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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

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

NX Group Unveils New Global Brand Movie “Moving India Forward” Depicting Indian Market’s Dynamism

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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

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

Assembly Unifies APAC Network Under One Brand to Build Asia’s Leading Tech-Powered Brand Performance Agency

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SINGAPORE, SG, January 12, 2026 / ACCESS Newswire – AsiaNet / — Following its acquisition of ADK Global last year, Assembly today announced the full rebranding of all former ADK Global offices in Asia to Assembly, completing the first phase of the merger and first step towards creating Asia’s first truly end-to-end brand performance agency. … 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

Qingdao Metro Marks 10th Anniversary: Serving Nearly 2.6 Billion Passengers, Advancing Toward a Smart City Future

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QINGDAO, China, Jan. 6, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Since the opening of the northern section of Line 3 in December 2015, Qingdao bid farewell to its “zero metro” era and entered a new phase of urban development. Over the past decade, the rail transit network has rapidly expanded from an initial 12 kilometers to 352 kilometers today. With an … Continued

TOKYO SKYTREE and “PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA” Holding 1st Collaborative Event from January 8 to April 6, 2026

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TOKYO, Jan. 6, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding “PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA in TOKYO SKYTREE (R),” the first collaborative event between the tower and the popular anime “PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA” to commemorate the release of its movie “THE MOVIE PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA Walpurgisnacht: … Continued