Daily stories from China in technology, finance, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, science, travel and culture — for readers around the world.https://hotnews.pub/en/enhttps://hotnews.pub/en/autos/20260924-autos-ai-takes-over-sophisticated-investment-scams/https://hotnews.pub/en/autos/20260924-autos-ai-takes-over-sophisticated-investment-scams/Chinese investors face new wave of AI-powered financial fraud as artificial intelligence enables more sophisticated 'pig butchering' scams that manipulate victims into transferring large sums.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechnologyeconomyfinancedaily-lifehttps://hotnews.pub/en/autos/20260924-autos-chinas-smartphone-giants-switch-chip-suppliers/https://hotnews.pub/en/autos/20260924-autos-chinas-smartphone-giants-switch-chip-suppliers/Major Chinese phone makers OPPO and vivo unexpectedly switch to MediaTek chips for flagship models, signaling industry shifts amid intense competition.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechnologymanufacturingelectric-vehiclesexportseconomyhttps://hotnews.pub/en/games/20260924-games-donkey-kongs-final-banana-bash-delights/https://hotnews.pub/en/games/20260924-games-donkey-kongs-final-banana-bash-delights/Nintendo wraps up a year of themed events with the 'Banana Frenzy Carnival' expansion in Donkey Kong: Banana Bliss. The week-long event offers players non-stop challenges on the 1400th underground level.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTgamestechnologyentertainmenthttps://hotnews.pub/en/tech/20260924-tech-vivo-unveils-x500-with-cutting-edge-mediatek/https://hotnews.pub/en/tech/20260924-tech-vivo-unveils-x500-with-cutting-edge-mediatek/Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo launches its latest flagship models featuring new MediaTek chips, continuing China's innovation in mobile technology.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechnologyelectric-vehiclesmanufacturingexportseconomyhttps://hotnews.pub/en/culture/20260923-culture-chinas-tea-traditions-in-modern-times/https://hotnews.pub/en/culture/20260923-culture-chinas-tea-traditions-in-modern-times/From ancient ceremonies to contemporary tea houses, China's 5,000-year tea culture continues to evolve while preserving its deep-rooted traditions.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTculturetraditiondaily-lifecitiestravel-guidehttps://hotnews.pub/en/culture/20260923-culture-the-ancient-art-of-chinese-shadow/https://hotnews.pub/en/culture/20260923-culture-the-ancient-art-of-chinese-shadow/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.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTculturetraditionanimationdaily-lifehttps://hotnews.pub/en/entertainment/20260923-entertainment-chinese-animation-industry-captures-global-imagination/https://hotnews.pub/en/entertainment/20260923-entertainment-chinese-animation-industry-captures-global-imagination/China's animation sector has evolved from domestic productions to internationally acclaimed works, blending traditional cultural elements with cutting-edge technology to win global audiences.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTanimationfilmculturetechnologyexportshttps://hotnews.pub/en/finance/20260923-finance-chinas-coffee-capital-brews-a-global/https://hotnews.pub/en/finance/20260923-finance-chinas-coffee-capital-brews-a-global/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.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcoffeeeconomycitiesdaily-lifehttps://hotnews.pub/en/lifestyle/20260923-lifestyle-beats-360-redefining-wireless-audio-experience/https://hotnews.pub/en/lifestyle/20260923-lifestyle-beats-360-redefining-wireless-audio-experience/Apple's audio brand Beats unveils its first new over-ear headphones in three years, the Beats 360, combining premium sound with innovative design to mark two decades of audio innovation.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechnologydaily-lifefashionhttps://hotnews.pub/en/science/20260923-science-chinas-quantum-leap-leading-the-next/https://hotnews.pub/en/science/20260923-science-chinas-quantum-leap-leading-the-next/China's rapid advancements in quantum computing technology position it as a key player in the next frontier of computational science, with breakthroughs that could transform industries worldwide.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechnologyresearchhigh-speed-railmanufacturingexportshttps://hotnews.pub/en/sports/20260923-sports-chinas-running-revolution-marathon-culture-blooms/https://hotnews.pub/en/sports/20260923-sports-chinas-running-revolution-marathon-culture-blooms/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.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTrunningfitnesscitiesdaily-lifeculturehttps://hotnews.pub/en/tech/20260923-tech-china-launches-satellite-internet-constellation/https://hotnews.pub/en/tech/20260923-tech-china-launches-satellite-internet-constellation/China successfully deployed another batch of low-earth orbit satellites, continuing its ambitious space-based internet project with the launch of 26 satellite groups.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTspaceresearchtechnologyhttps://hotnews.pub/en/travel/20260923-travel-chinas-high-speed-rail-network-connects-ancient/https://hotnews.pub/en/travel/20260923-travel-chinas-high-speed-rail-network-connects-ancient/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.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThigh-speed-railtravel-guidecitiesdaily-lifeculturehttps://hotnews.pub/en/tech/20260922-tech-c919/https://hotnews.pub/en/tech/20260922-tech-c919/Developed by COMAC, the C919 narrow-body jet is expanding from its first commercial routes into a growing fleet. Here is what makes China's flagship passenger plane tick — and what it is like to fly on one.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTaviationc919manufacturinghttps://hotnews.pub/en/finance/20260921-finance-ev-exports/https://hotnews.pub/en/finance/20260921-finance-ev-exports/China is now the world's largest vehicle exporter, led by electric and plug-in hybrid cars from BYD, Chery and a wave of younger brands — a shift with big consequences for car prices everywhere.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTelectric-vehiclesexportseconomyhttps://hotnews.pub/en/sports/20260920-sports-marathon-boom/https://hotnews.pub/en/sports/20260920-sports-marathon-boom/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.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTmarathonrunningfitnesshttps://hotnews.pub/en/entertainment/20260919-entertainment-chinese-animation/https://hotnews.pub/en/entertainment/20260919-entertainment-chinese-animation/From Ne Zha's record-smashing runs to a new wave of studios, Chinese animated films have become a box-office force at home — and are eyeing audiences abroad.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTanimationfilmbox-officehttps://hotnews.pub/en/lifestyle/20260918-lifestyle-coffee-culture/https://hotnews.pub/en/lifestyle/20260918-lifestyle-coffee-culture/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.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcoffeecitiesdaily-lifehttps://hotnews.pub/en/science/20260917-science-tiangong/https://hotnews.pub/en/science/20260917-science-tiangong/Permanently crewed by rotating teams of three taikonauts, the Tiangong station hosts hundreds of experiments — and is opening its modules to payloads from around the world.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTspacetiangongresearchhttps://hotnews.pub/en/travel/20260916-travel-high-speed-rail/https://hotnews.pub/en/travel/20260916-travel-high-speed-rail/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.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThigh-speed-railtravel-guidecitieshttps://hotnews.pub/en/culture/20260915-culture-hanfu-revival/https://hotnews.pub/en/culture/20260915-culture-hanfu-revival/Flowing sleeves in city parks, hanfu photo studios and a multibillion-yuan market — traditional Chinese clothing has moved from costume play to everyday fashion.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThanfufashiontradition