A young craftsman from Yunnan has won millions of TikTok views by turning raw metal into knives, tools and ornaments with traditional hammer work. His sudden fame reflects a wider global appetite for slow, handmade craft.
A Chinese science outlet explains the hidden grading behind pearl prices: freshwater versus saltwater, millimeter sizing, luster, surface quality and overtone color can swing a price tenfold. It also explains why every oyster is a gamble.
Scientists in Hainan have built the first three-dimensional cell atlas of a rice plant's entire life, from sprouting seed to ripe grain. The open map could help breeders design hardier, higher-yielding varieties faster.
Travelers across China keep finding the same fridge magnets, canvas tote bags and keychains in every city, often with only the place name swapped. The copycat souvenir boom is now a national talking point.
In the loess hills of Gansu, a county of 450,000 people spent 34 years turning steep slopes into terraces using shovels, picks and back baskets. The result is a landscape that now draws curious travelers.
A moderate earthquake struck Panlong District in Kunming, Yunnan, on September 30 evening. No major damage was reported, but residents flooded social media with questions about what they felt.
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