Chinese tourist numbers to Japan have plummeted amid diplomatic frictions, security warnings, large-scale flight cancellations, and growing concerns over natural disasters and disease outbreaks, experts said on Tuesday. 專家週二表示，受外交摩擦、安全警告、大規模航班取消以及對自然災害和疾病暴發的擔憂加劇影響，赴日中國遊客數量急劇下降。 Chinese carriers have canceled nearly half of all flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan this month. The downturn began in November, when remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi involving Taiwan triggered public backlash, according to Yang Jinsong, a researcher at the China Tourism Academy. 中國航空公司本月已取消近半數從中國大陸飛往日本的航班。中國旅遊研究院研究員楊勁鬆指出，自去年11月日本首相高市早苗涉及臺灣問題的言論引發公眾強烈反響后，航班量便開始下滑。 Yang said the drop in traveler demand is the result of multiple overlapping factors. "In addition to fluctuations in bilateral relations that have fueled public sentiment, travelers are...
Journalists invited to cover the 2026 two sessions China is inviting journalists from home and abroad to cover the annual sessions of its national legislature and national political advisory body, as the media center for the two sessions is scheduled to open in Beijing on Feb 27, according to an official statement on Tuesday. 中國政府週二發表聲明稱，將邀請國內外記者報道全國人大和全國政協年度會議。兩會新聞中心定於2月27日在北京開放。 The fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress is set to begin on March 5, while the fourth session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee is scheduled to kick off on March 4. 第十四屆全國人民代表大會第四次會議定於3月5日開幕，而第十四屆中國人民政治協商會議全國委員會第四次會議則定於3月4日召開。 News coverage of the two sessions can be conducted through various methods, with a strong emphasis on on-site reporting, the statement noted, which was jointly issued by the general offices of the National People...
Move over Labubu. Equine collectibles and keepsakes are capturing the hearts — and wallets — of consumers in the run-up to Chinese New Year. 在春節臨近之際，馬主題收藏品和紀念品正俘獲著消費者的心以及錢包。 As the spirited horse — a symbol of good fortune and success in the Chinese zodiac — kicks up a wave of cultural creativity matching the magnetic appeal of the ubiquitous Pop Mart dolls, the approaching Year of the Horse is helping many shops do brisk business. 隨著充滿活力的、在中國生肖中象征好運與成功的象征“馬”掀起一股與無處不在的泡泡瑪特玩偶同樣具有磁性吸引力的文化創造浪潮，即將到來的馬年正助力眾多店鋪生意興隆。 The Beijing Gongmei Group's Yuxun Jingxi store is a classic example. "We've noticed that horse-themed items boasting intricate craftsmanship, cultural stories and contextual significance are particularly popular among our customers," said Wang Jingjing, deputy general manager of the group. 北京工美集團予尋景西店便是典型案例。該集團副總經理王晶晶表示：“我們注意到...
In a bid to avert a potential US ban over so-called security concerns, popular social media platform TikTok announced on Friday that it had closed a deal to establish a majority United States-owned joint venture to run its US operations. 為避免因所謂“安全擔憂”而面臨美國潛在禁令，熱門社交媒體平臺TikTok週五宣布，已達成協議，成立一家由美國持股占多數的合資企業，用於運營其美國業務。 Under the agreement, US and global investors — including cloud computing giant Oracle, US private equity firm Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based investment company MGX — will collectively hold 80.1 percent stake in the new entity. 根據協議，美國及全球投資者——包括雲計算巨頭甲骨文、美國私募股權公司銀湖資本以及總部位於阿聯酋阿布紮比的投資公司MGX——將合計持有新實體80.1%的股份。 TikTok's parent company ByteDance will retain the remaining 19.9 percent, keeping its ownership below the 20 percent threshold stipulated by US law. TikTok母公司字節跳動將保留剩余的19.9%股份，使其持股比例低於美...
At the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in South China's island province of Hainan, customers stood in a long line behind a checkout counter. Anton, a tourist from Belarus, was shopping with his family and soon picked out the iPhone 17 he wanted. 在海南三亞國際免稅購物中心，顧客們在收銀臺前排起長隊。來自白俄羅斯的遊客Anton正與家人購物，很快便選中了心儀的iPhone 17。 "This phone is much cheaper here than in Belarus," Anton said. It was his second vacation trip to Hainan. "It's freezing cold in Belarus right now, unlike the warm winter in Hainan, so we came here for a holiday." Anton說道：“這手機在這里比白俄羅斯便宜多了。”這是他第二次來海南度假。“白俄羅斯現在冷得要命，海南的冬天卻很暖和，所以我們來這里度假。” In the depths of winter, Hainan has entered its peak tourist season. For many visitors, duty-free shopping has become an indispensable part of their itinerary. Especially since the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched island-wide special customs operations ...
As China heads into the Year of the Horse, consumer demand is being released earlier than usual, propelled by the country's longest Spring Festival holiday on record and a coordinated policy push aimed at turning seasonal spending into sustained economic momentum. 隨著中國迎來馬年，消費需求釋放時間較往年提前。這得益於創紀錄的長春節假期，以及旨在將季節性消費轉化為持續經濟動能的協同政策推動。 The 2026 Spring Festival holiday will run from Feb 15 to 23, spanning nine consecutive days. The extended break—longer than in previous years—is not only reshaping travel and spending plans, but also amplifying the effects of policies designed to unlock consumption potential, particularly in services, travel and experience-driven spending. 2026年春節假期將從2月15日持續至23日，共計九天連休。較往年更長的假期不僅重塑了出行與消費計劃，更放大了解鎖消費潛力的政策效應，尤其在服務、旅遊及體驗型消費領域。 From bustling shopping streets in Beijing to small factories in Zhejiang's Yiwu operating extra pro...
On the eighth day of the 12th month on the Chinese calendar, which falls on Monday this year, the aroma of laba porridge will drift across Beijing and the rest of the country, signaling the arrival of the Chinese New Year season. 農歷十二月八日，今年恰逢週一，臘八粥的香氣將飄蕩在北京及全國各地，宣告春節時節的到來。 The character "la" refers to the 12th month on the Chinese calendar, while "ba" means the number eight. For most people, savoring labaporridge— which is typically made of at least eight ingredients including glutinous rice and red beans — is more than a traditional ritual, because it marks the moment when the year-end countdown starts and serves as the prelude to new beginnings. “臘”字指農歷十二月，”八”則代表數字八。對多數人而言，品嘗臘八粥——這種通常由糯米、紅豆等至少八種食材熬制的粥品——不僅是傳統習俗，更標志著歲末倒計時的開始，為新年的啟程奏響序曲。 Despite the cold spell in the Chinese capital, warmth will fill the halls of its historical temples on Monday. Yo...
China missed its chance to win the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 中國隊未能把握奪得2026年亞足聯U23亞洲杯冠軍的機會，在沙特阿拉伯吉達舉行的週六決賽中以0比4不敵衛冕冠軍日本隊。 China reached the final for the first time after defeating Vietnam 3-0 in Tuesday's semifinals. 中國隊在週二的半決賽中以3比0擊敗越南隊，歷史首次闖入決賽。 "I am sorry for failing to show our best game in this crucial final. It reflects our strength. We respect our opponents and also our own efforts," said China defender Hu Hetao. 中國隊后衛胡荷韜表示：“很遺憾在這場關鍵決賽中没有打出我們最好的表現。這也反映了我們的實力。我們尊重對手，也尊重我們自己的努力。” "I believe we will achieve a better result in the next edition, and every generation of the U23 team will make progress in the future. I trust them," he added. 他補充道：“我相信下一屆我們會取得更好的成績，未來每一代U23隊伍都會不斷進步。我相信他們。” Yuto Ozeki...
In the new year, leaders of nations in Asia, Europe and North America have traveled to China to discuss reinforcing bilateral ties and expanding pragmatic cooperation, and countries such as Finland have confirmed or planned visits to China by their leaders in the near future. Observers said one major reason behind the visits is that Beijing projects great predictability and consistency in its domestic and foreign policy, signaling tangible and continued mutual benefit in a world plagued by soaring geopolitical tensions, unilateralism and hegemony. The next guest will be Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, who is scheduled to make a four-day official visit to China starting on Sunday. The first head of state and the first foreign minister that Beijing received in 2026 both came from neighboring countries — Republic of Korea President Lee Jae-myung and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. After President Xi Jinping's meeting with Lee on Jan ...
This podcast explores the symbolism of the horse in Chinese culture, particularly during the Spring Festival in a Year of the Horse. The hosts analyze how the horse represents movement, speed, and action—contrasting it with other zodiac animals associated with stability and home. They discuss idioms like "Ma Dao Cheng Gong" (instant success upon the horse's arrival) and visual traditions such as New Year prints depicting horses in motion, often with symbols like monkeys (for promotion) or gold (for wealth). The conversation extends to folk performances like horse lantern processions, which embody kinetic energy to prevent stagnation and "jump-start" the new year. The hosts connect ancient beliefs to modern life, encouraging listeners to embrace momentum, take decisive action, and avoid paralysis at the start of the year. They reframe the horse as a psychological tool for breaking deadlocks and keeping fortune "on the move."