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A pinch of history, a dash of change
Dishes featured in the second season of China Beyond Tastes: boboji — chicken and other ingredients skewered and served in a spicy chili-oil broth.CHINA DAILY Through unexpected encounters, series traces the links between regional cooking, urban growth and everyday experiences, Li Yingxue reports. For documentary filmmaker Chen Xiaoqing, understanding a city's food means looking beyond its signature dishes to the people who prepare, share and preserve them.
From pond to pot: Hubei's lotus root soup tastes of autumn
Lotus root soup is served at Sanwuchun restaurant in Wuhan, Hubei province. CHINA DAILY Slow-simmered dish reflects the region's seasonal rhythms, culinary traditions and enduring ties to home. When Dennis Guenther from Germany visited Wuhan in Hubei province, a bowl of pork rib and lotus root soup served as a memorable introduction to local cuisine.
A pinch of history, a dash of change
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Mixing Beijing's history with contemporary cocktail twist
MO Bar at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing has launched its seventh original cocktail menu, inspired by the capital's history, culinary traditions and contemporary urban life. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] MO Bar at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, has launched its seventh original cocktail menu, drawing inspiration from the capital's history, food traditions and contemporary urban life.
New generation arises as China’s game changers
Victorious young athletes at Asian Games lead nation’s new wave of composed, confident competitors on world stage Gold winner Zhang Zhanshuo dives into the pool at the start of the men's 200m freestyle final on Sept 23, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) Moments after China’s Chen Yuanjiang crossed the finish line first in the men’s 110-meter hurdles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, he let out a cry that was indicative of the nation’s new youthful sporting confidence.
From bouldering to BMX, emerging sports gain a grip Original
China's recent success in exciting new disciplines inspires a new generation China's gold medalist Sun Sibei competes in women's BMX freestyle park final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Sept 27, 2026. (PHOTO/AP) As the National Day holiday drew to a close, young people took turns tackling a rock climbing wall at a gym in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Some carefully tested each hold before moving upward, while others dropped back onto the mats and prepared to try again.
CBA hopes to set up a rebound
Former Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (left) will reinforce the Shanghai Sharks lineup, but there will now be stricter limits on the number of foreign players in the CBA. [Photo/China Daily] China's professional basketball league is entering a pivotal season following the national men's team's disappointing Asian Games campaign, with a series of reforms set to reshape both the competition and China's player development.
Changchun greets Universiade flame
Hu Yuting (center), governor of Jilin province, presents the 2027 Winter Universiade torch at a ceremony to welcome the flame for the games on Wednesday in Changchun, the capital of Jilin.
From bouldering to BMX, emerging sports gain a grip
Gold medalist Zhang Yuetong competes in the women's bouldering final at the Asian Games on Oct 1. [Photo provided to China Daily] As the National Day holiday drew to a close, young people took turns tackling a rock climbing wall at a gym in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Some carefully tested each hold before moving upward, while others dropped back onto the mats and prepared to try again.
Flame arrives in Changchun for 2027 Winter Universiade
Hu Yuting (center), governor of Jilin province, presents the 2027 Winter Universiade torch at a ceremony to welcome the flame for the games on Wednesday in Changchun, the capital of Jilin.
Beijing raises a glass to Bavaria
Bavarian food, beer and live music take center stage at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center's 33rd Oktoberfest, running from Oct 9 to 24. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center is hosting its 33rd Oktoberfest from Oct 9 to 24, bringing Bavarian food, beer and live music to Beijing in a celebration of German culture that has become an annual fixture on the city's dining calendar.
Beijing raises a glass to Bavaria
Bavarian food, beer and live music take center stage at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center's 33rd Oktoberfest, running from Oct 9 to 24. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center is hosting its 33rd Oktoberfest from Oct 9 to 24, bringing Bavarian food, beer and live music to Beijing in a celebration of German culture that has become an annual fixture on the city's dining calendar.
Precise art of making Yangzhou fried rice draws diners in
A chef displays Yangzhou fried rice, the city's signature dish, at a culinary competition on Aug 24. [Photo by Zhuang Wenbin/For China Daily] At first glance, the fried rice dish looks like a simple combination of rice, eggs, shrimp and vegetables. However, in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, preparing the city's signature dish requires careful ingredient selection, precise timing and control of the wok.
Shi takes early lead at China National Golf Championship
Shi Yuli takes a one-stroke lead after the first-round play of the 17th edition of the Women's China Open on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A birdie on her final hole proved the difference for Shi Yuli on Friday as the Beijing veteran carded a four-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead during first-round play of the 17th edition of the Women's China Open.
Dreaming bigger Original
China’s athletics team faces task of translating its Asian Games success onto the global stage China’s Yan Ziyi gets ready to release her first and winning throw in the women’s javelin final during the 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, on Sept 27, 2026. (PHOTO/AP) On a drizzly morning in Nagoya on Sept 23, a 19-year-old race walker marked a milestone more than five decades in the making.
Confident 'kids' games' changers
Victorious young athletes in Nagoya lead China's new wave of composed, exuberant international competitors Chinese player Guo Zhongnan spikes the ball during the women's volleyball final between China and Japan at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept 22, 2026. China won 3-0.
China sets fresh medals record
Nation bags 169 gold and tops the table for 12th time, with new talents making their mark Members of the Chinese delegation attend the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Oct 4, 2026. (PHOTO/REUTERS) China retained the top spot for a record 12th consecutive time as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games drew to a close on Oct 4, creating another record with the number of gold medals won and introducing to the world a new generation of promising Chinese athletes.
MGM Shenzhen brings magic to National Day holiday
A four-day magic show featuring young Chinese performers was staged during the National Day holiday at MGM Shenzhen, bringing together stage magic, close-up tricks, mime, and acrobatics. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A four-day magic show featuring young Chinese performers was staged during the National Day holiday at MGM Shenzhen in Guangdong province, bringing together stage magic, close-up tricks, mime, and acrobatics.
Confident 'kids' games' changers
Moments after China's Chen Yuanjiang crossed the finish line first in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, he let out a cry that was indicative of the nation's new youthful sporting confidence. The 20-year-old clocked 13.15 seconds to win gold, then turned toward the stadium stands in Nagoya, Japan, and shouted — "Who is first? China!" It was an unfiltered burst of emotion on that rainy night — confident, youthful and unmistakably personal.
Confident 'kids' games' changers
Chinese player Guo Zhongnan spikes the ball during the women's volleyball final between China and Japan at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept 22. China won 3-0. WANG LILI/XINHUA Moments after China's Chen Yuanjiang crossed the finish line first in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, he let out a cry that was indicative of the nation's new youthful sporting confidence.
Cold dew brings with it the zest of a Fujian fall Original
As the 17th solar term arrives, so do pomelos from the coastal province A drink made from pomelos is served in a restaurant in Xiamen, Fujian province, in September 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) In Pinghe county, Fujian province, autumn smells like pomelo. The golden fruit fills family courtyards, lines village roads and piles up in baskets, turning the county into a sea of citrus during harvest season. Oct 8 marks Cold Dew, the 17th of China's 24 solar terms.
China spots an opportunity Original
Asiad bronze represents the chance for a new generation to emulate the achievements of the last Chinese side to medal at the Games back in 1998 China players celebrate after winning the men's bronze medal match against Uzbekistan at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyota of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct 3, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) The ball was already on its way when China goalkeeper Li Hao knew his team was about to end a 28-year wait.
From a tin of tea to Chinese champion
The 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students is held in Xiamen, Fujian province. CHINA DAILY When Levi Benjamin Petersen was in high school, the first Chinese character that truly caught his attention appeared on a tin of tea imported from China. It was fu, meaning good fortune. The German teenager did not know what it meant, but was fascinated by its intricate yet orderly structure. Why was it written this way? he wondered.
Nation tops Asian Games table for 12th time
Members of the Chinese delegation attend the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday. ISSEI KATO/REUTERS China retained the top spot for a record 12th consecutive time as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games drew to a close on Sunday, creating another record with the number of gold medals won and introducing to the world a new generation of promising Chinese athletes.
Nation tops Asian Games table for 12th time
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Chinese swimming phenom Yu Zidi named women's MVP at Asian Games
China's Yu Zidi (second from left) receives the Female MVP award at the Asian Games on Oct 4, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. [Photo by Shi Futian/chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi was named the women's Most Valuable Player of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, capping China's record gold-medal haul at an Asian Games held outside the country as the 13-year-old emerged as one of the brightest young stars of the Games.
China defeats Uzbekistan at the Asian Games, ending 28-year medal drought
China defeated Uzbekistan 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Saturday to claim the men's football bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, ending a 28-year wait for a place on the podium. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] China defeated Uzbekistan 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Saturday to claim the men's football bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, ending a 28-year wait for a place on the podium.
Chu has National Day to remember, speeding his way to climbing gold
China's Chu Shouhong (center) wins the men's speed final in 4.71 seconds at Portmesse Nagoya on Thursday. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] Chinese climber Chu Shouhong won the men's speed gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, clocking 4.71 seconds in the final. The 19-year-old defeated two-time Asian Games champion Reza Alipour Shenazandifard of Iran to claim China's second gold medal in climbing at the Games.
A spike back to glory
Young Chinese women’s volleyball squad puts Tianjin heartbreak behind them to reclaim Asian Games crown by defeating host Japan in Nagoya Members of the Chinese women's volleyball team pose for a group photo after winning the women's vollyball final against Japan at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Sept 22, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) Twenty-three days separated a painful defeat from an Asian Games title.
Targeting a continental shift
China's Yan Ziyi gets ready to release her first and winning throw in the women's javelin final during the 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan on Sunday. AFP/XINHUA On a drizzly morning in Nagoya on Sept 23, a 19-year-old race walker marked a milestone more than five decades in the making.
China takes Asian Games silver in long-awaited return to men's doubles final
China's Liang Weikeng (left) and Wang Chang compete against Indonesia's Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando in the men's doubles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Ichinomiya, Japan, on Tuesday. [Photo/©AINAGOC] China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang were beaten 2-1 by Indonesia's Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando in the men's doubles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, settling for silver at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium.
EASL announces teams and groupings for 2026-27 season
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced the 12-team field and groupings for its 2026-27 season, with clubs from seven countries and regions set to compete from October through February. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced the 12-team field and groupings for its 2026-27 season, with clubs from seven countries and regions set to compete from October through February. The teams have been divided into three groups.
Speedster Chen hopes to go the distance Original
After 100m win, teen sprinter eyes long Games career Chen Yujie of China competes during the women's 200m final of athletics at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Sept 27, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) Three years ago, Chen Yujie was still a middle school student watching the Hangzhou Asian Games from home, with snacks and drinks beside her as she followed the athletes on television. Now, at 17, she is an Asian Games champion.
Chen overcomes his own hurdles to win 110m gold
China's Chen Yuanjiang lets out a roar of celebration after winning the 2026 Asian Games men's 110m hurdles final in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday. [Photo/Agencies] Upon crossing the finish line, Chen Yuanjiang threw his head back, pumped his fists and shouted toward the camera: "Who is first? China!" Rain was still falling in Nagoya, but the 20-year-old Chinese hurdler could no longer contain his emotions. The scoreboard showed 13.15 seconds.
Chinese short dramas draw global attention
Snapchat and Ipsos release a report titled "The Short Drama Revolution: Global Short-Drama Trends and the Snapchat Advantage".[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Short dramas, a fast-growing mobile entertainment format of 30-second to five-minute episodes, are gaining global attention, with Chinese-made productions emerging as a notable force in the global market.
Innovative cork artworks highlight sustainability in Beijing
The second Future Arts Festival is being held in Beijing from Sept 19 to Dec 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Portuguese cork is being presented in new artistic forms at the second Future Arts Festival in Beijing, where artists are exploring the material through installations, photography, sculpture and spatial practices. The Portuguese Cork Association, or APCOR, is participating in the three-month festival, which runs from Sept 19 to Dec 18 in Chaoyang district.
Learning from past mistakes, Zhang helps China to gold
Zhang Boheng (center) celebrates with teammates after winning the 2026 Asian Games men's all-around final on Sept 21. [Photo/Agencies] Five years ago, Zhang Boheng won his first world all-around title in Japan. On his return, he again found himself atop the podium, this time as the Asian Games men's all-around champion. Same country. Different Zhang.
After 28 years, Chinese men's football team finally gets a shot at Games podium
China advanced to the Asian Games men's football semifinals for the first time in 28 years after beating Thailand 3-0 in the quarterfinals at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi prefecture, on Saturday. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] After 28 years of trying and failing, the Chinese men's football team has finally reached an Asian Games semifinal.
Teen Titan comes of age
China's 13-year-old teen prodigy Yu Zidi celebrates winning the 2026 Asian Games women's 200m individual medley title at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sept 21. At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Yu claimed three individual titles in four days, adding to her already remarkable record of achievements. AFP At the Paris Olympics in 2024, 17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh won gold in the women's 200m butterfly, 200 individual medley and 400 IM.
Chinese women’s basketball team falls short in Asiad title defense
China's women's basketball team saw its Asian Games title defense come to a disappointing end on Friday after losing 85-80 to South Korea in the semifinals at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] China's women's basketball team saw its Asian Games title defense come to a disappointing end on Friday after losing 85-80 to South Korea in the semifinals at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya.
Looking beyond the medals Original
Asian Games to help China gauge progress of broader strategy to build sports ‘powerhouse’ The Chinese delegation parades around the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, in Japan, on Sept 19, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) China has topped the medal table at the Asian Games on 11 consecutive occasions. But the success of their campaign in Japan will not be judged solely by the final tally of gold medals.
Chen the heroine as Chinese women end 12-year wait to reclaim badminton team title
The point of victory: Chen Yufei celebrates after clinching the win for Team China in the women's badminton team final against Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Ichinomiya, Japan, on Thursday. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] China reclaimed the Asian Games women's team badminton title on Thursday, sweeping host Japan 3-0 in the final at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. The victory ended China's 12-year wait for the women's team gold, with its last title coming at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.
A spike in performance Original
China's women's volleyball team spins heartbreak into gold Members of the Chinese women's volleyball team pose for a group photo after winning the women's vollyball final against Japan at the 2026 Asian Games in Komaki, Japan, on Sept 22, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) Twenty-three days separated a painful defeat from an Asian Games title.
Yu leaves the competition in her wake, claiming a third Games gold and another Asiad record in the 400 IM
Yu Zidi (right) celebrates with her teammate Ke Wenxi after winning the women's 400-meter individual medley at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] Thirteen-year-old Yu Zidi continued her remarkable Asian Games debut on Wednesday, winning the women's 400-meter individual medley in a Games-record time of 4:28.56 to claim her third gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Chinese men's team proves it has the apparatus to win, as it ousts host Japan in artistic gymnastics final
China retained the men's artistic gymnastics team title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday, overcoming host Japan to claim the gold medal for a third consecutive time. [Photo by ©AINAGOC] China retained its men's artistic gymnastics team title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday, overcoming host Japan to claim the gold medal for a third consecutive time.
The man with the golden gun
Olympic champion Sheng Lihao of China takes aim during the men's 10m air rifle team competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday. [Photo/Xinhua] The final shot pierced the target at 10.6. Sheng Lihao lowered his rifle and allowed himself a faint smile. Seconds earlier, in the pressure cooker of Monday's men's 10-meter air rifle final at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery, he had been the familiar unsmiling shooter — calm, focused and almost expressionless.
Swimming crabs up for grabs
"Once autumn arrives, crabs are at their plumpest." So goes a fishermen's saying along the coast of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province, reflecting generations of knowledge about the seasonal rhythms of the sea. As autumn winds set in and seawater cools, swimming crabs move from shallow waters toward deeper areas. Their meat becomes fuller, female crabs develop rich roe and males grow increasingly meaty. This year's autumn equinox falls on Sept 23.
Weaving Singapore locations into Song Dynasty narratives
A cross-border cultural tourism campaign combining Song Dynasty-inspired performances with storytelling in Singapore was launched in 2026 by the Singapore Tourism Board, Henan Zhongyouxin International Travel Service, and Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, Henan province.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A cross-border cultural tourism campaign combining Song Dynasty (960-1279)-inspired performances with storytelling in Singapore was launched in 2026 by the Singapore Tourism Board, Henan...
A single pancake can wrap up the whole world
In Shanghai's Huangpu district, not far from People's Square metro station, a tiny Shandong-style jianbing (a crispy, savory Chinese pancake) stall, just a few square meters in size, regularly draws long lines. Among the office workers and tourists waiting for their turn are many Korean visitors. The stall even offers a bilingual Chinese-Korean menu to make ordering easier. The simplest jianbing costs just 6 yuan ($0.89).
Back to the drawing board
China's dejected men's team will have to pick themselves back up from their disappointing Asian Games campaign when World Cup qualifying resumes in November. [Photo/Xinhua] For Chinese men's basketball, the end of a nearly five-month stretch of training and competition should not be treated as a rest stop. It should be treated as a warning. China does not need another long camp.
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