Xi’an Talks: Global Mayors Plot High-Tech Urban Futures
Mayors from around the world gathered in Xi’an this month to discuss how technology and culture can drive sustainable, high-quality urban growth and foster international partnerships.
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Ancient Craft, Modern Soul: The Timeless Art of Kashi Copperwork
Discover how a master artisan in ancient Kashi is keeping a centuries-old copperwork tradition alive, transforming metal into elegant pieces of cultural storytelling.
China Updates Prison Law for First Time in 30 Years
China’s legislature passes a major revision to the Prison Law, its first in 30 years, focusing on enhanced supervision, inmate rights, and rehabilitation.
Crime Thriller ‘Cold War 1994’ Charges Into Cinemas This Weekend
The star-studded Hong Kong crime thriller ‘Cold War 1994’ releases in cinemas on May 1, with special fan events planned across major cities.
Yokohama Exhibition Confronts Japan’s WWII Atrocities, Sparks Emotional Apologies
A Yokohama exhibition on Japan’s WWII atrocities has prompted emotional apologies and deep reflections on historical memory and responsibility.
Japan War Atrocities Exhibition Sparks Emotional Apologies
A Yokohama exhibition on Japan’s wartime actions prompts emotional visitor reactions and apologies, sparking fresh dialogue on historical memory.
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Growth 🌍
Starting May 1, China expands its zero-tariff policy to 20 more African nations, hailed by officials as a ‘transformative’ boost for the continent’s industrialization and economic growth.
China’s ‘Transformative’ Zero-Tariff Policy for Africa Launches Tomorrow
A major new zero-tariff policy between China and 20 African nations launches May 1, 2026, hailed by officials as a transformative boost for trade and industrialization.
Dive into History with Fu Luofei’s Art This Labor Day 🎨
Explore the largest retrospective of acclaimed Chinese painter Fu Luofei in Beijing this Labor Day holiday. The exhibition features over 400 pieces of his realist and wartime art.
Xi Calls for Basic Research Boost to Fuel China’s Tech Future
President Xi Jinping emphasizes strengthening basic research to enhance China’s original innovation and sci-tech capabilities during a Shanghai symposium.