Yiwu sees an early surge in World Cup-related orders as the 2026 FIFA World Cup expansion drives demand for customised football goods and global sports merchandise.
With just over a month left before the...
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show becomes the world’s largest auto exhibition, highlighting electric vehicles, AI-driven mobility, and global automotive innovation.
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show has opened as the...
Shanghai bespoke is attracting foreign visitors with tailor-made suits, fast service and immersive experiences, reshaping how travellers engage with the city.
“Bespoke” was once closely tied to London’s...
The streaming giant’s plan to clone actors using artificial intelligence has ignited a fierce debate — and raised pressing questions about the future of human creativity.
iQIYI, one of China’s leading...
Hong Kong places eight universities in the top 100 in Asia in the Times Higher Education 2026 rankings, with strong performance across major institutions.
The 2026 Asia university rankings released by...
China has selected two Pakistani candidates for astronaut training, with one set to become the first foreign astronaut to join a mission to China’s Tiangong space station.
China has selected two Pakistani...
China is testing robot guide dogs to support people with visual impairment, aiming to improve mobility and independent travel through assistive robotics.
A new generation of robot guide dogs is being tested...
Cleaner water at Erhai Lake in southwest China is drawing more visitors and reshaping daily life after years of restoration and watershed management.
Morning light reaches the western shore of Erhai Lake...
Discover which roles earn the most in China’s 2026 job market. Tech jobs lead, with strong demand in AI, robotics, and new energy sectors.
In spring, the job market becomes active. Across China, labour...
China’s latest reading survey shows rising digital reading rates while printed books remain widely preferred, reflecting a dual-track reading culture in 2025.
China’s adult reading participation rose slightly...
Yangtze finless porpoise populations are rebounding in China’s Yangtze River after years of conservation efforts, signalling improving river ecosystem health.
In early spring, groups of finless porpoises...
Chinese humanoid robot has broken the human half-marathon record at a robot marathon competition in Beijing E-Town.
A history-making event took place on the morning of April 19th in Beijing. Humanoid robots...
The best Chinese universities 2026 have been revealed by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, with Tsinghua University in first place.
On April 15th, 2026, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy officially released its...
Rain, stars, and a blue carpet highlight the opening of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival, featuring an international jury and films from 139 countries.
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival...
China’s racing scene is undergoing a rapid expansion, driven by surging Formula One popularity, the commercialisation of China GT, and significant new investment in world-class infrastructure.
In mid-April...
From smart wearables to home devices and office tools, AI-driven products, showcased at CICPE, are transforming people’s daily lives.
The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is...
The 2026 China Overseas Scholars Entrepreneurship Competition launches in Beijing, inviting global talent to compete in innovation.
2026 (12th) China Overseas Scholars Entrepreneurship Competition &...
China’s economy grew 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, driven by stronger industrial output and trade, while consumption showed steady recovery, official data showed.
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew...
China’s HH-200 unmanned cargo aircraft, developed by AVIC, has completed its maiden flight, marking a new milestone in large-scale autonomous air freight and low-altitude logistics development.
The HH-200,...
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao wins the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, becoming the first Chinese artist to receive the illustrator prize.
Chinese illustrator Cai Gao won the Illustrator...
SBTI, a fast and absurd personality test, has gone viral across Chinese social media.
Is your social feed still alright? Recently, a personality test called SBTI has suddenly taken off. It has hit trending...
Global brands are gathering at the Hainan Expo as China’s consumer market expands. Discover why companies see Hainan as a key gateway to Chinese shoppers.
Global brands are turning to China with renewed...
Discover how injured wildlife in China is rescued, treated, and released back into the wild through improved care, new technology, and coordinated conservation efforts.
A wounded oriental stork stands...
AI and automation are transforming China’s logistics network, from driverless trucks at ports to smart delivery systems and real-time digital freight platforms.
At a major port in eastern China, a driverless...
China Post’s Bell and Drum Towers stamp, part of the Beijing Central Axis series, is named World’s Best Stamp 2025 and wins top honours in global competition.
China Post announced on April 9th that a Chinese...
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden Expo opens April 15th, featuring mountain-and-lake landscapes, city gardens, and global collaboration with IFLA.
The 15th China (Wenzhou) International Garden...
From ibuprofen to small snacks, young Chinese are embracing modern, creative ways to converse with historical figures during tomb-sweeping.
During this year’s Qingming Festival, young people visited...
China is exploring space-based computing as AI drives rapid growth in data centre demand, raising new questions about energy use and infrastructure limits.
As artificial intelligence systems expand, demand...
China’s tea industry is going high-tech. AI, smart farms, and automated production are changing how tea is grown, processed, and enjoyed.
Each year around Qingming Festival, tea farmers across China enter...
Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong defeated world number one Judd Trump 10–3 to claim the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester.
On April 5th, Chinese player Zhao Xintong defeated world number one...
A WSBK victory is boosting demand for the Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, as racing success begins to influence consumer behaviour in China’s fast-growing market.
A recent racing victory is beginning...
China has proposed new rules to regulate AI-generated virtual humans, requiring clear labelling, restricting misuse, and introducing stronger protections for minors.
China has released draft rules to regulate...