Hainan Free Port Sees 60% Surge in Visa-Free Visitors
Hainan’s free trade port reported a 60% YoY increase in foreign visitors, with 90% visa-free entry, fuelled by new international routes including the first foreign-operated Prague–Sanya flight.
China’s Dual-Use Nuclear Plant in Jiangsu: Power Meets Steam
China began building a dual-use nuclear plant in Lianyungang, combining advanced reactors to supply both electricity and industrial steam, marking a milestone in diversified nuclear energy use.
“MAGA, Make America Go Away”: Greenlanders Rally in Copenhagen
Thousands in Copenhagen chanted “MAGA, Make America Go Away” to protest Trump’s Greenland takeover talk, highlighting sovereignty and climate justice.
Science & Tech Behind the Perfect Peking Roast Duck
From CT scans to AI-driven breeding, discover how science is selecting ducks that dominate 90% of China’s high-end Peking Roast Duck market.
China & Canada Forge New Strategic Partnership 🤝
Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Beijing visit sparks EV tariff cuts, agri tariff relief, a ministerial-level roadmap, and APEC collaboration, kicking off a fresh China-Canada strategic partnership.
China Weekly News Quiz: Jan 12–18, 2026
Test your knowledge of Mainland China’s top headlines from Jan 12–18, 2026 in our quick, 5-question weekly news quiz. See how up-to-date you are!
Minnesota National Guard on standby amid Minneapolis tensions
Over the weekend, Minnesota mobilized its National Guard amid Minneapolis protests over an ICE-related shooting and Insurrection Act tensions.
Step into Tang Dynasty: Silk Road Feast at China Crafted’s A Night in Chang’an
Experience Tang-era Chang’an come alive at China Crafted’s immersive Silk Road banquet. Drums, dancers, and global flavors unite in one night of cultural magic.
Hangzhou’s Dadou Road Lights Up for Year of the Horse
Hangzhou’s Dadou Road lit up on January 17 with dazzling lights and lion dances, kicking off Year of the Horse Spring Festival celebrations.
Five Injured in Baotou Factory Explosion
On January 18, 2026, an explosion at a Baotou factory area in Inner Mongolia injured five people. Investigation is ongoing.