Beijing Review

Several international exchange events between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries took place in September. They were launched to promote dialogue between civilizations—an overarching term that encompasses material, cultural and int

President: Li Yafang  Editor in Chief: Li Jianguo Associate Editor in Chief: Liu Yunyun Associate President: Gao Dingbo Executive Editor: Yan Wei Production Director: Yao Bin Editor: Wang Hairong Researcher: Lan Xinzhen Editorial Consultants: Elsbeth

Chinese health authorities have recently compiled the country’s second catalog of rare diseases, the National Health Commission announced on September 20. It contains 86 rare diseases of 17 medical specialties, including hematology, dermatology and p

By the end of August, the installed capacity of solar power in China expanded 44.4 percent year on year to 510 million kilowatt (kW), while that of wind power stood at about 400 million kW, representing a yearly increase of 14.8 percent, data from th

Freestyle wrestler Zhang Qi won a gold medal for China in the women’s 59-kg competition at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, on September 19. Zhang defeated Yulia Tkach of Ukraine 4-1 to claim the title. Zhang’s gold medal w

On September 13, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the European Union is launching an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles (EVs) coming from China to decide whether to impose punitive tariffs. “Flooded,” “cheap

Whether the Chinese economy has peaked is becoming a hotly contested topic in the West. The cover story of the May 12-19 edition of The Economist is titled Peak China and claims a shrinking labor force, accelerating aging and intensified geopolitical

The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese festival dating back to ancient times, is themed on family reunion. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, which this year is September 29. Whenever possible, Chinese

Asprawling bazaar is filled with the scents of spices, perfumes and freshly ground coffee. Brightly colored carpets catch the eye. In the middle of the scene is an unexpected sight: a sleek, single-engine turboshaft helicopter on the ground. Nearby,

During an era in which global travel was a grand adventure reserved for the few, the British comic actor Charlie Chaplin and the revered Chinese opera artist Mei Lanfang stood face to face in 1930. Their meeting was transformative—they delved into ea

Tucked away in the far interior of Eurasia, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is known for its vast expanses of desert landscapes. Since late August, however, sales of aquatic products hailing from the landlocked region has soared on China’s e-commerc

ESG is an acronym for environmental, social and governance, the three key factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or business. It has become a major concern in modern business and most socially respons

Li Jiaqi, a beauty influencer and top livestreaming host met his Waterloo on September 11. During one of his livestreams on that day, his inappropriate response to a potential customer triggered heated discussion and a boycott of his channel. While L

This year, concerts have become immensely popular in China and brought sizable economic benefits to host cities. Going to another city to see a concert has become a new fashion among young people. A recent example is pop singer Jay Chou’s four-day co

In 2009, I made the decision to take the plunge and settle in Beijing, the city of my dreams. After the Olympic Summer Games Beijing 2008, the city became filled with a mingling of ultra-modern and historical structures. Most of them are already know