The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming, and mooncakes are very popular. This year, there are many new kinds of mooncakes. Some are good for your health, some look like cities, and some have very strange tastes. People like to buy small and cheap mooncakes, and many like to try new things.
In September 2026, China’s high-speed rail network expanded further into remote areas. A key tunnel on the Xi’an-Chongqing line was completed 107 days ahead of schedule, and a direct train now connects the revolutionary bases of Ruijin and Yan’an.
Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family and moon watching. This year, many people want to travel to see the full moon. Some go to mountains, some go to lakes, and some even watch the moon from a plane. Cities like Nanjing, Xi’an, and Hangzhou are very popular.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat in Bolivia. It is smaller than a house cat and has leopard-like spots. A local man found it as a kitten and brought it to a wildlife sanctuary. Researchers confirmed it is a new species through genetic testing.
A 48-year-old Chinese doctor who spent over 20 years in medicine quit her career to open a steamed bun shop in Wuhan. She says running the shop is busy and tiring, but she feels happier than ever. Her story reflects a growing trend of Chinese doctors leaving high-stress medical jobs for simpler work.
Many cities in China now have 24-hour libraries. They are open all day and all night, and there are no staff at night. People use a card to enter and machines to borrow books. Students study there, and workers read there after their jobs.
Night sleeper trains are making a comeback across Europe. They are romantic and much greener than flying, and passenger demand is strong. But the revival faces real problems: ageing carriages, unstable subsidies, and cancelled routes. Some new services are launching, while others are being cut.
Japan now has more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older, a record high. Nearly 88% of them are women. The government released the figures on Respect the Aged Day. Japan’s population is rapidly aging and declining.
Museum blind boxes are becoming very popular in China. Young people buy them because they are fun and full of surprises. Inside each box, there is a small toy based on a Chinese cultural relic.
September 10, 2026 was China’s 42nd Teachers’ Day. In many cities, tall buildings lit up with messages like “Hello, teacher!” At schools, students gave teachers flowers, sang songs, and bowed to say thank you.