Delegates from multiple countries participating in the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Luoyang" visit Luoyi Ancient City in Luoyang after dark to experience China's vibrant night economy.

They try traditional costumes, taste local snacks and learn to write Chinese characters.

Strolling the lantern-decorated ancient streets, they marveled that China boasts not only profound, age-old history and culture, but also vibrant urban energy.

More foreign tourists are arriving in China with empty suitcases and leaving with them packed with purchases, as the "China Haul" trend gains popularity on social media. The trend showcases a wide range of Chinese products, from consumer electronics and fashion to traditional wellness goods.

Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda, told China News Network that he was thrilled to see Chinese civilization in person, which he had previously only read about in books.

China is likely to have a warmer winter because the strongest El Niño is expected to be on record, according to an expert from the Chinese Meteorological Service Association.

The Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games is officially established in Beijing on Oct. 10, 2026.