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Why Back to the Past Still Resonates with Audiences After 24 Years
From a TV classic to a box office success, Back to the Past shows why Hong Kong stories still resonate with audiences 24 years later. The long-awaited film adaptation of Back to the Past (《寻秦记》) officially...
Year of the Horse
Year of the Horse: Myths, History and Art
As the Year of the Horse approaches, explore how the horse’s enduring legacy is shaped by Chinese myth, history, and art. From China’s earliest dynasties, horses were vital to transport, warfare, and daily...
China AI regulation
China Regulates AI Virtual Hosts in Live-streaming E-commerce
China has introduced new rules to regulate AI-generated virtual hosts in live-streaming e-commerce, strengthening labelling requirements and platform accountability to prevent misinformation. China has...
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...
What’s on in London November: Chinese Social and Cultural Events
Chinese Events in London this January
While we haven’t yet reached Chinese New Year, as the Year of the Horse starts in February, we have made it to 2026. We will continue throughout this year to round up all the best China-related events...
Chongqing 8D Magic City
Chongqing’s “8D Magic City”: A Cyberpunk Adventure for Tourists
Discover Chongqing’s “8D Magic City” with its futuristic architecture and iconic spots like Li Zi Ba and the Bus Through Building. A visitor from Singapore once said, “One building’s first floor might...
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31 New Projects: China Space Station Progress in 2025
China carried out 31 new space science and application projects to its space station in 2025, covering fields including life sciences, microgravity physics and space technologies. China’s space station...
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...
China ice and snow tourism
China’s Top 10 Ice and Snow Tourism Cities for 2026
Discover the leading winter destinations in China, with 360 million trips expected and 450 billion yuan in tourism revenue this season. China’s winter tourism is booming. According to the China Ice and...
China’s AI Governance
Inside China’s AI Governance: A Global Dialogue with Sam Daws
Explore insights from Sam Daws, Senior Adviser at Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative, on China’s AI innovation, global collaboration, and the future of artificial intelligence governance. Sam Daws,...
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China Completes First Astronaut Cave-training Mission
China’s first astronaut cave-training mission has successfully concluded in southwestern Chongqing municipality. Organised and led by the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre, training covered...
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...
Bingwu Year special stamps
China Issues the Bingwu Year Special Stamps
China Post has released the Bingwu Year special stamps, featuring two designs inspired by the Year of the Horse. On Jan. 5th,  China Post released the Bingwu Year special stamps, a new zodiac-themed philatelic...
Visitors admire a New Year lantern show at Chongqing
China’s Top 10 Youth Buzzwords Reflect Young People’s Mood and Trends
Discover the top 10 Chinese youth buzzwords of 2025, reflecting trends in self-care, emotional balance and lifestyle. Over the course of 2025, the Shanghai Youth Research Centre, in collaboration with...
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New Year, New Views: China 2026
Discover how China welcomed 2026 with breathtaking landscapes, city runs, and festive traditions across the country. As 2026 dawned, cities and scenic spots across China welcomed the New Year in unique...
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Unitree Robotics Opens Its First Physical Store in Beijing
Unitree Robotics opens its first offline store in Beijing, showcasing interactive robots for home, education, entertainment, and elder care applications. On Dec. 31st 2025, Unitree Robotics opened its...
Foreign tourists in China
Foreign Tourists Flock to China for New Year, Bookings Soar
Foreign tourists are flocking to China for the New Year as flight bookings and hotel stays surge, with Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou leading popular destinations. Data from China’s online travel platform...
Glimpses of Antarctica
Growing Numbers of Chinese Travellers Explore Antarctica
Antarctica is attracting more Chinese travellers than ever, as tourism grows and new regulations aim to protect the continent’s unique environment. Antarctica is gradually shedding its image as a destination...
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....
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China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” Manned Airship Enters Mass Production
China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” manned airship has received China’s first production certificate, marking the start of mass production. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on Dec. 30th...
China private sector
China’s Private Economy in 2025: Growth, Innovation, Global Links
In 2025, China’s private sector strengthened trade, innovation, and global competitiveness amid economic uncertainty, supported by clearer rules and sustained market momentum. As global economic uncertainty...
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Hainan FTP's Air Passenger Traffic Tops 50m for First Time
Following the successive arrivals of Hainan Airlines’ Bangkok-Haikou flight and China Southern Airlines’ Chengdu-Haikou flight on December 30th, the combined annual passenger throughput of...
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...
China PhD dual-degree program
China Launches Pilot “PhD + Master’s” Dual-Degree Programs
China has launched pilot PhD + Master’s dual-degree programs at select universities, allowing a small number of doctoral students to pursue interdisciplinary training under new national rules. China has...
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China’s Ice-and-Snow Tourism Turns Winter Into a Peak Travel Season
China is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. Across the country, ice and snow now draw crowds. In Beijing, frozen waterfalls and glowing light shows steal the spotlight. In the city’s...
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Six Siberian Tigers in One Frame: Rare Wild Sighting in China
China’s Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park captured a rare moment: a female Siberian tiger with five cubs. This is the first “six-tiger” wild sighting in the country. On November 8th, 2025, cameras...
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Yangxin Dian Reopens at the Beijing's Palace Museum
Yangxin Dian reopens at the Palace Museum after a decade-long restoration, featuring digital conservation techniques. On December 28th, the Palace Museum in Beijing reopened the Hall of Mental Cultivation...
China smart glasses
How China's Smart Glasses Are Shaping the Future
Explore how China’s smart glasses are transforming technology, consumer experiences, and the global wearable market in 2025 and beyond. As 2025 comes to a close, smart glasses are emerging as a new way...
Hong Kong Christmas tourism recovery
Christmas Crowds Signal Tourism Recovery in Hong Kong
Hong Kong experiences a surge in visitors during the Christmas holiday, with crowded attractions, high hotel occupancy rates, and signs of a steady tourism recovery. Hong Kong experienced a strong rebound...
Strictly Come Dancing
Partner Power: Chinese Dancer & Ex-Women’s Football Star Dance to Strictly Victory
Recently, the 23rd season of Britain’s hit dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing drew to a close. Notably, Chinese dancer Carlos Gu paired up with former England women’s national football...
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5-Year Cancer Survival Rate for Patients Under 19 Rises in China
China’s five-year cancer survival rate for children and adolescents under 19 has reached 77.2%, according to a national study. The findings show significant progress in pediatric cancer care, with some...
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