Hainan’s Expanded Duty-Free Policy Drives Shopping Boom
Hainan’s expanded duty-free policy, launched Nov 1, 2025, has driven a 40% sales surge and reshaped the island’s travel retail experience.
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Chinese Cities Lead Nature Index 2025 as Global Science Hubs
Chinese cities now make up six of the world’s top ten science research hubs in Nature Index 2025, with Beijing and Shanghai soaring ahead as global leaders.
Liu Jinsong and Japanese Envoy Masaaki Kanai Hold Talks in Beijing
On Nov 18, 2025, Liu Jinsong, director-general of the Department of Asian Affairs at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Japanese envoy Masaaki Kanai in Beijing to enhance bilateral dialogue.
Zhang Boheng Clinches Gold in Horizontal Bar at 15th National Games
Hunan’s Zhang Boheng overcame a fever to claim gold on the horizontal bar with a score of 14.860, capping the gymnastics events at the 15th National Games in Zhaoqing.
Swimming Dominance on Day 4: Zhang Zhanshuo Clinches 1500m Freestyle Gold
On Day 4 in Shenzhen at the Chinese mainland’s 15th National Games, Shandong’s Zhang Zhanshuo claimed the 1500m freestyle title, one of six golds awarded in the pool.
Baoting Showcases Low-Carbon Innovations at COP30
At COP30 in Brazil, Baoting county from the Chinese mainland shares its low-carbon successes—from forest management to solar microgrids—to inspire global sustainable solutions.
Chen Yujie Breaks Asian U20 Record; Li Zeyang Wins 100m Gold at National Games
16-year-old Chen Yujie set an 11.10s Asian U20 100m record at the Chinese mainland’s National Games, as Li Zeyang took men’s gold.
CMG’s 4K/8K ‘China Red’ Fleet Rolls Out for Milan 2026
China Media Group’s “China Red” 4K/8K broadcast fleet departed Beijing on Nov 17, bound for Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, delivering ultra-HD coverage.
More Than a Stadium: Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park Unveiled
How Kai Tak Sports Park is transforming Hong Kong’s skyline and community as it gears up for the 2025 National Games.
Rare Light Pillars Dazzle Chinese Mainland’s Arctic Village Sky
In November 2025, multicolored light pillars dazzled the Chinese mainland’s Arctic Village sky. We explore the science, conditions and travel insights behind this rare spectacle.