Liangzhu culture
How AI and AR Are Bringing 5,000-Year-Old Liangzhu Culture to Life
Discover how AI glasses, augmented reality and digital twins are helping visitors explore and protect China’s 5,000-year-old Liangzhu heritage. Visitors to the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City...
Starbucks China seating policy
Starbucks China Introduces Purchase-For-Seating Policy Nationwide
Starbucks China will require purchases for seating from October 22th and invest over 300 million yuan in store services and upgrades. Starbucks China will require customers to make a purchase before using...
Chinese EV makers
European Buyers Explore Partnerships With Chinese EV Makers
European buyers at the Canton Fair explore partnerships with Chinese EV makers, from vehicle sales and charging infrastructure to local production. European buyers are exploring new business opportunities...
Florence street performer
How a Florence Street Performer Became a Favourite Among Young Chinese Visitors
Meet Marco, the Florence street performer portraying Dante who has attracted young Chinese fans with his silent performance. An Italian street performer who has portrayed Dante Alighieri in Florence for...
China's Economy Q3
China's Economy in the First Three Quarters: Growth, Services and Trade
China’s GDP grew 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2026, while services expanded 5.2% and goods trade rose 18.8%. China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.6% year on year in the first...
The 7th BRITACOF Concludes with Six Key Outcomes
The three-day 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) successfully concluded in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 15 October. With “Smart Taxation, Shared Prosperity” as its theme,...
queen wen
'Queen Wen' is Back at the China Open
China’s ‘Queen Wen’, tennis superstar Zheng Qinwen, has made history on home soil in the China Open women’s singles final on October 11th to become the first Chinese woman to win the tournament’s...
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China Mobile's JegoTrip App Launches in the UK for Cross-border Travel and Business Cooperation
On October 12th, China Mobile International held the “CMI Digital Life Ecosystem Strategy Launch Conference” and the JegoTrip APP UK Launch Conference in London. The event brought together...
Tony Rayns
International Filmmakers Join Tony Rayns Memorial in London
A memorial event for Tony Rayns, the renowned British film critic, curator and translator, was held at Bush House, King’s College London, on the morning of 11th October. Filmmakers, scholars, critics and...
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China's Next Stage | National Parks Showcase Wildlife Wonders
Five years after their establishment, China’s first five national parks are showing tangible gains in ecosystem restoration and wildlife conservation. China’s first five national parks have made significant...
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Cheap Chinese Snack Brand Weilong Spoofs Apple’s Design, the People Love It
Popular Chinese snack brand Weilong spicy gluten sticks has launched a new series of adverts, mimicking the minimalist style of Apple.  An immaculate minimalist white background, simple words and high-definition...
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The 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum Opens in Jakarta, Indonesia
On the morning of October 13, the 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) kicked off in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, under the theme of “Smart Taxation,...
China’s Luban Workshops
China’s Luban Workshops Reach 32 Countries
China has established 38 Luban Workshops in 32 countries, offering vocational education and skills training to students overseas. China has established 38 Luban Workshops in 32 countries, providing academic...
New Huanggang Port
New Huanggang Port Opens with Faster Clearance and 24-Hour Services
Hong Kong’s new Huanggang Port opens with 24-hour services, faster border checks and a joint clearance system for cross-border travellers and vehicles. The redeveloped Huanggang Port began 24-hour...
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October Chinese Events in London Roundup
A roundup of all the best Chinese Events in London this October. This month has a Chinese rapper coming to London, and the return of KCL’s China Week. China – London Networking & Social Organisers...
destination weddings in China
Why More Young Chinese Couples Are Choosing Destination Weddings
Young Chinese couples are choosing destination weddings in Yunnan, combining intimate ceremonies with travel and photography. When Li Zhe and Yang Siying, a couple from Guangdong Province in southern China,...
Pony.ai robotaxi London
China's Pony.ai and Uber Bring Robotaxis to London as European Rollout Expands
China’s Pony.ai and Uber plan to begin robotaxi road tests in London within weeks, following the launch of their autonomous ride service in Zagreb, Croatia. The October 8th announcement marks a further...
Fei Mu
Fei Mu: A Life Short, An Art That Lasts
Fei Mu’s 1948 film Spring in a Small Town returns in 4K restoration at the Pingyao International Film Festival, decades after becoming a Chinese cinema classic. “Fei Mu’s life was short, but his...
Cun Chao international players
China’s ‘Cun Chao’ Draws 551 International Players to Rural Guizhou
China’s Cun Chao football tournament draws 551 international players to rural Guizhou, as the grassroots event expands its overseas reach. A rural football tournament in southwest China has taken on an...
Chinese tourists
From City Hopping to County Getaways, Chinese Tourists Are Looking for More
Chinese tourists are exploring more cities, smaller towns and rural destinations during the National Day holiday, with multi-city trips and slower travel gaining popularity. For many Chinese travellers,...
Starbucks Xinjiang
Coffee, Culture and Dance: Starbucks Opens a New Store in Xinjiang
Starbucks has opened a new store in Urumqi, Xinjiang, combining coffee with local culture, traditional music and dance. Coffee, traditional music and dance are coming together at a new Starbucks store...
Chinese tourists writing postcards
In the Age of Instant Messages, Chinese Tourists Are Writing Postcards Again
In the age of instant messages, Chinese tourists are writing postcards to family and friends, choosing a slower way to send their greetings. In the age of instant messages, some Chinese tourists are choosing...
China’s pet economy
China’s Young Entrepreneurs Find Opportunities in the Growing Pet Economy
China’s growing pet economy is creating new jobs and business opportunities, from pet sitting and grooming to specialised food and customised services. “Orders have doubled during the National Day holiday....
National Day in Beijing
A Giant Flower Basket and a Flag-Raising Ceremony: National Day in Beijing
More than 100,000 people gathered at Tian’anmen Square for China’s National Day as a giant flower basket added colour to the celebrations in Beijing. Before sunrise on Oct. 1st, more than 100,000...
Wedgwood treasures in Chengdu
Wedgwood Treasures from the V&A Go on Display in Chengdu
Wedgwood treasures from the V&A are now on display in Chengdu, tracing 260 years of British ceramics and their links with China. Wedgwood treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) are...
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【China in Pages】September Picks: How an Emperor Saw His World
K’ang-hsi, Su Tong, contemporary Chinese writers and a Chinese father raising his daughter in London take readers into different corners of Chinese history, literature and life. For September, China in...
China’s oracle bone
AI and Digital Tools Open New Paths for Studying Oracle Bones
AI and digital tools are opening new ways to study China’s ancient oracle bone inscriptions and early Chinese writing. AI and digital tools are opening new ways to study China’s ancient oracle bone inscriptions,...
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The 2026 Global Industrial Innovation and Development Forum Is About to Open
There are only 25 days to go until the opening of the 2026 Global Industrial Innovation and Development Forum. It will take place at the IET London: Savoy Place by the Thames from October 21st to 23rd.  With...
Confucius ceremony
Confucius Ceremony Held in Qufu to Mark 2,577th Anniversary of His Birth
A ceremony in Qufu, birthplace of Confucius, marks the 2,577th anniversary of his birth with traditional rituals, music and dance. “After a thousand years, ritual and music return to eastern Lu; through...
Suzhou Quartet
China’s First Four-Screen Film Makes World Premiere at Pingyao Film Festival
China’s first four-screen film, Suzhou Quartet, has premiered at the Pingyao International Film Festival, featuring four stories told simultaneously. Suzhou Quartet, China’s first four-screen film, had...
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Exhibition honouring Chinese Medical Pioneer Dr Yan Fuqing Opens in Liverpool
For the first time in Europe, the special exhibition Dr Yan: Pioneer – A Bridge of Sino-British Medical & Cultural Exchange, has opened, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr Fuqing Yan, a University...
Chinese lessons in Washington
From ‘Jasmine Flower’ to Chinese Lessons: The Young Voices Behind a Washington Performance
Young students from Hope Chinese School perform “Jasmine Flower” youth choir in Washington, sharing how music, language and cultural activities shape their Chinese learning. The familiar melody of “Jasmine...
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