Stories from China

A surge in cross-border tourism centered on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wellness is occurring in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province. The Heihe Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Heilongjiang Province is offering specialized techniques including small needle surgery, acupuncture, and moxibustion. Visitors, including Russian tourists, are utilizing services such as back massages, acupuncture, and cupping. The local hospital has established an international medical department to provide English-speaking guidance and bilingual materials. This trend follows the expansion of visa-free travel benefits for foreign tourists.

Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co. Ltd. has implemented a system using domestic large-scale offshore wind turbines. The turbines utilize anti-corrosion technology and an intelligent operation system for 24-hour real-time monitoring. The installation is integrated into existing breakwaters to avoid occupying undeveloped sea areas. Wu Qiong, Executive Director of Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co. Ltd., stated the design allows for wind power generation above sea level while maintaining breakwater functions below. Currently, 70% of the electricity supply at Tianjin Port is provided through green energy sources. officials Wu Qiong and Cao Baolong. The infrastructure includes 24 wind turbines and various distributed photovoltaic systems located underwater and on breakwaters. This transition is part of ongoing energy infrastructure developments at the port.

Donghai County is advancing integrated marine energy development and transport network optimization. Zhou Hua, Chief Engineer of the Donghai County Development and Reform Commission, stated the region is moving toward more comprehensive and diversified marine energy integration. The project aims to expand offshore wind power and energy storage systems. Annual energy generation from new renewable sources is expected to reach 41,200W, potentially saving over 10 million tons of standard coal equivalent. The initiative also focuses on improving international and national transport connectivity through integrated urban development.

The hospital ship Silu Ark completed a 234-day mission covering approximately 36,000 nautical miles. The mission covered 36,000 nautical miles and is the 11th Harmony Mission since 2010. The hospital ship 'Peace Ark' has completed its 2025 Harmony Mission by docking at a military port in Sanya, Hainan.

Ninth-generation heritage practitioner Zhang Wenzhu is preparing a new batch of Yongchun Rehmannia in Dapu Town. The production cycle for the medicinal product involves specific stages in July and August to ensure quality. High-grade Rehmannia is characterized by a black, oily, and dry texture. In Hushan Town, Yongchun County, artisans continue traditional methods for processing Rehmannia. The process involves storing the medicinal plant in large jars rather than refrigerators to aid maturation. Local households display rows of these storage containers outside their homes following the annual harvest. Following the annual harvest, households in the region display rows of processed goods at their entrances. Unlike many other products, this traditional Rehmannia does not require refrigeration and is stored in large jars to aid maturation.

Pan Gang ironworks successfully utilized a conventional wet-link method to produce molten iron.

China's Przewalski's horse population has risen above 900 individuals. This follows forty years of the 'Wild Horse Return Program' aimed at restoring the world's only surviving wild horse species.

The 2026 Beijing Spring Birdwatching Competition concluded after one week of competition. The competition involved 42 teams and 168 participants over one week. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce and the Municipal Bureau of Greenery released a recommended list of 55 birdwatching locations across the city. Locations include urban parks, forest parks, Songzhuang Town, Yao Budong Village, and Shunyi Zhang Town. Xue Yang, Director of the Greenery Resource Protection Center, presented the recommendations during the event. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment released the 2026 Beijing Birdwatching Guide during the 44th annual spring birdwatching event at the Chaobai Forest Park. The guide recommends 55 specific locations for birdwatching, including urban parks, forest parks, and areas in Songzhuang Town and Shunyi District.

The Tiantan Awards have released their first shortlist of nominated films. A total of 1,826 feature films were submitted from 139 countries and regions. International films accounted for 1,607 of the entries, representing 88% of the total submissions. The jury includes prominent film industry figures such as Zhang Xiaofei and Zhang Yi.

Chinese Foreign Minister stated that US-China relations enjoy bright prospects. The official noted that Chinese products are expanding into the Chinese market with help from Ghana.