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.
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 Eastern Airlines will spend about 3.4 billion yuan on a production support zone at Shanghai Pudong's fourth-phase expansion and add 3.1 billion yuan to its Jiangsu unit, betting on a post-pandemic travel rebound.
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 cheap clip-on ring sold online to 'save gas' can turn a normal stove into a carbon monoxide source. One user says only a home alarm saved him; experts say the risk is real and easy to miss.
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.
Booking data from Meituan, Ctrip and Tongcheng shows China's National Day crowds still favour established favourites, while a 'ask for 3, get 13' leave hack pushes travellers toward the northwest, the northeast and smaller unknown towns.
A growing 'climbing companion' service in China lets solo hikers hire someone to walk with them up peaks like Mount Tai. Prices start around 500 yuan, and the trend is reshaping how young Chinese travel outdoors.
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 growing number of workers around Hangzhou ride high-speed trains to jobs in Shanghai, spending over 3,000 yuan a month on tickets. They say living outside the big city beats a cramped, expensive flat downtown.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed in Shanghai on September 27, with China topping both the gold count and team standings for a fifth time. A Chinese competitor in rail vehicle technology took the event's top individual honor, the Albert Vidal Award.
At 22, Chinese Olympic diving champion Zhang Jiaqi lives modestly in Shanghai, where even paying rent requires asking her family first. Her prize money has been managed by relatives since she was ten years old.
Chinese electric-vehicle makers NIO and Geely have announced a partnership aimed at cutting costs and easing the brutal price war squeezing industry margins. The tie-up signals a new phase of consolidation and cooperation in the world's largest EV market.
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.
China's Yangtze River Delta region is bracing for 3.32 million rail passengers in a single day as the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday ends, with a new high-speed line opening the next day to ease the crush.
At the 2026 Valorant Champions Shanghai, China's VCT CN region has yet to win a single map, drawing pointed banter between the global and regional league accounts. EDG's 0-2 loss to LOUD marked the third straight international event where Chinese teams opened with six or more lost rounds.
All four Chinese representatives lost their opening matches at the VALORANT Champions Shanghai, dropping every series 0-2 and falling straight into the elimination bracket. The 0-8 start repeats the region's identical collapse at last year's Paris edition.
Shanghai Shenhua's AFC Champions League Two home game against Cambodian side Svay Rieng on December 3 has been relocated to Kunshan Olympic Sports Centre, about 60km from Shanghai. The Asian Football Confederation confirmed the venue change but kept the 18:00 kickoff time.
As Chinese automakers expand worldwide, a national skills competition in Shanghai highlights the growing demand for technicians who can build and repair next-generation vehicles. The event showcases how training and industry collaboration are shaping the future of mobility.
Two recent Chinese films, including the September release Burning Dad, are pushing audiences to question the idea that family love must be proven through sacrifice. Critics and viewers say the debate reflects a quiet shift in how Chinese families talk about duty and selfhood.
The 2026 edition of the world's most-watched hotel ranking, now rebranded simply as The 50, kept Hong Kong's Rosewood at number one. The list and a wave of new China openings show how fast the country's luxury travel map is being redrawn.
China's electric vehicle boom is creating a shortage of skilled repair technicians, with salaries doubling but positions still unfilled. The WorldSkills competition in Shanghai highlights the advanced skills needed for modern vehicles.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, repair shops are struggling to hire technicians who understand both mechanics and software. At the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, young mechanics showed why the job now demands programming skills.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, a severe shortage of qualified repair technicians is emerging. Fixing an EV now demands mechanical, electrical and software skills — and training pipelines are struggling to keep up.
Shanghai's benchmark index has climbed 45% since September 2024, adding roughly 51 trillion yuan in market value. Yet many ordinary investors say they have little to show for the rally, a gap that reveals how unevenly Chinese stock gains are distributed.
China's bond exchange-traded funds have crossed the $1 trillion mark for the first time, while new stock indices launch for innovative drugs and software services. The milestone reflects growing investor appetite for diversified, low-cost investment tools in mainland markets.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Co. will debut two new indexes on September 29, covering innovative drugmakers and software services. The move gives investors fresh tools to track China's fast-growing biotech and software sectors.
A popular Chinese lifestyle guide shows how home mixologists craft cafe-style specialty coffee and drinks. It reflects a broader at-home beverage culture driven by affordable gear and social sharing.
Shanghai has quietly become the world's most crowded coffee market, turning a daily caffeine habit into a fierce commercial arena. This beverage boom is now drawing major consumer-finance attention as global funds pour capital into domestic chains.
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.
China's expanding high-speed rail network transforms travel across the world's most populous nation, connecting historic sites with modern cities at unprecedented speeds.
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.
China now runs one of the world's largest coffee markets. From Shanghai's specialty roasters to app-driven chains, coffee has quietly become part of everyday urban life.
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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