The Chinese zodiac is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. Each year corresponds to one zodiac sign. The order of the Chinese zodiac is rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog and pig. Of the twelve, the snake is the sixth, symbolizing wisdom, mystery and change. The image of a ..read more

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced today that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days). Additionally, 21 ports of entry and exit ..read more

On December 4, 2024, at the 19th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Asunción, Paraguay, the Committee officially decided to include “Spring Festival – The Social Practice of Celebrating the Chinese New Year” in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This historic ..read more

At a regular press conference on November 22, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced a significant enhancement to China’s visa-free travel policy, aimed at fostering greater ease of exchange between China and the rest of the world. Starting November 30, 2024, through December 31, 2025, citizens holding ordinary passports from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North ..read more

In a bold move to enhance international exchanges, China has expanded its visa-free travel policy to include Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and South Korea. From November 8, 2024, to December 31, 2025, citizens from these countries holding regular passports can visit China for business, tourism, family visits, or transit without a ..read more

On October 27, during the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) held in Cali, Colombia, Guilin City was announced as a participant in the “Nature Cities” platform. The “Nature Cities” platform is an online interactive platform established under a collaborative initiative framework promoted by ..read more

On a remarkable Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Zhuhai port of the iconic Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) buzzed with activity, witnessing over 20,000 vehicles traversing its expansive expanse—a new daily record since its grand opening in 2018. This engineering marvel stretches an impressive 55 kilometers, gracefully connecting the vibrant Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the ..read more

Foreign tourists experience the “Long Table Camellia Banquet” in Zhangbi Castle Scenic Area. Photo provided by the scenic area With the release of the domestic game “Black Myth: Wukong,” the trend of “Traveling Shanxi with Wukong” continues to soar. Data from Tongcheng Travel shows that during the Mid-Autumn Festival, bookings for attractions in Shanxi Province ..read more

On August 29 Thursday, United Airlines officially reinstated its nonstop service between Los Angeles and Shanghai, marking a significant step in reconnecting the two cities. The event was celebrated with great fanfare at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where United Airlines and airport executives gathered to mark the occasion. Passengers were treated to thoughtfully curated ..read more

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a highly anticipated video game based on a timeless Chinese literary classic was unleashed onto the global stage, electrifying gamers around the world. The game, Black Myth: Wukong, is an action-packed role-playing masterpiece developed by Shenzhen-based Game Science. Drawing inspiration from the vast and intricate world of Chinese mythology, the ..read more