The city of Shijiazhuang in the east of the country is not experiencing extreme temperatures like those in northwest China (see News). But with temperatures of 36 degrees, a little refreshment can’t hurt. These two at least seem to have no problem going home with soaking-wet clothes. But given the heat, they’ll probably be dry […]
China’s modern idea of romance: Wind turbines line the mountain peaks outside Chongqing. In front of them, a couple in a field of flowers watching the sunset – and, of course, the obligatory electric SUV. What more could one ask for?
Looking for a little refreshment? Temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius are scorching large parts of China these days. A little bit of moisture is welcomed. Tourists are enjoying themselves with rafting, the trendy sport of this summer, at the Shunhuangshan National Forest in Hunan Province – if there is enough water available. Due to […]
To circumvent new regulations on e-bikes, young people in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have turned to an unusual mode of transportation: electric wheelchairs. Contributing to the recent trend is the fact that e-bikes are banned in many areas and motorists are often stuck in traffic jams, writes the Singapore newspaper Straits Times. In […]
To welcome the Year of the Ox, millions of dumplings are consumed at dining tables in China today. In northern China, in particular, jiaozi is simply part of the New Year. Since their shape resembles small gold bars used as currency in imperial times, they promise good luck and prosperity. Especially when you find the […]
The Xiaoshan District Sports Center in Hangzhou will be the central venue for the Asian Games in September. They were originally supposed to be held last year, but were postponed to next late summer due to the Covid pandemic. The event will include dozens of sport disciplines. At past Asian Games in Indonesia, medals were […]
For the New Year celebrations, something sweet can not be missed. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, winter is over since yesterday. Now spring can come.
The heat wave in China is forcing drastic measures. To protect herself from the aggressive UV rays, this woman ventures into Beijing city traffic wearing only a face mask and gloves. In the past two weeks, temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius several times. Meteorologists already speak of the hottest summer since records began.
No longer science fiction: Tech companies present their newest products at the Artificial Intelligence Expo in Shanghai, including robots that not only serve coffee and mapo tofu, but also perform dance routines. Their performance may still seem a bit awkward, but that is no different from an inexperienced human dancer.
An increasing number of Chinese middle-class parents are sending their children to “character-building” summer camps. These military-like programs in the wilderness aim to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the younger generation. However, summer drill activities like this log hanging in Hefei are facing growing criticism due to unqualified staff, exhaustion and accidents.