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China Completes First Astronaut Cave-training Mission
China’s first astronaut cave-training mission has successfully concluded in southwestern Chongqing municipality. Organised and led by the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre, training covered...
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China Issues the Bingwu Year Special Stamps
China Post has released the Bingwu Year special stamps, featuring two designs inspired by the Year of the Horse. On Jan. 5th,  China Post released the Bingwu Year special stamps, a new zodiac-themed philatelic...
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China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” Manned Airship Enters Mass Production
China’s AS700 “Xiangyun” manned airship has received China’s first production certificate, marking the start of mass production. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on Dec. 30th...
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Hainan FTP's Air Passenger Traffic Tops 50m for First Time
Following the successive arrivals of Hainan Airlines’ Bangkok-Haikou flight and China Southern Airlines’ Chengdu-Haikou flight on December 30th, the combined annual passenger throughput of...
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Photo Gallery: Heart-Shaped Moments Across China in 2025
A photo gallery capturing heart-shaped scenes across China in 2025, from natural landscapes and city spaces to technology exhibitions and wildlife. Throughout 2025, heart-shaped scenes and gestures appeared...
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China Launches Pilot “PhD + Master’s” Dual-Degree Programs
China has launched pilot PhD + Master’s dual-degree programs at select universities, allowing a small number of doctoral students to pursue interdisciplinary training under new national rules. China has...
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China’s Ice-and-Snow Tourism Turns Winter Into a Peak Travel Season
China is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. Across the country, ice and snow now draw crowds. In Beijing, frozen waterfalls and glowing light shows steal the spotlight. In the city’s...
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Six Siberian Tigers in One Frame: Rare Wild Sighting in China
China’s Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park captured a rare moment: a female Siberian tiger with five cubs. This is the first “six-tiger” wild sighting in the country. On November 8th, 2025, cameras...
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Yangxin Dian Reopens at the Beijing's Palace Museum
Yangxin Dian reopens at the Palace Museum after a decade-long restoration, featuring digital conservation techniques. On December 28th, the Palace Museum in Beijing reopened the Hall of Mental Cultivation...
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How China's Smart Glasses Are Shaping the Future
Explore how China’s smart glasses are transforming technology, consumer experiences, and the global wearable market in 2025 and beyond. As 2025 comes to a close, smart glasses are emerging as a new way...
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Christmas Crowds Signal Tourism Recovery in Hong Kong
Hong Kong experiences a surge in visitors during the Christmas holiday, with crowded attractions, high hotel occupancy rates, and signs of a steady tourism recovery. Hong Kong experienced a strong rebound...
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5-Year Cancer Survival Rate for Patients Under 19 Rises in China
China’s five-year cancer survival rate for children and adolescents under 19 has reached 77.2%, according to a national study. The findings show significant progress in pediatric cancer care, with some...
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China Launches First Open Robot Rental Platform
China launches its first open robot rental platform, Qingtian Rental, in Shanghai. Covering 50+ cities, it offers humanoid robots for commercial and industrial use, with expansion to 200+ cities by 2026. On...
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McDonald’s Now in Every Chinese Province with Qinghai Debut
McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in Qinghai, completing coverage across all Chinese provinces. After opening three stores in Ningxia on Dec. 20th, McDonald’s launched its first restaurant in Qinghai...
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Celebrating Winter Solstice Across China
China celebrates the Winter Solstice with dumplings, tangyuan, community feasts, and traditional rituals. On Dec. 21st, China marked the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year...
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2025 Culture and Technology Trends in Hangzhou Spotlight ‘Intelligence’
An annual report released in Hangzhou highlights how AI, smart devices, and immersive technologies are reshaping culture and tourism in 2025, positioning the city as a leading hub for intelligent tourism...
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Harbin Ice and Snow World Opens at Record Scale
Harbin Ice and Snow World 2025 opens with record-breaking ice and snow sculptures, featuring iconic Chinese landmarks and international architecture for a global winter experience. The 27th Harbin Ice...
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Adidas China Collection Is the Hottest New Look
Adidas released a new China collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, which took young Chinese by storm, blending tradition and modernity in uniquely stylish jackets. Marking the 20th anniversary of adidas...
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Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy for Pets Gain Attention in China
Some pet owners in China are incorporating acupuncture and herbal therapy into their veterinary care, particularly for ageing animals and chronic conditions. When Mu Yun took her elderly poodle to a veterinary...
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Beijing’s Forbidden City Transformed by Its First Snow
Experience Beijing’s first snow at the Forbidden City. Discover stunning winter scenes, red walls and golden rooftops covered in snow, perfect for photography and travel. On December 12th, Beijing saw...
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Living Well in China: The Happiest Cities of 2025
Discover the happiest cities in China for 2025. Explore how Chengdu, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and other top-ranked cities are improving urban life, public services, and residents’ well-being. China unveiled its...
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China Sets Plan to Develop Three Major Innovation Hubs
China has outlined plans to develop three major innovation hubs in Beijing, Shanghai, and the Greater Bay Area, aiming to strengthen research, talent, and technology growth. China’s Central Economic Work...
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China's Hezhen Yimakan Storytelling Earns Global Recognition
China’s nomination of Hezhen Yimakan storytelling was added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. At its 20th regular session in New Delhi on December 11th, the Intergovernmental Committee...
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China Sees Strong Surge in Returning Overseas Students in 2024
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,...
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Best Bookstores in China to Visit During 2026
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...
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From Free to Taxed: China’s Contraceptives Are Changing
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,...
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James Cameron’s “Avatar 3” Premieres in China, Expands Pandora
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...
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Shenzhou-21 Crew Inspects Capsule, and Installs Protection Devices During A Spacewalk
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...
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Disney's "Zootopia 2" Sparks IP Frenzy in China
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...
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Top Scientists 2025: China Makes Waves in Deep Sea and AI
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,...
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Life-Saving Drones Take Off in Tianjin, Changing Medical Deliveries
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...
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The Power of an Orange Rope: Volunteers Empower Blind Runners
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...
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