How China is protecting wetlands through large-scale conservation, public access, and a nationwide governance system, shaping shared ecological futures.
Wetlands are among the world’s most valuable ecosystems....
What drives the growing trend of Western bloggers sharing their tips on traditional Chinese wellness habits on social media?
Recently, many TikTok users have noticed a curious trend: young Western creators...
Thanks to a lucky name pun, Draco Malfoy has taken over Chinese New Year celebrations, inspiring fan art, decorations, and viral online jokes.
Harry Potter character Draco Malfoy has claimed an unexpected...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fundraiser for the ESEA Community Centre on Saturday 7th February including food, crafts, games, and more.
The Year of the Horse fundraiser is a day festival and market...
China has released its top six archaeological discoveries of 2025, spanning from the Palaeolithic Age to the Tang Dynasty.
The Institute of Archaeology, with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in...
On Sunday, February 22nd London Chinatown will host its annual Chinese New Year celebrations.
The main event of the Chinese New Year in London, which organisers describe as ‘the largest Chinese New Year...
For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, two versions of Jin Shi Lu, a rare bronze and stone inscription, are displayed together.
For the first time in nearly a thousand years, two versions of Jin Shi...
Hong Kong sends a record delegation to the 2026 Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics, competing in short track speed skating and alpine skiing.
The Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be held from...
John Yuan’s songs defined love and memory for a generation. A tribute to the man behind the music
Yuan Weiren (John Yuan), a Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer whose songs helped shape the...
China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel season kicks off. Millions are on the move by train, plane, and car across the country.
China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun, officially began...
China’s doll-dress economy is booming as young adults spend on miniature fashion for Labubu and other designer toys.
Mini suits, pants, hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing), and Victorian dresses are not...
IKEA China will close seven large stores starting February 2nd as it shifts focus to smaller-format stores in major cities like Beijing and Shenzhen.
IKEA China will close seven large stores across the...
Chinese pop culture brand POP MART has chosen London as its European headquarters. The company plans new stores across the UK, creating jobs and bringing popular IP characters like Labubu and Molly to...
AstraZeneca plans to invest over £12 billion in China by 2030 to expand R&D and production of innovative therapies, including cell and radioligand treatments, boosting UK-China life science cooperation.
Global...
Explore China’s top Lunar New Year travel hotspots. From major cities to hidden gems, see where foreign visitors are heading this festive season.
According to Chinese online travel platform Qunar, bookings...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Shanghai, exploring the Yuyuan Lantern Festival, tasting local tea, and engaging in cultural exchange during his trip to China.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
A selection of books offering fresh perspectives on Chinese society, culture and the human experience.
What’s worth reading from China as we begin the new year? To mark the debut of our monthly book recommendations,...
China’s commercial space industry has had a robust start this year, making “commercial space” the new year’s buzzword.
“I’m honoured to be a space tourist. I’ll board China’s own...
Echoes of China is a special Guzheng concert at the Royal Academy of Music, part of the “Happy Chinese New Year” programme by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China.
As...
China reports no Nipah virus cases but strengthens monitoring. India confirms two cases, and other Asian countries ramp up border measures.
Chinese health authorities reported no Nipah virus infections....
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first meal in Beijing at a Yunnan restaurant highlights regional Chinese cuisine and a moment of cultural exchange.
When Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on January...
China Minutes has launched the Chinese Cities Overseas Tourism Influence Rating, ranking the Chinese cities with the best overseas marketing influence for tourism.
Global interest in exploring China has...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China, with talks expected to focus on bilateral relations, trade and investment cooperation, and global issues.
British...
An 11-year-old female Komodo dragon has hatched two healthy babies without a male in Taiyuan Zoo. This rare parthenogenesis case is the first in China and Asia, offering new insights into reptile reproduction...
China’s University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has opened a new School of Interstellar Navigation to advance space science education and research.
The University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...
Chinese New Year events are being held across London to celebrate the Year of the Horse, from the yearly parade in Chinatown to Lunar New Year markets. Read on to find out about all the Chinese New Year...
China lost 4-0 to Japan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup final, but the runners-up finish marked a boost for China’s soccer reforms.Japan on Jan. 24th defeated China 4–0 in the final of the AFC U23...
A look at Laba garlic, a seasonal Chinese dish made before the Spring Festival. From its emerald colour to the winter rituals behind it.
If you’re curious about Chinese traditions leading up to the Spring...
On December 19th, 2025, the 2025 China-Europe Annual Speech Conference took place in Hall 1 of UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
The theme of the event was “Dialogue Among Civilisations: Envisioning the Future”....
China will launch a nationwide elderly care service subsidy program in 2026, providing monthly digital vouchers for eligible disabled seniors.
China will begin a nationwide elderly care service subsidy...
Workers at a lantern factory in southwest China are busy making red lanterns as demand rises ahead of the Chinese New Year.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, demand for red lanterns is rising across...
China’s manufacturing landscape is undergoing a major shift as smart factories powered by AI, automation, and digital systems reshape production.
Bright lights flood the workshop. Robots glide smoothly...