Chinese mainland’s summer box office tops 8.5 billion yuan
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 summer box office has surged past 8.5 billion yuan (~$1.18B), fueled by strong presales and audience enthusiasm, highlighting a thriving big-screen season.
Test Your China News IQ: Aug 4-10, 2025 Quiz
Miss the headlines from the Chinese mainland? Take our quick quiz on last week’s top stories (Aug 4-10, 2025) and see how up-to-date you are!
Butterfly in an Invisible Crowd: Zhuangzi’s Wisdom for Today’s Seekers
Explore Zhuangzi’s ancient parable of the “invisible crowd” and learn how clearing mental noise can reveal your inner path to clarity and creativity.
War Drama ‘Dead to Rights’ Resonates Across North America
The Chinese mainland’s wartime drama ‘Dead to Rights’ resonates with North American audiences through its powerful portrayal of sacrifice and historical truth.
US Tariffs Drive Up Car Prices: Automakers Brace for Hikes
Steep import duties on parts are cutting into GM, Ford and Stellantis profits, adding $2K-$5K per vehicle and setting the stage for sticker shock in 2025.
China Shock or Opportunity: Unpacking China’s Role in Jobs and AI
Explore how China’s trade and AI strategies are reshaping global jobs and technology, challenging the China Shock narrative with data and insights.
Dongji Rescue: Heroic Sea Rescue Saved 384 Lives
Dongji Rescue brings to life the 83-year-old sea rescue off Dongji Island in Zhejiang Province, where local heroes saved 384 lives amid a storm.
Fierce Roc Triumphs at Robot Championship with High-Power-Density Motor Drive
Fierce Roc from Harbin Institute of Technology on the Chinese mainland won the Battle of Robots championship with a high power density motor drive system set to transform unmanned systems.
Dongji Rescue: When Fishermen Became Heroes at Sea
In ‘Dongji Rescue,’ fishermen on a remote island risk everything to save 1,800 POWs from the stricken Lisbon Maru during WWII.
Tom and Jerry’s Ancient China Time-Travel Sparks East-Meets-West Magic
Tom and Jerry’s new film, “Forbidden Compass,” time-travels to ancient China, blending East-West humor at its Beijing premiere. The animated adventure lands outside the Chinese mainland in 2025.