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Backing the backbone

Business leaders in China have welcomed the enactment of the Private Sector Promotion Law, calling it a genuine confidence booster.

Mud, medals & warrior spirits

When marathons and cycling have become "old hat" and no longer scratch the itch, outdoor enthusiasts are turning to Spartan races — grueling obstacle courses reborn from ancient Greece's Spartan military training traditions. These taxing races stretch from 5 km to 50 km, demanding athletes conquer between 21 and 60 brutal obstacles.

Aging like a fine waterway

The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway, is the epitome of China's cultural heritage. This year sees the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the World Heritage Convention and the beginning of the second decade since the Grand Canal's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014.

Just how up close is the future?

On June 23-30, a dynamic group of young innovators from around the world converged in China for the third edition of the Future Close-Up (FCU) program—an initiative launched in 2023 through a partnership between China International Communications Group Center for the Americas (publisher of Beijing Review) and tech leader Tencent's Marketing and Public Relations Department. Their mission? To experience firsthand how China is shaping tomorrow's technological and cultural landscape.

Heatwaves redraw China's summer consumption map

A relentless heatwave has gripped Beijing since early June, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The hot weather compelled Wang Shining, a Beijing resident, to take refuge elsewhere. She packed her bags and together with her husband traveled to the Chengde Mountain Resort in Hebei Province for some much-needed respite.

Galai Village, Xizang — a blossom-lined path to prosperity

The picturesque village displayed in this video is Galai Village, located in the southeastern part of Xizang Autonomous Region, and is renowned as "Peach Blossom Village".

More than an expo

For Iranian businessman Behzad Nouri, his first trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, one of northwest China's top summer vacation destinations, wasn't about sightseeing. It was about forging business ties at the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo held in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, on June 26-30.

More than sightseeing — international talents gain firsthand experience of China's dynamic city cluster development

Ridha Albahrani from Saudi Arabia missed out on last year's Future Close-Up (FCU) global youth exchange program due to visa delays. This became a lasting concern for the organizers, who made a special effort to reserve a spot for him in this year's edition, taking place on June 23-30.

Warmth in the harsh winter: BRICS cooperation lights the way to a shared future

As the path of greater BRICS cooperation unfolds, a new milestone is on the horizon — the 17th BRICS Summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7.

Luoyang Peony Festival

The peony, known as the "king of flowers" in China, is one of the country's most celebrated flowers. Luoyang, a historically significant city in Henan Province, is widely considered the birthplace of peonies and a center of peony culture, which originated in the city over 1,600 years ago. Today, the city boasts enormous peony varieties, a long cultivation history, and a rich culture surrounding the flower.

How one veteran curator is rewriting museum magic for Chinese youth

Song Yan, Deputy Director of the Nanjing Museum Administration has devoted more than three decades to connecting children and youth with the treasures of China's past. She is also a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, from Jiangsu Province's capital of Nanjing—the ancient capital of six dynasties.

2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum held in Rio de Janeiro

The 2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum was held on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together experts to discuss how the bloc can promote stability in an era of global transformation.