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Shanxi temple fairs win over younger generations

　　 One overseas student, home for the holiday, posted a paper-cut work online, proudly describing it as "a one-of-a-kind limited edition."

Source:People's Daily 2026-03-03

Creating a trendy toy is more than mere child's play

　　 A child hugs a Wakuku, a trendy toy made by Chinese toy producer Here Group, during the opening of the brand's first flagship store in Beijing on Dec 20. Yang Yuran/China News Service

Source:China Daily 2026-03-02

Big gains on slow tracks

　　 In Guizhou, trains double as pop-up markets where farmers sell fresh produce as music plays and visitors linger, helping everyday earnings grow into steadier incomes.

Source:China Daily 2026-02-28

Flocks of swans migrate to Daling River in NE China's Liaoning since beginning of winter

　　 Two swans are seen on the Daling River in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 24, 2026. Flocks of swans have migrated here since the beginning of winter, attracting many tourists.

Source:Xinhua 2026-02-27

China becomes global box office champion so far in 2026

　　 The country's strong box office performance has largely been driven by its ongoing Spring Festival holiday, which began on Feb 15. So far, China's holiday ticketing revenue has exceeded 4.4 billion yuan, contributing over half of its total earnings this year.

Source:Xinhua 2026-02-26

China Focus: Spring Festival remixed -- robots, reinvented traditions and a global welcome

　　 "This Spring Festival felt like a warmth that crossed borders," she said.

Source:Xinhua 2026-02-25

Feature: No retirement from learning -- Chinese seniors embrace overseas study for new beginnings

　　 Sitting in a classroom at an art school in Florence, Italy, a retired teacher from Shanghai surnamed Wang began his first systematic lesson in sketching. This was a scene he had envisioned for over half a century.

Source:Xinhua 2026-02-24

Night market of ancient city revives with fresh vitality

　　 The air crackles with anticipation as a festive buzz echoes through an ancient city.

Source:China Daily 2026-02-14

Holiday shopping spree trends evolving

　　 It also covers purchasing shifts from cost-effectiveness to emotional value as consumers are increasingly prioritizing emotional connections and self-expression in their buying habits.

Source:China Daily 2026-02-12

Opportunities, policies lure overseas talent back

　　 About one-third of returnees came from the United Kingdom, around one-fifth from Australia and almost 8 percent from the United States, the report noted.

Source:CHINA DAILY 2026-02-12