Travelers crowd into Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on Friday, the first day of the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday. The rail network across China is currently experiencing a peak in travel demand. Qian Weizhong / For China Daily
Consultation helps take ties 'step forward'
Analysts said Beijing and Washington "made one step forward" this week in advancing working-level pragmatic discussions on managing differences, as senior diplomats from both sides convened in Washington DC for a China-US consultation on Asia-Pacific affairs, which was the first of its kind.
Rail project a symbol of 'mutual trust'
Jakarta and Bandung are vibrant and dynamic Indonesian cities, and strengthening the flow of people and goods between them is crucial, according to Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang.
Tourists flock to Singapore to revel in arts and culture
A pair of Giant Panda lanterns along with a lantern set inspired by the Chinese love story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl were among the items greeting visitors to Singapore as the country ramped up celebrations for Mid-Autumn Festival on Sept 29.
Steps sought to strengthen bilateral ties
China does not bet against the United States, nor does it intend to displace anyone else, Beijing's top envoy in Washington told a National Day reception on Wednesday as he called for more concrete steps to further improve the bilateral relations, which is showing "positive signs" of stabilizing.
Frenchman's wine journey a grape tale
From the picturesque Loire Valley in France to the vast and diverse Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in China, Fred Nauleau has taken root in a foreign land for over 20 years, utilizing his expertise to create exceptional wines to rival the best in the world.
Popularity of modern yoga stretches across nation
Over the summer, a number of mass public yoga events were held across the country where people from all walks of life could be seen exercising not just their bodies but their minds too.
'New Chinese style' enriches brands, goods, life
On Xiaohongshu, a lifestyle-focused social media platform in China, a search for "new Chinese style" could produce over 4 million results, mostly user posts.
Mushroom mania fuels tourism innovation
Wandering in a dense forest amid fresh air, colorful flowers, and the sweet melodies of wild birds, tourists might feel they are in fairy tale world. In fact, they are picking wild mushrooms in Yunnan province.
Back on the winning trail
The Chinese men's team's first knockout win in 25 years at the Asiad delivered long-suffering soccer fans at home a rare moment of joy.
