China Highlights
The Guizhou “Village Super League” Championship has kicked off
Guizhou’s “Village Super League” Championship kicked off on the evening of May 16 in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, where it originated. Representative teams from nine cities (prefectures) across the province will compete over three months for the overall provincial championship. The passionate opening of the event will help promote nationwide fitness, foster local exchange, and continuously boost rural vitality.
A Wild Truffle Population Discovered in Beijing’s Huairou, Filling a Gap in the Species’ Distribution in the Beijing Area
A relatively large wild truffle community has been discovered in Labagoumen Manchu Township, Huairou, Beijing, filling a gap in the known distribution of this species in the Beijing area. At the same time, a truffle conservation and propagation trial and demonstration base was inaugurated locally, reflecting the continued improvement of the capital’s ecological environment and achievements in biodiversity protection. This move also brings new momentum to the high-quality development of the under-forest economy.
Reading Promoters: Lighting Up a City with the Glow of Books and Literature
Since 2017, Qingdao has trained a total of nearly 900 professional reading promoters, spanning multiple industries and fields. The team of reading promoters has continued to grow, steadily infusing the city with the vitality of a book-loving culture, helping more residents conveniently access high-quality reading resources, and further brightening the citywide reading atmosphere and cultural warmth.
Eight departments issued opinions to reform and improve the supply and保障 mechanism for pediatric medicines, enabling more children to have access to high-quality and new medicines.
Eight departments jointly issued guidelines to promote reform and improvement of the supply保障 mechanism for pediatric medicines, focusing on enhancing the level of research and development, production, and supply保障 of pediatric drugs. This move will help speed up access to more high-quality and new medicines suitable for children, further meet pediatric medication needs, and safeguard children’s healthy growth.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival “China Night” and the inaugural Gold Coast Honors Ceremony were held
During the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the “China Night” and the inaugural Gold Coast Honor Ceremony were held in Cannes, France, on the evening of May 14 local time. The event showcased on the international stage the achievements of Chinese cinema and cultural exchange, providing a broader platform for collaboration between Chinese and international filmmakers and conveying the industry’s positive and vibrant momentum.
Hunan Provincial Cultural Center Digital Culture and Tourism Experience Space Opens
On May 16, the Hunan Provincial Cultural Center’s digital culture and tourism experience space opened in Changsha, bringing the public a brand-new immersive, experiential, and interactive public cultural setting. The space integrates digital technology with culture and tourism, making it easier for more people to conveniently access high-quality cultural services, enriching spiritual life and boosting the city’s cultural vitality.
The 2026 “Tea for Harmony: Yaji” gathering and “China Tourism Day” event were held in Moscow.
The 2026 “Tea and the World · Elegant Gathering” and celebrations for “China Tourism Day” were held on the 15th local time in Moscow, Russia, where the fragrance of tea and the scent of ink complemented each other beautifully. Using tea culture as a bond, the event showcased the charm of Chinese culture, promoted people-to-people exchanges and tourism cooperation between China and Russia, and injected new vitality into friendly exchanges between the two countries.
Healing color strolls are taking the internet by storm—what’s the appeal of ColorWalk that young people are obsessed with?
“Healing-style” color walking (ColorWalk) has quickly gone viral online, drawing large numbers of young people to take part. By searching for and documenting same-color scenes in everyday life, participants find relaxation and joy. This simple yet fun activity encourages everyone to go outdoors, notice details, and discover the beauty of the city with a more positive mindset, bringing healing and vitality to daily life.
The 20 letters in "A Love Letter to Grandma"—a touching collection worth keeping!
The film “A Love Letter to Grandma” continues to win acclaim beyond its usual circles, with audiences enthusiastically recommending it of their own accord, and its moving impact steadily spreading. The 20 deeply affectionate letters in the film are especially unforgettable; their sincere words convey warmth and love, evoking the beautiful power of cherishing family bonds and expressing one’s feelings.
Youth on the Rise | Where Does the Data Deluge Go? Chinese Young Scientists Write the Answer into Glass
Chinese young scientists have used femtosecond lasers to “carve” a three-dimensional lattice of data points inside a glass disc, achieving an ultra-large storage capacity of up to about 360 TB in theory—enough to hold roughly 25,000 HD movies. The technology offers a data retention lifetime of over 100,000 years, with near-zero energy consumption for offline storage, providing an inspiring solution for the long-term secure preservation of massive amounts of data.
China successfully launched the ninth batch of networking satellites for the Qianfan constellation.
At 22:42 on May 17, China successfully used a Long March-8 rocket at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site to send the ninth batch of networking satellites for the Qianfan constellation into their predetermined orbit. All satellites are in normal condition, and the mission was a complete success. This marks steady progress in building China’s satellite internet constellation and continued improvements in its space capabilities, benefiting the development of communications and information services.
Cultural Continuity in Splendid Chapters | Bringing Cultural Relics “to Life” and Unlocking the Brilliant China Within Inner Mongolia’s Digital Cultural Heritage Museums
Inner Mongolia is leveraging digital cultural heritage as a key approach to bring millennia-old relics out of “glass cases” and rejuvenate them, enabling a more vivid telling of the history and cultural lineage of China’s northern frontier. Through digital presentations that transcend time and space, a profound cultural heritage is entering everyday life, driving the continuous upgrading of cultural inheritance and public cultural services.
China’s energy storage industry is developing with strong momentum
This year, China’s energy storage industry has shown strong momentum, with installed capacity rapidly increasing and new technologies emerging continuously. Enhanced energy storage capability strongly supports the development and utilization of renewable energy, strengthens power supply保障 capacity, and brings positive benefits to optimizing the energy mix and stabilizing electricity use.
Global Good News
18 Rescue Workers Toil for 6 Hours to Save Dog Trapped Underground (Watch Her Joyful Release)
In North Yorkshire, 18 members of the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team spent six hours rescuing a Staffordshire bull terrier that had fallen into a narrow crevice and was trapped 21 feet underground. Thanks to their determined teamwork and quick response after the owner called emergency services, the dog was safely freed and joyfully reunited—an uplifting reminder of community dedication and compassion.
Polish Influencer Raises $67 Million for Cancer Research During 9-day Livestream
A Polish influencer has wrapped up a record-setting 9-day YouTube livestream that raised an incredible $67 million to support childhood cancer research, patients, and their families. The fundraiser surpassed its original goal by more than 50 times, boosted by major celebrity appearances and widespread community support. It’s great news that online audiences can unite at scale to make a life-changing impact for kids facing cancer.
Senior Scholar Fulfills Life-long Dream to Graduate Medical School–a Doctor at 73-Years Young
After a life-threatening brain hemorrhage prompted Carl Craft and his wife Dawn to revisit their bucket list, Dawn pursued her long-held dream of attending medical school. She has now graduated with a medical doctorate at 73, becoming the school’s oldest-ever graduate. Her achievement is inspiring good news, showing it’s never too late to follow your passion and reach new goals.
3 Teens Win Earth Prize for Asia Inventing Tamarind Powder That Easily Removes Microplastics
Three 16-year-old Indian students—Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta—won the Earth Prize for Asia after discovering that powdered tamarind seed can naturally clump microplastics for easier removal. Their simple, kitchen-sourced solution offers an affordable, eco-friendly way to tackle microplastic pollution, bringing fresh hope for cleaner waterways and a healthier environment.
‘It’s so full of love’, the festival for young carers
The Young Carers Festival offers young carers a special weekend each year to step away from adult responsibilities and simply enjoy being kids. Filled with warmth and community, the event gives them fun, connection, and well-deserved support. It’s uplifting news because it celebrates and restores childhood moments for those who give so much to others.
Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life
A decade after Scotland banned bottom trawling and dredging in the South Arran Marine Protected Area, surveys show flourishing populations of at least 1,500 seabed-critical species. Scientists found twice as many species and three times the abundance compared with nearby fished zones, highlighting how strong protections can rapidly restore marine ecosystems and boost ocean health.
What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more
This week brought encouraging progress on health and sustainability: major health wins were reported, Mexico pledged free healthcare for everyone, and Amsterdam moved to drop fossil fuel advertising. Together, these steps highlight growing momentum for fairer access to care and cleaner energy, making communities healthier and the future more hopeful.
Extraordinary Breakthrough for Physics as Scientists Put Building-Size Magnet into the Palm of Your Hand
Scientists at ETH Zurich have achieved a major physics breakthrough by shrinking the power of a building-sized superconducting magnet into a palm-sized device. This miniaturization could unlock exciting new advances in nuclear fusion and nuclear magnetic resonance, making powerful magnetic technology far more accessible for research and future applications.
Celebrating 15 Years of Matching Disabled Youth with College Athletes–Over 4,500 Kids Discover the Power of Belonging
Boston nonprofit Team IMPACT is celebrating 15 years of matching children with serious illness or disabilities with college athletic teams, helping more than 4,500 kids feel belonging, confidence, and resilience. What began with one partnership in Massachusetts has grown into a nationwide network of over 850 teams. It’s uplifting news because these lasting team bonds empower young people and strengthen communities across the U.S.
May Cause Joy: The Full-Spectrum Health Benefits of Dance
A sold-out David Byrne show in Los Angeles had the crowd dancing for nearly two hours, highlighting the rare, unfiltered joy movement can spark. The article celebrates dance as a full-spectrum boost for health and well-being, showing how simply getting on your feet can lift mood and energize the body. It’s good news that something so fun and accessible can also support better overall health.
Endangered Butterflies Are Thriving Behind Bars
In Washington state, an innovative conservation program is helping endangered butterflies rebound inside a greenhouse near a women’s prison, where staff carefully raise eggs and caterpillars on host plants. This unexpected partnership is boosting the species’ survival prospects while creating meaningful, hands-on work that supports both wildlife recovery and community well-being.