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The 11th Winter Fishing Season Opens at Wolong Lake in Shenyang

By asianet

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

Polyplastics Develops New DURAFIDE(R) PPS Grades with Mechanically Recycled Content

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TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/– Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has developed two new DURAFIDE(R) polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grades made of mechanically recycled content. The 40% glass fiber-reinforced grades, DURAFIDE(R) rG-PPS 1140A1R00 and 1140A1R30 (with 100% and 30% recycled glass fiber-reinforced PPS content, respectively), are set for launch in the … Continued

Universal Studios Japan to Deliver Immersive Pokemon Experiences for Fans

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OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 27, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — On January 27, Universal Studios Japan, operated by USJ LLC, and The Pokemon Company announced their plan to offer more innovative, immersive, and world-class Pokemon experiences. The project is part of Universal Studios Japan’s ongoing effort to enhance its offerings and bring fan-first, trip-driving characters to the park. … Continued

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

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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

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

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

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