Chart of the Day: China’s Travel Boost under 14th Five-Year Plan
Under the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese mainland expanded visa-free access to 75 countries and boosted passport mobility from 72nd to 60th worldwide.
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Maozhu the Panda Turns 11 with Custom Cake Feast
Maozhu, the giant panda at Yunnan Wildlife Park, celebrated its 11th birthday with a custom cake of apples and bamboo shoots, cheered on by fans and keepers.
Where Bamboo Quietly Grows: Anji’s Bamboo Town
Discover Anji’s vast bamboo forests—66,700 hectares of lush greenery shaping life, culture, and sustainable travel in the Chinese mainland’s Bamboo Town.
Hainan’s Zaopo Vinegar Hot Pot: The Island’s Tangy Treasure
Discover Hainan’s zaopo vinegar hot pot: a tangy, garlicky seafood dish gaining national fame and heritage status.
‘Dead to Rights’: Nanjing Massacre Film Tops Box Office with 500M Yuan
Summer blockbuster ‘Dead to Rights’ commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has grossed over 500M yuan in five days.
Presales for Wartime Blockbuster “Dongji Rescue” Spark Global Buzz
Presales for wartime blockbuster “Dongji Rescue” are live nationwide, sparking global buzz ahead of its August 8 release. Fans are rushing to book seats for this summer’s must-see film.
Suphan Buri Firework Factory Blast Kills at Least Nine
A firework factory explosion in Suphan Buri province, central Thailand, has killed at least nine people and involved ten, local media and officials report.
Australia Extends Teen Social Media Ban to YouTube
Australia adds YouTube to its landmark under-16 social media ban, citing harmful content reports and setting the stage for a showdown with big tech.
Church Attack in Eastern DRC by Islamic State-Backed Rebels Kills 43
At least 43 people, including children, were killed when Islamic State-backed ADF rebels raided a Catholic church in Komanda, eastern DRC, burning homes and looting a local bank.
Chinese mainland divers clinch two golds at World Aquatics Championships
Chinese mainland divers claimed two golds at the World Aquatics Championships, as Chen Yiwen, Chen Jia, Cheng Zilong and Zhu Zifeng delivered standout synchronized performances.