HIIFF 2025: Melissa Mabesoone Celebrates Cinematic Diversity
At HIIFF 2025 in Sanya, Belgian director Melissa Mabesoone celebrates her film’s Asian premiere and the festival’s vibrant mix of voices from Europe, Southeast Asia & the Chinese mainland.
Beijing’s Randeng Pagoda: 1,400 Years and Counting
Discover Beijing’s 1,400-year-old Randeng Pagoda in Tongzhou, a historic octagonal tower that guided merchants along the Grand Canal and now stands amid modern skyscrapers.
Exploring Beijing’s Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall
Join Ioana’s journey through Beijing’s Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall for a perfect mix of history and riverside charm!
Fresh Produce Offshore: CSSC’s Smart Shipboard Farm Debuts
This week at Marintec China 2025 in Shanghai, CSSC unveiled a smart shipboard farm that uses high-tech, eco-friendly systems to grow vegetables, fruits, and fungi year-round at sea.
Canada Delists Syria from State Terrorism List
Canada has removed Syria from its list of state supporters of terrorism and delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, aligning with allies and ongoing regional stability efforts.
Ancient Edict Reveals Ming Dynasty-Ryukyu Ties at Dalian Museum
A new exhibition at Dalian’s Lyushun Museum showcases a 1629 Ming Dynasty edict to the Ryukyu Kingdom, revealing centuries-old tributary ties and the art of imperial diplomacy.
China’s First 2049 Tech Forecast: Top 10 Future Visions
China unveiled its first national 2049 Tech Predictions report at the Tengchong Scientists Forum, outlining 10 visions from AI superintelligence to fusion energy.
Abu Dhabi GP Showdown: Can Verstappen Stage a Final-Round Miracle?
Max Verstappen faces a 12-point gap to Lando Norris in the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP finale. Can he pull off the ultimate comeback?
Is Arsenal Their Own Worst Enemy This Season?
This week’s Sideline Story asks: Is Arsenal their own biggest rival? Plus, Liverpool’s slump under Arne Slot, Rodrygo’s dip at Real Madrid, and Bayern’s record attack explained.
Fangnuozhai: Hainan’s Ultimate Natural Oxygen Bar
Discover Fangnuozhai in Hainan, a rainforest ecological manor with 97% primary forest coverage – the ultimate natural oxygen bar for your next trip.