BT China Team

The BT China Team covers news from across mainland China for Beijing Times — society, daily life, food, and the stories shaping the country's cities and regions.

Hot March Ahead:: Unusually High Temperatures Expected Across Most of China

Society The meteorological authorities in China have recently reported that temperatures in most parts of the country are expected to rise above normal levels in...

The Restoration of Qing Dynasty Pagoda Clock Automata Unravels Stories of Cultural Exchange

Palace Museum antique timepiece restorer Qi Haonan has recently given a pair of pagoda clock automata from the Summer Palace a new lease of...

How Cooperative Yak Breeding is Changing Lives in Gannan

Tsering Thondup, a 51-year-old ethnic Tibetan, used to rely solely on yak herding for his livelihood. He owned and raised around 40 yaks in...

Traditional Tea-making Techniques in China: A Legacy Preserved

A tea party was recently held at the Tribute Tea Museum of Tang Dynasty in Changxing county, East China's Zhejiang province. Zheng Funian, a...

China’s Shenzhou XV Mission Marks Historic In-Orbit Meeting of Two Chinese Crews

In the early hours of November 30th, Major General Fei Junlong, commander of the Shenzhou XV mission, completed preparatory work for around two hours...

The Significance of Receiving a Chinese Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card

As I held the new foreign permanent resident ID card in my hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and pride....

The Grain Guru: Experienced Farmer Turned NPC Deputy Promotes Prosperous Production

Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang province in China, is known for its frigid weather and long winters. Despite the cold, some farmers in...

From the Himalayas to Your Doorstep: How a Courier Service Revolutionized Life in Tibetan Border Counties

Deputy director Hou Qiang unpacked a parcel filled with local specialties from his hometown in Sichuan Province. He received it at a border police...

Preserving the Past: Yunnan’s Ancient Tea Trees and the Importance of Conservation Regulations

Yunnan, located in Southwest China, is home to a vast number of ancient tea trees that have been cultivated and harvested for centuries. In...

Rising Tides: North China’s Groundwater Levels Reach New Heights

Groundwater levels in north China have been steadily increasing in recent years, according to a statement made by the Vice Minister of Water Resources,...

Snapshot Supremacy: Three Qinghai Park Photographers Sweep China’s Wildlife Photography Awards

Three talented photographers hailing from the Qilian Mountain National Park and the Qinghai Qilian Mountains Nature Conservation Association have clinched the top prizes in...

Qiao Xiuling: The Librarian Who Became Zhangbu Village’s Film Director

Qiao Xiuling, a librarian from Zhangbu village in Shanxi province, became an accidental internet sensation when over 700 short videos she shot of her...

Li Weidong: China’s Wildlife Protection Expert Leading Innovative Conservation Efforts

Li Weidong, a wildlife protection expert, has dedicated his career to the protection of wild animals in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. He is...

China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center Empowers Rural Education and Culture in Pengyang County

The China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People has been working tirelessly to promote science and traditional Chinese cultures among...

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