Guangxi has become a great place to hang out
A climber ascends a steep rock face in Yangshuo county in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Jan 13. The arch of Shegeng Cave rose before He Chuan, a 47-year-old…
Big cities see pro-property stimulus steps
Potential homebuyers look at a property model in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. WEI LIANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE A new wave of stimulus policies launched in the past week by key Chinese cities…
Gig economy, digital platforms teaming up to reshape work
A customer looks at secondhand mobile phones at a Xianyu shop in Wuhan, Hubei province in January. SUN XINMING/FOR CHINA DAILY The country’s youth are rewriting the rules of work…
Keeping the fires burning – Chinadaily.com.cn
Exterior view of Shougang Park’s No 3 Blast Furnace, which has been converted into a digital museum. Inside Shougang Park’s No 3 Blast Furnace, a digital film named Salute to…
TV makers putting on big show abroad
Visitors gather at booths of Chinese TV manufacturers — TCL and Hisense — during the CES 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan 7. DEECEE CARTER/MEDIA PUNCH/IPX Chinese…
Brazil travel searches spike after visa waiver
Distinctive folk handicrafts and cultural products remain a major attraction for travelers visiting Brazil. Brazil’s decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports has sparked an immediate…
Chinese cruise operator launches West Africa route
Diverse catering options inspired by Eastern culinary culture are offered by the Chinese cruise operator 66° Expeditions Cruises, which has launched a new West Africa route. The Chinese cruise operator…
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi’an
Located within the courtyard of Ci’en Temple in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda — also known as the Ci’en Pagoda — was built in 652 under the…
Seeing the wild side of life one frame at a time
A male blue sheep stands on a slope as Mount Qomolangma looms behind in the Xizang autonomous region. The year began with a quiet milestone for Dong Lei, a photographer…
Coffee culture in the cradle of humanity
Mursi women of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, where the ancient tradition of wearing lip plates continues to be passed down through generations. Ethiopia’s coffee ceremonies, art, music, dance and food are…