Culture, tourism consumption stays strong
An ancient pear tree at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. China’s culture and tourism consumption remained robust over the past year, according to a report recently unveiled by Chinese social…
China energy giant announces record oil, gas extraction off Hainan
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Tuesday that its offshore gas field cluster surrounding Hainan Island had extracted a cumulative oil and gas equivalent output surpassing 10…
Xiaomi sets sights on high-end market with new phones
Xiaomi unveils its latest smartphone — the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi marked the grand finale of its 15th anniversary with a high-end product launch event, which introduced a series of…
China’s inbound and outbound tourism markets gain momentum
Overseas tourists at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan province. A recent industry report revealed a dual surge in both inbound and outbound tourism in China. According to the 2025 Inbound…
Beijing fills up with seasonal menus for the New Year
Sen Long Restaurant introduces a new menu centered on Huaiyang cuisine. As winter deepens and the New Year approaches, Beijing’s dining industry is seeing renewed creativity, with restaurants, cafe brands,…
How China will optimize existing resources while seeking new growth
China’s economy has moved into a phase dominated by better managing existing resources. On the one hand, the sheer size of the nation’s economy means it can no longer operate…
China to usher in digital deposit money era for e-CNY
China has made a key breakthrough in the evolution of its central bank’s digital currency by positioning the e-CNY as “digital deposit money”, a move experts said is set to…
China-ASEAN AI gala leaves audience mesmerized
What left the audience in awe? The 2025 AI for All: China-ASEAN Competition Gala featured the viral robot dancers fresh from their debut at a superstar’s concert! It also showcased…
Chinese tech firms strike deal to pursue embodied intelligence
Representatives from OYMotion and Radical signed a strategic partnership in Shanghai on Saturday. OYMotion, a Shanghai-based robotics and neural interface technology company, and Radical, an automotive bearing manufacturer headquartered in…
Surge in Southeast Asian tourism to China
A beach in the Philippines. Leading online travel agency Trip.com Group recently unveiled the 2025 Southeast Asia Inbound and Outbound Tourism Trend Guide. The platform’s data revealed that Southeast Asian…