2+ day, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) Eighty-five years ago, Cuihualou opened its doors in Beijing and quickly became a dining destination reserved for the elite. Gathering some of the city's finest chefs, the restaurant was so renowned ... Beijing on a plate A revived classic restaurant is leading a city-wide campaign celebrating the Chinese capital's culinary traditions Eighty-five years ago, Cuihualou opened its doors in Beijing and quickly became a dining destination reserved for the elite. Gathering some of the city's finest chefs, the restaurant was so renowned that a single meal could cost an average person nearly a month's salary. Over the decades, Cuihualou eventually faded from the scene " until 2018, when the historic brand was revived. Classic dishes such as braised sliced egg white chicken with pea sprouts, stir-fried diced chicken and walnuts with bean paste sauce, and deep-fried pork balls returned to the menu, their…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) Tonga's king to pay state visit from Friday King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga will pay a state visit to China from Friday to Nov 27 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. This marks the king's first state visit to China in seven years, which holds great significance for advancing bilateral relations, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. China regards Tonga as a good friend and a good partner in the Pacific Island region, she said. During the visit, the two sides will engage in in-depth exchanges on bilateral relations as well as international and regional issues of common concern, according to Mao. A meeting on the planning and construction of the Chinese capital on Thursday urged stronger support for the central government's administrative functions and firm, orderly progress in relieving Beijing of functions nonessential to its role…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (117+ words) Athletes enter Hong Kong via the Shenzhen Bay Port during the women's marathon event of the 15th National Games on Nov 15, 2025. The games' first cross-boundary marathon included both men's and ... Silk Road soundtrack returns in full volume Foreign leaders bullish on China's tech, market opportunities Former Czech deputy FM hails China's five-year plans Hong Kong aims to capitalize on National Games Japanese PM's remarks seen as bid to court right-wingers Silk Road soundtrack returns in full volume Foreign leaders bullish on China's tech, market opportunities Former Czech deputy FM hails China's five-year plans Hong Kong aims to capitalize on National Games Japanese PM's remarks seen as bid to court right-wingers...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (202+ words) Business leaders and diplomats convened in Shanghai on Nov 9 for the Potside Chats "CIIE Roundtable: New Horizons" salon to explore opportunities arising from China's vast consumer market and the China International Import Expo. Shanghai CIIE salon spotlights China market potential Business leaders and diplomats convened in Shanghai on Nov 9 for the Potside Chats "CIIE Roundtable: New Horizons" salon to explore opportunities arising from China's vast consumer market and the China International Import Expo. Organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and China Daily, the event served as a platform for dialogue, offering insights into China's evolving consumer trends, business environment, and the global impact of its high-level opening-up. Eric Zheng, president of AmCham Shanghai, emphasized China's growing consumer demand. "China is at a stage where consumers are ready to shop. That's why CIIE is so…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago (645+ words) A new wave of mass culture " online literature, games and micro-dramas " stole the limelight at the World Internet Conference early this month. Dubbed the "new trio", these digital-age creations are humming a distinctly modern tune. They are not just a new vehicle for taking Chinese culture abroad but architects of a new cultural ecosystem that links China with the world. Of course, dumplings and tai chi, as established symbols of an ancient civilization, will continue to showcase Chinese culture in a pastoral manner. But these new cultural forms powered by technology are presenting a new image of China to the world, and audiences are paying attention. This new trio are products of the internet era. Online literature is an expression of storytelling in the digital age. By the end of 2024, China had more than 30 million online literature authors, including students,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) The State Administration for Market Regulation, China's top market regulator, unveiled on Saturday draft antitrust compliance guidelines for internet platforms, offering clearer direction for both domestic and global tech firms operating in the world's largest digital market. The draft, which will open for public feedback by the end of November, is the latest sign that Beijing is moving toward more standardized and transparent regulatory oversight. According to the SAMR, the guideline clarifies how platform operators should identify, assess and manage antitrust risks, citing examples such as algorithmic collusion, unfair pricing, search ranking manipulation and discriminatory treatment of merchants. The SAMR said the draft aims to "promote innovation and healthy development" of the platform economy rather than imposing binding obligations. It also encouraged companies to carry out internal reviews, strengthen algorithm oversight, improve risk reporting mechanisms and cooperate with investigations when…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (649+ words) Shanxi province saw a cultural tourism boom during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), driven largely by the rise of popular cultural IPs and supportive government policies. The province has 531 national key protected cultural sites, the most in China. It is home to more than 50,000 immovable cultural relics, including over 28,000 preserved ancient buildings. Many date back centuries and remain in remarkable condition. Wooden structures built before the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in Shanxi account for more than 80 percent of China's total. Long overlooked by travelers, these ancient sites have surged in popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to the breakout success of cultural intellectual properties " a category of intangible assets " that spotlight their architectural and artistic value. Xiaoxitian's annual visitors jumped from 30,000 to 687,000 in 2024 and reached about 1.25 million in the first nine months of 2025. "The development of the scenic area has been a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) A new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, is highlighting the shared historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, underscoring their inseparable ties with the Chinese mainland. Exhibition highlights historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao A new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, is highlighting the shared historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, underscoring their inseparable ties with the Chinese mainland. Titled "Love and Memory of the Greater Bay Area " Historical and Cultural Relics of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Since the 19th Century", the exhibition opened on Tuesday and will run until March 8. More than 350 cultural relics are on display, tracing the social, economic, and cultural evolution of the Greater Bay Area over the past century. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) The 19th Global Entrepreneurship Week China opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, with organizers pledging to build a more results-oriented innovation ecosystem. The five-day event, aimed at early-stage technology founders, features more than 40 activities designed to foster collaboration and growth. Chu Junhao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, emphasized at the opening ceremony that technological convergence is driving a new wave of innovation and outlined opportunities in future energy, materials, manufacturing, information and health. Mi Lei, founding partner of Casstar, called for the acceleration of the development of a national technology-finance pipeline to support frontier research amid intensifying global competition. Angel investor Paulo Andrez, president emeritus of the European Business Angels Network, told attendees that entrepreneurs who can pair human creativity with AI tools will have a competitive edge and lower risk profiles. To emphasize practicality, Shanghai Technology Entrepreneurship Foundation…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) China will remain committed to high-standard opening-up during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), and share its massive development opportunities with foreign-invested enterprises across various sectors, the Ministry of Commerce said in a news release on Thursday. At a time when unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, a market that is fair, just and rules-based has become a scarce global resource, Vice-Minister of Commerce Ling Ji said at a roundtable with foreign enterprises during the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The recently adopted recommendations for the next five-year plan have enhanced the predictability of China's economic and social development for the period ahead, Ling added. The document's emphasis on advancing high-quality development and expanding high-standard opening-up will provide greater stability and positive prospects for foreign businesses operating in China, he said. Foreign business representatives at the roundtable expressed their…...