This is not the first instance when the zoo has faced backlash for its antics. Last year, it painted Chow Chow dogs white and black to look like real pandas. The zoo advertised the attraction of ''Xiong Mao Quan'', which translates as ''panda dogs'' to boost its visitor footfall during the May Day holiday.

On November 1, 2024, in Jiangsu, China, @JOJOdeNisauce shared a video showing their child decorating the family dog. The child applied various accessories, including hair and shoes, transforming the dog into a playful creation.

The project is part of Thailand's broader strategy to bolster links with China, its largest trading partner, as it strives to keep pace with regional peers.

PepsiCo is teaming up with a Chinese partner to build a Quaker oats production facility in the Asian country. The US-headquartered food and drinks giant has inked what it called a “strategic cooperation” agreement with Jiangsu Rilong Food Co.

Chinese startup DeepSeek has caused a massive stir in the AI world, with Donald Trump looking set for another TikTok-style headache amid concerns over DeepSeek's competitive edge and privacy policies. Newsweek has contacted the Trump-Vance administration and DeepSeek, via email, for comment.

Data from this year's online shopping festival reveals a growing willingness among Chinese consumers to spend on products that are "tastier," "healthier" and "fresher," according to Zhang Peng, general manager of food and fresh produce at major e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall.

People enjoy lanterns at Baotuquan Park in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 30, 2025. People enjoy various activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year which falls on Jan. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Cars are loaded onto a cargo ship, awaiting export to the United Arab Emirates at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on Jan 11. [Photo by Wang Chun/For China Daily] Jiangsu's GDP reached 13. ...

China on Monday executed two men convicted of separate deadly attacks carried out in November amid a series of violent crimes committed in the Asian nation.

Mei Sim Lai OBE, His Majesty's and The Queen's Representative for the London Borough of Brent, shared her admiration for Jiangsu's culture and cuisine during her speech, inviting British audiences to explore the province: "Visit Jiangsu -- you're sure to have an unforgettable experience."

Mr. Chen Jingsong, Deputy Director of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, emphasized that "Charm of Jiangsu" is the core brand of Jiangsu's culture and tourism. He noted, "Water is the most dynamic symbol of Jiangsu's geography, while 'charm' represents the profound essence of Jiangsu's culture."

Experts say “evolving social dynamics” are reshaping traditional customs as younger generations choose new ways to spend Chinese New Year.