Director Lan Hongchun discusses Dear You, the Teochew dialect film that became a box office surprise in China, and explains why authenticity, field research, and emotional truth guide his filmmaking process.
“We...
The China National Pavilion at London Craft Week 2026 showcases wedding outfits and ethnic minority craft in a celebration of those who make China beautiful.
At a packed opening ceremony of the China National...
On May 12th, the China Pavilion of the 2026 London Craft Week officially opened at the Royal Mint Court in London.
With the theme of Those Who Make China Beautiful, this year’s China Pavilion focuses...
Kinmen sees a new wave of visitors from Shanghai as tourism resumes, with Chinese mainland travellers drawn to its historic villages, coastal scenery and cultural heritage.
The first group of tourists...
Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled GD01, a human-carrying transforming robot that can switch between bipedal and four-legged movement modes.
Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled what it...
Tibetan antelopes have begun their annual migration across Qinghai’s Hoh Xil in China, as conservation efforts have supported a population recovery to 70,000 antelopes.
On May 7th, the first group of 158...
Jia Pingwa reflects on his book The Old Kiln, memory, trauma, and translation at a Hastings book club event organised by Sinoist Books in May.
The book club was held on May 4th in Hastings, organised by...
A Chinese court has ruled in support of a human worker replaced by AI, suggesting that companies cannot just replace humans with AI in China.
Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Hangzhou, an...
Join the Hani people in Yunnan for the Mohei Festival as locals and visitors smear black ash on each other for luck, blessings, and joy.
On May 1st, Sun Square in Mojiang, Yunnan, didn’t stay clean for...
A Chinese box office hit, Dear You, has unexpectedly resonated with audiences through its portrayal of family bonds and the forgotten tradition of “Qiaopi,” handwritten letters sent by overseas Chinese...
China has licensed its first group of domestically trained commercial airship pilots, marking a milestone for the country’s growing low-altitude aviation industry and AS700 airship program.
China’s civil...
Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18–17 in a dramatic Crucible final to win the 2026 World Snooker Championship, marking a key moment in China’s rise in snooker.
Wu Yize won his first World Snooker Championship...
AI tools and digital archives are helping overseas Chinese trace ancestral roots by decoding old records, tombstones, and historical place names.
At the Digital China Summit, held from April 28th to May...
A look at Bruce Lee’s childhood home in Kowloon, now the Prudential Centre, where a new exhibition marks his 85th birth anniversary in Hong Kong.
On Nathan Road in Kowloon, the former home of Bruce Lee...
This May, London-based Jingkun Chinese Arts will present a distinctive programme of Chinese opera at Brighton Fringe 2026.
The programme will include the revival of a nearly lost classical Kunqu work,...
Eurasian otters have returned to Chengdu after decades of absence, with new footage showing how they adapt to urban waterways and drainage canals.
An infrared camera recently captured a rare scene in Chengdu,...
Traces of Spring: Paintings by Daniel Lee and His Students exhibition opened on April 25th at Charing Cross Library in London as a vivid example of cross-cultural exchange and art education.
The exhibition...
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opens in Fengtai, featuring 1,000+ flower varieties from 30+ countries, themed gardens and citywide events.
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opened...
China clones ten yaks in Tibet through natural delivery, marking a step toward large-scale use of cloning technology in livestock breeding.
A Chinese research team has brought yak cloning closer to practical...
Nobel laureate Mo Yan reflects on why stories are getting shorter, from flash fiction to short video culture, and how digital reading is reshaping literature.
At a recent literary event in Hangzhou, Nobel...
Yiwu sees an early surge in World Cup-related orders as the 2026 FIFA World Cup expansion drives demand for customised football goods and global sports merchandise.
With just over a month left before the...
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show becomes the world’s largest auto exhibition, highlighting electric vehicles, AI-driven mobility, and global automotive innovation.
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show has opened as the...
Shanghai bespoke is attracting foreign visitors with tailor-made suits, fast service and immersive experiences, reshaping how travellers engage with the city.
“Bespoke” was once closely tied to London’s...
Bosnian sinologist Ljiljana Stević explores how Chinese characters bridge cultures, showing how language learning fosters cross-cultural understanding between China and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
At the University...
Hong Kong places eight universities in the top 100 in Asia in the Times Higher Education 2026 rankings, with strong performance across major institutions.
The 2026 Asia university rankings released by...
China has selected two Pakistani candidates for astronaut training, with one set to become the first foreign astronaut to join a mission to China’s Tiangong space station.
China has selected two Pakistani...
Cleaner water at Erhai Lake in southwest China is drawing more visitors and reshaping daily life after years of restoration and watershed management.
Morning light reaches the western shore of Erhai Lake...
Yangtze finless porpoise populations are rebounding in China’s Yangtze River after years of conservation efforts, signalling improving river ecosystem health.
In early spring, groups of finless porpoises...
Rain, stars, and a blue carpet highlight the opening of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival, featuring an international jury and films from 139 countries.
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival...
China’s economy grew 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, driven by stronger industrial output and trade, while consumption showed steady recovery, official data showed.
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew...
China’s HH-200 unmanned cargo aircraft, developed by AVIC, has completed its maiden flight, marking a new milestone in large-scale autonomous air freight and low-altitude logistics development.
The HH-200,...
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...