rooster Film Festival
Explore highlights from China’s Golden Rooster Film Festival, featuring top films, stars, and cultural moments. The 38th Golden Rooster Awards, part of the 2025 China Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers...
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China Unveils Roadmap for Future Science and Technology Education
China’s Ministry of Education has released new guidelines to strengthen science and technology education, promote global cooperation, and nurture young innovators by 2035. China’s Ministry of Education...
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Rising Swimming Star Yu Zidi Sets New Asian Record at China’s National Games
Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi, only 13, broke a 13-year-old Asian record in the women’s 200m medley at China’s National Games in Shenzhen. A 13-year-old swimmer from Hebei, China, stunned the swimming...
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Discovering Sanxingdui Exhibition Opens in Oxford, UK
From November 8th to 12th, the “Behind the Masks: Discovering Sanxingdui and Jinsha” exhibition and an academic symposium was held at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, showcasing the archaeological...
Ancient Rome exhibition Shanghai
From Liverpool to Shanghai — Step into Ancient Rome
Discover 131 treasures from Liverpool’s National Museums in Shanghai. Explore Roman sculptures, emperors, and interactive displays. Shanghai is now home to a spectacular journey through ancient Rome. The...
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165 Mainland Universities Open Admission to Hong Kong Students
Chinese mainland expands higher education access as 165 universities accept Hong Kong students under the HKDSE scheme for 2026/27. The Chinese mainland will further open its universities to students from...
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China-UK Innovation Exchange Enters a New Phase of Collaboration
After a nine-day visit to China, the UK Innovation and Investment Delegation returned to London and shared their experiences in an exclusive interview with China Minutes, highlighting a shift in China-UK...
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When Robots Debate: Can They Rule Humanity?
China’s first international robotics debate competition sees humanoid robots argue about AI, humanity, and the future. On November 9th, Beijing hosted the First China (International) Robotics Debate Competition—and...
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Love Captured on Canvas: China’s Rising Live Wedding Painters
Discover China’s rising live wedding painters, who capture couples’ love stories on canvas, creating unique keepsakes that go beyond photography. In the midst of a bustling wedding, with lights shimmering...
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China's Tianwen-1 Mars Orbiter Captures Rare Interstellar Object
China’s Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter has captured images of the rare interstellar object 3I/ATLAS from about 30 million kilometres away, marking the first time a Chinese spacecraft has observed an interstellar...
Ancient Chinese gold exhibition Beijing
Golden Journeys: Ancient Chinese Treasures Shine in Beijing
An extraordinary exhibition traces 3,000 years of gold artistry and cultural exchange across China. Gold has always captivated people — with its glow, its mystery, its timeless charm. Now in Beijing, Radiance:...
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