Run Out of Breath? Recovery Matters More Than You ThinkHOT
A Chinese tech blog explains why post-run stretching and recovery decide whether you keep running or quit. The advice is simple, cheap and aimed at beginners who gasp after two minutes.
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A Rock Climber's Fall Exposes China's Bouldering BoomHOT
Zhou Hongyi, a well-known Chinese tech entrepreneur, broke his left knee falling from a bouldering wall about three metres up. The accident has focused attention on the fast-growing sport and the risks that come with indoor climbing gyms.
China's Ticket Economy Meets Its Limits at a 'Milk Lake'HOT
A televised exposé of a paid attraction inside an Inner Mongolia ecological protection zone has reignited debate over whether natural landscapes should be fenced, ticketed and packaged as products.
Why League of Legends Teams Are Fighting for a Trip to BeijingHOT
The Demacia Cup international group stage delivered a lopsided sweep as LGD crushed JDG, while AG steadied its season in the KPL. Both storylines point to one prize: a trip to Beijing.
China's Camel Traffic Lights: How Dunhuang Survived the Holiday CrushHOT
Dunhuang's Mingsha sand dunes deployed a world-first camel traffic light and rotating camel shifts as Golden Week crowds surged. The holiday's real winner was Chengdu, which drew 7.4 million outside visitors in four days.
A 50-Yuan Bet and a Mouse: One Chinese Wife's Small War on GamblingHOT
A Chinese woman's online post about betting small with her husband — and losing on purpose — has struck a nerve. She explains her quiet campaign to keep him away from gambling, one tiny wager at a time.
China's Favorite Sweetener Swap: Why High-Fructose Syrup Sparks DebateHOT
Chinese social media users are asking food and drink makers to bring back plain white sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. The debate mixes nostalgia, nutrition science and a changing national palate.
The Couple Who Flew Between Beijing and Chengdu for Seven YearsHOT
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.
China's National Day Travel: Longer Trips, Smarter Spellers, Smaller CitiesHOT
As China's seven-day National Day holiday begins on October 1, new booking data reveals stretched vacation windows, surging long-haul routes, and a shift toward quieter smaller cities.
China's National Day Travel Rush Faces Overtourism and Booking ChaosHOT
Ahead of the week-long National Day holiday, Chinese travelers face overbooked hotels, last-minute cancellations, and a surge in bedbug fears. Meanwhile, a rescue in Inner Mongolia highlights the risks of mountain tourism.
China's Rayshine Studio Debuts New Hand-Drawn Fantasy Game at gamescomHOT
Chinese indie developer Rayshine Studio unveiled The Order of Falling Stars, a hand-drawn fantasy adventure, at gamescom 2026, launching October 9 on PC, Switch 2 and PS5 for about $14. The game blends Chinese ink-wash art with action combat.
Seeing China at 350 km/h: A Practical High-Speed Rail GuideHOT
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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