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Niche No More: How action sports are taking off in China
Once considered niche, sports like BMX and climbing are becoming a summer hit in China. With more competitions, better facilities and a growing community, these action sports are attracting a new generation of young fans. So, what's behind the trend?
A "Monkey King" hides in Chongqing's highway interchange
Seen from above, Chongqing's Qinglongzui Interchange bears a striking resemblance to the face of the Monkey King Sun Wukong, a legendary figure in Chinese mythology. The eye-catching shape was not intentionally designed, but emerged naturally as the interchange was built and upgraded to meet local t
Fan Zhendong unveiled by Borussia Dusseldorf ahead of new season
Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong was officially unveiled by his new club Borussia Dusseldorf at a press conference in Dusseldorf on Thursday, as the Olympic champion prepares for his second season in the German Table Tennis Bundesliga and another campaign in European competition. #FanZhendong
Israel says to open criminal probes into killings of child and medics in Gaza
The Israeli military has said it would open criminal investigations into the deaths of 9 people, including 5-year-old #HindRajab, who was killed in #Gaza in early 2024. Rajab was trapped in a car under Israeli fire and made a desperate phone call pleading for help. Her final phone call inspired the
Diverse ethnic cultures nourish revitalization of cultural heritage in China's Xinjiang
"Xinjiang is home to diverse ethnic cultures...That's the source of our creative work." In the Cultural and Tourist Area of Yili Old Town, northwest China's Xinjiang, diverse ethnic cultures flourish as intangible cultural heritage is being revitalized. #Xinjiang #EthnicCultures #China
China-Africa media cooperation helps amplify Global South voices
How can China and Africa work together to drive mutual progress in the media sector and amplify Global South voices? At the 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing, delegates from African nations share their insights. #GLOBALink
China's Wuhan turns to Yangtze River for cooling solutions
Amid sweltering conditions in central China's Wuhan, a centralized river-water cooling system is helping to cool a primary school and a commercial complex. Currently servicing about 260,000 square meters of building space, the project is expected to eventually provide air conditioning across more th