News & Insights Across Asia
Qingdao’s torch festival boosts winter tourism with spectacular folk shows, including molten-iron throwing and lantern dances, showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage and attracting visitors worldwide.
Nearly 100 young swans have flocked to the Hongze Lake Wetland in Jiangsu Province, East China, taking advantage of the mild winter weather and rich ecological environment.
Standing at 6,282 meters, Amne Machin in Qinghai is the highest peak at the Yellow River’s source, revered for its 74 glaciers and cultural significance.
Young innovators in Xizang are blending tradition with modernity, reshaping the cultural landscape through dance, music, and education.
As the Gaza conflict intensifies, global leaders are renewing calls for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. This article explores the economic and political challenges facing this enduring proposal.
Grandpa Nyima, a 78-year-old Tibetan elder, seeks to revive the traditional Dro dances in his remote village, highlighting the challenges of preserving cultural heritage in modern times.
Over 60 swans have migrated to Beijing’s Huairou Reservoir for the winter, finding an ideal habitat among its fish-rich waters and reed-filled shallows.
A 20-meter-tall snowman is set to greet visitors in Harbin as workers complete this giant winter icon along the Songhua River.
China’s first sign language lawyer, Tang Shuai, has dedicated his career to advocating for the rights of the deaf community. Since 2018, his team has served over 160,000 hearing-impaired individuals.
A spectacular gathering of migratory birds has transformed the wetlands of north China’s Hebei Province into a vibrant tableau of wildlife, highlighting the region’s ecological importance.
The China-Laos Railway is transforming lives and economies, fostering trade, and connecting communities across Southeast Asia. Discover how this railway bridges nations and promotes sustainable development.
Through open data and public engagement, Ma Jun’s Blue Map app has played a crucial role in China’s green transformation, reducing pollution and promoting sustainable practices.
As Israeli airstrikes resume following failed truce talks, Al Awda Hospital in northern Gaza faces dire medical shortages, with staff overwhelmed and critical supplies running low.
Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, urges intensified climate action and highlights the importance of cooperation with China in addressing global climate challenges.
An 80-year-old man in Gaodong Village, Guangdong Province, dedicates himself to protecting two 500-year-old Chinese swamp cypresses, preserving these ‘living fossils’ for future generations.
Hostilities have resumed in Gaza as Israeli forces launch airstrikes against Hamas following the collapse of a seven-day truce, leading to over 100 Palestinian casualties.
The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, a testament to China’s 5,000-year-old civilization, gains global spotlight as the first Liangzhu Forum opens in Hangzhou, highlighting ancient cultural achievements.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative now prioritizes renewable energy, with renewables accounting for nearly 60% of overseas projects, marking significant progress towards sustainable development.
Under the winter sunlight, nature has ‘painted’ stunning patterns on a riverbed on the Yellow River in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, showcasing the enduring beauty of China’s mother river.
The Miao people in Guizhou’s Congjiang County celebrated the vibrant Lusheng Festival with music, dance, and traditional activities, showcasing their rich cultural heritage and praying for prosperity and happiness.