Joining the Spring Festival travel rush under China’s new COVID-19 management

Joining the Spring Festival travel rush under China's new COVID-19 management [CGTN]
Joining the Spring Festival travel rush under China’s new COVID-19 management [CGTN]
CGTN | 04-Jan-2023

China downgraded its management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B on January 8. It signifies a shift of focus to medical treatment for severe cases. Under the new measures, personal health management has become ever more important for most people. Join CGTN reporter to find out how Chinese people are becoming more responsible. Check out the video: Continue reading “Joining the Spring Festival travel rush under China’s new COVID-19 management”

Bookstores across Japan are disappearing, some thrive in Tokyo neighborhood

Bookshops thrive in Tokyo neighborhood [CGTN]
Bookshops thrive in Tokyo neighborhood [CGTN]
CGTN | 31-Dec-2022

Bookstores across Japan are disappearing as the industry grapples with the impact of both population decline and online shopping. Official figures show as many as a third of the country’s bookstores may have vanished in the past decade. However, there’s one Tokyo neighborhood where bookshops aren’t merely surviving, but thriving. Reporter Chris Gilbert went to have a look at how “Booktown” has bucked the downward trend. Check out the video: Continue reading “Bookstores across Japan are disappearing, some thrive in Tokyo neighborhood”