China’s esports industry earned £1.4 billion in the first half of 2025, up 6.1% year-on-year, with overseas audiences hitting record highs.
As Chengdu hosts the World Games 2025, global attention on competitive...
A Lisbon Maru film is heading to European cinemas telling the forgotten WWII.
China’s WWII tentpole Dongji Rescue will release in the U.K. and Ireland on Aug. 22. It’s a sweeping historical...
The world’s first 4S robot store will officially open on Aug 8th in Beijing, dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence (AI) robots.
Beijing is set to launch the world’s first 4S humanoid...
Chikungunya virus China outbreak has exceeded 7,000 cases as Chinese officials introduce more contingency measures.
From July 20th to August 6th over 7,000 cases of Chikungunya Virus have been reported...
The pioneering British art collective Universal Everything (UE) opens its first exhibition at Beijing 798CUBE in China.
Wandering through the darkened exhibition space of Beijing 798CUBE, light and shadow...
China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra (NCPAO) is marking its 15th anniversary with a first ever European tour to Scotland, England, Spain, and Germany.
From August 6 – 15, the NCPAO...
Garden of Love by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Theatre will grace London with a collection of Yue opera performances at The Shaw Theatre on August 21st.
The Garden of Love is a specially curated selection...
The World Games 2025 Chengdu is on the way, and the game will bring a new tourism boom in Chengdu.
“It’s so convenient! I can take the subway just by swiping my international bank card—no need to...
The proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for China’s economic and social development will be studied at the fourth plenary session of CPC Central Committee.
The photo shows Yiwu International...
Bute Noir bring Chinese authors Na Duo and Cai Jun to Scotland for the unique crime writing festival.
Bute Noir is a unique crime writing festival held on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. It brings together...
London events in August with a Chinese twist.
A roundup of all the best Chinese-related events in London during August. Musical performances, academic talks, business events and more are happening this...
From July 20 to July 26, Guangdong has reported 2,940 new local cases of Chikungunya, with 2,882 cases occurring in Foshan.
As of July 29, China’s Guangdong Province has launched targeted measures,...
Reptiles are trending as pets in China. Easy to care for and surprisingly cute, they’re capturing the hearts of young urban dwellers.
Tucked away in a quiet street in Beijing’s Huairou District, there...
Michael Hermann, an international volunteer, has been engaged in poverty alleviation work in China for 20 years.
“I have never had the idea of leaving.” Michael Hermann, from Dortmund, Germany, known...
China Business Digest July presents key takeaways from the past month for doing business in China including:
Hot Topic: Reflecting on the not-quite-complete China Audit
Hot Topic: What does the UK’s 10-year...
The 43rd Yushu Horse Racing Festival kicked off in Qinghai, showcasing thrilling races and centuries-old traditions at 4,000 meters above sea level.
On July 26, the finals of the 43rd Yushu Horse Racing...
As a vital component of China’s outstanding traditional culture and the reflection of Chinese wisdom, intangible cultural heritage not only embodies human cultural diversity and creativity but also serves...
Scholar 01, an AI robot developed in Shanghai, has been admitted as a PhD student at Shanghai Theatre Academy.
On July 27, at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, an advanced...
Below Chongqing’s Nanshan Wenfeng Pagoda, an old house blends Chinese and Western styles. Nearby lies the tomb of Dr. Paul Assmy (1869-1935). Arriving in Chongqing in the early 1900s, this German...
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, held in Shanghai from July 26 to 29, has showcased more than 150 robots with the most advanced lineup to date.
Breakthrough of Embodied Intelligence...
Days of heavy rain have raised flood risks across China, prompting alerts and evacuations in Beijing and several northern regions.
Recent days of heavy rainfall have caused widespread flooding across several...
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU). Over five decades, the China-EU ties have grown into one of the most significant bilateral partnerships...
The China-EU Young Scientists Exchange Program was launched to foster collaboration between young researchers. The initiative promotes joint efforts in addressing global challenges like climate change...
A newly published collection of Lin Huiyin’s English letters reveals her voice, cultural insight, and cross-cultural connections in the 1930s.
On July 25, People’s Literature Publishing House announced...
By harmonizing these three pillars of traditional Chinese summer wellness—nourishing your yang, dispelling excess dampness, and proactively preventing heatstroke—you create a powerful foundation for vibrant...
An ancient salt trade route in Xizang’s Ngari prefecture returns to life through cultural tourism and local salt processing efforts.
Over a thousand years ago, more than 50 salt caravans operated in the...
Space-bred pumpkins weighing 150kg were grown in Zhejiang, China — a cosmic twist to modern farming and rural tourism.
A farm in Ninghai County, Zhejiang Province, recently grew several giant pumpkins...
Taylor Swift’s new wax figure debuts in Hong Kong, wearing a custom Eras Tour look. A must-see for Swifties at Madame Tussauds.
On July 23, Madame Tussauds launched 13 new wax figures of global pop icon...
This summer, the Jiangsu Football City League, dubbed the “Suchao” , continues to top the trending lists on Chinese social media. It has not only ignited sports enthusiasm but also extended...
Discover how people in ancient China kept cool during hot summers using natural materials, underground ice storage, and early frozen treats.
Today, air conditioners and iced drinks are essential for summer....
As scorching temperature continues, China’s ice cream market is heating up. This summer, culturally themed ice creams are stealing the spotlight across China.
In recent years, “cultural”...
The Chinese Football Association launches a national esports team for football, set to compete in FIFA and AFC events.
On July 22, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced the launch of China’s...