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Professional-category Finals of “Discover Shanghai” Tourism Guide Competition Open, Spotlighting a More Accessible City

By asianet

SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The professional-category finals of the first “Discover Shanghai” Tourism Guide Super Competition, organized by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, concluded on January 8, drawing widespread attention from both industry observers and the public.   From 640 entries submitted through district-level recommendations, 150 guides were shortlisted for the finals. … Continued

Artistic Buns Workshop Steams Up Festive Flavors in Yinan, Shandong

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LINYI, China, Jan. 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In the depths of winter, as the Chinese New Year approaches, the festive mood grows stronger. At the “Zhuge Liang’s Fertile Land” bun workshop in Zhuanbu Town, Yinan County, Linyi City, Shandong Province, warmth fills the air. Freshly steamed artisan buns, releasing a rich wheat aroma, are swiftly packed and transported … Continued

Geon Performance Solutions Updates Brand Identity to Reflect Expanded Capabilities in Polymer Industry

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WESTLAKE, OHIO / January 22, 2026 / ACCESS Newswire / — Geon® Performance Solutions, a global leader in high-value polymer solutions, announces a comprehensive brand refresh. The update reflects the company’s strategy to enhance and diversify its portfolio of engineered polymer solutions and advance its role as a solutions-driven partner. Propelled by the need for sustainable … Continued

2026 Japan Prize Laureates Announced

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TOKYO, Jan. 22, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize on January 21, 2026. Prof. Cynthia Dwork (USA) has received the Japan Prize in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication. Prof. Shizuo Akira (Japan) and Prof. Zhijian “James” Chen (USA) have received the Japan Prize … Continued

Hainan FTP’s first month of island-wide special customs operations boosts economic vitality, sets global benchmark

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HAIKOU, China, Jan. 20, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– One month into the island-wide special customs operations, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has maintained smooth and orderly functioning, with initial achievements in economic aggregation.   Hainan Heren Pearl Co., Ltd., which mainly imports pearls from overseas, has emerged as a direct beneficiary of Hainan … Continued

World Press Briefing and World Broadcasters Meeting for Sanya 2026 Opens in South China’s Sanya

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SANYA, China, Jan. 20, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The two-day World Press Briefing & World Broadcasters Meeting for the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 opened on January 19 in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, bringing hundreds of media and broadcasting representatives from around the world to jointly carry out the planning of the global promotion and broadcast of the upcoming … Continued

Winter Swimming: A Glittering City Name Card of Dalian

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DALIAN, China, Jan. 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On January 11, the 2026 Dalian Winter Swimming Open & Carnival, themed “Winter Swimming, Forward and Winning”, kicked off at Xinghai Bay Bathing Beach in Dalian, Liaoning Province. Nearly two thousand winter swimming athletes from around the world gathered along the shores of the Yellow Sea and the Bohai … Continued

Racing across frozen rivers, uniting youth worldwide: a glimpse into HIT’s inaugural ice dragon boat race with Oxford and Cambridge

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

HARBIN, China, Jan. 12, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On 10 January, the inaugural “HIT-Cambridge-Oxford Cup” Ice Dragon Boat International Friendship Race was held in Harbin, China’s “Ice City”. Fourteen teams participated, representing University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), other C9 League universities, as well as institutions from Hong Kong and Macao, competing in this exhilarating … Continued

Jiangxi Fengcheng Hosts Circular Economy Industry Innovation and Development Conference, Sharing Experience in Green Transformation of China’s Counties

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

YICHUN, China, Jan. 8, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the Circular Economy Industry Innovation and Development Conference themed “Circular Empowerment, Innovative Symbiosis” was held in Fengcheng City, Jiangxi Province. Co-hosted by Xinhua Daily Telegraph and Xinhua News Agency Jiangxi Branch, and undertaken by the CPC Fengcheng Municipal Committee, Fengcheng Municipal People’s Government and Fengcheng Circular Economy Park, … Continued

Oyster Aroma Draws Visitors, Empowering Rushan’s Winter Cultural Tourism Market

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WEIHAI, China, Jan. 6, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Rushan in Shandong Province recently launched its annual oyster promotion season, themed “Savor Fresh Oysters in Winter Rushan” and focusing on industrial integration. A series of festive events and culinary experiences have been rolled out, attracting numerous tourists to enjoy the unique charm of the winter seaside.   “I didn’t … Continued