Galeries Lafayette’s Beijing store will close after 13 years, reflecting changing consumer habits, evolving retail trends and shifting shopping culture in China.
On a recent weekend in Beijing, shoppers...
Hong Kong astronaut Lai Jiaying brings over 20 handwritten family letters and her children’s drawings aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission, highlighting the human side of spaceflight.
Chinese astronaut Lai Jiaying...
On 21st May the China-Britain Business Council’s Chinese Shakespeare Supper and UK-China Business Awards was held in London.
King’s College London, Silverstream, Clan Healthcare and the Royal Shakespeare...
China’s Shenzhou-23 mission will launch the country’s first year-long spaceflight experiment, advancing research on long-duration human life in space.
China is set to launch the crewed Shenzhou-23 mission...
New Chinese car brand LEPAS is to debut in the UK in late 2026 with first dealership partnerships appointed.
LEPAS is a design-led, new energy vehicle brand from carmaker Chery International.
Carmaker...
Xiaomi has opened a second store in London at Westfield White City, with a grand opening event on May 29th 2026.
The new space will provide a modern and interactive environment where visitors can explore...
Chinese tea chain Mixue comes into the spotlight after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Beijing, highlighting its rapid overseas expansion and low-price strategy across global markets.
During his recent...
The China–Europe SMILE satellite has successfully launched, marking a new phase in space science cooperation and advancing research on solar wind and space weather.
The joint China–Europe solar wind–magnetosphere...
China’s departure tax refund 2.0 speeds up tax refunds and improves shopping services for foreign tourists across China.
In April 2025, China introduced Version 1.0 of its optimised departure tax...
Qinghai’s Kanbula Global Geopark officially opened to the public, offering great choices for sightseeing, geological study and folk experience.
The Qinghai branch of the 2026 China Tourism Day and the...
A special cultural event opened in Beijing, featuring cultural relic-themed creations, trendy items, and digital experiences.
The 2026 China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival...
Suzhou in Eastern China is becoming a home away from home for global industry leaders with its welcoming business and lifestyle environment.
At the state-of-the-art China campus of German industrial giant...
China launched its first multi-centre clinical trial of a 128-channel fully implantable brain-computer interface system for patients with spinal cord injuries.
China launched its first multi-centre clinical...
From tactile replicas to audio guides, museums across China are creating more accessible and multi-sensory ways for visitors to experience history and culture.
Fingers slowly moved across the cool surface...
Following their victory at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships, Team China participated in some ping pong diplomacy in London.
On May 11th a series of speeches, a panel talk, and friendly ping pong...
From banquet highlights to Chinese-style fashion and a surprise magpie, here are the most talked-about moments from Trump’s China visit.
As US President Donald Trump concluded his visit to China, many...
Why is the Temple of Heaven a key stop for global leaders? Explore the history, cultural symbolism and diplomatic significance of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As US President Donald Trump visits...
Kinmen sees a new wave of visitors from Shanghai as tourism resumes, with Chinese mainland travellers drawn to its historic villages, coastal scenery and cultural heritage.
The first group of tourists...
Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled GD01, a human-carrying transforming robot that can switch between bipedal and four-legged movement modes.
Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled what it...
As AI costs rise, China is building shared computing platforms that allow businesses to access AI power like electricity or cloud utilities.
When Chinese AI entrepreneur Li Zhong talks about the biggest...
Tibetan antelopes have begun their annual migration across Qinghai’s Hoh Xil in China, as conservation efforts have supported a population recovery to 70,000 antelopes.
On May 7th, the first group of 158...
A Chinese court has ruled in support of a human worker replaced by AI, suggesting that companies cannot just replace humans with AI in China.
Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Hangzhou, an...
Pop Mart opened its largest store to date in London, at Charing Cross, in April, as the Chinese blind box toy retailer continues to expand in the UK.
The new store is over 5,000 square feet, with a ground...
A Chinese box office hit, Dear You, has unexpectedly resonated with audiences through its portrayal of family bonds and the forgotten tradition of “Qiaopi,” handwritten letters sent by overseas Chinese...
China has licensed its first group of domestically trained commercial airship pilots, marking a milestone for the country’s growing low-altitude aviation industry and AS700 airship program.
China’s civil...
Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18–17 in a dramatic Crucible final to win the 2026 World Snooker Championship, marking a key moment in China’s rise in snooker.
Wu Yize won his first World Snooker Championship...
AI tools and digital archives are helping overseas Chinese trace ancestral roots by decoding old records, tombstones, and historical place names.
At the Digital China Summit, held from April 28th to May...
From cosplay date commissions and instant reply companions to digital parents and pet services, China’s young generation is driving a fast-growing companionship economy to meet evolving emotional needs.
Driven...
This May, London-based Jingkun Chinese Arts will present a distinctive programme of Chinese opera at Brighton Fringe 2026.
The programme will include the revival of a nearly lost classical Kunqu work,...
Eurasian otters have returned to Chengdu after decades of absence, with new footage showing how they adapt to urban waterways and drainage canals.
An infrared camera recently captured a rare scene in Chengdu,...
Hong Kong’s e-cigarette ban covers public possession. Offenders face fines up to HK$50,000 and jail. Authorities aim to protect public health.
The Hong Kong Department of Health has announced a new...
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opens in Fengtai, featuring 1,000+ flower varieties from 30+ countries, themed gardens and citywide events.
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opened...