China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel season kicks off. Millions are on the move by train, plane, and car across the country.
China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun, officially began...
China’s doll-dress economy is booming as young adults spend on miniature fashion for Labubu and other designer toys.
Mini suits, pants, hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing), and Victorian dresses are not...
IKEA China will close seven large stores starting February 2nd as it shifts focus to smaller-format stores in major cities like Beijing and Shenzhen.
IKEA China will close seven large stores across the...
Chinese pop culture brand POP MART has chosen London as its European headquarters. The company plans new stores across the UK, creating jobs and bringing popular IP characters like Labubu and Molly to...
AstraZeneca plans to invest over £12 billion in China by 2030 to expand R&D and production of innovative therapies, including cell and radioligand treatments, boosting UK-China life science cooperation.
Global...
Explore China’s top Lunar New Year travel hotspots. From major cities to hidden gems, see where foreign visitors are heading this festive season.
According to Chinese online travel platform Qunar, bookings...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Shanghai, exploring the Yuyuan Lantern Festival, tasting local tea, and engaging in cultural exchange during his trip to China.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
China’s commercial space industry has had a robust start this year, making “commercial space” the new year’s buzzword.
“I’m honoured to be a space tourist. I’ll board China’s own...
China reports no Nipah virus cases but strengthens monitoring. India confirms two cases, and other Asian countries ramp up border measures.
Chinese health authorities reported no Nipah virus infections....
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first meal in Beijing at a Yunnan restaurant highlights regional Chinese cuisine and a moment of cultural exchange.
When Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on January...
China Minutes has launched the Chinese Cities Overseas Tourism Influence Rating, ranking the Chinese cities with the best overseas marketing influence for tourism.
Global interest in exploring China has...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China, with talks expected to focus on bilateral relations, trade and investment cooperation, and global issues.
British...
An 11-year-old female Komodo dragon has hatched two healthy babies without a male in Taiyuan Zoo. This rare parthenogenesis case is the first in China and Asia, offering new insights into reptile reproduction...
China’s University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has opened a new School of Interstellar Navigation to advance space science education and research.
The University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...
China lost 4-0 to Japan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup final, but the runners-up finish marked a boost for China’s soccer reforms.Japan on Jan. 24th defeated China 4–0 in the final of the AFC U23...
On December 19th, 2025, the 2025 China-Europe Annual Speech Conference took place in Hall 1 of UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
The theme of the event was “Dialogue Among Civilisations: Envisioning the Future”....
China will launch a nationwide elderly care service subsidy program in 2026, providing monthly digital vouchers for eligible disabled seniors.
China will begin a nationwide elderly care service subsidy...
Workers at a lantern factory in southwest China are busy making red lanterns as demand rises ahead of the Chinese New Year.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, demand for red lanterns is rising across...
China’s manufacturing landscape is undergoing a major shift as smart factories powered by AI, automation, and digital systems reshape production.
Bright lights flood the workshop. Robots glide smoothly...
What is the taste of “Space Barbecue”? An astronaut of the Shenzhou-20 shared the story behind the “Space Barbecue”.
Wang Jie, astronaut of the Shenzhou-20 mission, shared their...
From snow-covered Great Walls and ancient water towns to frosted coastlines, see how China transforms into a serene winter wonderland.
China experienced widespread snowfall in mid-January, transforming...
From Ba Duan Jin to hot water rituals, the “Becoming Chinese” trend on TikTok is reshaping the global wellness landscape.
A new social media trend, humorously called “Becoming Chinese”,...
China’s Year of the Horse commemorative coins and banknotes sell out within minutes, sparking a collector frenzy and soaring resale prices.
On the evening of January 13th, China opened reservations for...
China’s 2025 data show steady gains in green energy, with growth in EVs, wind and solar power, and broader progress in the green economy and clean energy transition.
China released its official economic...
The London Philharmonic Orchestra joins with the China Conservatory Choir to perform Symphony Kukai at Royal Festival Hall in London on January 30th.
In January 2026, the legendary London Philharmonic...
From Chinese kitchens to global shelves, Lao Gan Ma’s “Old Godmother” chilli sauce delivers authenticity the world craves.
Lao Gan Ma, the iconic chilli sauce brand, has filled Chinese kitchens for decades....
The Louvre Museum in Paris has raised ticket prices for non-EU visitors, including tourists from the UK and China.
Since Jan. 14th, the Louvre Museum in Paris has increased ticket prices for most non-EU...
China’s AI product trade surged in 2025, driven by rapid growth in robotics, smart driving, and computing power.
China’s trade in AI-related products remained strong in 2025, with several notable highlights,...
The Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed rail has surpassed one million cross-border trips, marking a milestone in regional connectivity and travel convenience.
Cross-border passenger traffic on the...
A tribute to Nie Weiping, the legendary Chinese Go player who shaped generations, promoted Go worldwide, and believed the game is ultimately about human judgment, patience, and life lessons.
When Nie Weiping...
In China, a growing number of robot trainers are training their “steel students” to better equip them for real-life applications.
“Every seemingly simple movement requires hundreds of repetitions...
Pipa Musician Gao Hong will perform her new album Symphony of Self with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at Temple Church in London on Saturday 17th January.
Gao Hong will play the Pipa alongside...