Hockney Calls Moving Bayeux Tapestry ‘Madness’ as British Museum Defends Safety Plans
David Hockney warns that moving the fragile 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry is ‘madness’, as the British Museum defends its world-leading conservation plan.
Xi Jinping Urges New Ambassadors to Explore China Beyond Beijing
On January 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping welcomed 18 new ambassadors in Beijing, urging them to travel across China and experience its culture firsthand.
Bohemian Waxwings Flock to Xinjiang, Marking a Conservation Win
Flocks of protected bohemian waxwings and rare fieldfare flock to a Xinjiang orchard this January, showcasing the power of simple conservation steps.
Amazing Sansha Ep.1: Meet the Sea Lily of the South China Sea 🌊🌸
Dive into Episode 1 of Amazing Sansha and explore the secret life of sea lilies in the South China Sea. Discover how these flower-like echinoderms support marine diversity.
China-Cameroon Vocational Program Aims to Boost Graduate Skills
China and Cameroon’s MINESUP-CFHEC program in Yaoundé boosts university grads’ skills and employability through hands-on training.
Japan’s 2025 Bankruptcy Wave: 10,300 Firms Fold Amid Rising Costs
Japan’s corporate bankruptcies hit 10,300 in 2025 – the highest since 2013 – as small firms face rising loan costs, inflation, and China-related supply chain pressures.
China Braces for Major Winter Storm: Heavy Snow & Ice Ahead
China braces for its strongest winter storm of 2026 as a cold wave brings heavy snow, freezing rain and icy roads to central and eastern regions Jan 17–21.
6 Epic Archaeological Discoveries by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has unveiled six major archaeological and conservation breakthroughs in 2026, from Neolithic sites to cutting-edge 3D scanning methods.
Mainland China’s Digital ID Plan for NEV Batteries Powers Up Recycling
Mainland China’s MIIT will tag NEV power batteries with digital IDs from April 1, 2026, boosting traceability and recycling as retired batteries surge toward 1 million tonnes by 2030.
China’s 2025 Green Leap: PM2.5 Levels Down 4.4%
China’s ecological environment improved in 2025 with national average PM2.5 down 4.4% to 28 µg/m³, per the 2026 environmental work conference.