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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Why China youth find special spots to cry for stress relief such as Forbidden City, courthouses
A growing number of young Chinese adults in search of emotional release are taking things to a new geographical level. Advertisement They have turned to designated so-called City Cry spots such as courthouses, psychiatric hospitals, and even tourist landmarks like the Forbidden City, to freely weep in public. Young Chinese people are increasingly overwhelmed by work stress, rising unemployment, economic uncertainty, and a growing sense of urban fatigue, prompting many to seek emotional release. Experienced 'crying veterans' have begun sharing lesser-known but surprisingly effective places to cry. The Forbidden City in Beijing is considered a good place to cry because of its 'poetic' atmosphere. Photo: Shutterstock Some recommend courthouse entrances and cemeteries, while others choose Peking University Sixth Hospital, a well-known psychiatric facility.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong Palace Museum holds first fully digital show on Forbidden City
The Hong Kong Palace Museum has launched its first entirely digital show, creating reimagined versions of its Beijing sister site's exhibits, and a beloved pet cat, to use in interactive displays packed with visual effects. The show includes projections of moving images of the Forbidden City icons such as dragons, phoenixes, lotus flowers, peaches, egrets and ocean waves – all rendered at immense scale for visitors to enjoy. The event, titled 'The Ways in Patterns: An Immersive Digital Exhibition from the Palace Museum', is being held in the West Kowloon Cultural District and uses technology to refashion a wide array of motifs and designs used in the former royal residence's architecture, ceramics and embroidered textiles. 'This is our first entirely digital show,' Maggie Cheng, the Hong Kong Palace Museum's head designer, said. Technology took the centre stage for this exhibition, contrasting with past displays that focused on highlighting historical artefacts, she added. She noted that the museum's sister site in Beijing had a collection comprising 1.86 million pieces, with only 1 per cent of them ever going on display at any one time for an exhibition.
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Flights canceled, millions ordered to stay indoors as severe winds batter China
Chinese emergency team members cut off tree branches following strong winds that damaged a power pole in Beijing. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article Hundreds of flights were grounded, parks closed, and millions urged to stay indoors as strong winds swept across northern China, with Beijing issuing its second-highest gale alert for the first time in a decade. Driven by a cold vortex from neighbouring Mongolia, gusts toppled trees and crushed vehicles across the capital, prompting authorities to warn the city's 22 million residents to avoid non-essential travel. Meteorologists warned that wind speeds could break April records dating back to 1951. As of Saturday afternoon, Beijing Capital and Daxing international airports had cancelled 693 flights. Severe weather conditions also impacted other regions, leading to further flight and train cancellations nationwide. In parts of northern and coastal China, wind speeds reached up to 148 km/h (92 mph)—the strongest recorded in over 75 years. The extreme weather also brought rare April snowfalls in Inner Mongolia and hailstorms in the south. In Beijing, iconic landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven were closed to the public, while Universal Studios suspended operations until at least Sunday. Outdoor sporting events, including football matches and a high-profile half-marathon featuring humanoid robots, were also cancelled. Online, residents expressed concern for delivery workers operating in the treacherous conditions. 'In weather like this, we can choose not to order delivery – it's too hard for them,' one user wrote on Weibo. Meanwhile, sandstorms stretching from Inner Mongolia to the Yangtze River region disrupted road travel in at least eight provinces, with state media warning Shanghai would also be affected between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. China's dry northern regions, flanked by the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts, are particularly prone to high winds and sandstorms due to their arid landscapes, surrounded by grasslands, mountains, and forests. Authorities continue to monitor the weather system, with warnings of further disruption as the cold front moves eastward.
