Winter Sports Fever Sweeps the Chinese Mainland
From icy ski slopes in the north to pop-up ice rinks in southern cities, residents and tourists across the Chinese mainland are embracing winter sports with unique local twists.
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26m Giant Snowman Fuwa Debuts in Harbin
Harbin unveiled Fuwa, a 26-meter snowman sculpture, on December 24, 2025, in Daoli district on the Chinese mainland. A cheerful symbol of good fortune and winter warmth.
300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools in Yunnan Uncover Early Human Ingenuity
A recent find in Yunnan Province on the Chinese mainland reveals 35 wooden tools dating back 300,000 years, marking the earliest complex woodworking in East Asia.
Chinese Mainland Pledges Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction
At a December 24 NPC Standing Committee meeting, Vice Premier He Lifeng and senior officials from the Chinese mainland pledged to boost energy conservation and carbon reduction.
Chinese mainland updates 2025 foreign investment catalogue with 205 new items
The Chinese mainland unveiled its 2025 Catalogue of Industries for Encouraging Foreign Investment, expanding to 1,679 items (up 205) and featuring a region-specific list to guide overseas capital.
Inside the Chinese mainland’s ‘Greater Food’ Strategy for Better Nutrition
The Chinese mainland’s ‘greater food approach’ broadens focus from grain alone to diverse, high-quality diets, securing meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables for healthier lives.
Near-Universal Coverage: Chinese Mainland’s Health Insurance at 95%
Basic medical insurance in the Chinese mainland now covers 1.33 billion people, maintaining around 95 percent coverage through 2024 under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Tour Guide Answers: Forbidden City’s Name & Scooter Curtains Explained
Guide Michael Yao shares why the Forbidden City got its name and the secret behind scooter curtains, two of the top questions from visitors to the Chinese mainland.
Chinese Mainland Accuses Taiwan Authorities of Selling Out Competitive Industries
A Chinese mainland spokesperson slammed Taiwan’s DPP authorities for “selling out” competitive industries at a US silica summit, warning of rising cross-strait tensions.
Chinese mainland ETF Market Soars 53% in 2025, Hits Record 5.78T Yuan
The ETF market in the Chinese mainland surged over 50% in 2025, topping 5.78T yuan by December 19, driven by retail demand and regulatory support.