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Positive stories & specialty finds from China
Short English digests of uplifting China news, heritage crafts, and specialty products — curated for overseas readers. Each piece links to the original source.
Aug 1, 2026 · via ECNS
C919 Plateau Variant Soars in Maiden Flight
COMAC's first C919 plateau variant completed its maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong, opening new possibilities for high-altitude routes.
Aug 1, 2026 · via SixthTone
Chinese Tea's English Journey: From Royal Praise to Comedy
How Chinese tea names evolved in English—from honored imports to comic mix-ups—reveals a lively cross-cultural history.
Aug 1, 2026 · via ECNS
Xinjiang's Changji Prefecture Posts Steady 4.3% GDP Growth in H1 2026
Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang sees solid economic expansion, with GDP reaching 125.36 billion yuan ($17.2 billion) in the first half of 2026.
Aug 1, 2026 · via ECNS
China's light industry logs steady growth in H1
China's light industry posted steady growth in the first half of this year, with domestic consumption expanding and exports rising at a faster pace, according to data released by t
Aug 1, 2026 · via ECNS
VR experience recreates Old Summer Palace at Fujian Museum
An exhibition opened on Wednesday at South China's Fujian Museum, featuring the original bronze-horse head statue from the Old Summer Palace and a large-scale immersive VR experien
Aug 1, 2026 · via ECNS
Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China's commitment to …
For generations, porcelain makers in Jingdezhen have worked through a sequence of highly specialized tasks: preparing clay, shaping vessels, painting designs, applying glaze, and f
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