world leaders visiting Chinese universities
Why Are World Leaders Visiting Chinese Universities?
Why are more foreign leaders visiting Chinese universities? From AI labs to student exchanges, campuses are becoming new spaces for diplomacy and for understanding China’s future. “Go alone if you want...
China–Europe SMILE satellite
SMILE Satellite Launch Marks a New Phase in China–Europe Cooperation
The China–Europe SMILE satellite has successfully launched, marking a new phase in space science cooperation and advancing research on solar wind and space weather. The joint China–Europe solar wind–magnetosphere...
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How Chinese Museums Are Becoming More Accessible
From tactile replicas to audio guides, museums across China are creating more accessible and multi-sensory ways for visitors to experience history and culture. Fingers slowly moved across the cool surface...
China AI computing power
China Wants AI Computing to Flow Like Electricity
As AI costs rise, China is building shared computing platforms that allow businesses to access AI power like electricity or cloud utilities. When Chinese AI entrepreneur Li Zhong talks about the biggest...
Chinese Huangjiu tradition
A Jar of Time: How Chinese Families Seal Their Wishes in Huangjiu
Discover how Chinese families seal their wishes in Huangjiu, a traditional rice wine, preserving life’s milestones and emotions for years to come. In Shaoxing, a historic city in eastern China, some families...
China university majors
China Reshapes University Majors to Match Future Industries
China is restructuring university majors, adding new interdisciplinary programs while cutting outdated ones to better align with emerging industries and economic needs. China is reworking the structure...
robot guide dogs
China Trials Robot Guide Dogs to Assist People with Visual Impairment
China is testing robot guide dogs to support people with visual impairment, aiming to improve mobility and independent travel through assistive robotics. A new generation of robot guide dogs is being tested...
China reading survey
Reading in China: Digital Grows, Print Remains Strong
China’s latest reading survey shows rising digital reading rates while printed books remain widely preferred, reflecting a dual-track reading culture in 2025. China’s adult reading participation rose slightly...
injured wildlife in China
How Injured Wildlife in China Gets a Second Chance
Discover how injured wildlife in China is rescued, treated, and released back into the wild through improved care, new technology, and coordinated conservation efforts. A wounded oriental stork stands...
autism in China
How China Is Building a Support System for People with Autism
From brain-based therapies to job training programs, China is building a more connected support system for people with autism, linking healthcare, education, and employment. On a morning in Beijing, 17-year-old...
China surgical robots
China’s Robotic Surgery Moves Into Cross-Border Practice
Chinese hospitals are expanding the use of remote robotic surgery across borders, enabling doctors to operate internationally while patients remain in local hospitals. At a control console inside West...
Dong wooden architecture
Building Memory by Hand: The Dong Master Without Drawings
Discover Shi Shanzhang, a Dong master who builds wooden houses without drawings or nails, preserving centuries-old architecture and cultural heritage. In Gaobei Village, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County,...
one-meter perspective
Seeing Cities from One Meter: China’s Child-Friendly Design
China adopts a “one-meter perspective” in designing child-friendly cities to improve safety, accessibility, and children’s daily experiences. In recent years, China has begun designing public spaces from...
China yacht market
From Luxury to Lifestyle: China Bets on a Booming Yacht Economy
China’s yacht market is expanding rapidly as leisure boating shifts from a luxury niche to a popular lifestyle choice. For Li Zhexuan, a tourist from central China, a recent trip to Sanya had a clear focus....
Chinese tech at MWC 2026
Chinese Companies Highlight AI Innovation at MWC 2026
Chinese technology firms showcased AI-driven devices and computing solutions at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, including new robotics concepts and AI-enabled smartphones. From March 2nd to 5th,...
Midu Echoing YangYinYue Brazilian Phonk
Midu Echoing Creator YangYinYue on Tradition and Brazilian Phonk
YangYinYue discusses Midu Echoing and how he remixed the Yunnan folk classic into Brazilian Phonk while rethinking tradition and innovation. The remix of the Yunnan folk classic Midu Mountain Song (弥渡山歌),...
Midu Echoing
Midu Echoing: From Folk Song to Worldwide Phonk Hit
Discover how Midu Echoing, a traditional Chinese folk song from Yunnan, became a viral Phonk remix sensation worldwide. A traditional Chinese folk song, “Midu Mountain Song” (Midu Echoing, 弥渡山歌), has captured...
China humanoid robots
China’s Humanoid Robots Shift From Kung Fu to Production Lines
China’s humanoid robots are shifting from televised kung fu performances to factory floors, warehouses and elderly care. On February 16th, Lunar New Year’s Eve in China, humanoid robots performed kung...
woodblock New Year prints
Three Generations, One Craft: Woodblock New Year Prints
A family in central China keeps the tradition of woodblock New Year prints alive, blending centuries-old craft with modern design and digital tools. In northern China, the days before the Lunar New Year...
John Yuan
The Man Behind the Love Songs: A Tribute to Yuan Weiren
John Yuan’s songs defined love and memory for a generation. A tribute to the man behind the music Yuan Weiren (John Yuan), a Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer whose songs helped shape the...
British PM Beijing dinner
British PM’s Beijing Dinner Turns Spotlight on Yunnan Flavors
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first meal in Beijing at a Yunnan restaurant highlights regional Chinese cuisine and a moment of cultural exchange. When Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on January...
comedy duo Shu-Fu
Shu-Fu: Building Bridges Through Comedy
Beijing-based comedy duo Shu-Fu uses bilingual stand-up and humour to bridge cultures and connect audiences through laughter. It’s winter in Beijing, and the air carries a crisp chill. Inside a rehearsal...
David Hare Skylight
From London to Beijing: David Hare’s Skylight Finds a New Voice
Hong Kong theatre troupe brings David Hare’s Skylight to Beijing in Cantonese, starring Tse Kwan-ho and Wang Wan-zhi, exploring love, loss, and social class in a fresh cross-cultural adaptation. From January...
Nie Weiping
In Memory of Nie Weiping, Who Believed Go Was About People
A tribute to Nie Weiping, the legendary Chinese Go player who shaped generations, promoted Go worldwide, and believed the game is ultimately about human judgment, patience, and life lessons. When Nie Weiping...
Nobel Laureates HKUST
Nobel Laureates Share Insights on AI with HKUST Students
Four Nobel Laureates shared research insights and views on AI with HKUST students and faculty, inspiring curiosity and innovation. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the...
Yin Ruins discoveries
Ancient China’s Earliest Kept Wild Animals Discovered at Yin Ruins
Archaeologists at China’s Yin Ruins have uncovered the earliest known evidence of wild animals kept by humans. Recently, archaeologists at the Yin Ruins in Anyang, Henan Province, uncovered the earliest...
Yangtze River
China’s Next Stage | Yangtze River Economic Belt: Redefining Green Growth
Over the past decade, the Yangtze River Economic Belt has advanced cleaner shipping, upgraded industry and steady income growth. Over the past decade, the Yangtze River Economic Belt has become a testing...
China green consumption
China’s Next Stage | Green Consumption: From Vehicles to Appliances
China is expanding green consumption from vehicles to household appliances, as new policies support the large-scale implementation and recycling of these products. China has unveiled a comprehensive policy...
China chocolate museums
Exploring China Through Chocolate: Museums You Can’t Miss
Discover China’s chocolate museums and explore iconic cultural landmarks transformed into edible art. Chocolate museums are gaining popularity worldwide. In Europe, places like Switzerland’s Lindt Home...
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
The Enduring Wisdom of China’s Ancient Wooden Buildings
Discover how China’s ancient wooden buildings have endured for centuries through innovative design and modern preservation, showcasing the enduring wisdom of traditional architecture. For more than a thousand...
late-night museum openings in China
New Year’s Eve at the Museum: A Growing Cultural Trend in China
From late-night openings to hands-on programs, museums across China are drawing crowds on New Year’s Eve, signalling a shift in how people experience public culture. As the clock struck midnight on Jan....
Ice Heart Rose at Ice Heart Island
Photo Gallery: Heart-Shaped Moments Across China in 2025
A photo gallery capturing heart-shaped scenes across China in 2025, from natural landscapes and city spaces to technology exhibitions and wildlife. Throughout 2025, heart-shaped scenes and gestures appeared...
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