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Orchestra offers free transport and tickets for students

　　 A new education and outreach initiative, titled "We Pick You Up!", has been announced by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and aims to enhance access to the joy of music for young audiences across the city.

Source:China Daily 2026-02-03

AI push moves innovation into everyday life

　　 For Huang Xiaozhen, the future of artificial intelligence isn't about computing power or algorithmic scale, but about something far more ordinary: the quiet click of a light switch.

Source:China Daily 2026-02-02

Year-ender: Hit Chinese variety shows in 2025

　　 In its ninth season, The Chinese Restaurant made its African debut in Morocco, using Chinese cuisine as a bridge between cultures.

Source:chinadaily.com.cn 2026-01-29

Laba porridge heralds festive celebrations

　　 On the eighth day of the 12th month on the Chinese calendar, which falls on Monday this year, the aroma of laba porridge will drift across Beijing and the rest of the country, signaling the arrival of the Chinese New Year season.

Source:China Daily 2026-01-27

N China's Taiyuan attracts egrets for wintering thanks to improved ecological environment

　　 Egrets rest at a wetland park in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Jan. 22, 2026. An increasing number of migratory birds have chosen to rest and winter at the Fenhe River basin thanks to continuous improvements in the ecological environment in recent years.

Source:Xinhua 2026-01-23

Chinese-style living gains popularity among overseas social media users

　　 "I love hotpot. I love drinking hot water. I love wearing my house slippers. It's my time to shine," one TikTok user named Danielle said on Sherry's video, and has gained over 7,000 likes.

Source:Ecns 2026-01-22

Global Gen Z upbeat on China's economic future

　　 The two reports reveal a common trend among global Gen Z:China is becoming a more present, tangible, and "real" part of their daily lives — and increasingly, their future career plans.

Source:China Daily 2026-01-22

Paid study spaces gain popularity among China's dream seekers

　　 Paid study rooms offer meticulously designed environments featuring well-lit open areas, soundproof cubicles, private booths, and resting areas equipped with printers, microwaves, free coffee, and snacks.

Source:Xinhua 2026-01-20

A lesson steeped in tradition

　　 On a quiet morning at Chengnan Middle School in Xiangqiao district in Chaozhou, Guangdong province, the familiar scent of tea drifted across the campus, soft but unmistakable.

Source:China Daily 2026-01-14

Seasonal menus warm winter hearts in Beijing

　　 Restaurants across Beijing are rolling out seasonal menus designed to meet the colder months with warm flavors, seasonal produce and comforting dining experiences, reflecting both culinary creativity and shifting consumer expectations.

Source:China Daily 2026-01-12