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.
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.
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.
A 13-year-old boy from Hangzhou, nicknamed China’s “future Elon Musk,” is using AI and programming to solve real-life problems. One video of his AI vocabulary method drew 20 million views.
Shanghai is launching many new night tour projects this autumn. Visitors can see floating light shows on a lake, a glowing dragon boat parade, a star-themed light walk along the river, and a zoo at night.
In September 2026, newborn panda cubs at Chengdu’s Panda Base met visitors outdoors for the first time. They were carried by keepers, looked around curiously, and tried to climb. The cubs stay in the Sun Nursery and Star Nursery.