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13/10/2025

【Blue Helmets, No Borders| Women in Blue Helmets】
Meet Captain Tong Fan, who serves in China’s peacekeeping infantry battalion in South Sudan. “Blue Helmets, No Borders”features individuals who strive to bring peace to fragile countries—and shows the vital roles women play on the frontlines of peacekeeping.

13/10/2025

THE ART BEAT | ZHENG XIAOYING: A Musical Star Still Shining in Her 90s
“I’m all for the popularization of classical music. Since they need it, I’ll do it.” – Zheng Xiaoying
As China’s first-ever female symphony conductor, and the first Chinese musician to conduct at an opera house overseas, 93-year-old Zheng Xiaoying has devoted her life to nourishing people’s hearts and souls with music. At the end of 2022, Zheng and her student Wu Lingfen, with a combined age of 170, staged the opera “La Traviata”. Despite her advanced years, Zheng remains as committed as ever to both performing, and teaching music.

10/10/2025

“From Hong Kong West Kowloon to Shenzhen Futian in just 15 minutes!”
For Kelvin Ko, former Project Director of the Kai Tak Sports Park, the high-speed rail is a lifeline of efficiency. Traveling between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, he engages seamlessly with suppliers and partners. His cross-city journeys starkly illustrate how the Greater Bay Area’s connectivity fuels collaboration.
Powered by the Greater Bay Area and even the Yangtze River Delta, the construction of Kai Tak Sports Park — Hong Kong SAR’s international sports venue — is a shared achievement. On the 7th anniversary of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong High-Speed Rail, every journey tells a story of cooperation, speed, and the driving force shaping the future of Hong Kong sports.

10/10/2025

Assignment Asia: Voices of Peace
It has been more than 80 years since the Nanjing Massacre. Yet in Japan, discussions about war crimes and relations with China are often still avoided. One choir in Japan is working on changing all that. Members of the Grass Choir use their melodic voices to address the sensitive issue of Nanjing’s legacy. Theirs are voices of peace, voices that educate, voices that heal. Their performances in China have made a deep impression on local audiences, giving people a sense of hope that the painful history of the Nanjing Massacre will not be forgotten, and that friendship shall continue to blossom.

Push to the TryHanlu, or Cold Dew, is the 17th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. In Rugby Sevens, pla...
09/10/2025

Push to the Try
Hanlu, or Cold Dew, is the 17th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. In Rugby Sevens, players pass by hand, kick ahead, charge forward, and crash through tackles. Each move as sharp as the autumn chill, tries as bountiful as the harvest. This November, the Rugby Sevens competition of the 15th National Games will electrify Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Cool in season, fiery on the field — every ruck, maul, and scrum embodies strength, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of victory.

04/10/2025

The Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Altay Prefecture has become one of Asia’s largest ski destinations. Nestled in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the resort thrives thanks to its excellent snow quality, abundant snowfall, and exceptionally long ski season.
During the 2024–2025 season, daily visitor numbers reached new heights, with crowds packing the slopes each day.
As night falls and the mountains grow silent, snowcat operator Tudjiang Pana’s work is just beginning. He navigates the freezing darkness to groom the trails to perfection, ensuring pristine conditions the next morning.
With such tireless dedication—even as day turns to night—this resort continues to fuel China’s growing passion for winter sports.

04/10/2025

In Urumqi’s Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Avanti Barbecue Restaurant offers a themed experience showcasing signature flavors from across Xinjiang.
Chef Mao Shupeng has devoted more than 30 years to the culinary world, leading his team in refining dishes while honoring traditional flavors.
“We never compromise the original essence of the food,” he says, “but we do innovate our presentation so that both local diners and visitors can experience the full charm of Xinjiang cuisine.”
Even late at night, the restaurant remains lively. Its sizzling grills and fragrant smoke carry the most authentic aromas, delivering a true taste of Xinjiang.

04/10/2025

Guzanur Turdaheyn is a dancer, teacher, and now a stage director.
Throughout her career, she has continually explored new styles to blend the grace of traditional forms with the vibrant energy of street dance.
Whether in the spotlight or behind the scenes, she radiates both confidence and brilliance.

04/10/2025

The whistle blows and the game begins — a joy that speaks louder than words!
It’s the smiles that bring us together, here where all passions converge.
Is anything more eloquent than a smile, that unspoken yet universal language?

At Kai Tak Sports Park, every face beams with a smile:
those of its builders,
those of its audiences at games and concerts,
those of the determined athletes doing their thing.

Each smile carries the warmth of Hong Kong and the strength to move forward.
On World Smile Day, join us — and say it with a smile!

02/10/2025

The Chinese folk melody known as the "Ballad of Yimeng Mountain" is far more than a tune in China. It serves as a living chronicle, preserving the stories of people who wrote an extraordinary tale of sacrifice, unity, and resilience during the war-torn years from the 1930s to the 1940s. For over eight decades, the spirit carried by this ballad has been cherished and handed down through generations of Chinese people.

02/10/2025

During China's War of Liberation, the civilians of the Yimeng Mountain region formed a massive "Support the Front" effort. Over 120 million among its 420 million population voluntarily provided critical logistics to the People’s Liberation Army—transporting supplies, building roads, and caring for the wounded. Their immense contribution was considered a decisive factor in key victories like the Huaihai Campaign. 95 years old Wang Kechang was one of them.

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