UNWTO picks 4 Chinese mainland villages as Best Tourism Villages 2025
The UNWTO has named four villages in the Chinese mainland as its 2025 Best Tourism Villages, showcasing the rise of rural tourism and cultural heritage.
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Boundless Himalaya: Tibetan Wellness Meets Modern Self-Care
Discover how Boundless Himalaya founder Lydia Wang blends ancient Tibetan incense rituals with modern self-care to craft sustainable wellness spaces worldwide.
Feng & Huang Make History with Denmark Open 3-Peat 🏸
Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping became the first pair since 1992 to win three straight Denmark Open mixed doubles titles, dominating their opponents 21-13, 21-9.
Chinese Mainland’s Economy Grows 5.2% in Q1–Q3 2025
The Chinese mainland’s GDP grew 5.2% in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching 101.5 trillion yuan (~$14.24T) and signaling robust economic momentum.
Macao’s Big Leap: Integrating into China’s 14th Plan 🚀
Discover how Macao is integrating into national development under China’s 14th Five-Year Plan—from 1-minute border checks in Hengqin to R&D hubs, legal reforms, and Belt and Road connections.
Inside the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan: Growth, Innovation & Impact
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) drove over 35 trillion yuan (~$4.9 T) growth, steered 30% of global GDP gains, and advanced innovation and poverty relief.
China’s 20th CPC Central Committee Kicks Off 4th Plenary Session in Beijing
China’s 20th CPC Central Committee kicked off its 4th plenary session in Beijing, shaping policies on digital innovation, climate action, and global supply chains that could impact tech trends across Asia.
Inside Cixi’s Ice Factory: Cool Tech from the Chinese Mainland
Discover how Cixi, the Chinese mainland’s hub for high-tech icemakers—from cubes to slushies—uses smart, eco-friendly design to keep global drinks perfectly frosty.
Inside Hui Ink & She Inkstone Craft: Ancient Art Alive in Anhui
Discover how Hui ink and She inkstones—key parts of the Four Treasures of Study—are crafted in Anhui Province on the Chinese mainland, blending tradition with creativity.
Monkey King’s Epic Global Journey
Discover how Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King, leaps from the Chinese epic into Thai performances, Laotian street art, video games, and more in a global remix.