3.7M Take First Civil Service Exam After Age Cap Rises to 38
This Sunday, the Chinese mainland held its first national civil service exam since raising the age cap to 38 (43 for postgrads), with 3.7M candidates facing 98:1 competition.
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Ming Dynasty Edict to Ryukyu on Display at Dalian’s Lushun Museum
Lushun Museum in Dalian has re-exhibited a replica of the 1629 Ming Dynasty edict to the King of Ryukyu, offering insights into the island’s vassal-state history.
Agri-Bots Revolutionise Orchard Life 🚜🤖
Discover how agri-bots on the Chinese mainland are turning fruit picking from a labour-intensive chore into a quick, high-tech breeze in late 2025.
Black Friday 2025: Retailers and Shoppers in a Discount Standoff
Black Friday 2025 turned into a discount standoff, with AI pricing, tariffs, and skeptical shoppers reshaping holiday deals.
Search Wraps Up at Four Tai Po Blocks After Devastating HK Fire
Search efforts concluded at four Tai Po blocks after a major fire in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, leaving 146 dead and 79 injured.
Nanjing’s Winter Foliage: Zhongshan’s Golden Necklace
Discover how Nanjing’s Zhongshan Scenic Area transforms into a glittering ‘golden necklace’ as early winter sets in, with Meiling Palace framed by fiery foliage.
Inside Taipei’s Zhongshan Hall Monument: Victory & Taiwan Region’s Recovery
Discover Taipei’s Zhongshan Hall granite monument: built in 1999 and inscribed in 2011 to honor victory over Japan and the recovery of the Taiwan region.
Japan Feels the Pinch: Drop in Chinese Mainland Tourists Hits Economy
Japan’s tourism and retail sectors are reeling as a drop in visitors from the Chinese mainland follows PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, highlighting how politics can shift travel trends.
Leaky Reservoir Fuels New Hope for Karatas Village
Karatas village in Xinjiang overcame water scarcity after a leaky reservoir was fixed, bringing clear water to fruit farms and restoring community hope.
Inside Hainan’s 2025 Agarwood & Huanghuali International Trade Fair
Explore Hainan’s 2025 Agarwood & Huanghuali Trade Fair: auctions, forums, incense shows and global industry insights, wrapped up in four dynamic days.