Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here, and we’ve rounded up all the best events across London.
Occasionally known as the Moon Festival or the mooncake festival for the tasty mooncakes typically eaten...
China’s delivery robots are expanding from city streets to rural roads, reshaping last-mile logistics through autonomous vehicles and drones.
Open a ride-hailing app in Foshan, Guangdong Province, tap...
Household robots take the spotlight at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, showcasing smarter ways to enhance everyday life.
The 2026 World Robot Conference, themed “Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand...
Discover how China celebrates Qixi Festival, from ancient traditions and the Cowherd and Weaver Girl legend to modern romantic outings.
August 19th marks Qixi Festival, celebrated on the seventh day of...
Unitree surged 460% on its Shanghai debut, highlighting strong investor interest in China’s fast-growing humanoid robotics industry and hard-tech market.
Chinese robotics company Unitree made its debut...
China’s 3D printing industry sees rapid growth, with equipment output up 52.3% and 3D printer exports rising 90% in the first half of 2026.
China’s 3D printing industry recorded strong growth in the first...
The 3rd Cambridge Chinese Music & Culture Festival will come to the city from 21–27 August 2026, featuring distinguished artists and scholars.
It will bring together distinguished artists and scholars...
Mark Selby makes history by winning a record fourth China Open title, beating Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham 10-6 in Taiyuan.
At 43, English snooker star Mark Selby has made history at the China Open.
Selby...
Jiang Zemin’s birth centenary is commemorated in Beijing, as Xi Jinping calls for learning from his contributions and legacy.
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the Standing Committee...
Huw Lewis-Jones explores how maps have shaped fantasy literature, from Treasure Island to Middle-earth, and how maps can reveal cultural perspectives.
Huw Lewis-Jones was born on a small island, where...
Chinese film Once Upon A Time in the Middle East turns food, war and a restaurant into a moving story of survival, human dignity and the pursuit of peace.
Chinese film Once Upon A Time in the Middle East...
Cecilia Chuan Jiang opened her debut solo exhibition Where Light is Stored on 11th August at The Crypt Gallery in London, curated by Wenqi Zhang and presented by Which Witch Collective.
The exhibition...
AI is transforming elderly care in China, from smart therapy beds and health monitoring to care robots, while human carers remain essential.
Robotic-arm moxibustion devices can now target treatment points...
Wang Xiji, a pioneer of China’s space programme, helped develop early sounding rockets, launch vehicles and recoverable satellites. He died at 105.
Wang Xiji, a pioneer of China’s space programme and recipient...
Why are British snooker stars choosing Hong Kong? Jimmy White’s move highlights the city’s tax advantages and growing links with China’s snooker market.
Another snooker legend has chosen Hong Kong as his...
China-Europe trade is gaining a new Arctic option as a Chinese shipping company prepares to launch a regular container route to the UK and Europe.
A new shipping route is set to connect China and Europe...
ZXMOTO’s 500RR secures its first EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificate, marking a step toward entering the European market.
CNS reported on Aug. 12 that German independent testing, inspection...
Lhasa marks the opening of the Shoton Festival with a giant Buddha thangka unveiling at Drepung Monastery, drawing worshippers and visitors.
Lhasa welcomed the annual Shoton Festival on Aug 12th, with...
Ningbo has become the first city in China to surpass 10-million-kW of installed distributed PV capacity, marking a major milestone in its urban green energy transition.
On Aug 12, with the grid-connection...
Discover how a 3,000-year-old Chinese lacquer tradition is finding new life in Songbai Village, where young artists and foreign craftsmen are reshaping the craft.
It is lacquer season in Songbai Village,...
From 1L cans to 10L kegs, bigger-format beer is becoming a summer trend in China, driven by changing drinking habits, social gatherings and online sales.
As temperatures soar across China, bigger-format...
The 2026 “Cultural China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Song Contest Awards Ceremony brought young singers from around the world together in Beijing.
The 2026 “Cultural China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Song...
From solar-powered fish farms to electric boats and battery factories, Ningde is building a clean-energy ecosystem across industries.
In Ningde, a coastal city in southeast China, clean-energy technology...
A short conversation between Chinese podcaster Zhong Shu and director Christopher Nolan about The Odyssey went viral online.
A conversation about ancient Greece, Christianity and storytelling was never...
Shenzhou-21 astronauts share stories from life aboard China’s space station, including a sunflower, an apple and a space garden.
An apple with the words “peace and safety” written on it. A small sunflower...
SongS Band blends Mongolian traditional music with rock to tell stories of Inner Mongolia, bringing the sounds and spirit of the grasslands to a new generation.
SongS・令 (hereafter SongS band), an Inner...
Old letters, family records and digital platforms are helping overseas Chinese reconnect with relatives and rediscover their roots across generations.
For decades, an old letter, a faded photograph or...
British-Chinese artist, poet, and children’s author Zhang Huaicun opened her major solo exhibition, Home Sweet Home, at Mall Galleries in London on 23rd July.
Far more than an art exhibition, Home...
Spanish sinologist Ana Padilla Fornieles explains why contemporary Chinese literature and ordinary lives resonate with readers around the world.
As more young writers enter overseas publishing markets,...
Young people of Chinese descent from eight countries joined a summer camp in Hunan, exploring their roots through Chinese surnames, seal carving and cultural heritage.
Young people of Chinese descent from...
As summer temperatures rise, more attractions across China are opening after dark, making night tourism a popular way to beat the heat.
As Europe endures another summer of extreme heat, China is facing...
This month’s book picks offer a diverse range of perspectives on China, featuring voices from scholars, artists, factory workers, and street performers.
July’s new releases highlight the richness...