Villages hit their goals

6 days, 12 hours ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

National flags of China and the Macao SAR's regional flags hang in a street to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. In 2023, the Macao SAR government released a blueprint for economic diversification, which charted road maps to boost four emerging sectors: big health, financial services, high technology as well as the convention, exhibition, trade, cultural …

Macao Sar

1 week, 1 day ago

E. China county boosts distinctive-feature education to cultivate talents

China Daily

By Han Jingyan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-16 17:30 Students play games at recess at a primary school in Congjiang county, Guizhou province, on Sept 5. "I have felt the warmth of the school's extended family," said Xing, noting the town's goal of "cultivating happy students, empowering happy teachers, and building happy families" has sowed good results, amid its bid …

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Nets, Suns set to hold court in Macao

China Daily

Mark Tatum, deputy commissioner and COO of the NBA, and Patrick Dumont, president and COO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, pose with other executives during a news conference to announce the return of the NBA China Games in 2025, at the Londoner Hotel in Macao on Friday. The NBA, and its new partner Sands China Ltd, announced on Friday …

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Nets, Suns set to hold court in Macao

China Daily

Mark Tatum, deputy commissioner and COO of the NBA, and Patrick Dumont, president and COO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, pose with other executives during a news conference to announce the return of the NBA China Games in 2025, at the Londoner Hotel in Macao on Friday. The NBA, and its new partner Sands China Ltd, announced on Friday …

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Nets, Suns set to hold court in Macao

China Daily

Mark Tatum, deputy commissioner and COO of the NBA, and Patrick Dumont, president and COO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, pose with other executives during a news conference to announce the return of the NBA China Games in 2025, at the Londoner Hotel in Macao on Friday. The NBA, and its new partner Sands China Ltd, announced on Friday …

China Games Fans Chinese Nba Suns Coo

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Esports bridges urban, rural China

China Daily

Participants play e-games at a village esports event in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, in November. For Tencent, the creator of PEL, Cun Games is more than just a tournament — it's a strategy to connect rural areas with the booming gaming industry. Zhuge Zhen, secretary-general of the Zhejiang Rural Development Promotion Association, said: "Cun Games is not just leveling up individual …

China Players Rural Tournament Chinese Zhang Billion

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Esports bridges urban, rural China

China Daily

Participants play e-games at a village esports event in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, in November. For Tencent, the creator of PEL, Cun Games is more than just a tournament — it's a strategy to connect rural areas with the booming gaming industry. Zhuge Zhen, secretary-general of the Zhejiang Rural Development Promotion Association, said: "Cun Games is not just leveling up individual …

China Games Players Rural Tournament Chinese Zhang

Football is a universal language and a labor of love

China Daily

The scoreboard near full-time as Beijing Guoan hammers Qingdao Hainiu 6-0. After nearly eight months living in the Chinese capital, I finally made it to my first Beijing Guoan match — and the team didn't disappoint by running out 6-0, winning over the hapless Qingdao Hainiu outfit. Going to a game is a rite of passage for any fledgling football …

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Football is a universal language and a labor of love

China Daily

The scoreboard near full-time as Beijing Guoan hammers Qingdao Hainiu 6-0. After nearly eight months living in the Chinese capital, I finally made it to my first Beijing Guoan match — and the team didn't disappoint by running out 6-0, winning over the hapless Qingdao Hainiu outfit. Going to a game is a rite of passage for any fledgling football …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Football is a universal language and a labor of love

China Daily

By Nick Ive | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 08:36 The scoreboard near full-time as Beijing Guoan hammers Qingdao Hainiu 6-0. After nearly eight months living in the Chinese capital, I finally made it to my first Beijing Guoan match — and the team didn't disappoint by running out 6-0, winning over the hapless Qingdao Hainiu outfit. Going to a …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Guangzhou Friendship Games: A Vibrant Showcase of Sports and Culture

China Daily

The 13th Guangzhou Friendship Games has opened in Guangzhou, China, showcasing the city's vibrant culture and fostering international exchange. The event features a diverse range of sporting events, including the traditional Chinese qigong exercise and a spirited shuttlecock challenge, aimed at strengthening Guangzhou's global bonds and showcasing its sporting prowess on the international stage.

Entertainment Sports Culture Global Guangzhou

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Global Sports Bonanza in Guangzhou: 13th Guangzhou Friendship Games Ignite the City's Global Ties

China Daily

The 13th Guangzhou Friendship Games officially kicked off in Guangzhou, China, showcasing the city's vibrant culture and fostering international exchange. The event features a diverse range of sporting events, including the traditional Chinese qigong exercise and the spirited shuttlecock challenge, attracting over 1,000 participants from 59 countries and regions.

Entertainment Sports Culture Global Guangzhou

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Global Sports Bonanza in Guangzhou: 13th Guangzhou Friendship Games Ignite the City's Global Ties

China Daily

The 13th Guangzhou Friendship Games has commenced, showcasing the vibrant spirit of international collaboration and friendship between participating nations and regions. The event features a diverse range of sporting events, including the traditional Chinese qigong exercise, a spirited ball relay, and engaging table tennis matches, highlighting the cultural and athletic richness of Guangzhou and the world.

Entertainment Sports Culture Global Guangzhou

2 months ago

Cycling and Health Collide in Cultural Tourism Showcase in Shanxi

China Daily

The article highlights the merging of cultural tourism and health at the 2024 China (Shanxi) Health Industry Development Conference series activities. The conference focuses on promoting healthcare for all ages and exploring various models, including cultural nourishment, resort vacations, and forest healthcare. The event also features a national open cycling championship in Gaoping, showcasing the potential of IP utilization in …

Entertainment Sports Health Cultural Tourism Gaoping

2 months ago

Mahjong game: How your grandma’s favorite pastime became the new hot hobby.

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I first learned to play mahjong at an entertainment industry mixer. #themahjongline https://t.co/ZT044qMIpR pic.twitter.com/KowpsVwFuL — Grace Meng January 5, 2021 “ reignited people’s love for because if we don’t do something about it, this game is going to become someone else’s,” Samuel Wang, a co-founder of L.A. Mahjong League, told me. “Mahjong is this pastime that represents play and downtime, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Adrenaline-Fueled Adventure: Sports Tourism Fuels Consumption Engine in Nanjing

China Daily

Sports tourism is a major driver of consumption engine in China, with cities like Nanjing, Wuxi, and Lishui offering unique sports experiences to tourists. The rise of sports tourism has also boosted consumer spending, contributing to the country's economic growth. The China Open and other sporting events have further fueled the demand for sports tourism, attracting international athletes and visitors …

Nanjing

2 months, 1 week ago

Passion for Games Fuels Holiday Travel, Spending in Xinjiang

China Daily

Chinese tourists enjoyed a surge in travel and spending during the National Day holiday, with sports venues and sporting events attracting a significant number of visitors. The Olympic spirit was evident in the bustling atmosphere, with sports like equestrian competitions, football matches, and off-road challenges attracting a large following. Statistics indicate a significant increase in tourism revenue and spending, highlighting …

Entertainment Sports Tourism Games Changchun

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Century-old home of soccer scores with international exchanges

China Daily

The recent Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup, in Longjing, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Jilin province, welcomes participants from home and abroad. The 25-year-old player from Thailand represented the team, College of Asian Scholars, at the 2nd Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup in Longjing city, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Northeast China's Jilin province. The weather in Longjing was "a …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Century-old home of soccer scores with international exchanges

China Daily

The recent Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup, in Longjing, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Jilin province, welcomes participants from home and abroad. "The prefecture has built 276 soccer venues, with an average of 1.42 per 10,000 people, which ranks among the top tier in China," says Jin Guofan, director of Yanbian Sports Bureau, adding that to further meet the people's …

Soccer Yanbian University

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Century-old home of soccer scores with international exchanges

China Daily

The recent Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup, in Longjing, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Jilin province, welcomes participants from home and abroad. The 25-year-old player from Thailand represented the team, College of Asian Scholars, at the 2nd Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup in Longjing city, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Northeast China's Jilin province. The weather in Longjing was "a …

China Soccer Longjing Yanbian Korean Yanbian

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Raising their game

China Daily

Students and teachers of Nanlingxiang central elementary school in Lancang Lahu autonomous county, Yunnan province, pose for photos and interact with Chinese basketball star Zhao Jiwei. During the trip, they visited Puma China's headquarters, elementary schools and the sports bureau in the city's Huangpu district to discuss and learn about the latest methods of designing sports classes. He pointed out …

School Puma

3 months ago

Team of classical musicians roared on by 20,000 soccer fans

China Daily

The musicians celebrate after scoring a goal. "I had watched cun chao games through social media platforms, but experiencing it in person was a completely different experience," he said. "Though we are all amateur soccer players, we treated the match seriously, mapping out strategies in our preparation," Yang said. Yang also saw comparisons between the spectator feedback soccer players and …

Soccer Yang Musicians

3 months ago

Team of classical musicians roared on by 20,000 soccer fans

China Daily

Musicians Gao Xiang and Xie Zonglin play in front of 20,000 soccer fans in Rongjiang county, last month. "Now, besides the cun chao, Rongjiang also invites soccer teams from around the world to play games," he said. "Every day, we have at least two soccer matches with players of various ages," Zhang said. Music has the capacity to bridge cultural …

Music Local Team Cultural Match Soccer Zhang

3 months, 1 week ago

Village basketball champions to compete in Fujian

China Daily

By HU MEIDONG in Fuzhou and CHEN MEILING | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-14 16:15 Champions of village basketball associations across China will compete in Yinglin town of Jinjiang city, Fujian province, in November. Champions of village basketball associations across China are expected to compete in Yinglin town of Jinjiang city, Fujian province, in November. Besides contests, various activities will also …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Stars aim to stay on the money in Shanghai

China Daily

Competitors at this week's FILA GOLF Women's Classic will be aiming to move up the Order of Merit and gain entry into one of two big events set to hit China next month — The Aramco Team Series in Shenzhen and the Buick LPGA Shanghai. As the China LPGA Tour returns from its summer break, much is at stake this …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Stars aim to stay on the money in Shanghai

China Daily

Competitors at this week's FILA GOLF Women's Classic will be aiming to move up the Order of Merit and gain entry into one of two big events set to hit China next month — The Aramco Team Series in Shenzhen and the Buick LPGA Shanghai. As the China LPGA Tour returns from its summer break, much is at stake this …

Golf Singapore China Events Order Classic Club

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game

China Daily

Jinci Temple in Taiyuan. Success of Black Myth: Wukong spurs sharp rise in tourist visits to province On Aug 20, the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong — A Chinese self-developed AAA game — made its domestic and global debut, immediately becoming a hit in the industry. Notably, the game has also sparked interest in Chinese culture, as it is deeply …

Game Cultural Chinese Shanxi Temple Wukong Black Myth

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game

China Daily

Jinci Temple in Taiyuan. Success of Black Myth: Wukong spurs sharp rise in tourist visits to province On Aug 20, the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong — A Chinese self-developed AAA game — made its domestic and global debut, immediately becoming a hit in the industry. Notably, the game has also sparked interest in Chinese culture, as it is deeply …

Game Cultural Chinese Shanxi Temple Wukong Black Myth

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Soccer match helps build national unity

China Daily

Members of the Xinjiang Sports Vocational Education and Technical College soccer team enjoy themselves at the Hainan Betelnut Valley Li and Miao Cultural Heritage Park in Hainan province on Aug 27. Sports events and cultural tourism activities play a key role in nurturing mutual understanding among ethnic groups in China, according to Zhu Zhenghui, secretary of the Party Committee of …

Ethnic Ethnic Groups Hainan Miao Soccer Match Xinjiang Team

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shougang Sports taps Yunnan city as sport event, training land

China Daily

Players in action during a challenge game of China Basketball Association, in Yuxi, Yunnan province on Friday. A professional basketball city challenge game kicked off in Yunnan's Yuxi City featuring China Basketball Association's Beijing Ducks and Zhejiang Chouzhou Commercial Bank on Friday. The event marked the establishment of a Shougang Sports Yuxi highland training base in the city to boost …

Training Sport City Beijing Yunnan Zhejiang Yunnan Province

4 months ago

Baseball fan vies for Ningxia home run

China Daily

Members of Lin Zhi-xun's baseball and softball association take a group photo with a baseball team from Taiwan after a game in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. CHINA DAILY A young man from Taiwan has stepped up to the plate in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region to introduce the autonomous region to his favorite sports — baseball and softball. Despite …

Region Baseball Taiwan Lin Taipei Ningxia

4 months, 1 week ago

Yizhou included on Guangxi's key county, district list

China Daily

Four counties and districts in Guangxi were recently designated as key counties for leisure agriculture, namely, Ziyuan county in Guilin, Rongshui Miao autonomous county in Liuzhou, Pingnan county in Guigang, and Yizhou district in Hechi. Yizhou district is the hometown of Liu Sanjie, the Zhuang folk song fairy, as well as the largest primary silk-producing area in Guangxi and a …

Leisure Guangxi District Yizhou Yizhou District Leisure Agriculture

4 months, 1 week ago

A winning assist

China Daily

Race walker Yang Jiayu and her Italian coach, Patrizio Antonio Parcesepe. Despite dealing with cultural differences and a language barrier, as well as the fierce on-field competition, Team China's foreign coaches and their assistants have hit on a medal-winning formula with the country's hard-working Olympians, leading them to a series of historic "firsts", huge ranking leaps and long-awaited revivals at …

China Dutch Team Team China Chinese Olympic

4 months, 1 week ago

A winning assist

China Daily

Race walker Yang Jiayu and her Italian coach, Patrizio Antonio Parcesepe. Despite dealing with cultural differences and a language barrier, as well as the fierce on-field competition, Team China's foreign coaches and their assistants have hit on a medal-winning formula with the country's hard-working Olympians, leading them to a series of historic "firsts", huge ranking leaps and long-awaited revivals at …

China Dutch Team Olympic Chinese Team China Winning Assist

5 months ago

Cycling event in Guangxi promises novel experience

China Daily

The scenic route of the 2024 Gree Tour of Guangxi. The 2024 Gree Tour of Guangxi, a prestigious cycling event, is set to unveil a fresh competitive route that promises a novel experience for both participants and spectators, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region's Administration of Sport said on Friday. The new course for the tour, Oct 15 to 20, will …

Guangxi Tour 2024 Event Promises Novel

5 months ago

Cycling event in Guangxi promises novel experience

China Daily

The scenic route of the 2024 Gree Tour of Guangxi. The 2024 Gree Tour of Guangxi, a prestigious cycling event, is set to unveil a fresh competitive route that promises a novel experience for both participants and spectators, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region's Administration of Sport said on Friday. The new course for the tour, Oct 15 to 20, will …

Guangxi Tour

5 months ago

Ethnic village links tradition with modernity

China Daily

Staff members take photos for tourists at a homestay at Dazhai village of Longsheng county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, July 11, 2024. An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows terraced fields at Dazhai village of Longsheng county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Yu Qiongtong, a homestay operator, talks with newly-recruited staff members at his …

Ethnic Village Yao Zhuang Autonomous Dazhai Longsheng County Dazhai Village

5 months, 1 week ago

Pushing the ball forward

China Daily

Infinite, an amateur women's football team based in Beijing, organized an international women's football tournament in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on July 6. Organized by Infinite, an amateur women's soccer team based in Beijing, the tournament attracted 16 teams with players from more than 12 countries. "This marks the first instance of a Chinese amateur soccer team organizing an international tournament …

Women Players Game Team Teams Myanmar Tournament

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Final of Village Basketball Association concludes in Guizhou

China Daily

Basketball players compete in the final match of the Village Basketball Association Championship Tournament. The final match of the Village Basketball Association Championship Tournament was held in Taipan village, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province, on July 7. The Village Basketball Association is not just a celebration for basketball players and fans, but also a grand …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Inner Mongolia's Nadam celebrations set to enthrall visitors

China Daily

Equestrian stunts take center stage at Inner Mongolia's Nadam celebrations. The Inner Mongolia autonomous region is gearing up for its grand summer Nadam festivities, scheduled to take place in various cities starting from July 14, as announced by the region's culture and tourism bureau. To enhance the visitor experience, Xilin Gol League has planned over 10 exclusive Nadam routes, catering …

Inner Mongolia China Daily Nadam

6 months, 1 week ago

Inner Mongolia's Nadam celebrations set to enthrall visitors

China Daily

Equestrian stunts take center stage at Inner Mongolia's Nadam celebrations. The Inner Mongolia autonomous region is gearing up for its grand summer Nadam festivities, scheduled to take place in various cities starting from July 14, as announced by the region's culture and tourism bureau. To enhance the visitor experience, Xilin Gol League has planned over 10 exclusive Nadam routes, catering …

Inner Mongolia China Daily Summer Nadam

6 months, 1 week ago

Inner Mongolia's Nadam celebrations set to enthrall visitors

China Daily

Equestrian stunts take center stage at Inner Mongolia's Nadam celebrations. The Inner Mongolia autonomous region is gearing up for its grand summer Nadam festivities, scheduled to take place in various cities starting from July 14, as announced by the region's culture and tourism bureau. To enhance the visitor experience, Xilin Gol League has planned over 10 exclusive Nadam routes, catering …

Inner Mongolia China Daily Nadam Celebrations Set

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Team China's form courts criticism

China Daily

Coach Cai Bin reacts as outside hitter Wu Mengjie falls to the ground during China's straight-sets loss to Italy in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in Macao. Although apparently not in peak form, Zhu, a 1.98-meter tall outside hitter who led Team China to a golden finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, remains one of the world's …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Team China's form courts criticism

China Daily

Coach Cai Bin reacts as outside hitter Wu Mengjie falls to the ground during China's straight-sets loss to Italy in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in Macao. Although apparently not in peak form, Zhu, a 1.98-meter tall outside hitter who led Team China to a golden finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, remains one of the world's …

Italy Japan Olympic Chinese Cai Tokyo Macao

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kaka gets a kick out of Village Super League

China Daily

Kaka celebrates with teammates at a charity soccer game in Rongjiang, Guizhou province, on Monday. YANG WENBIN / XINHUA The Village Super League soccer tournament in Rongjiang county, Guizhou province captured widespread attention again this week with the arrival of former Brazilian soccer star Ricardo Kaka. On Monday evening, at the Village Super League grounds, Kaka served as the honorary …

China Young Players Girls Team Soccer League Village

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Brazil star Kaka visits China's Village Super League

China Daily

Kaka shakes hands with little players in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday. GUIYANG, China -- Former Brazil international footballer Kaka visited China's Village Super League in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday night. Kaka poses with little players for a group photo in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday. "The Village Super League …

Football China County Chinese League Village Guizhou

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Brazil star Kaka visits China's Village Super League

China Daily

Kaka shakes hands with little players in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday. GUIYANG, China -- Former Brazil international footballer Kaka visited China's Village Super League in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday night. Kaka poses with little players for a group photo in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday. "The Village Super League …

Football China County Chinese League Village Guizhou

6 months, 4 weeks ago

International youth embrace Tujia village

China Daily

Young foreigners joined local villagers in the traditional hand-waving dance. On May 25th, the "International Youth Explore Tujia Village" cultural exchange event took place in Xiaonanhai's Thirteen Villages in Chongqing's Qianjiang district. Ten young people from Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries were invited to Qianjiang to experience the vibrant Tujia culture through activities such as sightseeing, observing folk customs …

International Youth Thirteen Villages Tujia Qianjiang Tujia Village Xiaonanhai

8 months ago

Coastal Rizhao set for major sports, leisure events

China Daily

Coastal city Rizhao, in East China's Shandong province, is gearing up to host a major leisure sports event featuring various outdoor activities, an official said on Wednesday. Zhang Bingchen, deputy director of the Shandong Provincial Sports Bureau, told reporters that the 2024 China Sports and Leisure Conference and Sports Tourism Season will be held from April to June, with the …

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