• Following the persimmon season in south China

    Following the persimmon season in south China

    From Beijing to south China, a Russian vlogger explores how persimmons grow in a warmer, more humid climate.

    2026-01-07 16:51:41
  • Application portal for 2026 childcare subsidy opens, beneficial for supporting families with infants

    The application portal for the 2026 childcare subsidy fully opened on Monday, according to National Health Commission.

    2026-01-06 09:11:14
  • Real-world retail beckons China's youth

    Real-world retail beckons China's youth

    Despite growing up as digital natives, many young Chinese consumers in their 20s are spending more time in brick-and-mortar stores, a development that has drawn attention in a retail landscape long dominated by e-commerce. It's a trend that points to changing expectations of what offline commerce should offer.

    2026-01-05 14:44:05
  • Shandong to standardize education for senior citizens

    Shandong to standardize education for senior citizens

    Recently, two local standards for Shandong province received official approval and were released, namely, Specifications for the Construction of Education Institutions for Senior Citizens and Specifications for Education Services for Senior Citizens.

    2026-01-05 14:31:43
  • Tourism market posts strong start during 2026 New Year holidays

    Tourism market posts strong start during 2026 New Year holidays

    China's transportation and tourism sectors have experienced significant growth during the 2026 New Year holiday, with a surge in cultural tourism visits and a noticeable uptick in inbound visits.

    2026-01-05 14:27:04
  • Ice-and-snow tourism ignites China’s winter consumption during New Year’s Day holidays

    Ice-and-snow tourism ignites China’s winter consumption during New Year’s Day holidays

    China's ice-and-snow economy kicked into high gear during the New Year's Day holidays, as surging travel demand, packed ski resorts and soaring bookings underscored the sector's growing role as a new engine of winter consumption.

    2026-01-04 09:10:46
  • Low-GI diet finds favor

    On a morning in Sanlitun, Beijing, 32-year-old office worker Zhang Yuan scoops up a spoonful of low-GI (glycemic index) oat yogurt at a trendy cafe. She has made a habit of choosing slowly digesting, low-glycemic foods about three times a week.

    2026-01-04 08:50:59
  • Homegrown films, global blockbusters drive Chinese box office

    Homegrown films, global blockbusters drive Chinese box office

    As 2025 marks the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema and the 130th anniversary of world cinema, China's film industry has delivered a milestone performance. On Tuesday, the annual box office soared past 51.6 billion yuan ($7.37 billion), securing its position as the second-highest grossing year in the past half-decade, according to Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan.

    2025-12-31 09:09:44
  • Vlog: A bus tour of Beijing with global youth

    Ever wanted to peer through a bus window in Beijing? Join international students as they hop on the iconic "Da Yi Lu" (Bus No.1) for a cultural tour of Chang'an Avenue. From Tian'anmen Square to the modern CBD, they share space, stories, and perspectives with new friends.

    2025-12-25 16:53:40
  • China’s largest single-unit-capacity pumped-storage hydropower station begins power generation

    China’s largest single-unit-capacity pumped-storage hydropower station begins power generation

    China’s largest single-unit-capacity pumped-storage hydropower station was successfully connected to the national grid and began generating electricity on Thursday, marking another major breakthrough in the country’s development of large-scale hydropower equipment and engineering capabilities.

    2025-12-25 13:53:11