Rock climbing’s popularity soars among Chinese youth inspired by Olympics

Rock climbing has become a go-to stress reliever for many young people, and its inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics has further fueled its appeal.  Chinese athlete Wu Peng's silver medal in the men's speed climbing event in Paris has sparked widespread interest, with his climbing videos attracting significant attention online. Many netizens expressed a […]

Legendary Shi Banyu, iconic voice of Stephen Chow, remembered by fans

Chinese netizens poured out their grief on social media over the death of Shi Banyu, who was deemed the "official voice of comedian Stephen Chow." Shi passed away in Beijing on Tuesday at the age of 66.  During the golden age of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, the dedication of Putonghua dubbing […]

Trendy bookstores need to preserve cultural essence to prosper

Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, is shutting down, the question about the sustainability of physical bookstores competing against new business models has once again triggered a heated discussion. While it's important for physical bookstores to find new way out, protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better […]

UK actress Maggie Smith passes away, fans in China pay tributes

Maggie Smith, one of the UK's most esteemed actresses, known for her role in the Harry Potter series, has passed away at the age of 89. A truly versatile talent, she made her mark across multiple art platforms including films, theater and TV, where she gave a memorably performance in the series Downton Abbey.  The news of Smith's […]

Toward a shared, brighter future

China has embarked on a journey to build a strong nation in the new era, advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization.  Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that "China will remain an important opportunity for the world's development. Our door is wide open to anyone who wants to engage […]

Macao inaugurates new sea-crossing bridge to enhance connectivity, foster regional development

Macao inaugurated its fourth cross-sea bridge on Tuesday, coinciding with China's National Day on October 1.Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region(SAR) Ho Iat Seng presided over the opening ceremony. The 3.08-kilometer bridge, designed with a lifespan of 100 years, aims to ease traffic and foster high-quality development in the region. The newly completed […]