We have collated six stories from China in the last week that caught our attention. Click on the hyperlinks to read more
Tibetan antelopes cross Wubei bridge for annual migration
In the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve in the northwest of China, Tibetan antelopes are giving birth. They migrate from three different regions every year and return with their young in August. Their journey of hundreds of kilometers is regarded as one of the most spectacular migrations of ungulates in the world.
Spectacular air stunt concludes Changchun airshow
The Changchun Air Show concluded on July 30 after attracting a record 650,000 visitors. The People's Liberation Army Air Force showcased its top aircraft. This year's open-day activities showcased a total of 45 aircraft of 13 types in the air and 137 sets of equipment of 96 types on the ground.The event concluded with a spectacular and colorful air stunt.
Snail dishes become more popular in restaurants
Snail-based dishes are winning over a growing number of Chinese consumers. One restaurant in Beijing has launched a dish called 'sizzling snails with black pepper' and says it accounts for 35 percent of their orders.
Chengdu exhibition traces evolution of Chinese characters
Chinese characters hold a prominent place among the world's many writing systems. In Chengdu, the host city of this year's World University Games, a new exhibition delves into their rich history and evolution over the centuries.
Village football super league becomes national hit
The finals of China's Village Super League, or "Cun Chao", is making a splash in Rongjiang county, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Players come from a variety of ethnic groups with various backgrounds. They are vendors, drivers, students, carpenters and factory workers. The game has been thriving at the grassroots and is going viral on the internet with the hashtag being viewed over 3 billion times on social media platforms.
Giant panda triplets celebrate ninth birthday
Meng Meng, Shuai Shuai and Ku Ku, the world's only surviving panda triplets, celebrated their ninth birthday at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou on July 29. In a grand birthday celebration, the panda triplets enjoyed their favorite fruits and various food placed atop a bamboo tower. Chimelong Safari Park is one of the biggest wildlife theme parks in Asia and home to 14 pandas.
Video editing: Sam Cordell