A minimalist Chinese app that asks users to check in once a day has surged in popularity among young professionals living alone.
For Li Wan, a 25-year-old living alone in Shandong province in eastern China,...
China has tightened rules on medical institutions’ funeral services to protect families and curb abuse in the funeral sector.
On Jan. 12th, Chinese authorities introduced new rules to regulate funeral-related...
Chinese and British university students come together in Harbin for an international ice dragon boat friendship race, strengthening youth exchange through winter sports.
The “HIT–Cambridge–Oxford Cup”...
A factory mistake turned a “crying horse” toy into a viral hit in China, as consumers embraced its imperfect but relatable expression and drove unexpected demand.
A small manufacturing error has unexpectedly...
Discover how a young Chinese entrepreneur brings Shengzhou xiaolongbao abroad, connecting cultures and sharing a taste of home with international customers.
At the start of 2026, while many were still...
From a TV classic to a box office success, Back to the Past shows why Hong Kong stories still resonate with audiences 24 years later.
The long-awaited film adaptation of Back to the Past (《寻秦记》) officially...
China has introduced new rules to regulate AI-generated virtual hosts in live-streaming e-commerce, strengthening labelling requirements and platform accountability to prevent misinformation.
China has...
Over the past decade, the Yangtze River Economic Belt has advanced cleaner shipping, upgraded industry and steady income growth.
Over the past decade, the Yangtze River Economic Belt has become a testing...
Discover Chongqing’s “8D Magic City” with its futuristic architecture and iconic spots like Li Zi Ba and the Bus Through Building.
A visitor from Singapore once said, “One building’s first floor might...
China carried out 31 new space science and application projects to its space station in 2025, covering fields including life sciences, microgravity physics and space technologies.
China’s space station...
China is expanding green consumption from vehicles to household appliances, as new policies support the large-scale implementation and recycling of these products.
China has unveiled a comprehensive policy...
Discover the leading winter destinations in China, with 360 million trips expected and 450 billion yuan in tourism revenue this season.
China’s winter tourism is booming. According to the China Ice and...
China’s first astronaut cave-training mission has successfully concluded in southwestern Chongqing municipality.
Organised and led by the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre, training covered...
China Post has released the Bingwu Year special stamps, featuring two designs inspired by the Year of the Horse.
On Jan. 5th, China Post released the Bingwu Year special stamps, a new zodiac-themed philatelic...
Discover the top 10 Chinese youth buzzwords of 2025, reflecting trends in self-care, emotional balance and lifestyle.
Over the course of 2025, the Shanghai Youth Research Centre, in collaboration with...
Discover how China welcomed 2026 with breathtaking landscapes, city runs, and festive traditions across the country.
As 2026 dawned, cities and scenic spots across China welcomed the New Year in unique...
Unitree Robotics opens its first offline store in Beijing, showcasing interactive robots for home, education, entertainment, and elder care applications.
On Dec. 31st 2025, Unitree Robotics opened its...
Foreign tourists are flocking to China for the New Year as flight bookings and hotel stays surge, with Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou leading popular destinations.
Data from China’s online travel platform...
Antarctica is attracting more Chinese travellers than ever, as tourism grows and new regulations aim to protect the continent’s unique environment.
Antarctica is gradually shedding its image as a destination...
China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” manned airship has received China’s first production certificate, marking the start of mass production.
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on Dec. 30th...
Following the successive arrivals of Hainan Airlines’ Bangkok-Haikou flight and China Southern Airlines’ Chengdu-Haikou flight on December 30th, the combined annual passenger throughput of...
A photo gallery capturing heart-shaped scenes across China in 2025, from natural landscapes and city spaces to technology exhibitions and wildlife.
Throughout 2025, heart-shaped scenes and gestures appeared...
China has launched pilot PhD + Master’s dual-degree programs at select universities, allowing a small number of doctoral students to pursue interdisciplinary training under new national rules.
China has...
China is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. Across the country, ice and snow now draw crowds. In Beijing, frozen waterfalls and glowing light shows steal the spotlight. In the city’s...
China’s Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park captured a rare moment: a female Siberian tiger with five cubs. This is the first “six-tiger” wild sighting in the country.
On November 8th, 2025, cameras...
Yangxin Dian reopens at the Palace Museum after a decade-long restoration, featuring digital conservation techniques.
On December 28th, the Palace Museum in Beijing reopened the Hall of Mental Cultivation...
Hong Kong experiences a surge in visitors during the Christmas holiday, with crowded attractions, high hotel occupancy rates, and signs of a steady tourism recovery.
Hong Kong experienced a strong rebound...
Recently, the 23rd season of Britain’s hit dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing drew to a close. Notably, Chinese dancer Carlos Gu paired up with former England women’s national football...
China’s five-year cancer survival rate for children and adolescents under 19 has reached 77.2%, according to a national study. The findings show significant progress in pediatric cancer care, with some...
Discover Harbin’s iconic 19-meter snowman, a winter marvel with a red hat and scarf.
Harbin welcomes winter with its iconic snowman, now taller and more charming than ever. Standing 19 meters high, wearing...
China launches its first open robot rental platform, Qingtian Rental, in Shanghai. Covering 50+ cities, it offers humanoid robots for commercial and industrial use, with expansion to 200+ cities by 2026.
On...
McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in Qinghai, completing coverage across all Chinese provinces.
After opening three stores in Ningxia on Dec. 20th, McDonald’s launched its first restaurant in Qinghai...