migratory birds attract birdwatchers.
Birdwatching Takes Flight in China
Today, birdwatching is booming in China.  People have watched birds for centuries, mainly for food or sport. However, birdwatching as a hobby began only in the early 1900s. It first took root in Great...
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UK Director David Yates Serves as 15th BJIFF Juror, Thanks Chinese Fans
On Apr 20, the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (15th BJIFF) held a jurors’ press meet-and-greet at Beijing. David Yates and other members of the Tiantan Award International Jury attended...
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China 10G Internet Factcheck: Broadband Internet and Not the World's First
China 10G internet launch has been a headline on several news sites, however, this is not a world first revolution in mobile technology but part of a nationwide pilot project for broadband internet. China...
Tiangong Ultra shared the course with human runners
Robots Hit the Ground Running in Beijing’s Half-Marathon
From spinning handkerchiefs on national television to serving coffee and acting as interpreters at trade fairs, China’s humanoid robots have been busy expanding their repertoire. Their latest challenge?...
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Progress Made in Joint UNESCO Bid to Recognise Lion Dance
China and Malaysia are working together to protect and promote the lion dance. In late March, both countries submitted a joint bid to UNESCO to list the art form as a shared intangible cultural heritage. This...
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Young Explorer Program Day 5: Embracing Jiangnan Water Village Culture
On April 16th, the Young Explorers headed to Zhujiajiao near Shanghai to explore the cultural charm of a Jiangnan water town.  Stepping into Zhujiajiao along the bluestone road, which had been polished...
Visiting the Shanghai Musuem. Credit, Yuhan He
Young Explorer Program Day 2: Forging Your Own Path
On April 13th the Young Explorer Program, which offers a chance for Western young people to see China, set off for its first full day of exploring as the group got to pick their own adventure.  The 22...
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Little Yellow App: Where to Buy China’s Secret Designer Knockoffs at DHGate
The Little Yellow App, officially DHGate, is an online marketplace that has become infamous as the place to buy high-quality designer knockoffs. Little Yellow App or DHGate were founded in 2004 as a business-to-business...
Shanghai Young Explorers
Young Explorers Program Day 4: Feeling the Warmth of Community
On April 15, the Young Explorers Program went deep into the Hongkou community to experience community governance through cultural heritage, Chinese medicine, and media dialogue.  The morning started early...
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Young Explorers Program Day 3: Huangpu River in Day and Night
 On April 14th, the Young Explorers Program set off for an in-depth exploration of Shanghai’s urban culture with the theme of “North Bund Tour”. The first step was visiting the Citizens’ Station...
HPV vaccine for men.
Men in Multiple Chinese Cities Receive Imported 9-Valent HPV Vaccine
On April 15, China launched its first-dose HPV vaccination campaign for men using the imported 9-valent vaccine. The rollout began in several cities, including Changsha, Guangzhou, and Xi’an. This vaccine...
XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY
British Brands Shine at CICPE in Hainan
Many new friends joined the fifth China International Consumer Products Expo, and the UK shines as the guest country of honor with 27 brands coming here. The fifth China International Consumer Products...
AI Pet to Human photos turn this rabbit into a young woman.
AI Pet to Human: Young People's Bond with Animals In China
AI pet to human photo trends have been taking over the Chinese internet as people turn their fluffy friends into humans using AI tools.  A curious trend has been gaining momentum on Chinese social media...
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200,000 Fans, One Band: Coldplay Rocks Hong Kong After 16 Years
Coldplay Hong Kong return lit up the city with four unforgettable nights of music, emotion, and unity, drawing fans across the region. Legendary British rock band Coldplay returned to Hong Kong after 16...
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Lifetime Achievement Awards for Tsui Hark and Nansun Shi
Tsui Hark and Nansun Shi Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards. Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, all photo provided by Hong Kong Film Awards Association. The Hong Kong Film...
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IShowSpeed China Tour: From Panda Paint to Kung Fu Pain
IShowSpeed China tour saw the American streamer travel across China breaking down barriers, but where did IShowSpeed go in China? Amid the recent “China Travel” craze, more foreign influencers...
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ID and I Do: China’s New Marriage Rules Make It Easier to Wed
The Chinese government made it easier and more flexible for couples to marry by simplifying the registration process, hoping to boost marriage rates. China has updated its marriage registration rules,...
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China Steps Up Efforts to Tackle Graduate Job Market Challenges
China vows to accelerate building of high-quality employment service system for graduates. China has released new guidelines on building a high-quality system of employment services for university graduates. The...
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Who is Unc that Followed IShowSpeed Across China?
IShowSpeed Unc followed him across China giving Speed food and becoming a highlight of the stream – all to promote his hometown. Unc was a standout of IShowSpeed’s China tour, showing up in cities...
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Former NBA star Marbury Unlocks a New Identity as a Chinese son-in-law
From NBA star to CBA legend, former Beijing Shougang foreign player Marbury has started a new chapter in his life as a “Chinese son-in-law.” Recently, the 48-year-old Marbury posted a video...
Wall Street
Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Concern; China and EU Respond
China and the EU called on to deepen cooperation and advocate for economic globalization and trade liberalization during a phone conversation between Premier Li Qiang and European Commission President...
Spot China Young Explorers Program
Spot China Young Explorer Program Sets Off to Shanghai and Hangzhou
The Young Explorer Shanghai and Hangzhou Program, co-organised by the Spot China travel agency and the Shanghai International Studies University, officially starts on April 11th.  This program tours Shanghai,...
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Diverse Tourism across China during Qingming
Fur-st Class Travel: China’s High-Speed Rail Welcomes Pets
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Fur-st Class Travel: China’s High-Speed Rail Welcomes Pets
China has launched a pilot program allowing small cats and dogs to travel on select high-speed trains, marking a significant step forward in pet-friendly public transportation. Starting April 8, China...
President of L'Oréal North Asia Zone
L' Oréal china unveils its first socio-economic impact study in china: 1 L' Oréal job in china generates 20 jobs in the wider economy
L’Oréal China held its 2024/2025 Annual Results Press Meeting, under theme ‘Believing in Beauty, Elevating the Game’.  L’Oréal China reaffirmed its belief in the Essentiality of Beauty, shared...
Invest in China 2025
‘Invest in China’ 2025 Promotion Event Successfully Held in London
More than 300 business leaders, investors and officials from China and the UK gathered at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre on Thursday for the 2025 ‘Invest in China’ Promotion Event, aimed at deepening trade...
Twelve Flower Gods
The Twelve Flower Gods: A Blossoming Tradition in China
China celebrates the arrival of spring with Flower Festivals nationwide. These festivals feature the iconic Twelve Flower Gods, who blend floral beauty with rich cultural heritage. As spring sunshine warms...
Green Burials
Returning to Nature: The Rise of Green Burials in China
As China modernizes its funeral customs, more families are choosing eco-friendly green burials in China —from sea ceremonies to forest parks—honoring loved ones while protecting the planet. On the eve...
London Stock Exchange
China’s First Sovereign Green Bond Issued in London
China Issues First Offshore RMB-Denominated Sovereign Green Bond on London Stock Exchange. On April 3rd, China successfully issued its first offshore renminbi-denominated sovereign green bond on the London...
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Lighting Up the Stars: Autism Inclusion in China
China is advancing autism inclusion through education and employment, breaking barriers for over 13 million autistic individuals with early intervention, supportive schools, and workplace opportunities. April...
IShowSpeed
IShowSpeed ’s China Livestream Shatters Western Misconceptions
IShowSpeed China livestream goes viral debunking Western misconceptions and also showcasing the country’s modern culture. A new viral moment in China-West cultural exchanges has exploded! Popular American...
CICPE
HSBC Reaffirms Confidence in China's Economic Future
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker in Beijing, reaffirming China’s commitment to high-standard opening-up and multilateralism. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met...
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