A group of wild Asian elephants entered a border checkpoint in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, in the early hours of July 5, according to media reports on Tuesday. Around 4 a.m., three adult elephants and one baby elephant passed by the gate of the station one after another, with five adult...
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Visits Sichuan to Arrange Giant Panda Gift
Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee departed on Sunday for Southwest China’s Sichuan Province to make arrangements for a pair of giant pandas that the central government has decided to gift to Hong Kong. According to officials, the pandas could arrive in the city within two to three months. Lee, along with several Hong...
Tianyige Library: A Timeless Treasure in Ningbo
Hidden in the heart of Ningbo, a historic city of learning and culture in East China’s Zhejiang Province, lies Tianyige Library. With a history spanning over 450 years, this library is the oldest in China, the oldest in Asia, and one of the three oldest private libraries in the world. A Legacy of Learning Founded...
Discover the Culinary Wonders of Shenzhen’s Top Food Streets
Shenzhen, a vibrant city in China, offers a diverse and rich culinary scene where foreign and Chinese cuisines blend seamlessly. Here are some of the top food streets in Shenzhen that are a must-visit for any food lover: Sea World 海上世界Located in Nanshan District, Sea World is a perfect representation of Shenzhen’s international side. The...
Lanzhou Beef Noodles Take Stockholm by Storm: Zhou Yan’s Culinary Success
Zhou Yan, a 31-year-old entrepreneur from Gansu province in north-central China, has made a significant impact in Sweden with his eatery, Ox Lan Beef Noodle, located in Stockholm. Launched on March 25, the restaurant quickly became a hit, earning Zhou a substantial income of one million yuan (US$140,000) a month. The restaurant’s popularity has led...
Chinese Literary Characters to Debut in Paris with a French Makeover
Paris, June 25, 2024 – Beloved Chinese characters like Fan Xian from Joy of Life, Ye Xiu from The King’s Avatar, and Klein Moretti from Lord of Mysteries are set to undergo a stunning transformation and become part of a range of derivative products, including trading cards, under the new Yuewen IP in Paris Initiative....
Finland Holds Onto Happiness Crown: Report Unveils Shifting Landscape
Finland reigns supreme yet again! The UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, published on Wednesday, declares Finland the happiest country on Earth for an unprecedented seventh year in a row. The Nordic region continues its dominance, with Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following closely behind Finland in the coveted top 10 rankings. Meanwhile, a stark contrast emerges in...
Emerging Fashion Brands from Futian Debut at Milan Fashion Week
Last Friday, fashion brands from Futian district, Shenzhen, in South China’s Guangdong province, made a notable debut on the runway of the Autumn/Winter Milan Fashion Week, held at the prestigious Milan Royal Palace in Italy. This marked the district’s first collective entry into the official schedule of the esteemed fashion event, known as the “Shenzhen...
China’s Box Office Booms with $1.4 Billion Bonanza: Homegrown Hits Lead Lunar New Year Celebration
China’s box office roared back to life in February, raking in a staggering US$1.4 billion thanks to enthusiastic moviegoers flocking to theaters during the Spring Festival holiday. Leading the charge was “YOLO” (Re La Gun Tang), a comedy-drama directed, written by, and starring rising star Jia Ling. This tale of self-discovery, adapted from a Japanese...
Spring Festival Boosts China’s Box Office with Over $985 Million Haul
Moviegoers flocked to theaters during China’s Spring Festival holiday, pushing box office revenue past 7 billion yuan ($985 million), statistics revealed Friday. This lucrative eight-day period, ending Saturday, saw 142 million tickets sold, according to Maoyan, a film data platform. Chinese films dominated the scene, with the comedy “YOLO” leading the pack. This story of...