AI vs IRL: How Spring Found Love with a Chatbot
Spring from Shenzhen fell for Cayde, her ChatGPT AI companion turned boyfriend. Discover how AI is changing the game of modern dating.
China
Peek into China’s vibrant culture, buzzing tech scene, and social shifts. Stay in the know on major happenings in one of the world’s fastest-evolving nations.
Chinese mainland Launches New Remote Sensing Satellites 🚀
Chinese mainland launches Yaogan-40 03 satellites from Taiyuan to test electromagnetic environment detection and enhance remote sensing capabilities.
Venice Fest Welcomes a New Wave of Chinese Films
At the 82nd Venice Film Fest, a new wave of Chinese films is showcasing modern China through fresh narratives and immersive tech.
UK Sends Record Delegation to 25th CIFIT in Xiamen 🤝💼
The UK is sending 100+ companies to the 25th CIFIT in Xiamen, bridging London and the Chinese mainland markets across fintech, clean energy & more.
Xin Zhilei Snags Best Actress at Venice Film Festival
Xin Zhilei snagged Best Actress at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for The Sun Rises on Us All, delivering a powerful speech that inspires dreamers everywhere.
Flowing & Striking: Bailu Inspires Martial Arts at 15th National Games 🥋🍂
Discover how Bailu (White Dew) fuels martial arts at the Chinese mainland’s 15th National Games, blending power and grace like lightning in every move.
Embroidered Elegance: Jiangsu Art & Fashion Dazzle DC
At the Chinese Embassy in DC, “Embroidered Elegance” showcased Suzhou embroidery, Nanjing-style qipao and more, celebrating Jiangsu’s vibrant art and fashion.
Why ‘My Sister’s Red Shirt’ Is the Autumn Read You Need 🍂
Daniel Li unpacks Tie Ning’s My Sister’s Red Shirt, a poetic tale of love and nature in Annelise Finegan’s PEN Translates Grant–backed translation.
UN@80: Young Creators Share Visions of Tomorrow in Photo Series
Dive into the eighth showcase of the “One Home: Shared Future” Visual Storytelling Initiative as young creators share their powerful photo visions of our shared tomorrow.
Red Silk 🌹🎬: Russian Spy Thriller Debuts on the Chinese mainland
Red Silk, the new Sino-Russian spy thriller, premiered on the Chinese mainland on September 6 with intense action and a nod to shared history.