China’s Long Dengxi Claims Second Freediving Gold at Chengdu World Games
At the 2025 Chengdu World Games, Chinese para-athlete Long Dengxi clinches a second freediving gold, while Hungary’s Zsofia Torocsik smashes the women’s fins world record.
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Chengdu 2025 World Games Fireworks Set Chinese Mainland Social Media Ablaze
Chengdu’s 2025 World Games kicked off with a stunning fireworks show that set the Chinese mainland’s social media ablaze, captivating millions with its vibrant light display.
Citywalk in Tianjin with Clay Figurine Master Zhang Yu
Join sixth-gen clay figurine master Zhang Yu on a Tianjin citywalk that transforms local scenes into living miniature art.
From Desert to Metropolis: Xinjiang–Chongqing UHV DC Power Line
Discover how engineers conquer deserts, salt flats and fierce winds to build the 2,290km ±800kV UHV DC power line from Xinjiang to Chongqing, lighting up cities across a vast region.
Chinese Women’s Team Shatters 4Ă—50m Finswimming Relay Record in Chengdu
Chinese women’s finswimming team set a new 4Ă—50m relay world record of 1:07.99 at the Chengdu World Games, leading a day of record-breaking performances and home crowd celebrations.
Tibetan Opera: Centuries of Hope and Heritage Take Center Stage
Tibetan Opera blends folk songs, chant, dance and ritual into a centuries-old spectacle of hope. Named UNESCO heritage in 2009, it inspires today’s global storytellers.
Marco Polo’s Chengdu: Legacy of Trade & Culture
Discover how Marco Polo’s praise of Chengdu and the Anshun Covered Bridge over the Jinjiang River still resonates in the city’s modern cultural connections.
UN Chief Urges Probe After Gaza Airstrike Kills Six Journalists
UN chief calls for independent investigation after Gaza airstrike kills six Palestinian journalists, marking 242 media workers lost since the war began.
When Love Has a Price Tag: Inside Eastern Wedding Costs
Explore how wedding budgets and cultural customs—from bride price traditions across Asia to caili on the Chinese mainland—shape the true cost of marriage.
Sen. Cantwell: Trump’s Tariffs Are an Unconstitutional Tax on Americans
Sen. Maria Cantwell says Trump’s tariffs amount to an unconstitutional tax on Americans, with revenue coming straight from consumers.