From 1L cans to 10L kegs, bigger-format beer is becoming a summer trend in China, driven by changing drinking habits, social gatherings and online sales.
As temperatures soar across China, bigger-format...
The 2026 “Cultural China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Song Contest Awards Ceremony brought young singers from around the world together in Beijing.
The 2026 “Cultural China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Song...
From solar-powered fish farms to electric boats and battery factories, Ningde is building a clean-energy ecosystem across industries.
In Ningde, a coastal city in southeast China, clean-energy technology...
A short conversation between Chinese podcaster Zhong Shu and director Christopher Nolan about The Odyssey went viral online.
A conversation about ancient Greece, Christianity and storytelling was never...
Shenzhou-21 astronauts share stories from life aboard China’s space station, including a sunflower, an apple and a space garden.
An apple with the words “peace and safety” written on it. A small sunflower...
SongS Band blends Mongolian traditional music with rock to tell stories of Inner Mongolia, bringing the sounds and spirit of the grasslands to a new generation.
SongS・令 (hereafter SongS band), an Inner...
Old letters, family records and digital platforms are helping overseas Chinese reconnect with relatives and rediscover their roots across generations.
For decades, an old letter, a faded photograph or...
British-Chinese artist, poet, and children’s author Zhang Huaicun opened her major solo exhibition, Home Sweet Home, at Mall Galleries in London on 23rd July.
Far more than an art exhibition, Home...
Spanish sinologist Ana Padilla Fornieles explains why contemporary Chinese literature and ordinary lives resonate with readers around the world.
As more young writers enter overseas publishing markets,...
Young people of Chinese descent from eight countries joined a summer camp in Hunan, exploring their roots through Chinese surnames, seal carving and cultural heritage.
Young people of Chinese descent from...
As summer temperatures rise, more attractions across China are opening after dark, making night tourism a popular way to beat the heat.
As Europe endures another summer of extreme heat, China is facing...
This month’s book picks offer a diverse range of perspectives on China, featuring voices from scholars, artists, factory workers, and street performers.
July’s new releases highlight the richness...
Discover how Jingdezhen became the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to porcelain and how tradition continues to inspire innovation.
China’s porcelain capital has entered a...
A roundup of all the best Chinese Events in London this August. There are a lot of Chinese-related events in London to explore this month, including Mahjong clubs, Art exhibitions, and China talks.
Four...
Chinese Intangible Heritage comes to London’s Fan Museum with a series of cultural workshops by Chinese ink painting artist Chen Mengya.
On July 25th, ten participants gathered at The Fan Museum...
A hit film has brought new attention to the Teochew chive dumpling, a traditional Chaoshan snack with a unique story and growing popularity.
A humble snack from south China’s Chaoshan region has...
China’s online literature reached 250 million overseas readers in 2025, with more than 130,000 works exported and its global influence continuing to grow.
China’s online literature continued...
China travel transformed one Egyptian student’s understanding of Chinese culture through journeys in this country.
On 19 May 1613, Xu Xiake, one of China’s best-known early travellers, set...
Female archers, riders and judges are playing a growing role at Inner Mongolia’s Naadam Festival, blending tradition with a new generation of participation.
On the grasslands of Xilin Gol, Inner...
Agnès Belotel-Grenié has spent over 40 years translating Chinese history and literature, helping French readers understand modern China.
French sinologist Agnès Belotel-Grenié’s desk is always piled...
China is developing computing satellites that can run AI models in orbit, enabling faster data processing for weather monitoring, disaster response and space research.
Artificial intelligence may soon...
Italian sinologist Dario Famularo explains how Matteo Ricci’s vivid accounts of China’s lantern celebrations helped shape Europe’s early understanding of China.
Italian sinologist Dario...
Discover how Jingdezhen blends UNESCO-listed porcelain heritage with creative districts, historic kilns, pottery workshops and vibrant local life.
On July 25th, UNESCO added Jingdezhen’s Handmade...
The Scale of Power musical debuts with an entertaining performance at the Union Theatre, with shows at Camden Fringe in August.
Before the performance of The Scale of Power at the Union Theatre, Director...
Chinese post-punk electro rock band Stolen give an electric performance live in London on their Cacophonic tour.
A decade ago, I was giving talks about Chinese pop culture, including one called Peking...
China has cut commercial satellite production from months to just over 20 days with a smart production line in Wuxi.
Can you believe it? Building a commercial satellite in China no longer takes half a...
China’s animated film All Wishes Come True reimagines the Eight Immortals as ordinary people, highlighting a new trend in Chinese animation.
For generations, Chinese audiences have grown up with stories...
Yu Deng and Hong Wang become the first mathematicians of Chinese nationality to win the Fields Medal, marking a milestone for Chinese mathematics.
The two Peking University alumni become the first mathematicians...
China approved 38 innovative drugs in H1 2026 as its biotech ecosystem expanded, with Suzhou strengthening its role as a leading pharmaceutical innovation hub.
China approved 38 innovative drugs in the...
A Beijing dumpling restaurant is attracting attention by giving diners AI computing credits instead of traditional giveaways.
Diners at a popular dumpling restaurant in Beijing are leaving with more than...
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of China-Austria diplomatic ties, a premium Austrian floral art exhibition debuted in Beijing.
In June 2026, the exhibition “Blooming Hearts Through Centuries –...
Global young sinologists are pursuing genuine internal insight into Chinese civilisation by transforming from observers to participants.
How can one move beyond a superficial understanding and truly enter...