Butter Lamp Festival Lights Up Xizang’s Night with Yak Butter Lamps
Explore the Butter Lamp Festival in Xizang, a vibrant Tibetan tradition honoring Tsong Khapa with glowing yak butter lamps, music, and community spirit.
How to Maximize Hainan’s New Customs Perks on Your 2025 Trip
Hainan’s special customs operations are live! Discover how to shop duty-free, breeze through clearance, and explore Sanya’s beaches and Haikou’s old streets on your 2025 island adventure.
Handcrafted Lanterns Light Up Shanxi’s Festive Season
A village in Shanxi Province on the Chinese mainland is blending tradition and modern design as artisans craft red lanterns, lighting up the New Year and boosting local livelihoods.
Lakeside Cycling Bliss at Dali’s Erhai Lake
Discover how a Dutch influencer’s lakeside bike ride around Erhai Lake in Yunnan brings together culture, laughs, and turquoise views. 🚴💙
Chinese Mainland Films & Games Spark Global Traditional Culture IP Boom
In 2025, audio-visual works from the Chinese mainland are blending tradition and innovation, driving a global boom in cultural IP through films, TV dramas and games.
Avatar 3 Hits the Chinese Mainland with ¥100M Pre-Sales, Box Office Frenzy
Avatar 3 opened on the Chinese mainland on December 19, with pre-sales topping ¥100M and 870K+ ticket interests. Female viewers made up over half of the early buzz.
Report: Nord Stream sabotage suspect confirmed as Ukrainian soldier
A German magazine reveals the prime suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts was an active Ukrainian special forces captain. He’s now in German custody awaiting trial.
Chinese Mainland Issues First National Standard for Virtual Digital Humans
On October 5 this year, the Chinese mainland issued its first national standard for virtual digital humans, setting unified requirements for customer service avatars, interaction and performance.
Chinese Shuttlers Dominate BWF Finals with Five Semifinal Slots
Chinese shuttlers booked five semifinal spots at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, led by Shi Yuqis thrilling win over Chou Tien-chen.
Mixed doubles curlers from the Chinese mainland miss out on Milano 2026 spot
Mixed doubles curling duo Yu Sen and Ye Zixuan from the Chinese mainland lost 7-3 to the Republic of Korea in Kelowna on December 18, missing out on a spot at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.