Discover how Chinese families seal their wishes in Huangjiu, a traditional rice wine, preserving life’s milestones and emotions for years to come.
In Shaoxing, a historic city in eastern China, some families...
From cosplay date commissions and instant reply companions to digital parents and pet services, China’s young generation is driving a fast-growing companionship economy to meet evolving emotional needs.
Driven...
A look at Bruce Lee’s childhood home in Kowloon, now the Prudential Centre, where a new exhibition marks his 85th birth anniversary in Hong Kong.
On Nathan Road in Kowloon, the former home of Bruce Lee...
This May, London-based Jingkun Chinese Arts will present a distinctive programme of Chinese opera at Brighton Fringe 2026.
The programme will include the revival of a nearly lost classical Kunqu work,...
Eurasian otters have returned to Chengdu after decades of absence, with new footage showing how they adapt to urban waterways and drainage canals.
An infrared camera recently captured a rare scene in Chengdu,...
Hong Kong’s e-cigarette ban covers public possession. Offenders face fines up to HK$50,000 and jail. Authorities aim to protect public health.
The Hong Kong Department of Health has announced a new...
Traces of Spring: Paintings by Daniel Lee and His Students exhibition opened on April 25th at Charing Cross Library in London as a vivid example of cross-cultural exchange and art education.
The exhibition...
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opens in Fengtai, featuring 1,000+ flower varieties from 30+ countries, themed gardens and citywide events.
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opened...
A wonderful new exhibition at St Anne’s Church in Limehouse sets apart myth and reality regarding London’s first Chinatown.
Many Londoners or visitors to the city will have passed through London Chinatown....
China is restructuring university majors, adding new interdisciplinary programs while cutting outdated ones to better align with emerging industries and economic needs.
China is reworking the structure...
2026 Beijing Book Fair highlights an immersive Harry Potter “Magic Space” with rare editions, art, and exclusive merchandise.
Beijing recently hosted the 2026 Beijing Book Fair at Chaoyang Park. A major...
China clones ten yaks in Tibet through natural delivery, marking a step toward large-scale use of cloning technology in livestock breeding.
A Chinese research team has brought yak cloning closer to practical...
Limehouse Chinatown was London’s first Chinatown, once home to a vibrant Chinese community, before disappearing to time.
Editors note: This article contains racist language in quotes from early 20th century...
Nobel laureate Mo Yan reflects on why stories are getting shorter, from flash fiction to short video culture, and how digital reading is reshaping literature.
At a recent literary event in Hangzhou, Nobel...
Yiwu sees an early surge in World Cup-related orders as the 2026 FIFA World Cup expansion drives demand for customised football goods and global sports merchandise.
With just over a month left before the...
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show becomes the world’s largest auto exhibition, highlighting electric vehicles, AI-driven mobility, and global automotive innovation.
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show has opened as the...
Shanghai bespoke is attracting foreign visitors with tailor-made suits, fast service and immersive experiences, reshaping how travellers engage with the city.
“Bespoke” was once closely tied to London’s...
The streaming giant’s plan to clone actors using artificial intelligence has ignited a fierce debate — and raised pressing questions about the future of human creativity.
iQIYI, one of China’s leading...
Bosnian sinologist Ljiljana Stević explores how Chinese characters bridge cultures, showing how language learning fosters cross-cultural understanding between China and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
At the University...
Hong Kong places eight universities in the top 100 in Asia in the Times Higher Education 2026 rankings, with strong performance across major institutions.
The 2026 Asia university rankings released by...
China has selected two Pakistani candidates for astronaut training, with one set to become the first foreign astronaut to join a mission to China’s Tiangong space station.
China has selected two Pakistani...
Rose fermented tofu pork belly brings warmth and depth. It blends Chinese tradition with British spring tastes in a rich, cultural dish.
In April, spring arrives not only in nature but also on restaurant...
China is testing robot guide dogs to support people with visual impairment, aiming to improve mobility and independent travel through assistive robotics.
A new generation of robot guide dogs is being tested...
Cleaner water at Erhai Lake in southwest China is drawing more visitors and reshaping daily life after years of restoration and watershed management.
Morning light reaches the western shore of Erhai Lake...
Discover which roles earn the most in China’s 2026 job market. Tech jobs lead, with strong demand in AI, robotics, and new energy sectors.
In spring, the job market becomes active. Across China, labour...
China’s latest reading survey shows rising digital reading rates while printed books remain widely preferred, reflecting a dual-track reading culture in 2025.
China’s adult reading participation rose slightly...
Yangtze finless porpoise populations are rebounding in China’s Yangtze River after years of conservation efforts, signalling improving river ecosystem health.
In early spring, groups of finless porpoises...
Chinese humanoid robot has broken the human half-marathon record at a robot marathon competition in Beijing E-Town.
A history-making event took place on the morning of April 19th in Beijing. Humanoid robots...
The best Chinese universities 2026 have been revealed by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, with Tsinghua University in first place.
On April 15th, 2026, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy officially released its...
Rain, stars, and a blue carpet highlight the opening of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival, featuring an international jury and films from 139 countries.
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival...
China’s racing scene is undergoing a rapid expansion, driven by surging Formula One popularity, the commercialisation of China GT, and significant new investment in world-class infrastructure.
In mid-April...
From smart wearables to home devices and office tools, AI-driven products, showcased at CICPE, are transforming people’s daily lives.
The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is...