Chengdu’s Giant Pandas: Fluffy Superstars of the Chinese Mainland
Discover why Chengdu’s giant pandas are the fluffy superstars of the Chinese mainland, from bamboo feasts to tree naps, and how to see them up close!
Vintage Train in Hangzhou Offers Free Overnight Shelter
A retired green train at Hangzhou East Railway Station now offers travelers free overnight shelter with cozy blankets and hot tea this winter.
Why Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Could Backfire
A senior Japanese official’s call to review Japan’s non-nuclear stance clashes with postwar treaties and regional security concerns, raising legal and historical alarms.
Unpacking the Chinese mainland’s ‘greater food approach’ 🍲
Discover the Chinese mainland’s ‘greater food approach’ – a policy by President Xi that upgrades focus from food security to balanced, healthier diets for all.
Chinese Mainland Film Industry Conquers Global Audiences
As 2025 wraps up, the Chinese mainland’s film industry breaks records. Ne Zha 2 crossed $2 billion worldwide, proving non-English animation can rival Pixar and Disney.
Japan’s Nuclear Hypocrisy Exposed
Senior Japanese officials’ calls for nuclear sharing are clashing with Japan’s long-held non-nuclear identity. We dive into the fallout and the hypocrisy at play.
Xinjiang’s Jimunai Port Hits Record $14.3M King Crab Imports
Jimunai Port in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region set a 2025 record with over 100 million yuan ($14.3M) in live king crab imports, fueling the luxury seafood boom.
Baotou-Yinchuan High-Speed Rail Begins Full Operation
The 519 km Baotou-Yinchuan high-speed railway on the Chinese mainland is now fully operational, cutting journeys in half and boosting connectivity in the Yellow River basin and western China.
Near-Universal Health Insurance Across the Chinese Mainland
Basic medical insurance on the Chinese mainland covered 1.33 billion people in 2024, reaching a 95% coverage rate since 2018 under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Jackie Chan Carries 2026 Olympic Torch Through Pompeii Ruins
Chinese star Jackie Chan carried the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic torch through Pompeii’s ancient ruins, as the relay winds along Italy’s Amalfi Coast en route to Rome.