South Korea Launches Pilot Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tour Groups
South Korea’s visa-free pilot for Chinese mainland groups starts Sept 29 ahead of holiday travel. Officials predict a visitor spike and a boost to local tourism.
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China’s Chang’e-6 Team Wins 2025 IAF World Space Award
China’s Chang’e-6 mission team captured the 2025 IAF World Space Award on Sep. 29 at IAC 2025 in Sydney, marking a milestone in global space collaboration.
Chinese Mainland Completes World’s Largest Water Conservancy System
Under the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese mainland has built the world’s largest water conservancy system, transforming water security for millions.
Xinjiang at 70: Mapping Its Next Silk Road Chapter
Xinjiang at 70: From Kizil Cave echoes to Dolan beats and Kashi’s Old City, discover how the region’s new Free Trade Zone shapes its next chapter.
China Introduces K Visa to Attract Young Tech Talent
China will launch a K visa on Oct 1 to attract young tech talent, offering streamlined applications, longer stays, and multiple entries.
Guizhou’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge Lights Up the Night Sky
Explore Guizhou’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge: the world’s largest steel truss suspension bridge, glowing with dynamic lights over a 625m-deep gorge.
China’s Communist Party to Hold 4th Plenary Session in Beijing, Oct 20–23
China’s Communist Party will convene the 4th plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing from October 20–23 to advance the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Premier Li Qiang Pledges Deeper China-DPRK Coordination to Safeguard Shared Interests
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met DPRK FM Choe Son Hui in Beijing, promising deeper coordination to safeguard common interests.
Xinjiang International Photography Contest Opens for Global Entries
Global photographers can enter the Xinjiang International Photography Contest by Dec 1, 2025. Submit documentary and landscape shots from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Beyond the ‘Female’ Label: Women Shaping Film at BIFF 2025
At BIFF 2025, four women storytellers break the ‘female’ mold, sharing how they drive growth in the Chinese mainland’s film industry across roles from cinematography to sound and color.