A year shaped by recovery rather than hype Predicting the future of the movie business is never straightforward, but as 2026 unfolds, there are early signs of cautious optimism across Hollywood. After several years marked by disruption, the industry is leaning into stability
A ceremony that blends industry with spirituality In a conference room usually reserved for business meetings, a Buddhist monk chants sutras while company employees bow their heads in silence. The focus of the prayers is not human lives, but insects. For more than
A rise from rural hardship to online success A young beauty influencer from rural China has drawn national attention after revealing she paid off her family’s US$57,000 debt through online content creation. Known to her followers as an “angel with broken wings”, the
When symbols of hope become a temporary taboo In much of China, lanterns represent light, hope, and reunion. They glow during celebrations, guide wishes skyward, and mark moments of joy shared by families and communities. Yet in parts of northern China, these same
A surprising moment at a mountain park A quiet mountain park in China became the setting for an unexpected human story after a visiting tourist couple briefly left their twin babies with a local security guard while they went exploring. According to witnesses,
A luxury experience built around attention and spectacle A ski resort in China has drawn widespread attention after introducing a premium birthday service in which female guests are carried down a ski slope by instructors. Priced at around US$700, the experience is marketed
A personal tragedy becomes a community story In a quiet Chinese city, a husband’s desperate effort to save his wife has turned into an extraordinary story of generosity and resilience. Facing medical bills of around US$285,000, the man took to the streets to
A face shaped by decades of craftsmanship In a small glass workshop in China, a veteran craftsman has become known not only for his skill but for the visible mark his profession has left on his body. After more than three decades of
A roadside routine that melted hearts A small orange kitten has become an unlikely internet star in China after videos showed him calmly riding along with his truck driver owner on long haul journeys. Nicknamed Dumpling, the cat sits upright in the passenger
A childhood shaped by war and loss The life of a Japanese woman who grew up as a war orphan in China offers a rare and deeply human perspective on the long shadow of conflict. Her father died when his plane was shot
