An indication of China’s clout abroad was the special train in Russia decorated with Chinese New Year patterns. But what about the arrears in wages owed to the poorest every new year?

Continuing our beastly series of animals in London. Snakes don't always get the best press. As a consequence, we don't see them celebrated or commemorated much around town. But there are exceptions.

Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Throngs of people in down jackets filled a Beijing park for a “temple fair” on a sunny but chilly day.

Polish adventurer Mateusz Waligora is returning to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia next month. Waligora plans to fat bike from the Altai region in Western Mongolia to the city of Sainshand in the East.

Each Chinese zodiac animal is blessed with lucky colours that boost their luck and balance the unlucky stars. Keen to find out yours? Here’s your guide to the lucky colours in the 2025 Year of Wood ...

Goats are the artists of the zodiac, drawn to beauty and inspiration in nature. Chiang Mai and Ubud, with their stunning landscapes, are the perfect backdrops for their creative souls. From lush ...

SINGAPORE, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Year of the Snake approaches in 2025, it's time to take a leaf from the wisdom of the snake and align your travel plans with the stars. Using the ...

But as fires in the Big Desert become more common, populations of the snake have declined. Zoos Victoria senior biologist in herpetology Nick Clemann said in the late 70s and early 80s ...

From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. In the Chinese zodiac, each animal sign is ...