China’s toy industry is growing as AI-powered toys and original IP drive new consumer trends, boost exports, and strengthen the country’s global market influence.
China’s toy industry is expanding its...
Chinese novelist Mai Jia moves from spy thrillers to exploring human nature in rural stories that reach readers worldwide.
At the age of 60, Chinese novelist Mai Jia has turned a new page. Once famous...
Discover Ancient Egypt at Hong Kong Palace Museum: pharaohs, Tutankhamun, mummies, sacred cats, and Saqqara’s latest finds.
Starting from November 20th, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will host “Ancient Egypt...
China is introducing Spring and Autumn school breaks to support outdoor learning, ease academic pressure, and boost family travel.
China is testing a new type of school break known as the Spring and Autumn...
This year, tourist spots in Kaifeng and Luoyang, Henan Province, have become increasingly popular. Thanks to its “all-encompassing historical and cultural” appeal, Henan is now among the top provinces...
Poyang Lake, China, emerges as a hotspot for migratory birds and eco-tourists. Latest conservation projects and birdwatching initiatives are boosting local communities.
On a crisp November morning, flocks...
China has seen the growth rate of anthropogenic emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) level off and steadily decline since 2013, which is a great case to show China’s initiative in global climate governance.
Tackle...
Cambridge historian Hans van de Ven explains why AI can translate Chinese texts but cannot fully grasp China’s culture and history, highlighting the limits of technology in humanities research.
At a Beijing...
The 38th Golden Rooster Awards highlight China’s rising film stars and diverse feature films, showcasing innovation, emerging directors, and new trends in Chinese cinema.
The 38th Golden Rooster Awards...
Chinese researchers built a human-like robotic finger that can lift fragile items like tofu and potato chips without breaking them, bringing robots closer to gentle, precise touch.
A team of researchers...
First-ever cross-boundary marathon was held on November 15th in China’s National Games, which showed how integrated the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has become.
In the games, both the...
London curatorial group Which Witch Collective opened their exhibition They Call Me WITCH on November 13th.
During the opening night, a packed audience filled the atmospheric The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras...
The vibrant city of Chongqing took center stage at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, held from November 4th to 6th at the ExCeL International Exhibition Centre.
Under the theme “Magnificent Mountains...
Winter invites stillness and inner strength. In traditional Chinese culture, this season calls us to slow down, store energy, and protect the kidneys — the source of vitality. As nature retreats inward,...
Explore highlights from China’s Golden Rooster Film Festival, featuring top films, stars, and cultural moments.
The 38th Golden Rooster Awards, part of the 2025 China Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers...
China’s Ministry of Education has released new guidelines to strengthen science and technology education, promote global cooperation, and nurture young innovators by 2035.
China’s Ministry of Education...
China’s annual online “Double 11” shopping festival concluded on November 11th with smarter and more emotional consumption.
The “Double 11” festival concludes on November...
Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi, only 13, broke a 13-year-old Asian record in the women’s 200m medley at China’s National Games in Shenzhen.
A 13-year-old swimmer from Hebei, China, stunned the swimming...
From November 8th to 12th, the “Behind the Masks: Discovering Sanxingdui and Jinsha” exhibition and an academic symposium was held at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, showcasing the archaeological...
Work on the return mission of China’s Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew is proceeding in an orderly manner as planned.
China is making steady progress on the return mission for its Shenzhou-20 crew, said...
Discover 131 treasures from Liverpool’s National Museums in Shanghai. Explore Roman sculptures, emperors, and interactive displays.
Shanghai is now home to a spectacular journey through ancient Rome. The...
China’s short drama market boomed in 2025, driven by AI-driven creation, quality content, and a global ‘New Chinese Style’ push bringing the industry 50.44 billion yuan (£5.32B), including 10.84 billion...
Chinese mainland expands higher education access as 165 universities accept Hong Kong students under the HKDSE scheme for 2026/27.
The Chinese mainland will further open its universities to students from...
After a nine-day visit to China, the UK Innovation and Investment Delegation returned to London and shared their experiences in an exclusive interview with China Minutes, highlighting a shift in China-UK...
How has Sinology developed in Europe? What are the core topics that European scholars focus on? What kind of mainstream “understanding of China” has taken shape? And what efforts should Europe and China...
China’s 15th National Games opened with a ceremony highlighting cultural heritage and technological innovation.
The opening ceremony captivated audiences under the theme “Shared Roots, Shared...
China’s first international robotics debate competition sees humanoid robots argue about AI, humanity, and the future.
On November 9th, Beijing hosted the First China (International) Robotics Debate Competition—and...
China’s Wu Yize blitzed to victory over Scotland’s four-time World Champion John Higgins to claim the 2025 World Snooker Tour International Championship title on November 9th in Nanjing, China.
This...
In pictures: China opened its largest-ever pavilion at the London World Travel Market, running from November 4th to November 6th at Excel.
The total area of this year’s China exhibition reached 402 square...
China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft has delayed its return mission to Earth due to a suspected impact from tiny space debris.
The return of China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft, originally...
Discover China’s rising live wedding painters, who capture couples’ love stories on canvas, creating unique keepsakes that go beyond photography.
In the midst of a bustling wedding, with lights shimmering...
A roundup of all the best Chinese events in London this November, including talks, performances, and more.
A huge number of events this month. For business, there are several delegations from China and...