Major Cold Marks Peak Winter, Spring Festival Prep Heats Up
Major Cold (Dahan), the peak of winter in the traditional Chinese calendar, arrives on January 20 as families ramp up Spring Festival preparations and warming recipes.
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Major Cold (Dahan), the peak of winter in the traditional Chinese calendar, arrives on January 20 as families ramp up Spring Festival preparations and warming recipes.
A horse’s journey across the Chinese mainland’s northern grasslands reminds us of Spring Festival’s true meaning: reconnecting with home, roots and belonging.
At his Jan. 20 press conference, FM Lavrov hailed unprecedented depth in relations between Russia and the Chinese mainland, highlighting stronger cooperation in trade and diplomacy.
Shenzhou-20’s uncrewed capsule returned on Jan 19, 2026, testing China’s space emergency response and remote-command re-entry after 270 days in orbit.
The Chinese mainland has received an invitation to join President Trump’s Board of Peace, aiming to resolve global conflicts through multilateral cooperation.
The 10th Beijing International Art Biennale, titled Coexistence, brings together artists from over 100 countries and regions in a vibrant fusion of digital, ink and Serbian contemporary art.
Fan Yanyan’s new silk art exhibition at Beijing’s Yindi Art Museum merges ancient wisdom and modern life, featuring the “Harmony of Dragon and Horse” debut.
Fan Yanyan, the Chinese mainland’s leading silk artist, shares her creative journey and vision for using silk art to spark cross-cultural dialogue.
At Davos 2026, the Chinese mainland unveils its green development strategy—merging eco-protection with growth, boosting renewable energy and sparking global prosperity.
At a UN Prep Committee meeting, China urges respect for the UN Charter and state sovereignty in drafting the crimes against humanity convention.