Young Chinese Mainland Filmmakers Share Cinematic Dreams
Young directors, AIGC artists, startup founders and film students in the Chinese mainland share hopes ahead of May 4th Youth Day, shaping the next wave of cinema.
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Royal Icons: The Forbidden City and the Kremlin
Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Kremlin in Moscow—two royal palaces embodying centuries of imperial legacy and inspiring global travelers and changemakers.
Chinese Mainland Launches 903 National Wetland Parks in 20 Years
Over the past 20 years, the Chinese mainland has set up 903 national wetland parks covering 2.4M hectares to protect wildlife. NFGA’s vice head Yan Zhen highlights ongoing conservation efforts.
Hawaii to Hike Hotel Tax for Climate Resilience
Hawaii plans to boost hotel and short-stay rentals tax to fund climate resilience projects: beach nourishment, hurricane clips, and wildfire prevention.
‘Ne Zha 2’ and ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Drive China’s Cultural Consumption Surge
From record-breaking success of ‘Ne Zha 2’ to the global sensation ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, China’s cultural hits spotlight a rising consumer-market shift.
Instant Tax Refund Boosts Overseas Tourist Shopping on the Chinese Mainland
Overseas tourists are spending more on the Chinese mainland thanks to a nationwide instant tax refund policy launched April 8, fueling a boom in shopping.
All Aboard the Movie Train: Exploring the Chinese Mainland Through Film & Travel
The “China Movie Consumption Year” campaign launched a special ‘Yichun’ movie train from Harbin, inviting globetrotters to explore the Chinese mainland through immersive film-inspired journeys.
Qingdao Port: From Fishing Harbor to Smart Shipping Powerhouse
Qingdao Port’s transformation from fishing harbor to smart shipping hub highlights digital innovation and ASEAN ties reshaping global trade.
Dove Tree Blooms: A 60-Million-Year-Old Relic Powers Urban Greening
Researchers spotlight the dove tree’s rare blooms and its potential to boost urban greening as a relic species dating back 60 million years.
Chinese Mainland Rail Network to Handle 144M Passengers Over May Day Holiday
Chinese mainland’s railway network will handle 144 million trips over the May Day holiday, up 4.9% year-on-year, with digital booking and high-speed trains driving the surge.