China last year saw a one-fifth decline in marriages, the latest sign of persistent demographic challenges as Beijing works ...

Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province.

Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow ...

Footage shows the lioness jumping through two hoops before suddenly clawing at a worker during a circus performance at a farm ...

Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

As the Year of the Snake draws near, the rural landscapes of northern Shanxi province are vibrant with a festive spirit, adorned by a myriad of red lanterns. A worker makes a lantern in the village on ...

Ti Jiaping (in the middle) introduces the making process of snake-shaped flower buns to customers in a workshop in Wenxi county, Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. [Photo by Wen Xuwang /provided to ...

As the Year of the Snake approaches, "snake element" steamed buns have gained popularity in Shanxi province, with orders surging ahead of the 2025 Chinese New Year. Jia Ruxia, a 38-year-old master ...