Backstage with West End Stars: Vocal Tips from John Owen-Jones & Gina Beck
West End stars John Owen-Jones and Gina Beck gave our reporter a backstage singing lesson in Beijing, sharing pro tips on breathing, posture, and emotion.
WEF Flags Geoeconomic Confrontation as Top 2026 Risk
The WEF’s 2026 Global Risks Report names “geoeconomic confrontation”—from strategic rivalries to tech competition—as the top short-term threat, with 18% of experts warning it could spark a crisis.
BizTalk: US Attack on Venezuela Sparks Global Economic Shock
Dive into our BizTalk analysis on how the US attack on Venezuela in January 2026 has triggered a global energy shake-up and reshaped supply chains.
Xiaoshan: Forging Ahead Against the Tide
Explore Xiaoshan in Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland—a place where 8,000 years of history, tidal wonders and modern innovation come together to define the Chinese spirit.
Xi Jinping Unveils Major CPC Self-Governance “System Update”
Xi Jinping called for upgraded CPC self-governance and anti-corruption measures on Jan 12, 2026, to drive the 15th Five-Year Plan’s goals.
UBS Forecasts 3% Global Growth in 2026 as Tariff Effects Ease
UBS predicts global economy will grow ~3% in 2026 as tariff effects ease, but warns US policy uncertainty could create risks.
Chinese Mainland to Expand Two-Way Investment with Belt and Road Partners
Chinese mainland trade with Belt and Road partners hit 23.6T yuan in 2025, up 6.3%, making 51.9% of total. The 15th Plan will boost two-way investment and green, digital Silk Roads.
Why Manchester United Sacked Ruben Amorim Despite Top-Four Push
Manchester United stunned fans by firing Ruben Amorim in the middle of a top-four battle. We unpack the tense press conference, transfer clashes, and the growing coach-vs-board power struggle.
Dazu’s Golden Thousand-Hand Buddha Shines Again ✨ Now in Black Myth: Wukong
Discover Chongqing’s golden thousand-hand Buddha at Dazu Rock Carvings. After an eight-year restoration and 440,000 gold leaves, this UNESCO icon now gleams and stars in Black Myth: Wukong.
Fairy-Tale Snow Garden at Beijing’s Shougang Park ❄️
Discover the free winter wonderland at Beijing’s Shougang Park: build snowmen, snap pics with LED-lit trees, and join epic snowball fights at the fairy-tale Snow Garden.