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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The London Music Academy (LMA) has launched a new cross-continental pilot programme in music education, bringing together young Chinese, Thai, and British musicians.
The initiative brings together students...
Chinese Shenzhou-20 spacecraft suffered a through-crack in its reentry module porthole caused by tiny space debris. Mission command delayed the return to ensure astronaut safety.
During a routine inspection,...
Zootopia 2 has become Disney’s biggest hit in China, driven by strong box office results, fan demand, branded merchandise, and new experiences at Shanghai Disneyland.
Nine years after the original Zootopia...
Discover how international artists transform rural life in Lishui, China, through a distinctive art residency that fosters connections between local culture, craft, and creativity.
52Hz: A Song Heard in...
Lang Ping wins the 2025 IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first Chinese sportsperson to receive this historic honour.
From the arena to the cinema, Lang Ping keeps inspiring. Now the...
From street fashion to emotional comfort, Chinese bag charms are emerging as a new medium for young people’s self-expression and cultural exchange.
Right now, cute little accessories are taking over people’s...
Residents and volunteers across Hong Kong deliver food, supplies and comfort as survivors face a cold second night after the Tai Po fire.
On the night of November 27th, residents displaced by the Wang...
From November 3rd to 11th, a series of events were held in France and the UK to promote Hubei tourism to the world as part of “Zhiyin Hubei, Majestic Yangtze”.
Events were held in Paris, London,...
A devastating fire hits Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District, Hong Kong, Firefighters and the local community rally to help affected residents.
A large fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court apartment housing...
China will launch a series of scientific space missions during the next five years, including to hunt for a habitable “second Earth” where humans or alien life could live.
During the 15th Five-Year...
Mo Yan debuts his first stage play, “Crocodile”, in Hong Kong, marking a new chapter in the Nobel laureate’s creative journey.
Nobel Prize–winning writer Mo Yan brought his first stage play, “Crocodile”,...
The Shanghai Biopharma Promotion Event was held on 18th November at the Bank of China London Branch, showcasing Shanghai’s cutting-edge research achievements, fostering project cooperation, and strengthening...
China launches the BEST fusion project in Hefei to ignite the “Artificial Sun,” advancing burning plasma research and international collaboration in clean energy.
On November 24th, the Chinese Academy...
On November 22th, 2025, a special event for the Hanzi of the West, Letters of the East was held at the Alsolike Gallery in London exploring the evolution of Chinese characters and their role in cultural...
Chinese contemporary artist Jiang Qiong’er unveiled her exhibition Guardians of Time (Gardiens du Temps) at Waddington Custot Gallery in London, presenting a body of work that explores shared human values,...
Recent polling has shown that global opinion of China has drastically shifted positively following blockbuster movies, triple-A games, and cultural phenomena.
An opinion poll asking 32,000 people in 32...
China has introduced an online arrival card allowing foreign travellers to fill out their entry information before arriving in the country.
Starting from November 20th, 2025, foreigners may fill in the...
IELTS has corrected scores for a small number of test-takers from 2023–2025. Affected candidates can access updated results, refunds, or resits.
IELTS has acknowledged a technical issue that affected the...
A new cliffside bookstore illuminates a 326-meter sinkhole in Guangxi, blending adventure, design, and culture in a striking natural setting.
In the mountains of northern Guangxi, a huge geological wonder...