Zhou Jieqiong known professionally as Jieqiong or Kyulkyung (in Korean), is a Chinese singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the girl group I.O.I after finishing sixth in the survival show Produce 101. She also became a member of Pristin and its subgroup Pristin V. She made her solo debut with the single “Why” on September 6, 2018. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in Miss Truth (2020), Legend of Fei (2020), To Be With You (2021), Be My Princess (2022), and Romance in the Alley (2024).
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(China Daily) China’s railway operator will introduce an advance train ticket reservation service on two major rail routes from July 20, giving passengers more flexibility to plan their journeys ahead of time while helping railway authorities better align train capacity with travel demand, the national railway operator China State Railway Group said on Friday. Currently, passengers can purchase train tickets up to 15 days before departure. Under the pilot program, travelers will be able to submit reservation requests through the “ticket reservation” section on the 12306 mobile app — the official…
(China Daily) Kyrgyz airline Aero Nomad is set to launch a direct route between Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Aug 3. The route, operated with an Airbus A320-200 aircraft, marks the first direct China-bound service by a Kyrgyzstan-registered airline, according to Xinjiang Airport Group. In its initial phase, the airline will operate one round-trip flight per week. Outbound flight KA887 departs Bishkek’s Manas International Airport at 10 pm local time every Monday and arrives at the Urumqi Tianshan International Airport at 1:35 am local…
Archaeologists have identified residue of a 2,300-year-old grain-based alcoholic drink from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, offering new insights into ancient Chinese brewing technology. The discovery was made at the Shanjiabu cemetery of the Qin State of the period in the city of Guyuan, where researchers found the liquid preserved inside a bronze garlic-head-shaped pot — a distinctive vessel of Qin culture, according to the regional department of culture and tourism. Through a combination of archaeological research and advanced scientific analysis, researchers confirmed…
On a busy stretch of water in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, a 12-meter-long maritime patrol vessel adjusted its course, followed its assigned route and scanned the surface for potential hazards — all without an officer having to steer it through every maneuver. The vessel, Haixun 14102, is China’s first maritime law enforcement boat to receive an integrated digital and intelligent upgrade. Equipped with an intelligent navigation module, multiple sensing devices and a platform linking the vessel with a shore-based control center, it entered trial operation in early July, according to the…
Tang Yan , also known as Tiffany Tang, is a Chinese actress and singer. She is known for her roles in the television series Chinese Paladin 3 (2009), My Daughters (2011), Perfect Couple (2014), My Sunshine (2015), The Princess Weiyoung (2016), and Blossoms Shanghai (2023).
The 2026 China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival, touted as the first national-level event of its kind, will take place in Beijing from May 15-24 in Chaoyang Park. Covering 66,000 square meters, the carnival will be held at Chaoyang Museum of Urban Planning, a museum inside the park, and the Weibo In, an e-sports and youth sub-culture complex positioned for youth trends and entertainment and its surrounding outdoor area. High-quality cultural and creative products, intangible cultural heritage brands, original IPs, and trendy toy brands from 31…
Flowers have long spoken a language that transcends geography. Across East and West, artists have turned to blossoms to express beauty, emotion and the rhythms of life, creating works that continue to “bloom” centuries after they were painted. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote: “Flowers are the beautiful words and hieroglyphs of nature. “That sentiment is resonated through an exhibition in Beijing that brings together European floral masterpieces while inviting dialogue with China’s own rich artistic tradition. In the collection of the Palace Museum, a Song Dynasty (960-1279) flower-and-bird painting…
The midsummer heat is stifling, yet inside the exhibition halls of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference — which recently concluded in Shanghai — the temperature also feels high due to a flurry of activity. The whir of featured technology in operation, the narration of product launches and the cacophony of conversations in multiple tongues weave together into a constant hum that reverberates through the vast space. Industry professionals, academic researchers and ordinary citizens weave from booth to booth, checking out futuristic tech and experiencing AI agents firsthand. The packed…
When future historians look back at pivotal moments in world history, July 16, 2026 will likely stand out as a red-letter day. On this day, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was established in Shanghai, uniting 29 nations and representing about half of humanity. Having closely observed China’s trajectory for over four decades, I have learned that the country’s resurgence on the world stage is best viewed through the lens of continuity. China’s major policy initiatives are not isolated events but are parts of a larger strategic vision. WAICO’s establishment…