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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
China leads the world in AI adoption, not just in numbers, but also in mindset, KPMG report shows.
A new report by KPMG reveals that 93% of Chinese professionals are using artificial intelligence (AI)...
In today’s world of instant digital photography, an old-school method called “peel-apart film” has surged in popularity across China. What’s driving this retro technique to become so coveted and so costly?
Recently,...
Museum is a vital institution for cultural exchange, education, and heritage preservation.
May 18 marks International Museum Day. This year’s theme, The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,...
Exoskeleton robots go viral in China, making mountain hikes easier for tourists of all ages.
In many of China’s top tourist destinations, a high-tech device—exoskeleton robots—is quietly changing the way...
Since early May, a monkey at Hefei Wildlife Park in Anhui province has gone viral on Chinese social media.
The male black-capped capuchin, with his jet-black hair and distinct square face, quickly captured...
Ten years on, Hamilton finds new life on Chinese social media through fan covers and digital creativity.
“A toast to the groom, to the bride… May you always be satisfied…”
These lyrics from Hamilton are...
China launches 5 G-A nationwide, boosting mobile speeds.
Recently, users in Beijing, Zhejiang, and other regions noticed a new signal on their phones: “5 G-A.” Many praised the speed boost. One netizen...
Beijing High-Tech Expo Wraps Up with Breakthroughs and Global Partnerships.
The 27th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo concluded on May 11 in Beijing.
Over 1,200 cutting-edge technologies were...
On May 8, 1945, Germany’s surrender marked the victory of the World Antifascist War and the end of a war nightmare that swept across the European continent. Europe and the United States often designated...
Swedish authorities say they have not found evidence that a Chinese vessel deliberately cut Baltic Sea cables last year.
In a report on April 15th the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) found...
Zhao Xintong of China became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship after beating Mark Williams 18-12 on May 5th.
To take Snooker “to another level”
“I can’t...
Chinese doctors have implanted the world’s smallest and lightest artificial heart into a seven-year-old boy.
The heart uses magnetic levitation technology. This surgery gives the boy more time while he...
On April 22nd, the Young Explorer Program Hangzhou Tour, jointly organised by Hangzhou International Communication Centre and the European Times UK Branch, came to an end as 14 young people from across...
The 20th Beijing Language and Culture University World Culture Carnival kicked off on April 27 in Beijing, which attracted thousands of international students and visitors to enjoy different cultures....
Today, birdwatching is booming in China.
People have watched birds for centuries, mainly for food or sport. However, birdwatching as a hobby began only in the early 1900s. It first took root in Great...
On Apr 20, the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (15th BJIFF) held a jurors’ press meet-and-greet at Beijing. David Yates and other members of the Tiantan Award International Jury attended...
China 10G internet launch has been a headline on several news sites, however, this is not a world first revolution in mobile technology but part of a nationwide pilot project for broadband internet.
China...
China and Malaysia are working together to protect and promote the lion dance.
In late March, both countries submitted a joint bid to UNESCO to list the art form as a shared intangible cultural heritage.
This...
