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China Launches Pilot “PhD + Master’s” Dual-Degree Programs
China has launched pilot PhD + Master’s dual-degree programs at select universities, allowing a small number of doctoral students to pursue interdisciplinary training under new national rules. China has...
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China’s Ice-and-Snow Tourism Turns Winter Into a Peak Travel Season
China is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. Across the country, ice and snow now draw crowds. In Beijing, frozen waterfalls and glowing light shows steal the spotlight. In the city’s...
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Six Siberian Tigers in One Frame: Rare Wild Sighting in China
China’s Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park captured a rare moment: a female Siberian tiger with five cubs. This is the first “six-tiger” wild sighting in the country. On November 8th, 2025, cameras...
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Yangxin Dian Reopens at the Beijing's Palace Museum
Yangxin Dian reopens at the Palace Museum after a decade-long restoration, featuring digital conservation techniques. On December 28th, the Palace Museum in Beijing reopened the Hall of Mental Cultivation...
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Christmas Crowds Signal Tourism Recovery in Hong Kong
Hong Kong experiences a surge in visitors during the Christmas holiday, with crowded attractions, high hotel occupancy rates, and signs of a steady tourism recovery. Hong Kong experienced a strong rebound...
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Partner Power: Chinese Dancer & Ex-Women’s Football Star Dance to Strictly Victory
Recently, the 23rd season of Britain’s hit dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing drew to a close. Notably, Chinese dancer Carlos Gu paired up with former England women’s national football...
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5-Year Cancer Survival Rate for Patients Under 19 Rises in China
China’s five-year cancer survival rate for children and adolescents under 19 has reached 77.2%, according to a national study. The findings show significant progress in pediatric cancer care, with some...
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Say Hello to Harbin’s iconic 19-Meter Snowman
Discover Harbin’s iconic 19-meter snowman, a winter marvel with a red hat and scarf. Harbin welcomes winter with its iconic snowman, now taller and more charming than ever. Standing 19 meters high, wearing...
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China Launches First Open Robot Rental Platform
China launches its first open robot rental platform, Qingtian Rental, in Shanghai. Covering 50+ cities, it offers humanoid robots for commercial and industrial use, with expansion to 200+ cities by 2026. On...
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McDonald’s Now in Every Chinese Province with Qinghai Debut
McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in Qinghai, completing coverage across all Chinese provinces. After opening three stores in Ningxia on Dec. 20th, McDonald’s launched its first restaurant in Qinghai...
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Celebrating Winter Solstice Across China
China celebrates the Winter Solstice with dumplings, tangyuan, community feasts, and traditional rituals. On Dec. 21st, China marked the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year...
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2025 Culture and Technology Trends in Hangzhou Spotlight ‘Intelligence’
An annual report released in Hangzhou highlights how AI, smart devices, and immersive technologies are reshaping culture and tourism in 2025, positioning the city as a leading hub for intelligent tourism...
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Harbin Ice and Snow World Opens at Record Scale
Harbin Ice and Snow World 2025 opens with record-breaking ice and snow sculptures, featuring iconic Chinese landmarks and international architecture for a global winter experience. The 27th Harbin Ice...
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Adidas China Collection Is the Hottest New Look
Adidas released a new China collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, which took young Chinese by storm, blending tradition and modernity in uniquely stylish jackets. Marking the 20th anniversary of adidas...
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Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy for Pets Gain Attention in China
Some pet owners in China are incorporating acupuncture and herbal therapy into their veterinary care, particularly for ageing animals and chronic conditions. When Mu Yun took her elderly poodle to a veterinary...
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China’s 2025 Box Office Hits £5.5 Billion as Animation Soars
China’s 2025 box office hits £5.5 billion, with animation leading the growth.  China’s film market keeps growing. As of December 13th, total box office revenue in mainland China has surpassed RMB 50 billion...
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Beijing’s Forbidden City Transformed by Its First Snow
Experience Beijing’s first snow at the Forbidden City. Discover stunning winter scenes, red walls and golden rooftops covered in snow, perfect for photography and travel. On December 12th, Beijing saw...
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Living Well in China: The Happiest Cities of 2025
Discover the happiest cities in China for 2025. Explore how Chengdu, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and other top-ranked cities are improving urban life, public services, and residents’ well-being. China unveiled its...
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Ninth China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition Finals Successfully Concludes
The Finals of 9th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition concluded successfully on December 2nd at the Qianhai International Conference Center. Twenty-one elite projects...
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China Sees Strong Surge in Returning Overseas Students in 2024
China reports a sharp rise in returning students from overseas in 2024, reaching 495,000 returnees. China has seen a strong increase in overseas students returning home. According to the Ministry of Education,...
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Best Bookstores in China to Visit During 2026
The Best bookstores in China to visit during 2026 are some of the most beautiful, Instagram-worthy and unique bookstores from historic air-raid shelters in Chongqing to cliffside escapes in Guangxi.  China’s...
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From Free to Taxed: China’s Contraceptives Are Changing
China to end VAT exemption on contraceptives in January 2026, potentially affecting prices and consumer habits. China will end the VAT exemption on contraceptives as of January 1st, 2026. For over 30 years,...
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James Cameron’s “Avatar 3” Premieres in China, Expands Pandora
James Cameron’s “Avatar 3” premieres in China, bringing epic adventures on Pandora. Discover the film’s visual spectacle, themes, and behind-the-scenes insights. The highly anticipated “Avatar 3” premiered...
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Shenzhou-21 Crew Inspects Capsule, and Installs Protection Devices During A Spacewalk
Chinese astronauts on the Shenzhou-21 mission conducted their first spacewalk, inspecting the Shenzhou-20 capsule and installing protective devices, marking a key milestone. Chinese astronauts have successfully...
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Disney's "Zootopia 2" Sparks IP Frenzy in China
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has set a new box office record in China and sparked an IP consumption boom. Disney’s animated blockbuster “Zootopia 2” has raced past the 3-billion-yuan...
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Top Scientists 2025: China Makes Waves in Deep Sea and AI
Nature names China’s top scientists of 2025, highlighting Du Mengran’s deep-sea discoveries and Liang Wenfeng’s AI breakthroughs. Two Chinese researchers are making headlines in the scientific world. Nature,...
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The 4th English-Chinese Recital Competition Concludes in London
The 4th UK English-Chinese Bilingual Recital Competition, jointly organised by The Mothers’ Bridge of Love, Capital Class, and KYX International Education, successfully concluded on 30th November 2025...
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"Rage Bait" Named as Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Oxford University Press — publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary — has picked “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year. According to Oxford University Press, “rage bait” is...
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Life-Saving Drones Take Off in Tianjin, Changing Medical Deliveries
Tianjin launches routine drone deliveries of blood and medical supplies, cutting delivery time and improving healthcare logistics. On December 3rd, a drone carrying blood products took off from Tanggu...
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The Power of an Orange Rope: Volunteers Empower Blind Runners
A volunteer running group in Taiyuan uses bright orange guide ropes to support blind runners, building confidence, inclusion and community through weekly training. On the International Day of Persons with...
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IUCN Adopts “Milu” as China Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation Success
China recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the milu’s return at the Shishou Milu National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province. During the event, experts announced a milestone: the International Union...
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Chinese Students' "Snow Holidays" Boost Snow-and-ice Tourism
Students in several provinces in China’s northeastern and northwestern regions are celebrating their first “snow holidays”, which have boosted winter tourism. Primary and secondary school...
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