Chinese mainland’s 2025 box office smashes 2024 record amid National Day holiday
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 box office has already topped 2024’s full-year gross, driven by local blockbusters and global-minded films like Shenzhou 13 and Ne Zha 2. 🍿🎥
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China’s Female Astronauts: Breaking Barriers & Reaching for the Stars 🚀
Liu Yang, Wang Yaping, and Wang Haoze defy gravity and stereotypes in China’s space program, inspiring young space enthusiasts across Asia.
AI & SDGs by 2030: Promise, Challenges & Real Wins
Expert Gong Ke explains how AI can boost UN SDGs by 2030, from clean energy wins in Shenzhen to global capacity building efforts.
Chinese Mainland Rail Trips Reach 23.13M on National Day Holiday 🚄
On the first day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the Chinese mainland’s railways served a record 23.13M passenger trips, powered by smart tech and extra trains.
Rome Dialogue Sparks Urban Visions Between the Chinese Mainland and Italy
At the 2025 Sino-Italian Urban Civilization Dialogue in Rome, experts from the Chinese mainland and Italy launched a new Joint Center, igniting fresh urban innovation ideas.
Global Youth Dive into Mooncake Traditions at Beijing’s Chaoyang Museum
Young explorers from 20+ countries got hands-on with mooncake-making and Mid-Autumn Festival culture at a museum in Beijing’s Chaoyang District on the Chinese mainland.
Ocean Alert: Mercury Threat Rises with Human Impact 🌊☠️
Study warns human activity and climate change are speeding up mercury release from continental shelf sediments, posing a growing ocean threat.
Ancient Dunhuang Murals Spark 1.5B-Stream Hit “Bi Shang Guan”
Discover how Dunhuang’s ancient murals inspired the Chinese-style hit “Bi Shang Guan,” amassing over 1.5 billion streams on modern platforms.
How ‘Bi Shang Guan’ Turned Dunhuang Beats into a 1.5B Viral Hit
Dive into how Zhou Mingcong’s Dunhuang-inspired track ‘Bi Shang Guan’ fused tradition and tech to score 1.5B+ streams and spark a Chinese-style music revival.
Huzhou’s Taihu Ancient Town Glows with Epic Fireworks & Light Shows
Experience Taihu Ancient Town’s epic fireworks and light shows in Huzhou as China kicks off its National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations with dazzling displays.