As an international traveler or expat, you’ve probably drooled over affordable, unique products on Taobao and other Chinese shopping sites—only to hit a wall with language barriers, payment issues, and complicated shipping. But what if you could shop directly from...
On November 21, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, an Indian national from Zangnan—a region India calls Arunachal Pradesh—was held for more than 18 hours during a transit. The passenger, Pema Wang Thongdok, was en route from London to Japan with...
A fresh controversy has broken out at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport following reports from multiple travelers who witnessed apparently healthy foreign passengers using wheelchairs to cut ahead in lines, only to rise and walk unassisted shortly afterward. Since November 20,...
Industry data from Flight Master shows that, due to reduced flight schedules, 12 routes from mainland China to Japan had already cancelled all flights for the coming week as of 10 am Monday. Among the 20 busiest routes by scheduled volume,...
As another sign of improving relations between New Delhi and Beijing, the Indian government has reinstated tourist visa services for Chinese citizens across its embassies and consulates worldwide, multiple Indian media outlets reported. While this move has gradually revived Chinese...
A fresh take on the 2025 Henley Passport Index What makes a passport powerful A strong passport is measured by travel openness: how many destinations you can enter without a visa. The Henley Passport Index quantifies this by counting visa‑free...
A group of five brothers from a remote village in southwestern China has rocketed to online fame—amassing over 2 million fans in just one month—with their heartfelt tribute to K-pop legends BigBang. Known as Bengshan Kalaka, the Guan brothers blend...
Beijing, November 19, 2025 — China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue cold wave alert on Monday as frigid air sweeps across the nation, bringing fierce winds and drastic temperature plunges. Authorities are scrambling to safeguard energy supplies, agricultural...
A 33-year-old mainland Chinese woman has been detained on suspicion of premeditated murder and illegal possession of weapons following the fatal stabbing of another woman in a hotel room in Taipa, Macao, on Thursday, November 13. According to the Judiciary...
A 25-year-old Chinese woman has taken social media by storm, revealing that the most rewarding outcome of her 35-day wilderness survival contest was not the bronze medal or cash prize—but a staggering 14-kilogram weight loss. Zhao Tiezhu, who has amassed...
Chaoyang District, Beijing (November 2025) – Etu Zhizhi School, a renowned international school in Beijing’s affluent Chaoyang District, is grappling with a severe financial crisis, sparking widespread online concern. The situation came to light on November 11 when co-founder Li...
China’s national weather observatory issued a blue cold wave alert on Sunday as frigid air is set to hit large areas of the country in the coming days. From November 16 to 18, central and eastern regions will experience strong...
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