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The Fun of “Getting a Dragon Haircut” and Styling Like Nezha
Barbershops across China see a surge in customers, with children’s salons offering creative styles like “dragon haircut” and Nezha-inspired designs. March 1st marks the second day of...
Seasonal Synergy
How Can You Spring into Wellness?
As spring unfolds, young people in China are embracing wellness and health in new ways. They enjoy outdoor activities. Many are exploring traditional remedies, such as BaDuanJin. At the same time, they...
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Humanoid Robots Redefining Daily Life
The robotics industry anticipates that 2025 will mark the “first year of mass production” for humanoid robots, paving the way for large-scale deployment across various sectors. Recently, the...
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A Feast for the Taste Buds: Traditional Chinese Cuisine in Ne Zha 2
Find traditional Chinese cuisines hidden in the film, Ne Zha 2. Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 is currently screening worldwide. Apart from its stunning visuals and compelling story, there is also some...
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When Shakespeare's "King Lear" Meets China's Gan Opera
Shakespeare opera: King Lear, a classic tragedy written by William Shakespeare, was adapted to the Gan opera originating from Jiangxi Province. Named ‘Li Erwang,’ which shares the same pronunciation...
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The 250-year-old Chinese Restaurant Songhelou is Coming to London
Songhelou restaurant is opening a branch in London over 250 years after being founded in Suzhou, China. Founded in the early years of the Qing Dynasty, the first record of Songhelou dates back to 1757....
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AI Enriches Education in China, but Concerns Arise
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become efficient assistants at schools in China, but the trend has also sparked concerns. “Confucius, does the phrase ‘To learn and constantly review...
People are filming a Chinese micro drama.
Tacky but Addictive: How Chinese Micro Dramas Draw Cash in?
Chinese micro dramas are redefining entertainment with fast and addictive storytelling-captivating audiences worldwide. “Cut!” The director’s voice rings out, and chaos erupts in a Los Angeles film studio....
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China Signals Stronger Support for Private Sector
China reaffirms support for private sector, and highlights role in tech innovation. China’s private sector continues to be a driving force behind technological innovation and economic stability. On February...
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit held in Paris, France.
China's Big Techs Rush to Integrate DeepSeek
Integrating DeepSeek brings in an external AI platform, while tech firms compete fiercely in developing the most advanced AI. Chinese open-source AI model DeepSeek has rapidly gained attention for its...
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How Drone Delivery is Transforming Tourism
The low-altitude economy is experiencing unprecedented growth, with drone-based logistics emerging as one of its most promising and eye-catching applications. A Sky-High Revolution in Food Delivery Imagine...
People are into chatting with AI lovers.
【Today’s Catchword】Cyber Lovers: The Future of Romance?
Digital Hearts: Exploring the Future of Romance with Cyber Lovers Love is evolving, and for many, it’s going digital! Cyber lovers—virtual companions powered by artificial intelligence—are becoming a popular...
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Fans Rejoice: Harry Potter Studio Tour In Shanghai Debut in 2027
The Harry Potter Studio Tour experience is going to China. On January 12th, Jinjiang International announced that it had signed a joint venture framework agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to build...
The Lantern Festival in 2025 is February 12.
Carnival of the Lantern Festival in An Ancient Street
All the amusement activities during the Spring Festival come to a “final carnival” on the Lantern Festival. As the end of the Chinese Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival is of great importance...
Harbin Asian Winter Games & China's Ice and Snow Economy
Harbin Asian Winter Games & China's Ice and Snow Economy
Harbin Asian Winter Games will serve as a touchstone for the future of China’s ice and snow economy. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country....
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Fenjiu Lantern Festival Banquet in London Showcases Baijiu’s Global Appeal
Fenjiu Lantern Festival Banquet hosted by Cheng International showcased the best of Baijiu in London On the evening of 11 February 2025, Cheng International, on behalf of Fenjiu International, hosted the...
Customers are dining outside restaurants in London’s Chinatown.
Chinese Events in London this February
London February events with a Chinese twist.  A roundup of all the best Chinese-related events in London during February. This month welcomes in the start of the Year of the Snake, so there are plenty...
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Silver Economy on the Rise: Elderly Consumers Drive New Trends
China is set to expand and upgrade its senior-friendly tourism train services, a move expected to stimulate service consumption and cater to the growing demand for elderly consumers. On February 11, the...
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More Foreign Visitors Celebrated the Spring Festival in China
China saw a remarkable surge in inbound tourism during the Spring Festival holiday. China recorded 14.37 million cross-border trips during the Spring Festival holiday, 6.3 percent more than a year earlier....
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MINT Chinese Film Festival 2025 Lands at Keswick for its Third Edition
MINT Chinese Film Festival returns to Keswick from Feb 21st to 23rd 2025 for its third edition. The festival will showcase over 30 Chinese and Asian films including European and British premiers. Opening...
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Why Are Fewer Young People Getting Married in China?
The decline of China’s marriage registrations last year was primarily driven by a shrinking population of marriage-eligible individuals, scholars say. On February 8, the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China...
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Nezha 2 Shatters Records, Sparks Tourism and Consumer Craze
At just three years old, he became a billionaire actor and set multiple industries ablaze. As of February 9, data shows the total box office revenue of China’s animated film Nezha 2 has surpassed...
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AI Meets TCM: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment
AI can not only assist in diagnosis but also analyze big data to summarize the diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and medication principles of renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors. People...
During the Spring Festival holiday, the Wanlimiao Lantern Festival lights up the Wanlimiao Pedestrian Street in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province. In the night, various lively lanterns become a unique cultural landscape that lights up the city. Citizens here enjoy lanterns, delicious food, and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, experiencing the unique charm of traditional culture. The photo shows the lantern "Awakening Lion and Celebrating the New Year"(醒狮贺岁)。
【Encounter the New Year】Lantern show lights up for Spring Festival in Shijiazhuang City
During the Spring Festival holiday, the Wanlimiao Lantern Festival lights up the Wanlimiao Pedestrian Street in Shijiazhuang, north China’s Hebei Province. In the night, various lively lanterns become...
Asian Winter Games
Asian Winter Games lights up the Ice City Harbin
After hosting the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, China is set to welcome back the continent’s top winter athletes for the ninth Asian Winter Games. Returning to Harbin after nearly three decades, the Games...
The Legend of the Condor Heroes poster.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants lands in British cinemas
The Legend of the Condor Heroes sees a kung fu epic screened in the UK from February 7th.  Spring festival may have passed, but there is still much to celebrate. The new Chinese movie The Legend of the...
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Record-Breaking: Chinese Films Reach New Heights
This year’s Spring Festival film lineup is diverse and dynamic, spanning genres such as martial arts, fantasy, comedy, action, suspense, and military drama. Watching films during the Spring Festival has...
The gate of ka zan qi Culture Tourism area in Ancient City of Ili is decorated by a couplet.
【Encounter the New Year】Explore the Multifaceted Beauty of Yili
During the Spring Festival, Ili welcomes visitors around the world. Near the Tianshan Mountains, Ili (伊犁)Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is an old area in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, with multiple...
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China Minutes Newspaper Becomes a Hit at Chinese New Year
China Minutes Newspaper shared at Spring Festival celebrations in London On February 2nd, the special Year of the Snake Spring Festival print edition of China Minutes was shared with locals and tourists...
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【Encounter the New Year】Golden Sparks: Spring Festival with Molten Iron Fireworks
Fireworks and drones aren’t the only things lighting up the night sky—molten “iron flower” displays also captivate viewers.https://chinaminutes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/b3d2a47c7d197478e5058b5ce13c601b.mp4 (A...
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【Encounter the New Year】Let's celebrate the Spring Festival in Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Travelling in Xinjiang is such a popular way to spend the Spring Festival holiday this year for visitors around China and foreigners who have a #Chinatravel trip. In Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang...
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【Encounter the New Year】Celebrating the Spring Festival: Traditions, Prayers, and Festivities
Climbing to high places, ringing bells, and visiting temple fairs – these are just some of the ways people across China celebrate the Spring Festival, praying for blessings and ushering in the new year. From...
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