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The Year of the Snake brings with it the vibrant celebrations of the Spring Festival, and this year, the iconic red envelope has taken on a fresh, modern twist.
In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, many...
The most important holiday of the year in China, Chinese New Year is a time of celebration, family, and traditions. There are lots of traditions that are followed on this holiday from feasting with family...
Dominique Turpin answers how will Europe be affected by electric vehicle tariffs on China?
The EU previously issued an announcement on its decision to impose a five-year countervailing duty on imports...
Pets Mukbang: Spring festival is a time of celebrations with family including big meals, for some Chinese, they include their pets in the festivities.
As the Spring Festival is approaching, families across...
Year of the Snake Horoscope: Will you be doing well in 2025?
In 2025, individuals born in the year of the Snake (1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) will experience their animal...
As the Year of the Snake arrives, test your brain with the crossword above and learn a bit more about Chinese New Year traditions. To give you a helping hand, here are some tips:
1. Celebrated in China...
Charm of Jiangsu conference held in London celebrating culture and tourism of Jiangsu, China.
On January 21st, the “Happy Chinese New Year · Charm of Jiangsu” Cultural and Tourism Conference was successfully...
Lubaina Himid opens her first solo exhibition in China.
On Jan. 17th, 2025, British artist Lubaina Himid opened her first solo exhibition in China at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. The...
This charming “slow train” embodies a unique vibrancy and humanistic warmth, akin to a picturesque landscape nestled in the mountains.
What’s it like to visit village fairs, enjoy live concerts, attend...
TikTok users in the USA are flooding onto Chinese social media Red Note, referring to themselves as TikTok Refugees
Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (小红书, also called “Red Note”) has skyrocketed to...
A new store dedicated to Black Myth Wukong merchandise drew large crowds of enthusiastic gamers in Beijing.
On January 15th, the joint theme store for China’s pioneering AAA game Black Myth: Wukong...
If you plan to visit China during the Year of the Snake, you can try to find these places and stories related to snakes.
In the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. They are very important animals...
Hong Kong’s first panda-themed high-speed train brings a unique travel experience to passengers
Hong Kong’s first panda-themed high-speed train officially launched on January 11th, bringing a unique and...
A longer Spring Festival Holiday has sparked new trends in the China travel industry.
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is scheduled from January 28th to February 4th this year. Workers...
East Meets West talks with Peter Singer the author of Animal Liberation to discuss the interaction between AI and animal ethics.
Currently, the reach of AI has expanded from humans to animals. Can AI...
A large group of TikTok users based in the U.S., calling themselves “TikTok refugees,” were seen on the Xiaohongshu.
Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (小红书，also called “Red Note”)...
Jiayin County is exploring innovative cultural, sports, and tourism integration.
To comprehensively promote the development of Beautiful China, showcase the vitality of winter ice and snow tourism in Jiayin,...
The guide is dedicated to celebrating the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine.
The 2025 edition of the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, published by Meituan — China’s leading shopping platform —...
The Year of the Snake stamps hold a special place in the hearts of many Chinese people.
On January 5th, 2025, China Post unveiled a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year...
There is a bird kingdom born along the coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf in China.
Dongtan sanctuary in Chongming Island, Shanghai, Yellow River Estuary sanctuary in Dongying, Shandong, Nandagang sanctuary...
The Exhibition promises a captivating journey through literary and artistic treasures.
A literary museum exhibition titled “Pixel World”, authorized by the British Library and organized by...
London Chinese New Year Events will be found across the capital, with the big day on Wednesday 29th January.
For China, New Year doesn’t fall on January 1st, but at the beginning of the new Lunar...
Best Chinese Books of 2024 brings together a list of some of the best books from China published during 2024.
Tons of great Chinese books were released this year. The China Minutes team made some of our...
With the changing of the year, many places in China welcome the New Year with special activities.Hangzhou：Zouyun （走运）
“Happiness” “career luck” “wealth luck” “academic...
John Rabe’s essential role in saving lives during the Nanjing Massacre is remembered 87 years on.
In 1937, the Japanese invasion of China resulted in the horrific Nanjing Massacre. The German John...
China’s CR450 high-speed train prototype debuts as world’s fastest high-speed train.
China unveiled the CR450 high-speed train prototype recently. It is seen as the fastest high-speed train in the...
On December 21, “Walking the Great Wall, Witnessing the Chinese Civilization”, the 2nd “Assembly by Great Wall” Promotion Activities and Dialogue on World Cultural Heritage was...
‘I Am Mosuo’ documentary about the Mosuo people of southwestern China screened in London.
London-based Yi Crafts and the Mosuo Museum of southwestern China came together to host an event about the Mosuo...
Chinese youth embrace inter peace from decompression products.
“Why the slides are not done? The wage is too low.” “I think it’s legal to take a break.” “How can I maintain...
World snooker No.1 Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, HK official announced on Dec. 24th.
Trump arrived in Hong Kong on Dec. 23rd to collect his identity...
Chinese people are welcoming the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake through different celebrations.
Chinese New Year’s Eve has been officially included in the Spring Festival break in 2025,...
Best Chinese Movies of 2024 brings together a list of some of the best movies from China and the Chinese diaspora released during 2024.
There were a lot of great movies to choose from this year. The China...
