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Bridging Eurasia: SHIAC Hosts Successful First London Arbitration Night
Leading legal and corporate professionals from China and the UK  examined the evolving landscape of international arbitration in global trade and investment at SHIAC‘s “London Arbitration Night”. During...
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Millions React to Video of Chinese Math Genius Wei Dongyi
Peking University responds to viral video of math professor Wei Dongyi, as millions express concern over his health and appearance. A recent video of Peking University mathematics professor Wei Dongyi...
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Chinese Police Bring “Lucky Numbers” to Gaokao Students
Chinese police officers use badge numbers “985” and “211” to support and encourage students during the 2025 Gaokao exams. Started from June 7, millions of Chinese students took...
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Chinese Overseas Study: US Visa Crackdown, UK Takeover
The 2025 Report on Chinese Students’ Overseas Study released recently. The UK overtakes the US as the most popular destination for the first time since 2020. Apply for Interdisciplinary Studies The...
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China's Gaokao Comes with Major Changes
China’s gaokao will take place soon, and the exams this year feature several new developments. China’s national college entrance exam, known as gaokao, will take place from June 7 to 10 and feature several...
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China Approves First Homegrown 9-Valent HPV Vaccine
China Approves First Homegrown 9-Valent HPV Vaccine. China has approved its first domestically developed 9-valent HPV vaccine, Xinkening®9. The vaccine was jointly developed by Xiamen University, the Xiang...
Jiangsu City League
Fight for City Honor: Jiangsu City League Surges in popularity
The 2025 Jiangsu Football City League has recently surged in popularity, highlighting the intense rivalries among the 13 cities in Jiangsu Province of China. Passion across the Province The league’s...
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The Grand Canal’s Journey: From Ancient Route to Global Icon
China’s Grand Canal transforms from ancient lifeline to international tourism icon. As global tourism rebounds, canal tourism is enjoying a remarkable resurgence. These historic waterways—once vital for...
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Mission: Impossible Sparks Box Office Boom in China
China’s box office surged during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival. The holiday also overlapped with International Children’s Day, further boosting demand for entertainment. As a result, thirteen new...
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Dragon Boat Festival and Children’s Day Spark Tourism Surge
China’s Dragon Boat Festival and Children’s Day Create Holiday Travel Boom. This year, China’s Dragon Boat Festival coincided with International Children’s Day on June 1. The overlap created a rare “double...
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China Breathes Easier: Smoking Rates Continue to Fall
China’s smoking rate among people aged 15 and above fell to 23.2 percent in 2023. This marks a 0.9 percentage point drop from 2022, according to a study released on Thursday. Specifically, male tobacco...
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Dragon Boat Festival London 2025
This year Dragon Boat Festival lands on May 31st, read on to learn all about one of the best-known Chinese traditional festivals and all of the Dragon Boat Festival London events.  What is Dragon Boat...
2025 Chengdu-Europe Culture Season
New Tier-One Cities in China: Chengdu and the Cities on the Rise
Chengdu Tops China’s New Tier-One Cities Ranking for the 11th Year. On May 28, Yicai released the Ranking of Cities’ Attractiveness in China 2025. Chengdu once again claimed the top position...
China Film Festival 2025
China Film Festival 2025 Launches in London
The China Film Festival 2025 officially launched on May 23rd at Regent Street Cinema in London, offering audiences a four-day celebration of Chinese cinema focusing on WWII  and China-British ties.  The...
2025 Shaw Prize
UK Scientist Wins 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
UK Astrophysicist George Efstathiou Wins 2025 Shaw Prize for Groundbreaking Work in Cosmology. The Shaw Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Shaw Prize at a press conference in Hong Kong...
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The Diving ‘Gentleman Knitter’: Tom Daley Sparks a Chinese Nickname Craze
British diving star Tom Daley, the “knitting whiz” in the diving world, recently made a big splash on RedNote, China’s social media platform. The Tokyo Olympics synchronized platform...
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Molly, LABUBU, and More: China’s Toy IPs Go Global
Chinese Designer Toys Shine at Shenzhen Cultural Fair. The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair saw a dazzling showcase of designer toys. These collectible IPs captured the spotlight...
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Is China Getting a 4.5-day Workweek? One City Thinks So
Mianyang’s new policy proposal promotes a 4.5-day workweek as part of a broader consumption plan.  A local policy document from Mianyang, a city in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, has sparked nationwide...
Harvard University campus
U.S. Government Bars Harvard Internationals; Hong Kong, Macau Act
After the U.S. revoked Harvard’s student visa program, Hong Kong and Macau universities moved quickly to welcome affected international students with support and offers. Harvard University campus....
Crafts on Peel
Crafts on Peel Showcase Hong Kong at London Craft Week
Embracing Craft, Connecting Culture exhibition by Crafts on Peel brings Hong Kong Craft to 2025 London Craft Week.  Hong Kong is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, a perfect crucible for artisans from...
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China’s 618 Shopping Festival Expands Global Free Shipping
China’s major mid-year shopping event, the “618” festival, is back — and this year, it’s going even more global. E-commerce giant Taobao has expanded its “Global Free Shipping” program to 12 countries...
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Sugar-free Beverage is a New "Sweet" of Global Markets
In China, low-sugar tea beverages are rapidly gaining ground as health-conscious consumers drive a structural shift in the soft drinks market. Health-driven Transformation Reshapes Market Since 2023, RTD...
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‘The Wind From Craft Town’ Conference Successfully Held
The Wind From Craft Town conference was successfully held on May 15th at the Victoria and Albert Museum, exploring the concept of Craft Town across the UK and China. This conference explores the concept...
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The Magical Leaf from the East: Anxi Tieguanyin Charms the UK
A themed cultural event, “Anxi Tieguanyin: The Magical Leaf from the East,” took place at the China Pavilion during London Craft Week 2025. The event was held at the new premises of the Chinese Embassy...
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Shanghai Disney Breaks Ground on Spider-Man Land
Shanghai Disney Resort began construction on May 19th, on a new Spider-Man-themed land. This major expansion reflects growing global investment in China’s theme park industry. Located next to Zootopia,...
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The Secret Language of Love Numbers in China
Explore how numbers like 520 and 1314 express love in Chinese culture. Every May 20th, China celebrates a special Valentine’s Day called “520″ as the pronunciation of these numbers in Chinese...
Remnants of Zidanku Silk Manuscripts
Ancient Silk Manuscript Back to China from the US
The Zidanku Silk Manuscript returns to China after 80 years, marking a key moment in cultural repatriation. Returned by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art on May 16, remnants of an ancient...
Guangdong time honoured brands
Guandong’s Time-Honoured Brands Visit London for Trade Conference
On May 13th, the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province held the ‘Guangdong Time Honored Brand Economic and Trade Promotion Conference’, sharing Guangdong’s historic brands in London. This promotion...
Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum
Inaugural 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum
The inaugural 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum on May 14th, hosted by The 48 Group and China Daily, looked to the future of smart technologies between the UK and China. Organised with the theme “Smart...
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800 Women Race Up China’s Tallest Building in Vertical Marathon
800 women raced up Shanghai Tower in a sky-high challenge celebrating strength, friendship, and fitness. On May 18, the 2025 Shanghai Tower Women’s Vertical Marathon took place at Shanghai Tower, the tallest...
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Living Spirits Exhibition: The Life and Craft of Bai People
“In the Hands of the Bai, all things have spirit” opens the short documentary Living Spirits (万物有灵), part of the Living Spirits: Bai Craft and the Art of Nature exhibition at London Craft Week. Walking...
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Chinese Airlines Bring Travel Figures From Europe to Experience China
Travel agents from Europe head to China on an organised trip to experience Guizhou Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regions unique culture and travel opportunities.  In order to promote the recovery...
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