Chinese illustrator Cai Gao wins the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, becoming the first Chinese artist to receive the illustrator prize.
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao won the Illustrator...
SBTI, a fast and absurd personality test, has gone viral across Chinese social media.
Is your social feed still alright? Recently, a personality test called SBTI has suddenly taken off. It has hit trending...
Global brands are gathering at the Hainan Expo as China’s consumer market expands. Discover why companies see Hainan as a key gateway to Chinese shoppers.
Global brands are turning to China with renewed...
Discover how injured wildlife in China is rescued, treated, and released back into the wild through improved care, new technology, and coordinated conservation efforts.
A wounded oriental stork stands...
AI and automation are transforming China’s logistics network, from driverless trucks at ports to smart delivery systems and real-time digital freight platforms.
At a major port in eastern China, a driverless...
China Post’s Bell and Drum Towers stamp, part of the Beijing Central Axis series, is named World’s Best Stamp 2025 and wins top honours in global competition.
China Post announced on April 9th that a Chinese...
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden Expo opens April 15th, featuring mountain-and-lake landscapes, city gardens, and global collaboration with IFLA.
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden...
From ibuprofen to small snacks, young Chinese are embracing modern, creative ways to converse with historical figures during tomb-sweeping.
During this year’s Qingming Festival, young people visited...
China is exploring space-based computing as AI drives rapid growth in data centre demand, raising new questions about energy use and infrastructure limits.
As artificial intelligence systems expand, demand...
China’s tea industry is going high-tech. AI, smart farms, and automated production are changing how tea is grown, processed, and enjoyed.
Each year around Qingming Festival, tea farmers across China enter...
Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong defeated world number one Judd Trump 10–3 to claim the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester.
On April 5th, Chinese player Zhao Xintong defeated world number one...
A WSBK victory is boosting demand for the Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, as racing success begins to influence consumer behaviour in China’s fast-growing market.
A recent racing victory is beginning...
China has proposed new rules to regulate AI-generated virtual humans, requiring clear labelling, restricting misuse, and introducing stronger protections for minors.
China has released draft rules to regulate...
Shanghai pet gyms charge up to 2,000 yuan (£220) a month. As a result, debate grows over cost, city life, and modern dog care.
“Would you pay 2,000 yuan (£220) a month for a pet gym?” One user asked this...
With improving ecological conditions and a booming eco-tourism sector, China is transforming its green resources into economic value.
How many trees are there in China? Latest data show that China’s total...
Crafts on Peel, the Hong Kong foundation dedicated to Chinese craft, will present a new exhibition of works at the London Craft Week in May.
The exhibition is titled Creative Cross-Pollination: The Future...
Zhang Xue’s ZXMOTO wins back-to-back WSBK championships, marking a milestone for Chinese racing bikes on the global stage.
Racing Against the Giants
Founded in 1988 by the International Motorcycling Federation,...
From brain-based therapies to job training programs, China is building a more connected support system for people with autism, linking healthcare, education, and employment.
On a morning in Beijing, 17-year-old...
Fans in Hong Kong mark the anniversary of Leslie Cheung’s passing, remembering him 23 years after he died with flowers, music, and shared memories.
April 1st, 2026, marks the 23rd anniversary of...
China’s 7-ton cargo drone Changying-8 completes its maiden flight in Zhengzhou, marking progress in long-range UAV logistics and emergency transport capabilities.
On March 31st, China’s first 7-ton-class...
Young consumers in China are driving a boom in low- and no-alcohol drinks, reshaping social habits and the global drinks market.
Recently, the topic “Does ‘fake alcohol’ still count as alcohol?” trended...
Sea burials are gaining popularity in China as more families choose this eco-friendly funeral option.
Sea burial, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional graves, is increasingly chosen in China. A ceremony...
China’s sci-fi industry generated 126.1 billion yuan, marking steady growth across literature, film, gaming and emerging AI-driven content.
The total revenue of China’s science fiction industry reached...
In China, bird-watching has become a rising trend among Gen Z, driving a booming bird-watching economy.
As temperatures rise in spring, migratory birds begin their great migration, marking the golden season...
China is advancing its “AI+” strategy to boost industry, while experts highlight growing risks in AI safety, governance and social impact.
The Boao Forum for Asia, held in Hainan, has brought fresh attention...
Robotics innovations take the spotlight at the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference in Beijing, where multi-robot collaboration and embodied AI are showcased in real-world service scenarios.
At the opening...
These are the best Chinese cities to visit in 2026 for everyone who’s at a very Chinese time of their life.
With all of the recent interest in China, from IShowSpeed’s trip to the country to...
A giant dreamlike cat installation by Air Giants arrives at West Kowloon Cultural District for WestK FunFest 2026, offering an immersive outdoor art experience for visitors of all ages.
A giant cat has...
China reports over 140 trillion daily AI token usage as of March, reflecting rapid growth in artificial intelligence applications and expanding data resources.
China’s daily artificial intelligence (AI)...
From green swings to cherry blossoms, Colour Walks offer a calm, creative way to experience the city and find joy in small moments.
A new trend has emerged this spring. In particular, it follows the rise...
China’s pharmaceutical innovation is entering a new global phase, driven by faster R&D, lower costs, and rising international recognition.
China’s pharmaceutical innovation is entering a new stage,...
Chinese hospitals are expanding the use of remote robotic surgery across borders, enabling doctors to operate internationally while patients remain in local hospitals.
At a control console inside West...