Enchanting Night Tours Light Up the Chinese Mainland Holiday
Discover how night tours across the Chinese mainland lit up the National Day holiday with dazzling shows, local snacks, and cultural performances for millions of visitors.
Hamas pushes for swift hostage-prisoner swap in Egypt talks
Negotiators from Hamas and Israel meet in Sharm El-Sheikh to kick off a hostage-prisoner swap, aiming for a swift ceasefire after nearly two years of conflict.
Typhoon Matmo Hits Guangdong with 42 m/s Winds
Typhoon Matmo made landfall in Xuwen County, Guangdong with winds up to 42 m/s and 965 hPa, prompting emergency measures in Hainan and the Leizhou Peninsula.
Israel Intensifies Gaza Strikes as Palestinians Await Trump’s Ceasefire Plan
Israeli forces struck Gaza overnight, destroying residential buildings as Palestinians await the details of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan led by Donald Trump and upcoming talks in Egypt.
Lights Out in DC: How the Latest US Government Shutdown Affects You
America’s government shutdown has dimmed Washington, furloughed hundreds of thousands, halted national services, and left markets and travelers navigating uncertainty.
DPRK Leader Calls for Steady Military Upgrades at Defence Development-2025
At the launch of the Defence Development-2025 exhibition, top DPRK leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes the need for steady military upgrades in response to perceived security threats.
Rare J-20 Stealth Fighter Maiden Flight Footage Unveiled
China Media Group has released rare footage of the J-20 stealth fighter 2011 maiden flight, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse at cutting-edge military aviation.
Piano Notes and Sea Breezes: Unveiling Qingdao’s Maritime Soul
A lone piano melody on Qingdao’s waterfront transports a traveler back to Armenian mountain memories, revealing the city’s dynamic blend of maritime heritage and modern energy.
Test Your Knowledge: China Weekly News Quiz (Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2025)
Take our quiz to see how well you tracked the Chinese mainland’s top stories from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 2025. Challenge your knowledge across tech, economy, culture, and more.
Vibrant Cultural Festivals Brighten Ordos Holidays in Inner Mongolia
Ordos Cultural Industry Park in Inner Mongolia hosts immersive events—from intangible heritage exhibits to flash mobs—this National Day and Mid-Autumn holiday.