BEIJING — China is shrinking, and not just in numbers. Across the country, more young couples are making a conscious decision not to have children — at least not human…
Leopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe via the Silk Road. Unique Rewritten Version Long before house…
How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the pets with them along the…
In Hong Kong, a pair of giant pandas is set to depart for the U.S. from China, marking a revival of “panda diplomacy,” a strategy that has historically sent these…
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Australia on Sunday was marked by positive bilateral engagements, highlighting shared initiatives such as the giant panda loan program and a revitalized wine trade.…
In a poignant farewell, three black and white ambassadors of diplomacy—Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their playful cub, Xiao Qi Ji—departed the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. Encased in…
Early this morning, the dedicated panda team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) completed the final preparations for the journey of Giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei…
In the midst of Harbin’s Siberian Tiger Park, Li Xin’s life has become a captivating tale of tiger tales, with a staggering 24 cubs gracing the scene this summer. Ever…
China, a realm of invention—paper, fireworks, zippers—and beneath its soil, a paleontological marvel: dinosaurs evolving into birds. Amidst this rich tapestry, meet Fujianvenator prodigiosus, a 150-million-year-old avialan theropod, the latest…
From the brink of vanishing to staging a remarkable comeback, these adorable creatures are worthy of a jubilant celebration! 🎉 Once the beating heart of the Silk Road, Ladakh now…