Dozens of endangered Oriental storks are feeding in crab ponds in Jiangsu, China, bringing a surprising dilemma for local farmers.
Early in the morning, mist still hung over the crab ponds in Sheyanghu...
Tsinghua University’s Vulcan Team defends its robot football title after adapting its championship-winning system to new humanoid robots.
Tsinghua’s Vulcan Team had only about a month to adapt its championship-winning...
Chinese men are turning from leather shoes to sneakers as workplace dress codes change, putting pressure on traditional brands like Aokang.
For decades, a pair of polished leather shoes was a familiar...
Outdoor cinemas are making a comeback in Chinese cities, offering residents new ways to enjoy films in parks, historic sites and other open-air spaces.
With historic courtyard buildings nearby, a giant...
How do you really get to know a country as vast and multi-layered as China? It takes looking past the daily headlines and stepping directly into individual lives, neighbourhood trade networks, deep historical...
A Chinese creator made the AI short drama Guixu largely on his own. Its success shows how AI is changing filmmaking in China.
A young Chinese creator has made a sci-fi short drama largely on his own. He...
Experts explain how a high-altitude glacier collapse developed into a powerful mudslide that devastated Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border.
A massive mudslide that devastated the China-Nepal border...
China’s services trade grew 8.3% in the first half of 2026 as CIFTIS 2026 prepares to showcase new services and global opportunities.
According to Yan Dong, Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Commerce,...
A “Robot Kindergarten” backed by Turing Award winner Richard Sutton is showcasing how robots can learn through interaction and trial and error.
The four-day HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit opened...
Lindsay Varty explores Hong Kong through its traditional crafts, Cantonese slang, local food and everyday stories, documenting the city’s changing culture.
Walking through the streets of Hong Kong, writer...
China has sent more rescue forces to Tibet after a deadly mudslide left 558 people missing, including 260 foreign nationals and UK nationals.
China has sent additional rescue forces to southwest China’s...
From 21 to 23 October 2026, the WFT 2026 China Tech Go-Global Summit will be held at the IET London: Savoy Place, bridging global innovation ecosystems and empowering tech companies’ cross-border expansion.
The...
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 is almost here, and we’ve rounded up all the best events in 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,...