Becoming Chinese
Why TikTok Users Are Embracing a “Highly Chinese” Life
From Ba Duan Jin to hot water rituals, the “Becoming Chinese” trend on TikTok is reshaping the global wellness landscape. A new social media trend, humorously called “Becoming Chinese”,...
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How Lao Gan Ma Turned Authentic Flavor Into Global Growth
From Chinese kitchens to global shelves, Lao Gan Ma’s “Old Godmother” chilli sauce delivers authenticity the world craves. Lao Gan Ma, the iconic chilli sauce brand, has filled Chinese kitchens for decades....
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China's AI-related Products Thrive in Global Trade in 2025
China’s AI product trade surged in 2025, driven by rapid growth in robotics, smart driving, and computing power. China’s trade in AI-related products remained strong in 2025, with several notable highlights,...
Sileme
Why Millions in China Are Downloading an App Called “Are You Dead?”
A minimalist Chinese app that asks users to check in once a day has surged in popularity among young professionals living alone. For Li Wan, a 25-year-old living alone in Shandong province in eastern China,...
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Hainan FTP's Air Passenger Traffic Tops 50m for First Time
Following the successive arrivals of Hainan Airlines’ Bangkok-Haikou flight and China Southern Airlines’ Chengdu-Haikou flight on December 30th, the combined annual passenger throughput of...
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China’s Ice-and-Snow Tourism Turns Winter Into a Peak Travel Season
China is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. Across the country, ice and snow now draw crowds. In Beijing, frozen waterfalls and glowing light shows steal the spotlight. In the city’s...
Strictly Come Dancing
Partner Power: Chinese Dancer & Ex-Women’s Football Star Dance to Strictly Victory
Recently, the 23rd season of Britain’s hit dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing drew to a close. Notably, Chinese dancer Carlos Gu paired up with former England women’s national football...
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IUCN Adopts “Milu” as China Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation Success
China recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the milu’s return at the Shishou Milu National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province. During the event, experts announced a milestone: the International Union...
Lang Ping
IOC Honors Lang Ping with Top Coaching Prize
Lang Ping wins the 2025 IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first Chinese sportsperson to receive this historic honour. From the arena to the cinema, Lang Ping keeps inspiring. Now the...
Bag Charms
【Today’s Catchword】Tiny Trinkets, Huge Vibes: Inside the Bag-Charm Boom
From street fashion to emotional comfort, Chinese bag charms are emerging as a new medium for young people’s self-expression and cultural exchange. Right now, cute little accessories are taking over people’s...
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How NPCs Are Changing the Way We Experience Tourism?
This year, tourist spots in Kaifeng and Luoyang, Henan Province, have become increasingly popular. Thanks to its “all-encompassing historical and cultural” appeal, Henan is now among the top provinces...
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Nourish Life in Winter’s Stillness
Winter invites stillness and inner strength. In traditional Chinese culture, this season calls us to slow down, store energy, and protect the kidneys — the source of vitality. As nature retreats inward,...
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China’s Short Drama Grow From Local Trend to Global Phenomenon
China’s short drama market boomed in 2025, driven by AI-driven creation, quality content, and a global ‘New Chinese Style’ push bringing the industry 50.44 billion yuan (£5.32B), including 10.84 billion...
Financial Street Forum
Building Smart Finance in the Age of AI
The 2025 Financial Street Forum — Fintech Conference is now taking place in Beijing. During the event, the session “Global Fintech Center Network Annual Meeting: Smart Finance in the Age of...
Financial Street Forum 2025
Financial Street Forum 2025 Highlights China’s Green Finance
Financial Street Forum 2025 explores China’s global innovation, green finance, and international partnerships. The Financial Street Forum 2025 Annual Conference, held from Oct. 27 to 30, serves as a major...
sleep health
How China’s Tired Workers Powering a Billion-Yuan Sleep Economy
Cui Jiaojiao, a 31-year-old property agent in Beijing, has tried almost everything to fall asleep. Plagued by sleepless nights, she has built an arsenal of sleep aids — steam-heated eye masks to ease fatigue,...
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【Today’s Catchword】Why Does Northeastern China Still Stockpile Vegetables Every Autumn?
If you visit a farmers’ market in Northeast China at the end of October, you’ll probably see a lively scene. Tricycles overflow with cabbages. Elderly folks carry mesh bags full of radishes. Some even...
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Growing Together: China’s Eco-Friendly Farming Model Goes Global
Global experts praised China’s innovation in sustainable agriculture at the first UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Global Exhibition in Rome, Italy. They said China has successfully linked ecological...
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First China–Europe Arctic Express Ship Docks in the UK
After 20 days at sea, the first cargo ship on the China–Europe Arctic Express Route finally arrived at Felixstowe Port, UK, on the evening of October 13th, halving the normal travel time for container...
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She Power Rising Across China’s Sci-Tech Frontier
She Power is rising across China’s science and technology landscape, as women scientists, engineers, and innovators drive breakthroughs. China’s space program has entered a bold new era, and this time,...
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From Dawn to Livestream: How Yunnan’s Mushroom Hunters Go Viral
A little past 3 a.m., lights flicker on in Tibetan homes in Jidi village, Shangri-La, Yunnan. Soon after, villagers grab baskets, sticks, and flashlights. They strap everything onto motorcycles and ride...
Chicken cutlet vendor
‘Chicken Cutlet Curator’ Becomes Local Star in Jingdezhen
A street-food vendor in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, has become a viral sensation. His humor, warmth, and crispy fried chicken have turned his small stall into a local landmark. Li Junyong, 48, is known...
AI Pet Dramas
【Today’s Catchword】AI-Powered Pet Dramas Make Waves in China’s Short Video Scene
Recently, a short drama titled “Bichon Princess: She Rules the World” (《比熊殿下她权倾天下》) has kept Chinese fans waiting eagerly for new episodes each day. Meanwhile, competition in the short video...
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Record-Breaking Super Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Millions in Southern China
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of the year, will make landfall in China’s Guangdong Province on 24 September. As of 8:00 a.m. on 23 September Beijing time, the storm was in the northern South China...
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How Ancient Wisdom Guides Autumn Wellness
Autumn brings harvest and dryness. In Chinese tradition, the lungs connect to this season. To stay healthy, people focus on nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and keeping body and mind in balance. The...
TikTok
China, U.S. Reach TikTok Framework Deal
China and the United States have reached a framework deal on TikTok, investment barriers, and broader trade cooperation. However, China drew a clear line. Officials said they would not accept any deal...
Atlas Silk
【Trending Code】How Does Xinjiang Atlas Silk Attract Modern Shoppers?
From the southern edge of Yotkan Town in Hotan, Xinjiang, visitors heading west immediately notice the colourful, “flowing rainbow” of Atlas silk storefronts. The bright patterns seem to leap off the walls,...
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From TikTok to Tianjin: Khaby Lame Begins His China Journey
Amid the ongoing “China travel” craze, Senegalese-Italian influencer Khaby Lame arrived in Beijing on September 9th. He is best known for his silent reactions to complicated life hacks. Those...
Heat Wave
Europe’s Heat Drives Surge in Chinese Air Conditioner Sales
Europe’s rapidly warming climate is opening a new growth market for Chinese air conditioner makers. At the same time, this demand helps offset lost sales in the U.S. amid trade disputes. According to Bloomberg,...
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China Holds Grand V-Day Military Parade
China, on Sep.3, held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. An...
Box Office in Summer
China’s Summer Movie Season Ends Strong, Tops 12 Billion Yuan
China’s summer movie season ended on a strong note. A late surge of domestic hits pushed total box office receipts above last year’s haul. This rebound signaled renewed momentum in the world’s second-largest...
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【Trending Code】Pulu Reborn: How Tibetan Weaving Found New Life in Paris
In the window of Le Bon Marché in Paris, a priceless cashmere vest draws attention. It beautifully embodies the unique spirit of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This vest is made from pulu, a traditional Tibetan...
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