Two Chinese entertainment stories converge this week: the death of singer Liu Huan at 63 and the outpouring that followed, and actress Zhou Dongyu's long legal fight against a decade-old rumor. Both show how fame in China survives the screen.
Actor You Benchang, who became a national favourite in his nineties for his role as a wandering monk, died at 93. Hundreds queued at Beijing's Babaoshan funeral hall to say goodbye.
Singer Liu Huan died in Shanghai on September 25 at 63, and within days his private life was picked apart online. A rare public tribute from singer Wei Wei pushed back on old rumors of a feud between the two stars.
China's finance ministry reported that state-owned enterprises saw revenue fall 2.7% in the first eight months of 2026 while total profit edged up just 0.2%. The flat result comes as Beijing pushes its sprawling state sector toward what it calls high-quality growth.
A man's viral account of seven years of long-distance marriage — monthly flights, swapped hospital shifts and a wait in the cold — has Chinese social media trading stories about love, distance and fatigue.
A new national report shows 16.74% of Chinese adults now meet the basic science literacy benchmark, with Beijing and Shanghai passing 30% for the first time. The country also ranks 10th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has launched a new program funding ten projects that chase the hardest edges of physics, chemistry and biology — from making new elements to synthesizing artificial cells.
Beijing's autumn streets are crawling with American white moth caterpillars, an invasive species with a huge appetite and few local predators. Scientists are deploying parasitic wasps and other biological controls to stop the outbreak.
China's top internet regulator launched a two-month campaign against fabricated short-video personas, targeting fake delivery riders, invented credentials and AI-driven impersonation of public figures.
Liu Huan, the voice behind China's most beloved Olympic anthem, has died in Shanghai at 63, his university confirmed. Within days, gossip accounts revived a 22-year-old rumor, sparking a debate about dignity and clickbait.
Chinese musician Liu Huan, one of the country's most celebrated singers, died at 63. He was known for his powerful voice, his work as a music professor, and his role in launching a TV show for original songwriters.
A viral social media moment has exposed how China's sprawling loan-facilitation industry is scrubbing its online advertising ahead of strict new rules on how loans are marketed and sold to consumers.
Researchers in Beijing have etched swirling wave patterns directly into thin plates, letting them trap and steer objects from tiny particles to centimeter-scale parts across a surface without touching them. The acoustic technique could reshape how micro-machines and smart factories handle delicate components.
A Chinese ecologist's viral answer explains that most mountain streams flow only part of the year, and that 'ever-flowing' creeks are often just dry gullies with a poetic name. His survey of the Yongding River gorge found most channels bone-dry.
During the Mid-Autumn holiday, real estate agents in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen reported rising viewings and deals as developers rolled out steep discounts. Analysts call it a seasonal rebound, not a full recovery, with demand concentrated in scarce, well-located projects.
A vocational college in Henan trains students in electron microscopy, a skill so rare that 101 graduates now work as research assistants at Peking University. Students are often hired by their second year, offering a rare window into China's lesser-known career paths.
Beijing Universal Resort marked its fifth anniversary by announcing Asia's first Fast & Furious indoor ride and a new nighttime lake show. The park is doubling down on China even as global rivals slow their expansion.
China's gaming industry showcases its diversity with a VR courtroom drama, a hand-painted horror adventure, and a live-action interactive story, reflecting the country's growing creative output in the global gaming market.
Chinese coffee enthusiasts are crafting unique homemade beverages as specialty coffee culture grows nationwide, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques.
Chinese shadow puppetry, a millennia-old storytelling tradition using intricately carved leather figures, is experiencing a cultural revival. Contemporary artists and theaters are preserving this UNESCO-recognized art form by blending classic tales with modern lighting and digital projection techniques.
Once a nation of cyclists, China has embraced running marathons with unprecedented enthusiasm, creating one of the world's largest and most vibrant running communities.
From mega-city marathons with lottery entry to trail races in the mountains, tens of millions of Chinese runners have turned weekend racing into a national pastime.
With over 45,000 kilometers of high-speed lines linking megacities and ancient towns, China's bullet-train network is the fastest way for visitors to see the country. Here is how to use it.
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