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First Incense of the Lunar New Year: A Tradition Lives On
Worshippers in Macau, Hong Kong and Beijing mark the Lunar New Year by offering the first incense, continuing a long-standing tradition of prayer and renewal. As the Year of the Horse begins, temples in...
Fish Lantern Parade
Fish Lanterns Light Up Ancient Village in Anhui
Experience the vibrant Huizhou fish lantern parade in Zhanqi Village, Shexian County, Anhui. Traditional lanterns, festive rituals, and local culture bring the ancient village to life this Spring Festival. As...
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2026 Winter Olympics | Britain Claims Historic Mixed Team Skeleton Gold
Britain wins historic mixed team skeleton gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics as Matt Weston secures his second gold medal in Milano Cortina. Britain secured a historic victory in the mixed...
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【One Bowl, One Story】Manchu Eight Bowls: The Hearty Winter Feast of Northeast China
In Northeast China, the Manchu Eight Bowls mark the start of Spring Festival with slow-cooked winter dishes shared around one abundant table. In Northeast China, winters arrive early and stay long. On...
Hélène Rollès
Hélène Rollès: “My Name Is Hélène” — A Song That Still Resonates
Hélène Rollès reflects on her iconic 1993 hit “My Name Is Hélène”, a song that captured a generation in China and continues to resonate more than 30 years later. When you hear the name Hélène Rollès, her...
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Mosaic Secrets of Europe: Discover the Timeless Art in Beijing
The multimedia exhibition “Mosaic: The Code of Timeless Italian Art” recently opened in Beijing. Using mosaic art as its central theme, the exhibition unfolds a cultural journey across Italy...
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China Grants Visa-Free Entry to UK Nationals from Feb. 17
China will grant visa-free entry to UK nationals from Feb. 17th, 2026, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business and family visits. China will grant visa-free entry to holders of UK ordinary...
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2026 Winter Olympics | Matt Weston Breaks Track Records to Win Skeleton Gold
Britain’s Matt Weston set multiple track records to claim gold in the men’s skeleton at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Britain’s Matt Weston delivered a commanding performance in the men’s singles...
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Long Tables Unite Communities Across China for Lunar New Year
Across China, long-table feasts light up historic streets for Lunar New Year, as residents and visitors gather to share food, traditions and community spirit. As the Lunar New Year approaches, long tables...
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2026 Winter Olympics | Sun Long Wins Silver in Men’s 1,000m Short Track
China’s Sun Long claimed silver in the men’s 1,000m short track at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, earning his first Olympic medal and China’s first short track podium of the Games. China’s...
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Hong Kong Population Increased to 7.51 Million by End of 2025
Hong Kong’s population reached 7.51 million by the end of 2025, with net migration offsetting natural decline. The Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department released provisional figures on February 12th,...
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Rare Spotted Seal Pups Captured on Camera in Liaodong Bay
Rare spotted seal pups were captured on camera on sandbars in Liaodong Bay, northeastern China, during the breeding season. Liaoning Dalian Municipal Bureau of China Coast Guard announced on February 12th...
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2026 Winter Olympics | Ning’s Bronze Marks New Step for China in Speed Skating
China’s Ning Zhongyan claimed bronze in the men’s 1,000m speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the country’s best-ever Olympic result in the event. Two Olympic records fell in a dramatic men’s...
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Draw Your "Supreme Fortune"! Unlock Your 5 Elements Destiny in One Click
Happy Chinese New Year, Britain! As red buses meet red lanterns and Highland winds carry the echo of firecrackers, the spirit of the 2026 Year of the Horse has arrived on British soil. Ever wondered what...
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Medical Companion: A Booming New Workforce in China
In China, a quiet new workforce—medical companion—is becoming increasingly popular. In recent years, a range of paid services such as accompanying patients to medical appointments, picking up medicine,...
Seedance 2.0
Bytedance Launches Chinese AI Video Creator Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.0 is the new Chinese AI video creator released by Bytedance, impressing the world with its video generation capabilities. Bytedance, parent company of TikTok, suddenly launched its new AI video...
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Harrods Celebrate Year of the Horse with Designer Pop-Up
Harrods rings in the Year of the Horse with designer pop-ups, festival feasts and limited-edition collectables from January to March. Harrods has unveiled a full Spring Festival programme to mark the Year...
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Meet 30 Adorable Newborn Pandas Ringing in the Lunar New Year
Celebrate 30 adorable newborn pandas at China Conservation and Research Centre for Giant Panda and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. China Conservation and Research Centre for Giant Panda...
Snow Leopard 6×6 Antarctic test
China’s Snow Leopard 6×6 Completes 10,000 km Test in Antarctica
China’s domestically developed Snow Leopard 6×6 wheeled vehicle has completed a 10,000 km test in Antarctica, marking a breakthrough in inland polar mobility. China’s domestically developed Snow Leopard...
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Three Generations, One Craft: Woodblock New Year Prints
A family in central China keeps the tradition of woodblock New Year prints alive, blending centuries-old craft with modern design and digital tools. In northern China, the days before the Lunar New Year...
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World’s First Zero-Carbon Airport Terminal Completed in Ordos
China has completed the world’s first zero-carbon airport terminal in Ordos, using renewable energy, smart systems and low-carbon technologies to cut emissions. China has completed the world’s first zero-carbon...
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2026 Winter Olympics | When Chinese High Techs Meet with Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
The ongoing 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has become a key window for showcasing Chinese manufacturing and technological strengths. Pin trading has long been part of Olympic culture. A smart pin exchange...
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2026 Winter Olympics | Eileen Gu Wins Silver in Women’s Slopestyle
China’s freestyle skier Eileen Gu won silver in the women’s slopestyle final at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. China’s freestyle skier Eileen Gu won the silver medal in the women’s slopestyle final at...
Centre Pompidou masterpieces in Beijing
When Color Travels: Centre Pompidou Masterpieces in Beijing
Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou arrive in Beijing, exploring modern art through colour, global exchange, and new ways of seeing. A burst of colour fills the canvas. Through shifting reds, blues,...
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Unboxing the Year of the Horse: Museum-Inspired Limited Editions
Chinese museums are ringing in the Year of the Horse with creative horse-themed merchandise. Here’s a look at what’s available. In many Chinese museums, entry is free, yet visitors often leave having spent...
China-UK Financial Working Group
Beijing Hosts First Meeting of China-UK Financial Working Group
Beijing hosts the inaugural China-UK Financial Working Group meeting, strengthening bilateral cooperation on financial stability, capital markets, and RMB offshore development. The inaugural meeting of...
Lang Lang Winter Olympics 2026
Lang Lang: Bridging Cultures Through Music
Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs with Cecilia Bartoli at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony, bridging cultures through music and sharing a message of peace. On February 6th, the...
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2026 Winter Olympics | Su Yiming Wins Bronze in Men’s Big Air
Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming wins bronze in the men’s big air final at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, reflecting on pressure, growth, and the evolving level of competition. Chinese snowboarder...
Sky Dragon V5000
Sky Dragon V5000: China Pushes eVTOL Limits with 5-Ton Aircraft
China’s Fengfei Aviation Technology launches the Sky Dragon V5000, the world’s first 5-ton eVTOL, expanding urban air mobility possibilities with passenger and cargo versions covering up to 1,500 km. On...
Mohe China
From −44°C to Aurora Dreams: Frozen Adventures in Mohe
Explore ice-covered streets, snowy sledge rides, and the chance to witness the northern lights in this Arctic-edge destination. Mohe, China’s northernmost city, recorded its coldest day of 2026 on February...
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Young Europeans Embrace China’s Trade, Tech & Cooperation
Young people in Europe hold positive and pragmatic views of China, particularly regarding trade, technology and cooperation. A survey released on Feb. 4th revealed that the overall image of China among...
China wetland protection
China’s Next Stage | Wetlands, Governance and Shared Futures
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....
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