World Aquatics confirmed on Sunday that the Chinese capital, Beijing, will host the World Aquatics Championships in 2029.
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Tourism booms for China’s ice sculpture city Harbin in post-Covid revival
Visitors have been arriving in record numbers for this year’s festival, with social media posts driving increasing interest.
Beijing to host 2029 world swimming championships
DOHA: Beijing will host the 2029 World Aquatics Championships, becoming the second Chinese city to do so after Shanghai in 2011, World Aquatics announced on Sunday (Feb 11).
Pakistani Community in Beijing joins in Chinese New Year celebration
As the Chinese New Year festivities continue, the Pakistani community in Beijing exemplifies the spirit of unity and cultural integration. By embracing and actively participating in the celebrations, …
Beijing to host 2029 World Aquatics Championships
The 2029 World Aquatics Masters Championships will also be hosted in Beijing, with the exact dates of both events to be announced in due course. Beijing, known as an aquatics hotspot, has a rich …
Philippines accuses China of dangerous manoeuvres near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines’ coast guard (PCG) on Sunday accused China of “dangerous and blocking” manoeuvres while its vessel patrolled near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea this month. Manila’s coast …
How an Afghan Drug Kingpin Became Beijing’s Man in Kabul
Bashir Noorzai was once serving a life sentence in the United States. Now he’s the key conduit for growing ties between China and the Taliban.
Philippines accuses China of dangerous maneuvers near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines’ coast guard (PCG) on Sunday accused China of “dangerous and blocking” maneuvers while its vessel patrolled near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea this month. Manila’s coast …
Across China: Beijing cultural sites expect loong to spark tourism boom
Tracing images of loong the Chinese dragon in the Forbidden City learning about stories of loong summoning rain in royal altars and buying Chinese …
Coldplay has a request: They really, really want to play in China
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin had a message for the tens of thousands of fans who turned up to watch the band perform at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium last Saturday night.
Ancient Xi’an was once a key starting point for Silk Road journeys. It also hosts one of China’s most stunning lantern shows
The city’s 13-kilometer-long City Wall, which measures 12 meters high and 5 meters wide, plays host to an annual light show as part of Lunar New Year celebrations.
Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York
Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.
10 futuristic megacities being built that will change Earth’s landscape forever
Here, Metro.co.uk takes a look at 10 other countries either planning or in the process of building their spectacular metropolises of the future – some far more successfully than others. Back in 2020, …
