Africa sits top of outbound Chinese tourist preferences for its spectacular savannahs, sprawling deserts and wildlife

Africa sits top of outbound Chinese tourist preferences for its spectacular savannahs, sprawling deserts and wildlife

Wu Liyun, a professor with the China Academy of Culture and Tourism at Beijing International Studies University said that Africa’s natural and cultural beauty possesses a unique charm that captivates Chinese visitors. Witnessing the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, in particular, has become a major draw for many.

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Questions linger over Africa-US trade future as punitive Trump tariffs clip possible benefits of AGOA extension

Questions linger over Africa-US trade future as punitive Trump tariffs clip possible benefits of AGOA extension

According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the extension applies retroactively from September 30, 2025, when the programme expired. Implemented in 2000, AGOA provides duty-free treatment for selected products such as textiles, agricultural goods and vehicles from designated sub-Saharan African countries.

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When Tanzanian conductor fractured an arm, hope vanished but meticulous Chinese surgeons restored both arm and hope

When Tanzanian conductor fractured an arm, hope vanished but meticulous Chinese surgeons restored both arm and hope

Postoperative X-rays taken the next morning showed satisfactory reduction and fixation. Kombo’s circulation and nerve sensation were intact, a crucial indicator of success. For Kombo, the technical details matter less than the outcome.

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Trash to cash: Tech-driven recycling boosts and monetizes circular economy in China

Trash to cash: Tech-driven recycling boosts and monetizes circular economy in China

Operated by the internet recycling firm Lovere, the smart bin is one of 870 units deployed across nearly 400 residential communities in Hangzhou’s Xihu District since its July 2024 pilot launch.

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World’s largest annual human migration witnessed 258 million since start of 2026 Chinese Spring Festival

World’s largest annual human migration witnessed 258 million since start of 2026 Chinese Spring Festival

China’s railways have witnessed 258 million passenger trips so far during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, as the travel period passed its halfway mark, the national railway operator said on Sunday. On February 21, the 20th day of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, about 17.19 million...

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Wang Xindi and his wife Xu Mengtao rewrite Winter Olympic Games history with strike gold medals as married couple

Wang Xindi and his wife Xu Mengtao rewrite Winter Olympic Games history with strike gold medals as married couple

During those Olympic cycles, Xu, who was five years older than Wang, emerged as a defining figure in the sport. She won a silver medal at the Sochi 2014 Olympics, narrowly missed the podium in PyeongChang due to a costly mistake, and ultimately claimed gold in Beijing.

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China develops an AI model to push deep-space exploration way above US’ James Webb Space Telescope’s capacity

China develops an AI model to push deep-space exploration way above US’ James Webb Space Telescope’s capacity

According to the findings published on Friday in the journal Science, the model can help extract extremely faint astronomical signals, identify galaxies more than 13 billion light years away and generate the deepest deep-space images ever produced.

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China’s women’s football team received with ‘Steel Roses, rise again, defend title’ chants as it arrives in Australia for Asian Cup

China’s women’s football team received with ‘Steel Roses, rise again, defend title’ chants as it arrives in Australia for Asian Cup

Team captain Wu Haiyan said the squad had completed nearly 42 days of intensive training in Shenzhen, China, and was well prepared for the tournament.

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How technology, culture and daily Olympic life powered China to astounding success at Milan-Cortina Olympic Games

How technology, culture and daily Olympic life powered China to astounding success at Milan-Cortina Olympic Games

A visit to the official Milan-Cortina 2026 website offers an immediate clue. It features Olympic AI, described as the first official large language model deployed at an Olympics. The system is built on Qwen, a foundation model developed by Chinese tech company Alibaba. 

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China claims two snow golds, Norway’s Klaebo extends Olympic gold record to ten at Milan-Cortina

China claims two snow golds, Norway’s Klaebo extends Olympic gold record to ten at Milan-Cortina

Shortly afterwards, five-time Olympian Xu Mengtao won China’s second gold and made history by becoming the first freestyle skier to claim consecutive Olympic aerials gold medals.

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