Dragon Boat Festival 2025
Dragon Boat Festival and Children’s Day Spark Tourism Surge
China’s Dragon Boat Festival and Children’s Day Create Holiday Travel Boom. This year, China’s Dragon Boat Festival coincided with International Children’s Day on June 1. The overlap created a rare “double...
Dragon Boat Festival traditions
Fast Boats, Sticky Rice, and Good "Duck": A Festival Like No Other
China celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with exciting races, tasty zongzi, and fun traditions. The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s oldest and most exciting traditional festival. It’s usually...
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Molly, LABUBU, and More: China’s Toy IPs Go Global
Chinese Designer Toys Shine at Shenzhen Cultural Fair. The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair saw a dazzling showcase of designer toys. These collectible IPs captured the spotlight...
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The Secret Language of Love Numbers in China
Explore how numbers like 520 and 1314 express love in Chinese culture. Every May 20th, China celebrates a special Valentine’s Day called “520″ as the pronunciation of these numbers in Chinese...
Vertical Marathon
800 Women Race Up China’s Tallest Building in Vertical Marathon
800 women raced up Shanghai Tower in a sky-high challenge celebrating strength, friendship, and fitness. On May 18, the 2025 Shanghai Tower Women’s Vertical Marathon took place at Shanghai Tower, the tallest...
exoskeleton robot
Exoskeleton Robots Go Viral in China’s Scenic Spots
Exoskeleton robots go viral in China, making mountain hikes easier for tourists of all ages. In many of China’s top tourist destinations, a high-tech device—exoskeleton robots—is quietly changing the way...
hamilton musical
Hamilton Makes a Comeback on Chinese Social Media
Ten years on, Hamilton finds new life on Chinese social media through fan covers and digital creativity. “A toast to the groom, to the bride… May you always be satisfied…” These lyrics from Hamilton are...
Panyuliang Self-portrait
Pan Yuliang: A Trailblazing Journey Through Art and Culture
At the Anhui Museum, step into the world of Pan Yuliang and explore the life and legacy of a pioneering artist who boldly fused Chinese and Western styles. On April 10th, the long-awaited Pan Yuliang Art...
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
China Shines in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
China shines in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, with Shanghai setting a record, Hong Kong securing seven spots, and Meet the Bund named Best in Mainland China. The annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards...
Sarah Brightman
Sunset Boulevard to Premiere in Beijing with Sarah Brightman
Renowned British musical actress Sarah Brightman will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard at Beijing Performing Arts Center. “I feel very honored to be back here in China. China has always been...
Sound healing
Are You Getting Enough Sleep Today?
The 2025 Chinese National Healthy Sleep White Paper shows that China’s average sleep duration is 6.85 hours, still below the recommended 7 hours. On World Sleep Day, the “2025 Chinese National Healthy...
the Lisbon Maru
Echoes from the Deep: The Untold Story of the Lisbon Maru
The Chinese documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru reveals a forgotten WWII tragedy, honoring the lost British POWs and the Zhoushan fishermen who rescued survivors. The Chinese documentary The Sinking...
ancient banyan trees
From Roots to Rules: Protecting China’s Ancient Trees
China introduces first national regulation for ancient and notable tree protection. The Regulation for the Identification of Ancient and Notable Trees will take effect on March 15, marking the first time...
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From 996 to Work-Life Balance – Is This the Beginning of Change?
 DJI, the Chinese drone R&D giant, recently made headlines on Weibo with a new regulation—employees are now “forced” to leave work by 9 p.m. This “no overtime” campaign officially...
rapeseed flowers
Bloom across China: Different Ways to Enjoy Flowers in Spring
On this same day last year within this door, A maiden’s face and peach blossoms made a store. The maiden’s gone, no one knows where she be, But peach blossoms still smile in the vernal breeze...
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The Fun of “Getting a Dragon Haircut” and Styling Like Nezha
Barbershops across China see a surge in customers, with children’s salons offering creative styles like “dragon haircut” and Nezha-inspired designs. March 1st marks the second day of...
A Cool Fish
Exploring Chinese Films Through Local Dialects
Regional dialects bring authenticity, humour, and cultural depth to Chinese cinema. On February 18th, Ne Zha 2 soared to the top of the global animated film box office charts. Among its beloved characters,...
sweater tree
Sweater Trees: A Warm Embrace for the City
Hug a sweater tree, and you might just feel a different kind of warmth. A tree cradles a red heart; another spreads its “umbrella”; yet another lovingly embraces a white “kitten.”...
Xiatang site pottery
China’s Oldest "Red": The Xiatang Site and Its Stunning Discovery
The Xiatang Neolithic Site Tracing China’s Neolithic Past. Six significant archaeological sites in China have been recognized as the Top New Discoveries of 2024. Among them is the Xiatang Neolithic Site...
Harry Potter theme
Fans Rejoice: Harry Potter Studio Tour In Shanghai Debut in 2027
The Harry Potter Studio Tour experience is going to China. On January 12th, Jinjiang International announced that it had signed a joint venture framework agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to build...
molten iron fireworks
【Encounter the New Year】Golden Sparks: Spring Festival with Molten Iron Fireworks
Fireworks and drones aren’t the only things lighting up the night sky—molten “iron flower” displays also captivate viewers.https://chinaminutes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/b3d2a47c7d197478e5058b5ce13c601b.mp4 (A...
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【Encounter the New Year】Celebrating the Spring Festival: Traditions, Prayers, and Festivities
Climbing to high places, ringing bells, and visiting temple fairs – these are just some of the ways people across China celebrate the Spring Festival, praying for blessings and ushering in the new year. From...
"Black Myth: Wukong" Joint Theme Store
"Black Myth: Wukong" Merchandise: A Must-Buy for Fans
A new store dedicated to Black Myth Wukong merchandise drew large crowds of enthusiastic gamers in Beijing. On January 15th, the joint theme store for China’s pioneering AAA game Black Myth: Wukong...
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Spring Festival Holiday Sparks New Travel Trends
A longer Spring Festival Holiday has sparked new trends in the China travel industry. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is scheduled from January 28th to February 4th this year. Workers...
snake stamps
The Enchantment of Zodiac Snake Stamps
The Year of the Snake stamps hold a special place in the hearts of many Chinese people. On January 5th, 2025, China Post unveiled a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year...
puzzle
British Library's Pixel World Exhibition Brings More Than Classics
The Exhibition promises a captivating journey through literary and artistic treasures. A literary museum exhibition titled “Pixel World”, authorized by the British Library and organized by...
Wuhan
“城会玩” Cities Around China Welcome the New Year in Fancy Ways
With the changing of the year, many places in China welcome the New Year with special activities.Hangzhou:Zouyun (走运) “Happiness” “career luck” “wealth luck” “academic...
Buzzwords
Discover the Top 10 Chinese Buzzwords of 2024
Language is a mirror of society, and this year’s buzzwords reflect the characteristics of the times. On December 2, the editorial department of Yaowen Jiaozi (咬文嚼字), released the top ten buzzwords of 2024,...
Chinese traditional sports
Chinese Traditional Sports on Show at China's Ethnic Games
Chinese traditional sports were on show at the nine-day Ethnic Minority Games, becoming a platform for fostering friendships among all ethnic groups in China. The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic...
Foreign tourists
China visa exemptions continue to facilitate cross-border travel
China has implemented visa exemption policies for 38 countries, making travel to China easier for millions of people. The introduction of visa-free policies is part of a broader push to increase international...
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Seven more Chinese villages named Best Tourism Villages
Seven villages representing a cross-section of China’s vast rural areas have been recognised by the UN Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations...
AI Chef cooking robot
In China, The AI Chef is Coming
AI Chef: The application scenarios of “artificial intelligence (AI) + catering” continue to expand in China. Place 120 grams of shredded pork, 150 grams of shredded green bamboo shoots, 30...
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