In times of economic uncertainty and a lack of alternatives, more and more Chinese are investing in gold. According to the China Gold Association, retail sales of gold products rose by almost nine percent year-on-year to 1,090 tons in 2023. Particularly popular are traditional lucky charms cast in gold, such as this dragon from a […]
On Friday, the Italian cruise ship MSC Bellissima finally returned to Shanghai with passengers after a four-year absence. Due to China’s COVID-19 restrictions, the sector was forced to take a longer hiatus than in Europe or the USA.Cruise tourism is considered a growth market in China, but one that is difficult to crack. From April […]
With the first rays of sunshine of the new year, the pink cherry blossoms provide a popular photo backdrop. And when they are joined by such pretty parasols, like here in Nanjing, every angle turns into a photographer’s delight.
Actually, March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day, but you can’t learn about your rights soon enough. So, an employee of the Trade Department of the Market Supervision Bureau in Handan is showing elementary school students how to identify safe food. On World Consumer Rights Day, many information events take place in China.
The rapeseed blossom has started in southern China – as always, a few weeks earlier than in Europe. The vibrant yellow is gorgeous and perfect for photos and selfies. And so, every year, vacationers make their way to the country’s rapeseed regions. For example, the rapeseed fields around the village of Wayao in the Liupanshui […]
He was only supposed to clean a show pool at Changchun Zhongtai Ocean World in the province of Jilin. However, because a mermaid performer could not perform due to the Spring Festival vacation, he stepped in without further ado. This month, tourist videos of his tongue-in-cheek performance went viral and made the man the latest […]
This Friday is International Women’s Day. On this day, women in China are given half a day off. Entire groups of female employees or friends visit places of interest, stroll through parks or shopping malls, take photos, eat together – or buy themselves flowers, like they did here a year ago in Kunming, Yunnan province. […]
In the National People’s Congress, the representatives of China’s minorities stand out, particularly dressed in traditional attire. They are not only meant to showcase local customs but also represent the internal unity of the People’s Republic. However, some of the bureaucrats seated directly behind them might be frustrated, as the towering headdresses sometimes obstruct their […]
Taylor Swift is arguably the most popular pop singer of our time – including in China. The fact that their idol is giving six exclusive Southeast Asian concerts in relatively close Singapore between now and 9 March is causing a sensation among “Swifties”- as the singer’s fans call themselves. The city-state only recently suspended visa […]
10,000 meters deep. The Shenditake 1 borehole in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang reached a new record depth on Monday. And it is set to go even deeper, to a depth of 11,100 meters. The drilling project marks a breakthrough in the exploration of Earth’s deep layers. The previous world record was set in the […]