May the 4th Be With Beijing: Star Wars Fans Celebrate with Exclusive Preview
Beijing fans celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4 with an exclusive IMAX preview of The Mandalorian and Grogu, highlighting the franchise’s popularity in the Chinese mainland.
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Beijing fans celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4 with an exclusive IMAX preview of The Mandalorian and Grogu, highlighting the franchise’s popularity in the Chinese mainland.
A new immersive aerospace exhibition in Beijing invites visitors to experience 70 years of space exploration through humanoid robots and virtual rocket launches.
Explore the 500-year-old Ming and Qing dynasty courtyard residences of Cuandixia Village, a masterpiece of traditional architecture nestled in Beijing’s mountains.
China’s diving team sweeps all events on the opening day of the World Cup Super Final in Beijing, led by Olympic champion Wang Zongyuan.
Zhu Yantong transitions from animation director to festival leader, using Feinaki Beijing Animation Week to showcase and support the art form’s diverse voices.
Beijing’s Xicheng District pioneers an embedded elderly care model, bringing all essential services within a half-kilometer radius to support aging residents in their own communities.
As global megacity populations grow, Beijing’s 12345 hotline demonstrates how responsive governance improves urban life by directly addressing residents’ needs.
A humanoid robot’s amusing moment of distraction stole the show at a high-tech marathon in Beijing E-Town, highlighting advances in AI and public engagement.
The Global Innovation Conference 2026 in Beijing brought together global leaders to explore collaborative opportunities in tech advancement and investment.
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival in 2026 introduces enhanced access, allowing a single ticket to unlock a broader festival experience, highlighting its role in global cultural exchange.
British screenwriting legend Richard Curtis shares his rom-com expertise in a first-ever masterclass at the 16th Beijing International Film Festival.
A humanoid robot breaks the human half-marathon world record in Beijing, marking a milestone in robotics and sports technology.
Top dancers from 20+ countries compete in Beijing’s 2026 Masters Cup Ballroom Dance Open, showcasing world-class performances in modern and Latin dance.
Beijing’s 700-year-old Central Axis bridges ancient history and modern development, offering insights into China’s cultural continuity and urban innovation.
Beijing merges 3,000 years of history with cutting-edge urban governance, as highlighted in the 2026 World Culture Cities Forum Report.
Beijing’s 2025 air quality hits historic best with PM2.5 levels at record low, according to latest environmental authority report.
Beijing’s ancient Fayuan Temple combines Tang Dynasty history with spring lilac blooms, offering cultural reflection during 2026’s Qingming Festival season.
New international body WDO launches in Beijing to address global data disparities, promote digital economy growth, and foster cross-border governance collaboration.
Beijing debuts the world’s first smart wellness robot elderly-care station, using over 40 robots to support seniors’ daily needs in Yizhuang District.
Beijing’s streets offer women runners a unique sense of security through urban design and social norms, contrasting sharply with safety challenges in other global cities.