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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Chinese AI Giants Give Gifts to Attract New Users

Chinese AI companies are leveraging the tradition of gift-giving during the Lunar New Year by distributing gift vouchers worth $1.2 billion to attract new users in February 2023.

Mar 17 • 08:09 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Antonelli ended a 20-year wait for Italians. The debate about new rules continues

Kimi Antonelli made history by becoming the second youngest winner in Formula 1, ending a 20-year gap for Italian drivers.

Mar 16 • 08:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

African agriculture targeted by new Chinese five-year plan

China's upcoming five-year plan aims to enhance agricultural technology and food security, potentially strengthening agricultural cooperation with Africa.

Mar 10 • 12:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Passenger numbers on flights from Kansai Airport to China decreased by 60% in February, the third consecutive month of decline compared to the previous year

Passenger traffic on flights from Kansai Airport to China declined by 60% year-on-year in February, continuing a downward trend for the third consecutive month.

Mar 9 • 07:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s consumer prices keep rising after holiday spending surge

China's consumer prices have increased by 0.8% in the first two months of 2026, driven by heightened spending during the extended Chinese New Year holiday, though concerns about long-term deflation persist.

Mar 9 • 04:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Eileen Gu serves as grand marshal for Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco

Eileen Gu, an American-born Olympic skier representing Team China, was honored as grand marshal at the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco, reflecting her cultural ties and aspirations for global influence.

Mar 8 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China: A Vibrant Cultural and Entertainment Market

During the Chinese New Year, various cultural and sporting events invigorated consumer spending, highlighted by significant ticket sales in the entertainment sector.

Mar 6 • 08:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chinese New Year: Festive Consumption Highlights the Potential of the Economy

High levels of festive consumption during the Chinese New Year reflect the significant economic potential of China, showcasing new consumer trends driven by cultural practices and modern technology.

Mar 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Earning 100,000 Daily... This Person Became Rich Through a Business Related to Cats!

A man has made substantial earnings by offering cat care services during the Chinese New Year holidays, highlighting a growing demand for such pet services.

Mar 5 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

We Asked a Professor About China's Kung Fu Robots: How Would They Fare in a Barbecue Line?

A professor discusses the capabilities and implications of Chinese kung fu robots demonstrated during a New Year's ceremony, questioning their readiness for real-world scenarios.

Mar 3 • 06:23 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

996 Comes to America, Hasan Piker’s ‘Chinese Thoughts’: 7 US-China Relations Reads

A summary of significant current topics in US-China relations, touching on the Lunar New Year experiences of adoptees and the complexities of diplomatic preparations between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth

China's sportswear industry shows unexpected growth due to policy support, rising demand during the Chinese New Year, and the visibility from the Winter Olympics.

Mar 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: The Dream Company Party! The CEO Laid Out 26 Million in Cash – For Everyone to Take, But on One Condition…

A company in Henan, China, celebrated the New Year by offering 26 million Chinese yuan in cash for employees to take during a themed party, with a unique condition for the collection.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Power Probe: In the Year of the Fire Horse: Merz and the New China Reality

Chancellor Merz visited China, promoting stronger strategic partnerships amidst economic concerns regarding German trade deficits and competition from Chinese products.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Immigration Museum holds free Chinese New Year party with workshops and dances

The Immigration Museum in São Paulo is hosting a free Chinese New Year celebration featuring cultural activities, workshops, and traditional performances.

Feb 27 • 20:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A 200-meter glowing dragon danced at the Chinese New Year celebrations

A spectacular 200-meter glowing dragon was part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Feb 27 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Chinese New Year on the International Scene

The Chinese New Year is becoming a global cultural phenomenon, deeply intertwined with economic dynamics and international tourism.

Feb 27 • 08:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China: A Path Towards Prosperity for Family and Nation

As the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year peaks, Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping continues a tradition by visiting government officials and citizens across the country to discuss welfare and development priorities for the upcoming year.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

$26 million on the table - The bonus of a Chinese CEO with only one condition - Video

A Chinese CEO gave employees access to a staggering $26 million in cash as a bonus during a corporate party, with the only rule being to carry away as much as one could by hand.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China sees rise in Chinese New Year travel, but per capita spending remains flat

Despite a record number of domestic trips during the Chinese New Year, overall consumer spending per capita remains unchanged.

Feb 26 • 06:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Moscow: unfinished work and blaming Europeans for nuclear issues in Ukraine

The Kremlin marks the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine offensive with little fanfare, focusing instead on a ballet performance and the Chinese New Year, as the conflict is downplayed as a mere 'special military operation.'

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The designer who reinvents Chinese New Year

The article discusses a cultural project centered around the Chinese New Year celebration in Italy, blending haute cuisine, contemporary art, and East-West dialogue.

Feb 24 • 22:20 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in

Chinese tourists significantly reduced their travel to Japan, leading to a 50% decline, while Thailand emerged as a preferred destination during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chinese traveled by train at a record pace during New Year's holidays

During the New Year's holiday period, Chinese citizens made a record 121 million train journeys, marking an 8% increase from the previous year.

Feb 24 • 07:39 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Seoul gains from Tokyo’s pain over Lunar New Year as politics reshapes China’s tourism map

Increased tensions in Sino-Japanese relations have redirected Chinese tourists from Japan to South Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Is this the most unusual robot in a long time?

Droidup, a Chinese company, has introduced a new humanoid robot model named Moya, which features warmth similar to that of a human and is set to be released for sale later this year.

Feb 22 • 18:48 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Tributes paid to 6 firefighters killed in central China after truck veers off cliff

Tributes have been paid to six firefighters who tragically lost their lives when their truck veered off a cliff in Hunan province while returning from a fire extinguishing mission.

Feb 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fire Horse: Record turn-out in La Plata to celebrate the Chinese New Year over the weekend

Thousands participated in the first day of celebrations for the Chinese New Year in La Plata, where over 200 stands and live shows were featured.

Feb 21 • 22:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Del Potro continues playing exhibitions and even greeted his fans in Mandarin

Juan Martín del Potro remains active in tennis exhibitions, captivating fans worldwide with his presence and performances.

Feb 21 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Humanoid Robots Steal the Show in Television Broadcast

A televised annual event celebrating the Chinese New Year featured humanoid robots dancing and performing, but the authenticity of the video remains unverified by Reuters.

Feb 20 • 12:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Boosting consumption in cultural tourism during the Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year is expected to significantly enhance tourism and consumption in Greece due to extended holidays and increased travel activity.

Feb 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China: The 'New Year Economy' Reflects the Resilience and Vibrancy of Consumption

The article discusses how the Chinese New Year festivities drive a booming consumption sector known as the 'New Year Economy,' showcasing both cultural significance and economic implications.

Feb 20 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LUSIS COMMENTS: Kūtis is smarter than all of VDD combined

The article discusses Latvian politicians attending a free Chinese New Year celebration in Riga, raising concerns about their critical thinking and judgment.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Brumby lovers angered by 'hypocritical' use of art by NSW government

Brumby welfare advocates have criticized the New South Wales government's use of wild horse art on birth certificates as hypocritical amid ongoing culling of wild horses in the region.

Feb 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Born in China, raised in US: adoptees explore the meaning of identity at Lunar New Year

Adoptees LuLu Grant and Phoebe McChesney navigate their identities as Chinese-Americans during the Lunar New Year, reflecting on their experiences with cultural integration and personal history.

Feb 19 • 14:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The Dancing Robots of Beijing and the Supremacy of Technology. But for the Army, It Is Still Too Early

The article discusses the display of humanoid robots at the Chinese New Year show in Beijing, highlighting China's technological pride and military propaganda.

Feb 19 • 06:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Shakira surprises by speaking in Mandarin; sends greetings for the Chinese New Year

Shakira delighted her fans by speaking Mandarin in a TikTok video celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Feb 19 • 03:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Year of the fire horse - explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity

The article delves into the significance of the year of the fire horse in the Chinese zodiac, highlighting its unique characteristics and metaphysical implications.

Feb 19 • 02:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agenda in Buenos Aires: Afters BA, hamburger festival, and the closing of the Chinese New Year

Buenos Aires is hosting a variety of cultural and culinary events from February 18 to 22, 2026, including the closing of the Afters BA music series, a hamburger festival, and celebrations for the Chinese New Year.

Feb 18 • 19:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year: an Argentine city prepares the largest celebration on the continent

La Plata, Argentina, is set to host the largest Chinese New Year celebration in the Americas, expecting around 700,000 attendees over two days.

Feb 18 • 17:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year: Mhoni Vidente reveals what is in store for the Zodiac signs with the arrival of the Fire Horse

Mhoni Vidente shares predictions for various Zodiac signs influenced by the Fire Horse in the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Feb 18 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Twelve killed in fireworks explosion in China

Twelve people died in a fireworks explosion at a store in China during the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Feb 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lucky colours to wear for Chinese New Year that bring good fortune and happiness

The article discusses the significance of wearing specific lucky colors during Chinese New Year to attract good fortune and happiness.

Feb 18 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm an astrologist - here's what the Year of the Fire Horse really means for you

The article discusses the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse as the Chinese New Year begins, highlighting traditions, superstitions, and celebrations.

Feb 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The humanoid revolution speaks Mandarin: this is how China showcases its advantage in the new technological race

China is showcasing its advancements in humanoid robotics through a viral television performance featuring synchronized robots executing kung fu moves during the Chinese New Year gala.

Feb 18 • 08:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

For the first time, the number of tourists decreases in Japan in January

January saw a significant decline in tourist numbers in Japan, particularly among Chinese visitors, attributed to changing Lunar New Year holiday dates and strained relations between Japan and China.

Feb 18 • 08:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chinese tourists absent, hotels closed, an unusual Lunar New Year begins, while other countries increase to cover losses

Japan faces an unusual Lunar New Year season with no Chinese tourists due to government travel restrictions, leading to some hotel closures while businesses adapt by attracting visitors from other countries.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Parliament Chinese New Year event sparks war of words over racism claim

A dispute in WA's Parliament arose over comments made at a Chinese New Year event, with accusations of racism following a remark made to a Labor MP.

Feb 18 • 06:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Year of the Fire Horse: What does it symbolize in the Chinese zodiac?

The Lunar New Year is celebrated this Tuesday in China and around the world, signifying the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse according to the Chinese zodiac.

Feb 18 • 01:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why Draco Malfoy, a character from ‘Harry Potter’, is a symbol of the Chinese New Year?

Draco Malfoy, the antagonist from 'Harry Potter', has unexpectedly become a mascot of the Lunar New Year in China due to the meaning of his name in Mandarin, which combines the words for 'horse' and 'fortune'.

Feb 17 • 22:04 UTC

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