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【Beyond the Scene】Top Traditional Icon Nezha Reborn with High-tech
As an iconic character from Chinese mythology, Nezha’s story shines with new vitality in more diverse art forms in modern times. As Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has shattered multiple box office records...
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Mint Green Labubu Toy Sells for ¥1.08 Million at Beijing Auction
A rare mint green Labubu toy sold for ¥1.08 million at the Yongle 2025 Spring Auction in Beijing, marking a record-breaking moment for POP MART collectibles. On June 10, a rare mint-green Labubu figure...
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"Wine Olympics" Returns to Ningxia, Rising Global Influence
The Fifth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo opened on June 9 in Yinchuan, Ningxia. At the same time, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) — dubbed the “Wine Olympics”...
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Bridging Eurasia: SHIAC Hosts Successful First London Arbitration Night
Leading legal and corporate professionals from China and the UK  examined the evolving landscape of international arbitration in global trade and investment at SHIAC‘s “London Arbitration Night”. During...
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Millions React to Video of Chinese Math Genius Wei Dongyi
Peking University responds to viral video of math professor Wei Dongyi, as millions express concern over his health and appearance. A recent video of Peking University mathematics professor Wei Dongyi...
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Chinese Police Bring “Lucky Numbers” to Gaokao Students
Chinese police officers use badge numbers “985” and “211” to support and encourage students during the 2025 Gaokao exams. Started from June 7, millions of Chinese students took...
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Chinese Overseas Study: US Visa Crackdown, UK Takeover
The 2025 Report on Chinese Students’ Overseas Study released recently. The UK overtakes the US as the most popular destination for the first time since 2020. Apply for Interdisciplinary Studies The...
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China's Gaokao Comes with Major Changes
China’s gaokao will take place soon, and the exams this year feature several new developments. China’s national college entrance exam, known as gaokao, will take place from June 7 to 10 and feature several...
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China Approves First Homegrown 9-Valent HPV Vaccine
China Approves First Homegrown 9-Valent HPV Vaccine. China has approved its first domestically developed 9-valent HPV vaccine, Xinkening®9. The vaccine was jointly developed by Xiamen University, the Xiang...
Jiangsu City League
Fight for City Honor: Jiangsu City League Surges in popularity
The 2025 Jiangsu Football City League has recently surged in popularity, highlighting the intense rivalries among the 13 cities in Jiangsu Province of China. Passion across the Province The league’s...
the Grand Canal
The Grand Canal’s Journey: From Ancient Route to Global Icon
China’s Grand Canal transforms from ancient lifeline to international tourism icon. As global tourism rebounds, canal tourism is enjoying a remarkable resurgence. These historic waterways—once vital for...
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Mission: Impossible Sparks Box Office Boom in China
China’s box office surged during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival. The holiday also overlapped with International Children’s Day, further boosting demand for entertainment. As a result, thirteen new...
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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...
Dunhuang children murals
Ancient Childhood in Dunhuang Art
Ancient Dunhuang murals and texts reveal how children played, learned, and lived over a thousand years ago in China. June 1st is International Children’s Day. In China’s Dunhuang caves—especially the Mogao...
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China Breathes Easier: Smoking Rates Continue to Fall
China’s smoking rate among people aged 15 and above fell to 23.2 percent in 2023. This marks a 0.9 percentage point drop from 2022, according to a study released on Thursday. Specifically, male tobacco...
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Chinese Events in London This June
London events in June with a Chinese twist. A roundup of all the best Chinese-related events in London during June. Art exhibitions, book launches, academic talks, musical performances, and more are happening...
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Dragon Boat Festival London 2025
This year Dragon Boat Festival lands on May 31st, read on to learn all about one of the best-known Chinese traditional festivals and all of the Dragon Boat Festival London events.  What is Dragon Boat...
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...
2025 Chengdu-Europe Culture Season
New Tier-One Cities in China: Chengdu and the Cities on the Rise
Chengdu Tops China’s New Tier-One Cities Ranking for the 11th Year. On May 28, Yicai released the Ranking of Cities’ Attractiveness in China 2025. Chengdu once again claimed the top position...
Zhangyuan in Tianjin
Breathing New Life into Tianjin’s Historic Buildings
Tianjin turns historic buildings into cultural venues with concerts, theater, and digital art. Recently, at the century-old Anglican Art Center—once a church—a violin and bayan accordion concert drew a...
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The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru Review: A Forgotten WW2 Tragedy
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru by Fang Li shines a light on the tragic death of thousands of British Prisoners of War, and the Chinese fisherman who saved hundreds. In October 1942, the Japanese freighter...
China Film Festival 2025
China Film Festival 2025 Launches in London
The China Film Festival 2025 officially launched on May 23rd at Regent Street Cinema in London, offering audiences a four-day celebration of Chinese cinema focusing on WWII  and China-British ties.  The...
2025 Shaw Prize
UK Scientist Wins 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
UK Astrophysicist George Efstathiou Wins 2025 Shaw Prize for Groundbreaking Work in Cosmology. The Shaw Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Shaw Prize at a press conference in Hong Kong...
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The Diving ‘Gentleman Knitter’: Tom Daley Sparks a Chinese Nickname Craze
British diving star Tom Daley, the “knitting whiz” in the diving world, recently made a big splash on RedNote, China’s social media platform. The Tokyo Olympics synchronized platform...
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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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Is China Getting a 4.5-day Workweek? One City Thinks So
Mianyang’s new policy proposal promotes a 4.5-day workweek as part of a broader consumption plan.  A local policy document from Mianyang, a city in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, has sparked nationwide...
Harvard University campus
U.S. Government Bars Harvard Internationals; Hong Kong, Macau Act
After the U.S. revoked Harvard’s student visa program, Hong Kong and Macau universities moved quickly to welcome affected international students with support and offers. Harvard University campus....
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East Meets West|Nie Jun: From Beijing to Copenhagen, how do foreign readers understand Chinese comics?
Chinese cartoonist Nie Jun explains how Chinese comics are seen across the world in this exclusive interview.  Like a particularly cute child gently putting the hands of two adults together, the comics...
Crafts on Peel
Crafts on Peel Showcase Hong Kong at London Craft Week
Embracing Craft, Connecting Culture exhibition by Crafts on Peel brings Hong Kong Craft to 2025 London Craft Week.  Hong Kong is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, a perfect crucible for artisans from...
E-commerce livestreamers
China’s 618 Shopping Festival Expands Global Free Shipping
China’s major mid-year shopping event, the “618” festival, is back — and this year, it’s going even more global. E-commerce giant Taobao has expanded its “Global Free Shipping” program to 12 countries...
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Sugar-free Beverage is a New "Sweet" of Global Markets
In China, low-sugar tea beverages are rapidly gaining ground as health-conscious consumers drive a structural shift in the soft drinks market. Health-driven Transformation Reshapes Market Since 2023, RTD...
Longmen Grottoes
Longmen Grottoes: Where History and Innovation Unite
Longmen Grottoes blends ancient Buddhist art with modern digital technology to protect and share its cultural heritage worldwide. In 2024, China’s Longmen Grottoes welcomed over 7.7 million visitors....
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