Chinese mainland’s 2025 Box Office Surpasses 2024 Total
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 box office has already eclipsed the full-year 2024 gross, fueled by a National Day holiday surge and domestic blockbusters.
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China’s Female Astronauts: Pioneers of the Final Frontier
Meet Liu Yang, Wang Yaping, and Wang Haoze: China’s female space pioneers who broke barriers, inspired a generation, and reached for the stars.
How AI Can Power the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
Gong Ke highlights how AI boosts clean energy and resource efficiency like Shenzhen’s 40% cost cut, while urging digital equity and green governance for the UN SDGs by 2030.
Chinese Railways See Record 23M Trips on National Day Holiday
China’s railways hit a record 23.13 million trips on the first day of the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, fueling a nationwide travel boom.
Italy-China Dialogue Paves Way for Joint City Civilization Center
At the Sino-Italian Dialogue on Urban Civilization in Rome, China and Italy launched the Italy-China Joint Center for City Civilization, blending cultural heritage with sustainable city innovation.
Global Youth Explore Beijing’s Mooncake-Making Traditions
Over 30 global youth gathered in Beijing’s Chaoyang District to trace 2,000-year-old mooncake-making traditions and explore Mid-Autumn Festival culture at a pastry mold museum.
Human Activity Accelerates Ocean Mercury Release, Scientists Warn
New research shows human activity and climate change are speeding up mercury release from continental shelf sediments, posing risks to marine ecosystems and seafood safety.
From Dunhuang Murals to 1.5B Streams: The Rise of ‘Bi Shang Guan’
Sparked by Dunhuang’s ancient murals, the song ‘Bi Shang Guan’ has hit over 1.5 billion streams worldwide, proving the modern appeal of cultural tradition.
How ‘Bi Shang Guan’ Turned Dunhuang Heritage into a 1.5B-Stream Viral Hit
Discover how Zhou Mingcong’s 2019 track ‘Bi Shang Guan’ fused Dunhuang heritage with modern beats to rack up 1.5B streams and spark a Chinese-style music revival.
Spectacular Fireworks & Light Shows Dazzle Huzhou’s Taihu Ancient Town
At Taihu Ancient Town in Huzhou, the Chinese mainland’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival kicked off with breathtaking fireworks, water-jetpack pyrotechnics, and sustainable light shows.