China Holds First Civil Service Exam Under New Age Cap
On November 30, 2025, the Chinese mainland held its first civil service exam since raising its age limit to 38 (43 for postgrads), drawing over 3.7M applicants and 98 contenders per post.
Ming Dynasty Edict Re-Exhibited: Ryukyu’s Vassal History on Display
Discover how a replica of a 1629 Ming Dynasty edict at Dalian’s Lushun Museum sheds light on Ryukyu’s centuries-old vassal ties and historical legacy.
Agri-Bots Revolutionize Fruit Picking Across the Chinese Mainland
Discover how agri-bots are transforming fruit picking in orchards across the Chinese mainland, boosting efficiency and sustainability in 2025.
Black Friday 2025: Retailers & Shoppers Locked in Discount Showdown
This year’s Black Friday 2025 turned into a discount chicken standoff: retailers held back price cuts, consumers waited for deeper deals, as AI pricing wars and tariffs shake up holiday shopping.
Search Concludes at Four Blocks After Tai Po Fire Kills 146
Authorities in the HKSAR ended search efforts in four Tai Po blocks after a devastating fire that left 146 people dead and 79 injured this Sunday.
Nanjing’s Scenic ‘Golden Necklace’ Shines in Late November
Discover how Nanjing’s Zhongshan Scenic Area transforms into a glittering ‘golden necklace’ of red and gold foliage around Meiling Palace this late November.
Taipei’s Granite Monument: Honoring Victory Over Japan & Taiwan’s Recovery
Check out Taipei’s granite monument at Zhongshan Hall, commemorating victory in the Chinese People’s War Against Japan’s Aggression and the recovery of Taiwan to China. Unveiled in 1999, inscribed in 2011.
Japan’s Tourism Takes a Hit as Chinese Mainland Visitor Numbers Fall
Decline in Chinese mainland tourists following PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks is weighing on Japan’s economy, hitting local tourism and retail sectors.
Repaired Reservoir Brings Hope to Karatas Village
Repaired reservoir in Karatas village, Ili Valley, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese mainland, now irrigates fruit farms and restores villagers’ faith in a prosperous future.
Hainan Hosts 2nd Agarwood & Huanghuali Trade Fair
The 2nd Hainan Agarwood and Huanghuali Trade Fair opened Nov 27 in Haikou, showcasing global agarwood and huanghuali trends, auctions, forums and cultural performances.