The Year of the Snake is just around the corner! This Spring Festival marks the first celebration since it was inscribed on the Representative List of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, drawing global attention to its unique charm.

According to CCTV News reporters on Jan. 25 local time, a Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane veered off the runway during takeoff at Neryungri Airport. The aircraft was carrying 20 passengers and 4 crew members, with no reported injuries or fatalities.

Shopping for New Year's essentials is a cherished tradition in Chinese culture. It involves buying food, drinks, decorations, clothing, and gifts to celebrate the new year, welcome guests, and bring good fortune for the year ahead. This practice symbolizes bidding farewell to the old, embracing the new, and sharing hopes for a prosperous future.

According to CNN reports, a 17-year-old British teenager of Rwandan descent brutally stabbed three young girls to death and injured dozens of others. On Jan. 23 local time, the court handed down a verdict sentencing him to 52 years in prison as he was under 18 at the time of the crime. This incident shocked the entire United Kingdom, sparking concerns across society about youth crime and campus safety, and igniting the anger of countless British people, with the majority believing that the perpetrator should have received a life sentence.

Yesterday (Jan. 23), world-renowned pianist Lang Lang performed for the charity concert LE GALA DES PIÈCES JAUNES. This event aimed to raise funds for hospitalized children and featured numerous international artists.

Hong Kong has long been a top travel destination for visitors from around the world, and we are now opening our arms to tourists from different countries.

Window paper-cuts are the most widespread, abundant, and popular form of traditional folk paper-cutting art. Other types of paper-cuts have evolved and expanded from this foundational style. Known for their intricate and imaginative designs, window paper-cuts are cherished by people as a decorative art that symbolizes prayers for good fortune and peace.

In the third game of the LG Cup Finals, Chinese go player Ke Jie faced off against South Korea's Byun Sang-il when the referee intervened and paused the match. Video footage from the scene showed that Ke was furious not due to a foul, but because the referee called for a timeout when it was Byun's turn to play, effectively granting the Korean player unlimited thinking time.

At 8:50 AM today (Jan. 23), a motorcycle and a goods vehicle collided while traveling along Tung Chung Road towards South Lantau. The Pakistani rider fell and was seriously injured. Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene and transported the male victim to North Lantau Hospital for emergency treatment, but he was ultimately pronounced dead. The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

As its name suggests, the Bench Dragon is a movable dragon lantern constructed by linking individual benches together.

A man in the United States proposed to his girlfriend at an aquarium, kneeling in front of a beluga whale tank. The beluga whale, witnessing this moment, also appeared surprised, opening its mouth in an "O" shape, seemingly joining the crowd in exclaiming "Woo." This amusing reaction quickly went viral online.

Roujiamo (Chinese pork burger) is a street food originating from the cuisine of Shaanxi Province and widely consumed all over China.

Skiing is a competitive sport that combines speed, jumps, and downhill movement, requiring skiers to attach skis to their boots and glide across snowy terrain. It demands excellent physical fitness and coordination to navigate ever-changing snow conditions and challenging landscapes. The sensation of weightlessness and high-speed motion triggers the release of dopamine and endorphins, creating an addictive sense of exhilaration.

This year marks the 160th anniversary of HSBC Hong Kong. Today (Jan. 21), HSBC announced its sponsorship of the fireworks display on the second day of the Lunar New Year. The festive fireworks show will take place on Jan. 30, 2025 (Thursday) at 8 PM above Victoria Harbour, celebrating the new year with all residents and visitors.

According to CCTV news reports, around 5 PM local time today (Jan. 21), a fire broke out near the Tsutenkaku Tower in the Naniwa-ku of Osaka, Japan, according to police and fire department sources.