A strong cold front is sweeping across China, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures and signaling the end of the lingering autumn heat. According to the China Meteorological Administration, most provinces will experience a temperature decrease of 4°C–8°C, while some areas like Beijing, Hunan, and Inner Mongolia may see a drop of over 10°C. From Friday to Wednesday, the...

  Location: Xishui County, Guizhou · Reported by local authorities · Originally covered by ECNS More than 100 people, including children, have been hospitalized in Xishui County, Guizhou Province after eating sandwiches made by a local pastry factory. Officials say the affected stores have paused operations while testing and investigations continue. Key facts...

Chinese Learning – Class 2: Numbers and Counting Numbers are everywhere in daily life. In Class 2, we’ll learn how to count in Chinese. 🔢 Basic Numbers (0–10) 零 (líng) 0, 一 (yī) 1, 二 (èr) 2, 三 (sān) 3, 四 (sì) 4, 五 (wǔ) 5, 六 (liù) 6, 七 (qī) 7, 八 (bā) 8, 九 (jiǔ) 9, 十 (shí) 10 📅 Useful Phrases 一个 (yí gè) – One...

China’s Railways Go Fully Digital: No More Paper Invoices 📅 October 1, 2025 | 📰 Source: Xinhua News Agency From October 1, 2025, paper reimbursement vouchers in China’s railway passenger sector are officially history. All train passengers will now receive electronic invoices (e-invoices), marking a new chapter in China’s digital transformation journey. 🚆 Why This...

Chinese Learning – Class 3: Ordering Food and Drinks Food is a big part of life in China. In this class, let’s learn how to order food and drinks. 🍜 Key Phrases 我要… (wǒ yào…) – I want… 请给我菜单 (qǐng gěi wǒ càidān) – Please give me the menu 一杯水 (yì bēi shuǐ) – A glass of water 一碗米饭 (yì wǎn mǐfàn)...