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This cyberpunk Chinese foodie capital is Asia’s coolest city break

With China becoming increasingly accessible to UK visitors, Venus Wong travels to Chengdu, where she finds a blend of traditional and futuristic – and embraces the city’s adoration of pandas

The Independent UK · Sep 22

China is building a 315-metre dam that could become the world’s tallest. 27 mirrors are helping engineers finish it

China is building the 315-metre Shuangjiangkou dam in Sichuan, which could become the world’s tallest completed dam. Engineers are using 27 sun-tracking mirrors to direct concentrated sunlight onto its clay core, raising temperatures by about 3°C and extending construction hours in the freezing mountain environment, helping overcome difficult winter conditions.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

In 2019, man began carving a two-storey family home into a China mountain; after 7 years battling water leaks, fault lines and humidity, he finally makes it livable

A man in Sichuan, China, has spent seven years carving a two-storey family home directly into a sandstone mountain. Documented by YouTube channel Quantum Makers, the solo project faced water leaks, heavy storms, hidden fissures, humidity and a two-year pause. After extensive repairs and upgrades, the once-raw mountain space is…

The Times of India · Aug 29

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Chinese rescuers manage to reach core disaster zone 50 hrs after flood

More than 50 hours after Wednesday’s flash flood, Chinese professional rescuers reached the core disaster zone around Gyirong dry port on Nepal-Tibet border for the first time on Friday afternoon, using inflatable boats, mountain trails, ropes and heavy-lift drones to bypass obliterated roads. Twenty-one firefighters — six from Tibet and…

The Times of India · Aug 29

10 dead as torrential rain lashes southwest China; over 21,000 evacuated

Ten people died in two disasters in southwest China amid torrential rain. Five people died after accumulated rainwater caused a roof and wall to collapse in Sichuan province. Five others died in a landslide at a construction site in Guangxi region.

The Times of India · Aug 19

Banyan Tree’s new luxury mountainside resort in China has hot spring pools and a bamboo forest trail

Offering access to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in China's Sichuan province, the new Banyan Tree Mount Emei resort features 130 rooms and villas, private hot spring pools, a bamboo forest trail and a spa.

Euronews · Aug 4

The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

Times Life · Jul 31

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Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on today

Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of meters under solid rock. To reach it, they invented deep percussive drilling. They built giant bamboo rigs and pounded iron bits into the earth. By 1835, they…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

China roadshow to boost FDI inflow

A government investment roadshow in China could help attract businesses from Chongqing and Sichuan, two major manufacturing hubs for high-tech industries, says CP Group Senior Vice-Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

Explore Chengdu with Upper House Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province, is where past and present (and pandas) converge. Its futuristic cityscape is a vibrant display of architectural advancement with massive LED displays showing digital pandas and skyscraper facades that act as canvases for light shows.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

'A breathtaking spectacle' — Watch the jaw-dropping 33,600-LED mesh formed entirely by Chinese drones that smashed 3 world records

China set three Guinness World Records after 33,615 drones created a giant aerial display featuring cultural imagery above Sichuan.

TechRadar · Jun 13

In 1929, a farmer was clearing an irrigation ditch in Sichuan, and the jade he pulled from the mud revealed a forgotten Bronze Age civilization

A fortuitous accident transformed the life of a farmer in Sichuan Province in 1929 when he uncovered jade, leading to the remarkable discovery of Sanxingdui. This Bronze Age site is a treasure trove of unique artistic expressions and cultural practices that challenge the previous conceptions of early Chinese civilization.

The Economic Times · May 15

The new Ange? John Aloisi makes his mark with attacking brand of football in China

Chengdu Rongcheng are riding high in the Chinese Super League under the Australian coach, who is fast becoming a hero in the Sichuan capital

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27

How to make mapo tofu – recipe

Discover the joys of creamy soy bean curd in this spicy Sichuan dish that comes together in minutes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

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International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025

Shock as Brand-New Chinese Bridge Crumbles Into Gorge Just Months After Opening

China's newly built Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan collapsed into a gorge just months after opening, triggering outrage over construction standards, safety oversight, and the pace of China's infrastructure expansion.

Bored Panda · Nov 12, 2025

Horrific Video Shows China’s Ambitious Bridge Collapsing Into Dust Just Months After Opening

The bridge was built in an area known for frequent landslides and seismic activity.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

New bridge in south-west China collapses into mountainside

No casualties reported after section of 758-metre structure helping to link Sichuan province to Tibet falls to pieces

International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025

Sichuan Road & Bridge Shares Fall 3% as £1B China Infrastructure Collapse

Shares of Sichuan Road & Bridge Group dropped 3% following the collapse of the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan, just months after its opening, prompting questions over infrastructure safety and oversight.

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International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025

How Did a Brand-New Bridge Collapse in China? Experts Blame Speed Over Safety

A newly built bridge in Sichuan, China collapsed just months after opening. Experts point to rushed timelines, environmental instability, and oversight gaps as key factors.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Vegan dan dan noodles: A 15-minute Sichuan-inspired bowl with a kick

A comforting, nutty, spicy noodle dish made meat-free with mushrooms – Emma Chung’s version of this Chengdu street food favourite couldn’t be easier

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2025

From peppercorns to plastic forks: US businesses that rely on Chinese products reel from Trump tariffs

Price hikes worry restaurants and online markets as uncertainty stymies their ability to plan for the future

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for Sichuan peppercorn tofu with tomatoes

Meaty mushrooms, tofu and warming spice combine winningly in this colourful and quick weeknight stir-fry

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Landslide leaves one dead and dozens missing in southwestern China as rescue efforts intensify

Rescuers in Sichuan province are scrambling to find at least 28 people who have been missing since landslide struck

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Sichuan dreams: My favourite Chinese restaurants in London

TOP TABLES: From fiery Sichuan feasts to comforting Uyghur classics, Maya Oppenheim shares her top picks for exploring the vibrant variety of Chinese cuisine in the capital – just in time for Lunar New Year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe

This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash them

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