West Lake
West Lake, Hangzhou: Sharing the Timeless Beauty Admired by Scholars and Poets
To mark China’s 20th annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, reporters visited three of Hangzhou’s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites—West Lake, the Grand Canal (Hangzhou section), and the Liangzhu...
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How BIBF Attracts Young Minds in A Digital Age
In an era dominated by digital screens, how can books continue to capture attention, especially among young people? At the 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), held from June 18 to 22, industry...
Hong Kong
The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Launch Payment Connect
The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong launch Payment Connect, enabling instant, fee-free RMB and HKD transfers via mobile banking apps. The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have officially launched Payment...
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China's Online Literature Expands Overseas Readers
China counted over a half billion consumers of online literature last year. The number of overseas users also jumped as the industry is seen as a cultural export tool. China’s online literature readership...
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AVIC Unveils J-35A and Wing Loong UAVs at 2025 Paris Air Show
AVIC showcases 30 advanced aircraft models, including the J-35A stealth fighter and Wing Loong UAVs, at the 55th Paris Air Show, highlighting China’s progress on aerospace technologies and commitment...
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Gen Z's Consumption Trend Highlighted during "618" in China
China’s Gen Z consumers are fueling a new wave of growth in the country’s toy and collectibles markets. During this year’s “618” mid-year shopping festival, Tmall and Taobao...
SIFF
International Stars Shine at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) commenced on Jun. 14 in Shanghai, with 49 works shortlisted for this year’s Golden Goblet Awards. The Jury of 27th SIFF is on the red carpet....
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China and Central Asia Deepen Economic and Trade Cooperation
Ahead of the 2025 China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, China’s trade and investment ties with Central Asian countries are reaching new heights. The second China-Central Asia Summit is set to take place...
Chongqing’s Mona Lisa
“Chongqing’s Mona Lisa”: Viral Graduation Artwork Stuns Viewers
A student painting dubbed “Chongqing’s Mona Lisa” is drawing crowds and sparking conversations about art and consumerism. At the 2025 Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Undergraduate Graduation Exhibition,...
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Robots Get Their Own 4S Store—Beijing Leads the Way
Beijing E-Town will open the world’s first 4S store for embodied intelligent robots in August 2025 during the World Robot Conference. Beijing E-Town will open the world’s first 4S store for embodied intelligent...
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Mint Green Labubu Toy Sells for ¥1.08 Million at Beijing Auction
A rare mint green Labubu toy sold for ¥1.08 million at the Yongle 2025 Spring Auction in Beijing, marking a record-breaking moment for POP MART collectibles. On June 10, a rare mint-green Labubu figure...
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"Wine Olympics" Returns to Ningxia, Rising Global Influence
The Fifth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo opened on June 9 in Yinchuan, Ningxia. At the same time, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) — dubbed the “Wine Olympics”...
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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...
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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...
HPV
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...
the Grand Canal
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...
No Tobacco
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...
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...
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...
Diving star
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....
E-commerce livestreamers
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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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...
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