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  • Chinese Snacks Captivate European Taste Buds from Spicy Strips to Sunflower Seeds

    Chinese Snacks Captivate European Taste Buds from Spicy Strips to Sunflower Seeds

    At Belgium's largest Asian supermarket, young locals and children browse shelves stocked with Weilong spicy strips and Qiaqia sunflower seeds—once unfamiliar Chinese snacks now becoming everyday favorites.

    economy
  • Why is Chinese New Year So Late in 2026?

    Why is Chinese New Year So Late in 2026?

    Discover why 2026 Chinese New Year falls on February 17—nearly 3 weeks later than 2025. The surprising answer involves leap months, astronomical calculations, and the ancient Chinese lunar calendar's clever way of staying in sync with the seasons.

    culture
  • From Yangshao to Liangzhu, How China’s Prehistoric Civilizations Took Shape

    From Yangshao to Liangzhu, How China’s Prehistoric Civilizations Took Shape

    Long before dynasties and emperors, the land now known as China was home to a rich mosaic of prehistoric cultures. From painted pottery villages along the Yellow River to jade-centered ritual states in the Yangtze Delta, these early societies laid the groundwork for what would later become one of the world’s longest continuous civilizations.

    culture
  • How did CATL become the world’s largest battery maker powering the EV revolution?

    How did CATL become the world’s largest battery maker powering the EV revolution?

    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has grown into the world’s leading power battery manufacturer, supplying electric vehicle and energy storage systems to major global automakers. With strengths in lithium-ion battery technology, large-scale manufacturing, and continuous innovation, CATL plays a central role in shaping the global transition toward electrification and clean energy.

    tech