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...
Yangtze finless porpoise populations are rebounding in China’s Yangtze River after years of conservation efforts, signalling improving river ecosystem health.
In early spring, groups of finless porpoises...
Chinese humanoid robot has broken the human half-marathon record at a robot marathon competition in Beijing E-Town.
A history-making event took place on the morning of April 19th in Beijing. Humanoid robots...
The best Chinese universities 2026 have been revealed by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, with Tsinghua University in first place.
On April 15th, 2026, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy officially released its...
Rain, stars, and a blue carpet highlight the opening of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival, featuring an international jury and films from 139 countries.
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival...
China’s racing scene is undergoing a rapid expansion, driven by surging Formula One popularity, the commercialisation of China GT, and significant new investment in world-class infrastructure.
In mid-April...
From smart wearables to home devices and office tools, AI-driven products, showcased at CICPE, are transforming people’s daily lives.
The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is...
The 2026 China Overseas Scholars Entrepreneurship Competition launches in Beijing, inviting global talent to compete in innovation.
2026 (12th) China Overseas Scholars Entrepreneurship Competition &...
China’s economy grew 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, driven by stronger industrial output and trade, while consumption showed steady recovery, official data showed.
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew...
China’s HH-200 unmanned cargo aircraft, developed by AVIC, has completed its maiden flight, marking a new milestone in large-scale autonomous air freight and low-altitude logistics development.
The HH-200,...
Phil Taylor discusses how UK–China education cooperation is evolving from student exchange to co-created learning, joint programmes, and deeper university partnerships.
Phil Taylor, President of the University...
China’s Hanging Temple uses real-time fibre-optic monitoring to track structural risks from tourism, ageing wood, and seismic activity.
The Hanging Temple (悬空寺) in Shanxi, China, is facing increasing pressure...
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao wins the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, becoming the first Chinese artist to receive the illustrator prize.
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao won the Illustrator...
SBTI, a fast and absurd personality test, has gone viral across Chinese social media.
Is your social feed still alright? Recently, a personality test called SBTI has suddenly taken off. It has hit trending...
Global brands are gathering at the Hainan Expo as China’s consumer market expands. Discover why companies see Hainan as a key gateway to Chinese shoppers.
Global brands are turning to China with renewed...
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...
Explore Mei Lanfang’s 1930 US tour and how he presented Peking Opera in America through performance, music notation, and visual documentation.
In 1930, Chinese opera performer Mei Lanfang travelled to...
Liu Yong’s “Poetic Years” exhibition opens in Beijing, showcasing 89 works that blend Chinese ink traditions with Western artistic influences.
The exhibition “Poetic Years: Dreams Flow into Paintings:...
AI and automation are transforming China’s logistics network, from driverless trucks at ports to smart delivery systems and real-time digital freight platforms.
At a major port in eastern China, a driverless...
China Post’s Bell and Drum Towers stamp, part of the Beijing Central Axis series, is named World’s Best Stamp 2025 and wins top honours in global competition.
China Post announced on April 9th that a Chinese...
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden Expo opens April 15th, featuring mountain-and-lake landscapes, city gardens, and global collaboration with IFLA.
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden...
From ibuprofen to small snacks, young Chinese are embracing modern, creative ways to converse with historical figures during tomb-sweeping.
During this year’s Qingming Festival, young people visited...
Explore the “Poet of the Piano: Chopin” exhibition at Suzhou Museum, featuring rare manuscripts, letters, personal items, and live performances.
The Suzhou Museum has opened “Poet of the Piano: Chopin,”...
China is exploring space-based computing as AI drives rapid growth in data centre demand, raising new questions about energy use and infrastructure limits.
As artificial intelligence systems expand, demand...
From imperial power to sudden downfall, uncover the story of Liu He—the 27-day emperor—through the extraordinary treasures of the Haihun Marquis Tomb.
Liu was the grandson of Emperor Wu of Han. However,...
A roundup of all the best Chinese Events in London this April.
There are a lot of Chinese-related events in London to explore, including book launches, academic talks, an exhibition on London’s first...
China’s tea industry is going high-tech. AI, smart farms, and automated production are changing how tea is grown, processed, and enjoyed.
Each year around Qingming Festival, tea farmers across China enter...
Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong defeated world number one Judd Trump 10–3 to claim the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester.
On April 5th, Chinese player Zhao Xintong defeated world number one...
A WSBK victory is boosting demand for the Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, as racing success begins to influence consumer behaviour in China’s fast-growing market.
A recent racing victory is beginning...
China has proposed new rules to regulate AI-generated virtual humans, requiring clear labelling, restricting misuse, and introducing stronger protections for minors.
China has released draft rules to regulate...
Shanghai pet gyms charge up to 2,000 yuan (£220) a month. As a result, debate grows over cost, city life, and modern dog care.
“Would you pay 2,000 yuan (£220) a month for a pet gym?” One user asked this...
A Beijing stage play, Yinding Bridge, debuts in Hong Kong, telling the story of a family restaurant and reflecting shared urban challenges across cities.
The lights dim inside the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong’s...