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2 days ago | chinadailyhk.com | Zhang Kun

The use of a blanket plays the centerpiece in sharing a touching tale that takes place during a war, Zhang Kun reports. The Shanghai Ballet's new production of Lily will premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on July 18. Lily, adapted from a short story of the same title by veteran writer Ru Zhijuan (1925-98), depicts a young military nurse's brief encounter with a soldier and a rural woman during a mission to borrow blankets from villagers during the War of Liberation (1946-49).

3 days ago | chinadailyhk.com | Rena Li

The 2025 China-California Business Forum in Los Angeles has delivered a strong message of cooperation and mutual benefit, as government officials and business leaders from both sides gathered to promote trade, investment and climate collaboration amid growing global economic uncertainty. Now in its seventh edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform under the China Provinces and US California Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment Cooperation.

3 days ago | chinadailyhk.com | Sun Xiaochen

It's tough to scale Qomolangma (Mt Everest), and even tougher trying to stay there. That's the lesson China's top tennis ace Zheng Qinwen learned the hard way at after the world No 7 failed to repeat her successful "climb" last month over what has emerged a constant career hurdle in her deepest run at the French Open.

4 days ago | chinadailyhk.com | Sun Xiaochen

Out-sized and overpowered? UFC's strawweight queen dismisses the physical challenge of her ambitious division leap, drawing on her finesse to punch above her weight. Ever since she tamed American challenger Tatiana Suarez in February to successfully defend her strawweight title a third straight time, Zhang has not been shy about expressing her desire to try her hand in the heavier, and more brutal, flyweight class, currently ruled by Valentina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan.

5 days ago | chinadailyhk.com | Yan Dongjie |Li Wenfang

Nature reserve in Huidong county, Guangdong province, spearheads efforts to safeguard secretive speciesEditor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.