Avatar 3 Debuts in the Chinese mainland, Sparks Box Office Boom
Avatar 3 premiered in the Chinese mainland on Dec.19, driving over 100 million yuan in pre-sales and 870,000+ bookings on Taopiaopiao.
Nord Stream Suspect Confirmed as Ukrainian Special Forces Captain
Der Spiegel confirms Nord Stream sabotage suspect served as a Ukrainian special forces captain. Arrested in Italy summer 2025, now held in Germany.
Chinese mainland issues first standard for customer service virtual digital humans
On October 5, 2025, the Chinese mainland issued its first national standard for customer service virtual digital humans, defining technical benchmarks for avatars, interactions, and emotional AI.
Chinese Shuttlers Secure Five Semifinal Spots at Hangzhou World Tour Finals
Chinese shuttlers clinched five semifinal berths at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou as Shi Yuqi led the charge with a thrilling win over Chou Tien-chen.
Chinese Mainland Curlers Miss Out on Milano Cortina 2026
Chinese mainland duo Yu Sen and Ye Zixuan lost 7-3 to the Republic of Korea in Kelowna, Canada, missing their spot at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Chinese Mainland and GCC Edge Closer to Free Trade Deal After Wang Yi’s Middle East Visit
After over two decades of talks, the Chinese mainland and GCC look closer than ever to a landmark free trade deal following Wang Yi’s recent Middle East visit.
Weatherspoon’s 56-Point Explosion Fuels Qingdao’s 3-0 CBA Start
Quinndary Weatherspoon scored a season-high 56 points to power the Qingdao Eagles past the Nanjing Monkey Kings 99-88, marking Qingdao’s third straight CBA win and headlining Thursday’s action.
Reflecting on Su Bingtian’s 9.83s Legacy in Sprinting
As Chinese mainland sprinter Su Bingtian retires, his landmark 9.83s run at the Tokyo Olympics stands as a turning point for Asian sprinting and inspires a new generation.
Zheng Ying Returns to Childhood Musical as Assistant Director
At 28, Zheng Ying comes full circle, returning to The Search of Sound not as a performer but as assistant director, inspiring a new generation.
Reborn Bridal Legends: Yi Culture’s Gowns Get a Modern Makeover
Yi culture’s ancestral bridal gowns are reborn in modern designs, merging centuries-old craftsmanship with global bridal trends and cultural preservation.