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Dongba script, the world’s only hieroglyphic script still in use today, was created by Naxi shamans for sacred rituals. Photo: Amandayan
Chinese culture

The world’s only hieroglyphic script still in use today is found in China

Over 1,000 years old, Dongba script is associated with the Naxi ethnic minority and is a common sight in Yunnan province’s Lijiang city.

Wealth management

Rich Hongkongers rank travel over real estate in shifting life goals: survey

Aviation

China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers

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Asia travel

Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series

In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

British presenter Ben Fogle meets a cormorant fisherman in Guilin. Photo: All3Media
China's economic recovery

How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.

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Chinese culture

How the Shenzhen Natural History Museum was designed to reflect its landscape

The architects behind the new museum talk about the Shenzhen landmark’s unique design that reflects its green and water-edged location.

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China jobs

In Focus | Why foreign workers are still climbing mountains of paperwork for a job in China

Beijing’s rigid visa points system and strict sponsorship rules frustrate young expats, but most are still undeterred in their job search.

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Illustration: Kaliz Lee
Tourism

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

Tourism

How international hotel chains are expanding in China’s ‘approachable’ segment

Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust.

Transport and logistics

How much transport is enough? China eyes 95% coverage across its record network

Beijing aims to expand nation’s world-leading network coverage, raising questions over need for more infrastructure projects as authorities flag ‘weak links’.

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(260630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows high-speed trains stabled at a storage yard in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China’s railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Wang Chun/Xinhua)
Transport and logistics

China sets record with high-speed rail breakthrough under Yangtze River

The engineering feat marks the longest continuous underwater excavation achieved by a drilling machine of its kind, state media reports.

The shield tunneling machine “Linghang” in the Chongming-Taicang tunnel under the Yangtze River, taken on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Mainland China

All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare.

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Architecture and design

The Shenzhen Natural History Museum is now open. What’s to see there?

The US$517 million museum that opened on July 28 is a ‘living educational landscape’ covering space, dinosaurs, evolution and much more.

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Asia travel

Inside the black-and-white panda-monium in Chengdu, China’s panda capital

Chengdu thrives on panda tourism, with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding at its heart attracting millions of tourists a year.

Stuffed panda dolls inspired by Hua Hua, the most popular panda living at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China, are displayed at a gift shop at the research base. Photo: The Korea Times
Trending in China

Wo you: Chinese ancient art of bed-travel to attain inner peace and emptiness

A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites.

Literally translating to "travelling while lying down," wo you allows art lovers to explore vast landscapes through ink paintings without leaving their bedrooms. Photo: old.shuge.org
Transport and logistics

Why is China building another high-speed rail line for the Greater Bay Area?

New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension.

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China’s private sector

China to conclude Trip.com antitrust probes as soon as this week, sources say

Market regulator expected to close investigation into top online travel service provider, with potential fines running into billions of yuan.

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Tourism

The Haaland effect? Chinese tourists flock to Norway amid World Cup ad blitz

The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists.

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Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has become the face of a major advertising campaign for the Chinese herbal drink brand Walovi during the World Cup. Photo: Captured from Instagram
Wellness

How tai chi energises these Chinese retirees: ‘everyone’s health has improved’

Tai chi practitioners at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven talk about learning the ancient Chinese practice and how it benefits health and spirit.

Kazakhstan

China and Kazakhstan agree to add 28 round-trip flights a week

Officials meeting in Beijing also expanded list of approved Chinese cities to 11, including Chongqing.

Food and Drinks

US$1,100 for 1kg? Hunting the wild mushrooms of Yunnan

In China’s wild-mushroom capital, there are more than 1,000 species of edible varieties, and many are highly prized in Chinese dishes.

Ganbajun, Jianshouqing and Songrong, some of many mushrooms grown in Yunnan. Photos: Hong 0871
China economy

Opinion | How domestic tourism is driving Chinese consumption and growth

After a blockbuster first half, all eyes will be on how domestic tourism sustains the momentum through the autumn and ‘golden week’ breaks.

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RedNote

‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene

Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says.

China property

Up Tempo? Hilton hotel brand taps into rising China tourism demand

US hotel operator says new lifestyle brand reflects its belief that the country’s tourism sector will continue to grow.

Hong Kong economy

Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says.

Tourists visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province: Photo: Xinhua
Food and Drinks

Best things to do in Wuhan, China’s breakfast capital - revealed in a new light

Hubei’s eclectic capital on the Yangtze River is famous for its hearty breakfast food and many lakes. Here’s how to spend a weekend there.

Wuhan’s skyline with the Yellow Crane Tower in the foreground with the Yangtze River behind it. Hubei province’s sprawling capital is known for its breakfast dishes, its natural water features and for being the historical heartland of China’s Chu people. Photo: Shutterstock
Art

What was it like to attend a Children’s Palace in socialist-era China?

The ‘Youth Palace’ exhibition at Shanghai’s Rockbund Art Museum looks at a socialist educational institution that promoted collectivism.

China consumption

Currency advantages, K-beauty fuel Chinese shopping trips, spending in Korea

Chinese tourists in Seoul are turning tourist trips into shopping sprees, as a softer won makes luxury and lifestyle services more affordable.

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