On May 20, many places across China saw a surge in marriage registrations. At the marriage registration service center in Beijing's Haidian district, 90-year-old Zhang Weiyu and 88-year-old Liu Yichun came to apply for a replacement marriage certificate. Both are ...
The 2026 Chinese Academy of Sciences Public Science Day kicked off on May 16. As one of the core venues of the open day, the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) not only showcased China's independent innovation capabilities in the ...
"This is the matching photo spot where Chinese and US heads of state posed for pictures yesterday. Come take a photo here for a keepsake," such exclamations rippled across the front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in ...
After a brief two-day closure, the Temple of Heaven reopened on May 15, 2026, drawing large crowds of visitors. The photo spot in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where Chinese and US leaders posed on May ...
The 28th China Beijing International High-tech Expo (CHITEC) opened at the China National Convention Center on May 8, running through May 10. As China's inaugural large-scale international exhibition for tech exchange and cooperation, CHITEC has been held 27 times since ...
A stunning sunset graced Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. The sky blazed with soft hues of orange, pink and purple, turning the lake into a mirror of beauty — a breathtaking sight you don't want to miss. Photos: Pang Yue and ...
A Pakistani girl dances on a floral path at the 2026 Beijing International Flower Show in Beijing on April 28, 2026. The show is being held from April 28 to May 30 in Beijing's Fengtai District, bringing together over 100 ...
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show is being held from April 28 to May 30 in Beijing's Fengtai District. The exhibition brings together over 100 categories and more than 1,000 varieties of flowers from over 30 countries and regions worldwide, ...
The grand closing ceremony of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival was held on Saturday at the Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center in Huairou District, Beijing. As the highest honor of the festival, the Tiantan Award unveiled its ...
The red carpet ceremony for the closing of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival was held at Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center in Huairou district, Beijing on Saturday. A dazzling array of Chinese and international filmmakers, actors, directors ...
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicked off on April 24, running simultaneously at two venues: the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center and the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall). Spanning 380,000 square meters, the event broke records for ...
The second humanoid robot half marathon took place in Beijing E-Town on April 19, 2026. Over 100 robot teams participated, including five international teams. A remotely controlled "Lightning" robot from the Honor team was the first to cross the finish ...
The first museum in the central axis area of south Beijing's Fengtai District – the Peking Insect Museum – officially opened to the public on April 9, 2026. The museum exhibits over 10,000 insect specimens and more than 100 live ...
On April 3, 2026, two days before the Tomb Sweeping Day, a memorial ceremony was held at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Shijingshan District, Beijing. Participants paid tribute to revolutionary martyrs by bowing before the statue, expressing deep remembrance and ...
Editor's Note: Finding a "dazi," or "companion," is becoming a new way for young people in China to build social connections. Whether for learning skills or travelling together, having a companion allows them to enjoy their independence without becoming isolated. ...
As Qingming Festival approaches, spring brings vibrant blooms to Beijing. Cherry blossoms, magnolias, and peach blossoms are now in full bloom at Yuyuantan Park, the International Sculpture Park, Zizhuyuan Park, and the Summer Palace. Visitors are flocking to these gardens ...
A science outreach event, held as a supporting activity for the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference, took place at Haidian Park in Beijing from March 27 to 29, and was open to the public for free. Through interactive technology installations, ...
In a quiet residential neighborhood in Beijing Economic Technological Development Area (E-Town), an unassuming four-story building is drawing attention from China's tech and investment circles. The facility, recently put into operation, is billed as the world's first smart elderly care ...
Customers get haircuts at a salon in Beijing on March 20, which marks the second day of the second month in Chinese lunar calendar, traditionally known as the Dragon Head-Raising Day, or Longtaitou in Chinese. On this day, it is ...
“I kept hearing explosions over there. Baby, I was really scared to death,” said a father, who was rushing forward, scooping up his young daughter and kissing her forehead lightly. This was a scene witnessed by the Global Times reporters ...
Chinese nationals evacuated from the Middle East arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport in the early hours of March 9, as Chinese airlines resumed some flights to the region following disruptions caused by US-Israeli strikes on Iran since February 28, ...
The Iranian Embassy in China held a memorial service for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday.
Beijing's iconic Temple of Heaven was transformed into a winter wonderland on March 5 after a night of snowfall, drawing crowds of visitors and locals to enjoy the serene and picturesque scenery in the park. Photos: Li Hao/GT
The first Zhongguancun International Robot Industrial Park Tech Temple Fair is held from February 27 to March 3, 2026, in Haidian District, Beijing. Featuring more than 30 types of robots, the event offered visitors an immersive experience blending cutting-edge innovation ...
On March 3, the Lantern Festival — celebrated on the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar — coincided with the only total lunar eclipse of the year. A glowing “blood moon” rose high in the ...
To celebrate the arrival of the Lantern Festival which will fall on next Tuesday, a series of folk events was held at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum (CTCM) on Saturday. The event brought together nearly 600 performers from folk exhibition ...
The 38th Ditan Park Temple Fair, celebrating the Spring Festival, kicked off in Beijing on February 17, the first day of the Chinese New Year. This highly representative folk cultural event, running from February 17 to 23, carries the traditional ...
The Wannping Spring Festival Opera Garden Fair opened at the historic Wanping town in Beijing's Fengtai district on Feb 15. This event perfectly blends #Opera with #ChinaChic (Guo chao) and immersive interactions, creating a unique cultural tourism spectacle. Photos: Li ...
The Marriage Registration Office of Beijing's Haidian District Civil Affairs Bureau organized a themed marriage registration event on Valentine's Day. Titled "Same Cheers, Floral Charms," it offered couples integrated services including registration, photo opportunities, and interactive activities, creating a festive ...
On the afternoon of February 11, train No. 6437 was already filled with a festive atmosphere. Train conductor Cui Daqing held a stack of red papers with “Fu” character, offering passengers warm New Year wishes in a loud and cheerful ...
The “Galloping into the Spring—Global Joint Exhibition of Zodiac Culture for 2026 Year of the Horse” opened at the Natural History Museum of China on February 13, 2026. The exhibition features 76 carefully selected artifacts, spanning two major dimensions: natural ...
Passengers travel, chat and prepare for the Spring Festival aboard Train No. 6437, a slow train running between Beijing West Railway Station and Dajian Station, North China's Shanxi Province, connecting small towns and villages in mountainous areas, on February 11, ...
As China's first dedicated Great Wall protection regulation is set to take effect on March 1, 2026, attention turns to preservation efforts in Yanqing District, Beijing. These images capture village life and folk industries linked to the Great Wall, along ...
A new exhibition to celebrate the Spring Festival kicked off on Monday at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) as part of the museum's plan to mark the Year of the Horse. The exhibition comprises five sections: from ...
The 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, or Chunyun in Chinese, the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on February 2, 2026. The first originating passenger train departing from Beijing this year, Train K4069 bound for Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, left ...
On January 23, the Ice Dance Free Dance event concluded at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2026 at Beijing's National Indoor Stadium. Three Chinese pairs—Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu, Ren Junfei/Xing Jianing, and Xiao Zixi/He Linghao—completed their routines smoothly, placing ...
The ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2026 have opened at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, and will run from January 22 to 25. As a final high-level competitive test before the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in February, top skaters ...
On January 22, the Liuli Pavilion Courtyard was officially transferred from the Beijing Archaeological Research Institute to Beihai Park. The handover marks the first time in 70 years that the “Xitian Fanjing,” a historic architectural complex within Beihai Park dating ...
The "Guo Nian: Exhibition of the Spring Festival" opened on Tuesday at the China National Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. Centered on the Spring Festival's deep roots in the traditional Chinese calendar, zodiac culture and folk customs, the exhibition brings together ...
People braved the freezing cold and snow on Sunday morning in Beijing to que in line to bid their farewell to China's revered Weiqi master Nie Weiping at the Babaoshan Funeral Home in Beijing. The "Weiqi Sage" Nie passed away ...
The Summer Palace was transformed into a snow-covered wonderland this weekend following Beijing's first snowfall of 2026. The historic site, now resembling a fairy-tale landscape, drew numerous residents and tourists to enjoy the view and take photographs. Photos: Li Hao/GT
As Weiqi masters and fans braved the snow on Sunday morning in Beijing to bid farewell to revered Weiqi (Go) master Nie Weiping at the Babaoshan Funeral Home, his passing was also mourned by the Japan Go Association (Nihon Ki-in) ...
The 2026 Beijing Book Fair (BBF) opened on Thursday at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall) in Beijing. Covering an exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, the event showcases more than 400,000 book titles, with over 700 exhibitors and ...
The first supermoon of 2026 lights up the night sky over Beijing on January 3, 2026. Residents gathered atop Hongguang Mountain in Beijing to enjoy the stunning lunar display. Photos: Li Hao/GT
On the evening of December 31, Shougang Park in Beijing hosted a series of New Year's Eve activities to celebrate the arrival of 2026. With live music, interactive photo spots, and cheers filling the air, the park turned into a ...
Global Times reporters retrace a little-known World War II crash site along the treacherous Hump Route in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, uncovering long-buried memories of sacrifice and friendship that continue to echo through the mountains eight decades later.
Unitree Robotics has launched its first offline retail store, now in trial operation at JD MALL (Beijing Shuangjing Branch). Staff are fine-tuning robots on-site ahead of the official opening on December 31. The store showcases flagship products including the Unitree ...
The "Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements under the 14th Five-Year Plan" exhibition opened on December 29 at the National Museum of China. The exhibition presents a panoramic view of the vigorous development of China's manufacturing sector ...
The third stop of the 2025 Beijing TOP Short Track Speed Skating International Open kicked off at the iconic “Ice Ribbon” on December 27. Teams from various Beijing sports schools and clubs, as well as four international teams from Australia, ...
After nearly a decade of research-based conservation and systematic restoration, the Hall of Mental Cultivation, or Yangxin dian, at the Palace Museum reopened to the public in Beijing on Friday. Since 2015, the project has effectively addressed structural issues in ...
