The gate of ka zan qi Culture Tourism area in Ancient City of Ili is decorated by a couplet.
【Encounter the New Year】Explore the Multifaceted Beauty of Yili
During the Spring Festival, Ili welcomes visitors around the world. Near the Tianshan Mountains, Ili (伊犁)Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is an old area in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, with multiple...
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【Encounter the New Year】Celebrating the Spring Festival: Traditions, Prayers, and Festivities
Climbing to high places, ringing bells, and visiting temple fairs – these are just some of the ways people across China celebrate the Spring Festival, praying for blessings and ushering in the new year. From...
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Yange BOT Shines at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala
The humanoid Yange Bot, now one and a half years old, has not only mastered intricate dance moves including the popular ‘Subject Three’ (科目三 Kēmù sān) but can also “listen” to music. The...
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Year of the Snake:What's In the Red Envelope?
The Year of the Snake brings with it the vibrant celebrations of the Spring Festival, and this year, the iconic red envelope has taken on a fresh, modern twist. In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, many...
Why pets mukbang are gaining popularity nowadays?
【Today’s Catchword】How #PetsMukbang steal the spotlight during the Spring Festival?
Pets Mukbang: Spring festival is a time of celebrations with family including big meals, for some Chinese, they include their pets in the festivities.  As the Spring Festival is approaching, families across...
Lubaina Himid exhibition opens in China.
British Artist Lubaina Himid's First Solo Exhibition in China Opens at UCCA
Lubaina Himid opens her first solo exhibition in China.  On Jan. 17th, 2025, British artist Lubaina Himid opened her first solo exhibition in China at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. The...
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【Today’s Catchword】TikTok Refugees 101: Morning C, Evening A
TikTok users in the USA are flooding onto Chinese social media Red Note, referring to themselves as TikTok Refugees Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (小红书, also called “Red Note”) has skyrocketed to...
"Black Myth: Wukong" Joint Theme Store
"Black Myth: Wukong" Merchandise: A Must-Buy for Fans
A new store dedicated to Black Myth Wukong merchandise drew large crowds of enthusiastic gamers in Beijing. On January 15th, the joint theme store for China’s pioneering AAA game Black Myth: Wukong...
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Hong Kong’s First Panda-Themed High-Speed Train Debuts
Hong Kong’s first panda-themed high-speed train brings a unique travel experience to passengers Hong Kong’s first panda-themed high-speed train officially launched on January 11th, bringing a unique and...
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Spring Festival Holiday Sparks New Travel Trends
A longer Spring Festival Holiday has sparked new trends in the China travel industry. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is scheduled from January 28th to February 4th this year. Workers...
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"TikTok Refugees" Migrate to Chinese Social Media App
A large group of TikTok users based in the U.S., calling themselves “TikTok refugees,” were seen on the Xiaohongshu. Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (小红书,also called “Red Note”)...
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Savor Authentic Flavors of China: Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Released
The guide is dedicated to celebrating the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine. The 2025 edition of the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, published by Meituan — China’s leading shopping platform —...
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British Library's Pixel World Exhibition Brings More Than Classics
The Exhibition promises a captivating journey through literary and artistic treasures. A literary museum exhibition titled “Pixel World”, authorized by the British Library and organized by...
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“城会玩” Cities Around China Welcome the New Year in Fancy Ways
With the changing of the year, many places in China welcome the New Year with special activities.Hangzhou:Zouyun (走运) “Happiness” “career luck” “wealth luck” “academic...
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One-Minute Guide of China's 450 km/h High-Speed Train Prototype
China’s CR450 high-speed train prototype debuts as world’s fastest high-speed train. China unveiled the CR450 high-speed train prototype recently. It is seen as the fastest high-speed train in the...
The roundtable dialogue session, Dec.21, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Zhai Yujia)
The 2nd "Assembly by Great Wall" Promotion Activities and Dialogue on World Cultural Heritage was Held in Chengde
On December 21, “Walking the Great Wall, Witnessing the Chinese Civilization”, the 2nd “Assembly by Great Wall” Promotion Activities and Dialogue on World Cultural Heritage was...
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Why China's young employees like buying green bananas?
Chinese youth embrace inter peace from decompression products. “Why the slides are not done? The wage is too low.” “I think it’s legal to take a break.” “How can I maintain...
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Snooker World No 1 Judd Trump becomes HK resident
World snooker No.1 Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, HK official announced on Dec. 24th. Trump arrived in Hong Kong on Dec. 23rd to collect his identity...
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Chinese Consumer Prepare to Celebrate the Year of the Snake
Chinese people are welcoming the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake through different celebrations. Chinese New Year’s Eve has been officially included in the Spring Festival break in 2025,...
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Macao has Transformed into a Multifaceted Hub
Macao has made new progress in appropriate economic diversification. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China, which falls on Dec. 20th, national and regional flags fluttered high...
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Chinese youngsters embrace work-life balanced jobs
Flexible Jobs Rise as Chinese Workers Seek Work-life BalanceNearly two-thirds of Chinese consumers now value their private lives more than career success, marking a significant shift since the...
This is the Smelly Cat Bar.
How you doin'? Friends' back at Beijing's Smelly Cat Bar
Smelly Cat sells’ Friends’ sentiment in Beijing Two decades after Friends ended, the popularity of the hit American TV series continues among young Chinese. On December 4, a “Friends”-themed...
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Why "Goods Economy" Becomes A Cosumer Phenomenon This Year?
This year, ACGN (Animation, Comic, Game, and Novel) derivative products shopping has surged significantly, and become a new consumer phenomenon – “goods economy”. “Goods” usually represent ACGN merchandise,...
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Hainan Yangpu Ancient Salt Field: Reviewing the Past of Salt Production for Thousands of Years
Hainan Yangpu Ancient Salt Field is listed on China’s national industrial heritage list.  China recently announced the sixth batch of the national industrial heritage list, with the Yangpu Ancient...
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BBC's 'Inside No. 9' Stage Adaption Performed in Beijing
BBC’s Inside No. 9 has received an interactive theatre adaption in Beijing.  A new immersive theatre adaptation drama of BBC’s Inside No. 9 has been staged in Beijing on Dec. 4, attracting...
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The Christmas Party at British Embassy Beijing Was More Than Just a Celebration
Festive Christmas Celebration Hosted at the Embassy in Beijing From December 7th to 8th, the British Chamber of Commerce in China in partnership with the British Embassy in Beijing hosted a festive Christmas...
This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2024 shows some hard copies of online Chinese novels during their inclusion event at the British Library in London, Britain. The British Library expanded its Chinese collection on Thursday by adding ten online novels by Chinese authors, including Lord of the Mysteries, Soul Land, and The Joy of Life. This follows the library's 2022 inclusion of its first batch of Chinese online literature. These novels, originally published on platforms operated by Yuewen, a Chinese online literature company, were donated to document the cultural significance and rapid development of internet literature in China. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Chinese Online Literature: Ten Web Novels Are Added to British Library
Chinese online literature has gained popularity overseas, particularly among Generation Z. The British Library recently expanded its Chinese collection by adding printed copies of 10 Chinese web novels....
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Visa Policy Eases Boost China Travel and Beyond
China Travel has never been easier thanks to a visa policy ease that allows the citizens of 38 countries easy access to China. It has been an exciting year for globetrotters as travel to and around China...
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Why Are Young Chinese Crazy For Fridge Magnets?
Fridge magnets have become the latest craze among young Chinese, as they try to collect the most unique from travel spots and special interests.  “How can I buy the fridge magnet of the Phoenix Coronet?”...
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China visa exemptions continue to facilitate cross-border travel
China has implemented visa exemption policies for 38 countries, making travel to China easier for millions of people. The introduction of visa-free policies is part of a broader push to increase international...
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Colin Renfrew: A Man With A Deep Connection To Liangzhu
“In the thousands of years of civilization, life is extremely short, but some people and some things will remain in our memories for a long time.”During the “Light of Civilization”...
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Experience A Desert Version of Fast and Furious at Badain Jaran
The Badain Jaran Desert with its stunning sand towers and lakes, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. China’s World Heritage sites have increased by 3 this year, and the Badain Jaran Desert –...
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