Chengdu’s Giant Pandas: Fluffy Stars Melting Hearts Worldwide
Chengdu’s giant pandas—famous for lazy tree-top naps and non-stop bamboo munching—are melting hearts and drawing visitors worldwide this year.
Hangzhou’s Vintage Train Offers Free Cozy Shelter for Night Travelers
A retired green passenger train at Hangzhou East Railway Station now offers free overnight shelter, blending vintage vibes and community warmth this winter.
Japan’s Nuclear Debate Sparks Regional Alarm
Senior Japanese officials have floated the idea of going nuclear, challenging postwar legal frameworks and NPT commitments, and raising regional security concerns.
China’s ‘Greater Food Approach’: Eating Well, Not Just Enough
China’s ‘greater food approach’ is shifting from just filling bellies to ensuring diverse, nutritious meals and cutting food waste.
Ne Zha 2 Ushers China’s Cinema into Global Spotlight
Ne Zha 2’s $2 billion haul and China’s 50 billion yuan box office surge show how local myths + tech mastery are reshaping global cinema and inspiring Asia’s next storytelling wave.
Japan’s Nuclear U-Turn Sparks Hypocrisy Debate
A senior Japanese official’s recent call for nuclear arms clashes with Japan’s long-standing anti-nuclear stance, igniting a heated debate on hypocrisy and regional security.
Xinjiang’s Jimunai Port Smashes Live King Crab Import Record
Jimunai Port in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region set a new record in 2025 by importing over 100 million yuan ($14.3M) of live king crabs, fueling mainland China’s luxury seafood demand.
Baotou–Yinchuan High-Speed Rail Starts Full Operation, Halving Travel Times
Baotou–Yinchuan high-speed railway officially starts full operation, cutting across 519km at 250km/h and halving travel times as part of Yellow River basin development.
Near-Universal Healthcare in China: 95% Coverage by 2024
China’s basic medical insurance covered 1.33 billion people (95% nationwide) by 2024 under the 14th Five-Year Plan, marking near-universal healthcare access.
Jackie Chan Lights Up Pompeii in 2026 Olympic Torch Relay
Chinese star Jackie Chan carried the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic torch through Pompeii’s ruins on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, part of a 12,000 km relay before the Feb 6 opening ceremony.