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"Yange BOT" Shines at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala
The humanoid robot, now one and a half years old, has not only mastered intricate dance moves—including the popular “Subject Three(科目三)”—but can also “listen” to music. The highly...
Camden Chinese New Year
Camden Chinese New Year Celebrates Year of the Snake
Camden Chinese New Year festival will celebrate the Year of the Snake On Saturday, February 1st Chinese New Year celebrations will debut at Camden Market. Brought to Camden by the team behind last year’s...
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Year of the Snake:What's In the Red Envelope?
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...
Why pets mukbang are gaining popularity nowadays?
【Today’s Catchword】How #PetsMukbang steal the spotlight during the Spring Festival?
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...
Charm of Jiangsu
“Happy Chinese New Year · Charm of Jiangsu” Cultural and Tourism Conference Held in London
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...
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Experience the Flavors of the Spring Festival on the “Slow Train”
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...
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【Today’s Catchword】TikTok Refugees 101: Morning C, Evening A
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...
"Black Myth: Wukong" Joint Theme Store
"Black Myth: Wukong" Merchandise: A Must-Buy for Fans
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...
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Hong Kong’s First Panda-Themed High-Speed Train Debuts
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...
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Spring Festival Holiday Sparks New Travel Trends
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...
Xiaohongshu
"TikTok Refugees" Migrate to Chinese Social Media App
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”)...
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The Charm of Jiayin’s Distinctive Scenery and Vibrant Winter Culture
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,...
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Savor Authentic Flavors of China: Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Released
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 —...
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The Enchantment of Zodiac Snake Stamps
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...
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British Library's Pixel World Exhibition Brings More Than Classics
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...
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London Chinese New Year Events 2025
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...
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“城会玩” Cities Around China Welcome the New Year in Fancy Ways
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...
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One-Minute Guide of China's 450 km/h High-Speed Train Prototype
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...
mosuo documentary screening in london
Mosuo Documentary Screened in London
‘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...
These are green bananas.
Why China's young employees like buying green bananas?
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...
Judd Trump
Snooker World No 1 Judd Trump becomes HK resident
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...
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Chinese Consumer Prepare to Celebrate the Year of the Snake
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,...
Macao
Macao has Transformed into a Multifaceted Hub
Macao has made new progress in appropriate economic diversification. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China, which falls on Dec. 20th, national and regional flags fluttered high...
A girl is chatting with the Human Resource of a company.
Chinese youngsters embrace work-life balanced jobs
Flexible Jobs Rise as Chinese Workers Seek Work-life BalanceNearly two-thirds of Chinese consumers now value their private lives more than career success, marking a significant shift since the...
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Shanghai to Stop Residents Smoking in Outdoor Public Spaces
Shanghai has gone further than most other parts of China in its efforts to curtail smoking. After decades of campaigns to enforce indoor smoking bans, Shanghai is now moving to try and stop residents lighting...
Jialiang Dou curates an exhibtion.
Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Jialiang Dou's Curator Journey
Curator Jialiang Dou talks about her mission to interweave traditional crafts with modern realities. Starting with a background in Geography Information Systems but a passion for art and culture, Jialiang...
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China Minutes: Most Read Articles of 2024
As 2024 draws to a close we check the numbers to present China Minute’s most-read articles of the year.  It feels like it only just started, but 2024 is almost over already. To celebrate the end...
This is the Smelly Cat Bar.
How you doin'? Friends' back at Beijing's Smelly Cat Bar
Smelly Cat sells’ Friends’ sentiment in Beijing Two decades after Friends ended, the popularity of the hit American TV series continues among young Chinese. On December 4, a “Friends”-themed...
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Why "Goods Economy" Becomes A Cosumer Phenomenon This Year?
This year, ACGN (Animation, Comic, Game, and Novel) derivative products shopping has surged significantly, and become a new consumer phenomenon – “goods economy”. “Goods” usually represent ACGN merchandise,...
Guests pose at Bosideng Extreme Collection Launch.
Bosideng Extreme Collection Launched in London with Chinese Polar Expedition Team
Bosideng Extreme Collection launches in London with the cooperation of the China Polar Science Expedition team. Bosideng and the Chinese Polar Expedition Team have joined forces to explore the full potential...
Thriving Macao dispels doubts about "one country, two systems"
Despite early skepticism, Macao has disappointed naysayers, emerging as a model for the success of the “one country, two systems” policy. Macao’s success is attributed to its strong relationship...
Hainan Yangpu Ancient Salt Field
Hainan Yangpu Ancient Salt Field: Reviewing the Past of Salt Production for Thousands of Years
Hainan Yangpu Ancient Salt Field is listed on China’s national industrial heritage list.  China recently announced the sixth batch of the national industrial heritage list, with the Yangpu Ancient...
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