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Ni Hao, Singapore: Chinese Lunar New Year holidaymakers enjoy visa-free travel

Ni Hao, Singapore: Chinese Lunar New Year holidaymakers enjoy visa-free travel

The Southeast Asian city-state, long popular with Chinese tourists, hopes the deal will give its economy a further boost. Early indicators suggest the visa waiver may already be paying off, but a lack of apparent activity in luxury boutiques points to a shift in spending among tourists. 03:09 a.m Breaking stereotypes: Singapore launches dance troupe …

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How young is too young for a skincare routine?  Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

How young is too young for a skincare routine? Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

Born into a world where smartphones are children’s toys of choice, members of Gen Alpha have a digital perspective that sets them apart. Social media platforms are not just sources of entertainment: they are an integral part of the social fabric, shaping the views and aspirations of young people – including when it comes to …

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How young is too young for a skincare routine?  Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

How young is too young for a skincare routine? Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

Born into a world where smartphones are children’s toys of choice, members of Gen Alpha have a digital perspective that sets them apart. Social media platforms are not just sources of entertainment: they are an integral part of the social fabric, shaping the views and aspirations of young people – including when it comes to …

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Winter tourism heats up the Lunar New Year in China’s Jilin-Xinhua

Winter tourism heats up the Lunar New Year in China’s Jilin-Xinhua

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 19, 2023 shows a general view of Nangou Village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China’s Jilin Province. Driven by the economics of winter sports, a growing number of peasants have found their way to wealth. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun) CHANGCHUN, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — On the eve of the Spring Festival, …

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Move over, K-beauty – Ayurvedic skincare is the latest trend to hit the high street, with traditional Indian ingredients like saffron, turmeric, neem and ashwagandha combined with modern formulas

Move over, K-beauty – Ayurvedic skincare is the latest trend to hit the high street, with traditional Indian ingredients like saffron, turmeric, neem and ashwagandha combined with modern formulas

“Now more than ever, the Western public pays attention to prevention. Ayurveda focuses on the root cause, not just treating the symptoms [which is why] we’re seeing the world start to embrace this powerful practice,” says Michelle Ranavat, founder of skin and hair care line, Ranavat. Bowls with different colors of clay powder. A mask …

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Move over, K-beauty – Ayurvedic skincare is the latest trend to hit the high street, with traditional Indian ingredients like saffron, turmeric, neem and ashwagandha combined with modern formulas

Move over, K-beauty – Ayurvedic skincare is the latest trend to hit the high street, with traditional Indian ingredients like saffron, turmeric, neem and ashwagandha combined with modern formulas

“Now more than ever, the Western public pays attention to prevention. Ayurveda focuses on the root cause, not just treating the symptoms [which is why] we’re seeing the world start to embrace this powerful practice,” says Michelle Ranavat, founder of skin and hair care line, Ranavat. Bowls with different colors of clay powder. A mask …

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China Pioneer space themed tourism for Wenchang city

China Pioneer space themed tourism for Wenchang city

On January 17, 2024, the Long March-7 Y8 carrying the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft was successfully launched. A growing number “space fans” come to Wenchang, Hainan Province, the seat of China the youngest spaceport, to see the rockets and the city space tourism is becoming more and more popular. The 2,100-year-old city in the northeast of …

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A report highlighting China’s cultural tourism industry, published in Beijing

A report highlighting China’s cultural tourism industry, published in Beijing

Hou Xuetong, deputy director of the Jinghe Institute of Culture and Tourism, revealed The Annual Research Report on China’s Cultural Industry and Tourism (2023) in Beijing, on February 4, 2024. [Photo by Yang Xiaoyu/chinadaily.com.cn] From the barbecue craze in Shandong’s old industrial town of Zibo to the village soccer league frenzy in Guizhou’s obscure Rongjiang …

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China’s overseas investment to go green in 2024, ‘clear need’ for Belt and Road initiative to focus on renewable energy

China’s overseas investment to go green in 2024, ‘clear need’ for Belt and Road initiative to focus on renewable energy

China will focus its overseas investment this year on mining and energy as part of Beijing’s signature Belt and Road initiative, benefiting the domestic economy as well as its overseas partners, according to a report by a university think tank. The projects correspond to the next phase of the initiative, which seeks to facilitate cross-border …

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