ZIGONG, China, Jan. 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On the evening of January 23, the 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival officially opened at the Chinese Colored Lantern World in Zigong, Sichuan Province, as 11 large-scale lantern installations and more than 200 smaller displays lit up in succession. Originating in the Tang dynasty and passed down for … Continued
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BINZHOU, China, Jan. 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Binzhou, an industrial hub along Bohai Bay in Shandong Province, is embarking on a new stage of development, powered by a solid real-economy foundation and growing innovation capacity. As the 14th Five-Year Plan concludes successfully, the city has delivered impressive results and outlined a future blueprint centered on enhancing … Continued
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BINZHOU, China, Jan. 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In northern Shandong Province, Binzhou, a city bordering the Bohai Sea and flanked by the Yellow River, is opening a new chapter of high-quality development, driven by innovation and underpinned by green transformation. According to its latest development blueprint, Binzhou aims to achieve a new leap in “science- and … Continued
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SHENYANG, China, Jan. 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On January 24, the 11th Winter Fishing Season opened at Wolong Lake in Shenyang. Hosted by the Shenyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television, the Shenyang Municipal Sports Bureau, and the People’s Government of Kangping County, the event has drawn more than 100,000 visitors to the frozen … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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TOKYO, Jan. 20, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Showing World NX Group’s “will toward the future” Manifested in Its Support for Evolution in Semiconductor and Automotive Industries – NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has released a new global brand movie titled “Moving India Forward” that focuses on the rapidly growing Indian market. The movie is available … Continued
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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