My dream is to change the world. I believe everyone came to this wonderful world with a purpose - something to give to the community. I was very clear about what my purpose would be when I went on a volunteer teaching trip to a poor rural place in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan Province.

After a night of heavy snow, Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and its surrounding areas became a pristine white wonderland. Local ski resorts such as the Silk Road Mountain Resort buzzed with activities as snow groomers made hard pack on the slopes to welcome visitors from across China and overseas.

Among the six new measures to revitalize Chinese football put forward by Chinese Football Association (CFA) President Song Kai on Tuesday, prioritizing a technique-centered approach will be essential to laying a solid foundation for putting the beleaguered sport back on track in China.

The Xuecheng Ancient Culture Site in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, has been dated to 6,300 years to 4,000 years ago, making it the oldest and the largest prehistoric settlement in the region, according to a Thursday report by the Modern Express, a Jiangsu based media outlet.

I started reading as a little boy. Like most Chinese boys, I went from kids' stories to Chinese novels. Then I began to read English fairy tales and novels.

A rare Terracotta Warrior figure depicting a senior military officer has been discovered at the No. 2 pit of the Terracotta Warriors near the tomb of Qinshihuang, the first emperor of a united China, in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. This significant finding sheds new light on the military organization and structure of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC–207 BC).

The National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," will host its first national-level short track speed skating competition from Friday to Sunday, as it welcomes the National Short Track Speed Skating Championships, according to Xinhua News Agency on Thursday.

Evan Kail, the owner of a US pawnshop who made a name in China by donating a photo album documenting Japanese troops' war crimes in China, is currently touring China, trying to gain a deeper understanding of the country's history and culture. He was particularly moved by his recent visit to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, he told the Global Times in an exclusive interview.

Stepping into Hou Kong Middle School in South China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), the first thing that catches the eye is a wall of the school displaying “Warm Congratulations on the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China.” Facing this wall hangs the school's motto, “Loyalty, Diligence, Truthfulness, and Innovation.”

China's "72/144-hour visa-free transit" policy has made "China Travel" a trending keyword on multiple global social media platforms since its introduction, which now has been extended to 240 hours. Along with it, topics like "Chinese Rural Life" have increasingly drawn more and more foreign video bloggers and international fans as well, a phenomenon reflecting the charm, diversity, and cultural richness of rural China.

Song Kai, president of Chinese Football Association (CFA), said Chinese football has potential for improvement and proposed six measures to advance its development, at a seminar on Tuesday, according to chinanews.com on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian congratulated Black Myth: Wukong for the recognition it received at The Game Awards (TGA). "We welcome friends from all nations to enjoy China's innovative cultural products and the beauty of our culture," he stated.

Several online Chinese platforms including Weibo, Douyin and Xiaohongshu have announced their actions about some users' accounts with posts that violate the rules.

A touring exhibition of 195 Syrian artifacts held in China has captured widespread attention on China's social media platforms amid the dramatic and astonishing changes taking place in Syria.

As the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland approaches, multiple films and TV series have been released in tribute. "With the ongoing integration of the Greater Bay Area, film exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Macao are undergoing rapid and positive development," Zuo Heng, a professor from the China Film Art Research Center, told the Global Times.

With its wealth of artifacts shining a light on the long history of the Austronesian language family, the new Keqiutou Site Museum in Pingtan, East China's Fujian Province has garnered widespread attention following its grand opening.

A local custom from Longxia village in Zhuzhou, Central China's Hunan Province, has recently caught the attention of the public. When villagers host wedding or funeral banquets, they offer gifts of money based on the current price of 500 grams of pork. This tradition reflects the frugal yet warm-hearted culture of rural communities, emphasizing thoughts and feelings rather than material wealth.

As the year draws to a close, the tradition of selecting a "Character of the Year" has taken root in several Asian countries deeply influenced by Chinese culture, reflecting the mood of society and shining a spotlight on key issues shaping the year.

The revitalization of football industry has been one of the focuses of the State Council executive meeting on Monday, which called for efforts to advance and revitalize the nation's football development, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.

After over 300 days of restoration and preservation work, the Yungang Grottoes' Cave 6 and Cave 12 were officially reopened to the public on Monday, according to a statement published on the Yungang Grottoes official website.

In the second installment of the "Walking with the Giant Panda" series, we share with our readers why the adorable giant pandas are, and will always be, a message of peace and friendship that China conveys to the world.

China's film market has entered the home stretch, with a variety of films across genres such as romance, animation, suspense, and action vying for screens to ignite an end-of-year movie-going frenzy.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has encountered issues this year over how to best maintain players' health and well-being on the court. Thomas Lund, BWF secretary-general, exhibited a proactive attitude toward solving this issue during an exclusive interview with the Global Times.

Archaeologists have discovered a rare Terracotta Warrior figure resembling a senior military officer in the No. 2 pit nearby the tomb of Qinshihuang, the First Qin Emperor, in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

An exhibition of jade artifacts from the Lingjiatan relics site in Hanshan county, East China's Anhui Province, recently opened at The Palace Museum in Beijing. More than 90 percent of the 399 items on display, such as jade spoons from the Neolithic period and a newly unearthed jade axe, are being displayed for the first time.

Recently, several popular tourist attractions in Beijing, including Beihai Park and the Temple of Heaven, have set up rules regulating "commercial photography."

A new genus and species of non-sauropodan sauropodomorph, the Lishulong wangi gen. et sp. nov., has been identified from a fossil discovered in the Lower Jurassic Lufeng Formation, in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.

In the early hours of Sunday, China's table tennis Olympic champion Fan Zhendong posted a video on his personal Sina Weibo account along with a heartfelt message: "Thank you all for your support, but there are better ways and occasions to show it. Stay true to your path and respect others' boundaries. I earnestly ask for fans' understanding and respect." The video shows throngs of fans, holding their phones, crowding and waiting outside an elevator to take photos and videos of Fan. The post soon sparked discussions online about the reasonable boundaries between celebrities and fans.

What does it feel like to study in "the happiest places on Earth?" Young people who are heading to theme parks, especially Disney resorts and Universal Studios, to study will give you the answer.

As ancient Chinese timber-frame buildings gain increasing global attention through diverse platforms, including the internationally popular video game Black Myth: Wukong, a conference dedicated to the conservation and World Heritage nomination of wooden structures from the Tang to the Song dynasties (618-1279) brought together domestic and international experts on Sunday in Changzhi, North China's Shanxi Province, which is renowned for its remarkable examples of these architectural wonders.

China's badminton legend Zheng Siwei leaves the national team on a high note as he and teammate Huang Yaqiong won the mixed doubles title at the BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday.

At an elegantly designed bookstore in Langyuan Vintage recently, a throng of young readers were listening attentively to four women writers talking about their writing experience, followed by questions from the audience. Two of them were noted Malaysian-Chinese writer Li Zishu and Chinese writer Qiao Ye, who had made reciprocal visits for literary exchanges between China and Malaysia in 2024. This was one of the special activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2024.

China's AAA game Black Myth: Wukong received the Best Action Game and Players' Voice awards at The Game Awards (TGA) 2024. It also earned nominations for Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Action Game. The TGA is an annual awards ceremony that honors achievements in the gaming industry and is often referred to as the Oscars of the gaming world.

Editor's Note: Ancient artifacts, silent carriers of a country's memories and national spirit, can offer valuable insights into the appreciation of culture. Every year, more than a billion visits are made to museums across China. Beyond the comprehensive museums, the specialized, dedicated museums also offer insights into cities, societies and the population. The Global Times cultural desk presents you this Museum Wonders series designed to showcase how these cultural gems illustrate the essence of Chinese civilization and promote its great wisdom.

The complete disappearance of Saturn's rings for observers on Earth will occur twice in 2025—once in spring and again in autumn—according to Stas Korotkiy, the scientific director of the Ka-Dar Observatory.

The concept of beauty has intrigued humanity since the dawn of civilization. Various ancient cultures have developed their own recognizable aesthetics. Among these, Chinese aesthetics has its own unique school of thought. Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in tradition and blended with contemporary innovation, is reaching people not just in China, but all over the world. Like a spring breeze that turns into a nourishing rain, it flows softly, enriching the hearts of many. In this installment, the Global Times culture desk invites you to step under the roof and through the gate to explore neo-Chinese architecture from various perspectives. We delve into the fundamental elements of beauty that underpin this style, highlighting how neo-Chinese architecture has established its own distinct identity within the realm of international design and continues to make being in the space of the buildings an enjoyable experience.

At the Musée Guimet in Paris, Chinese suona player Liu Wenwen is rehearsing alongside renowned conductor Tan Dun, to prepare for presenting performances featuring the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province.

Gou Zhongwen has been expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office for severe disciplinary and legal violations during his term as head of the General Administration of Sport of China, including corruption, abuse of power and dereliction of duty, according to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National Supervisory Commission (NSC) on Thursday.

on the same language background and cultural roots while facing same internet trends with increasing digital interactions, youths from across the Taiwan Straits are sharing emotional resonance by using similar buzzwords.

Some new discoveries have been made at the Xiazhan Ruins archaeological site in Baoji, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. A large number of animal skeleton remains in its sacrificial pits make the site a best-preserved evidence of the Qin (221BC-206BC) and Han (206BC-AD220) dynasties' sacrificial culture.

As the winter travel season arrives, cities across China are ready to welcome visitors with open arms. Their hospitality can be seen in their attention to details and efforts to innovate. No matter if it's providing heartwarming gestures like welcome signs at airports, enhancing infrastructure to combat extreme weather conditions, offering discounts and immersive experiences for travelers, or having tourism officials sing on stage, cities are working hard to elevate travelers' winter tourism experience.

New evidence of East Asia's earliest rice beer was recently found in China. Researchers revealed 10,000-year-old fermentation techniques at Shangshan site, East China's Zhejiang Province, noting that the discovery highlights the interplay of ecology, culture, and early agriculture involved in the brewing, according to China Academy of Sciences, China News Service reported on Wednesday.

China has established the world's largest online education system, according to a document sent by the Ministry of Education to the Global Times on Wednesday.

The funeral and flower burial ceremony for the renowned writer and producer from island of Taiwan Qiong Yao took place on Wednesday at the Yangming Mountain Park in Taipei. After the cremation, her son personally scattered her ashes, attendees paid their respects by offering flowers and bowing in her honor.

Wearing a kind of traditional Chinese robe emerging in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), renowned lyricist Vincent Fang Wenshan, who has been best known for his works often treated as poetry of artistic merit, sat at a teahouse in the ancient Xitang water town and whole-heartedly experienced the process of whisking tea in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

Giving up the offer to have a fairy-tale wedding at a posh hotel, 28-year-old painter Yan Ge in Chongqing is planning to marry his girlfriend at a small village house during the upcoming New Year's holiday season.

A male wild elephant calf that was rescued and treated for injuries is showing significant improvement toward recovery after more than three months of treatment, nutritional support, and physical rehabilitation, according to the Xishuangbanna Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

Outdoor sports enthusiasts and tourists from across the country took part in an exhilarating cliff-ladder climbing challenge in Xuanya village, also known as Cliff village in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday.

As the National Memorial Day for the Nanjing Massacre Victims approaches on December 13, two previously unseen photo albums documenting the atrocities committed by the Japanese military during the Nanjing Massacre have been unveiled.

The International Communication Forum on Chinese Culture was held in Beijing on Tuesday, with "cultural communication" as the core topic. Zhang Yao, a vice president of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, pointed out that different cultures have developed unique and diverse characteristics and that this diversity not only showcases the individuality of various nations but also serves as an important foundation for cultural exchanges.

Archaeologists have uncovered 1,240 ancient tombs in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, revealing nearly 4,000 artifacts during the past two years. Among the findings are the tombs of the family of Dong Guifei, a concubine of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty (618-907). This discovery offers valuable insights into the social, political, and decision-making influences that characterized the later years of Xuanzong's reign.

The awards ceremony for the "Virtual Tour of the Forbidden City and Versailles" AI Painting Competition was held in Beijing on November 19. The event was jointly organized by the People's Daily Overseas and the Palace Museum. Artworks by Chinese and international participants, such as A Friend Comes from Afar, Palace Shadows Interwoven: The Forbidden City and Versailles, and The Melody of the Guqin, Spring Breezes, A Dream of the Ancient Capital won awards.

The restored Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral officially reopened on Saturday with a grand inauguration ceremony after being devastated by a fire five years ago as China was the first country to participate in the restoration.

From destruction to restoration of the cathedral, we can see that when facing disasters, as long as we, human beings, have enough determination and wisdom, we can often create miracles. The restoration is gratifying, but it also reminds us to maintain awe and protect our cultural heritage like we do our own eyes.

On Monday, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) selected 10 model cases that were spearheading digital innovation in culture and tourism from a total of 183 cases, showcasing the new achievements in the digital transformation of the culture and tourism sectors. These projects utilize technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality to drive innovative development in the field.

Members of the Japanese civil group, the China Cultural Relics Return Movement Association, urged the Japanese government to return cultural relics looted from China during wars, including the World War Two, after a gathering in Tokyo on Saturday.

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) unveiled the nine latest inductees to the Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday, honoring a diverse group of individuals who have ­significantly contributed to the sport's growth and legacy.

After nearly eight memorable years in China, Brazilian footballer Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Junior, commonly known as Oscar, is contemplating whether to stay as his contract with Chinese Super League (CSL) club Shanghai Port nears its expiration at the end of 2024.

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has vigorous security procedures in place, and there has been no evidence to indicate that any objects are missing as a result of misconduct or wrongdoing, the Canadian museum told the Global Times on Sunday in response to a report that 2,234 items in its collection, including 136 oracle bones from China, are unaccounted for.

The Chinese short track speed skating team scored three gold and two bronze medals in the home short track World Tour event in Beijing over the weekend, recovering from their previous lackluster performance in the series.

A set of scale armor dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-AD25) was recently found in the tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun. Known as "fish-scale" armor due to its layers of scales, its smallest piece is 1 centimeter wide and about 0.2 centimeters thick.

After defeating her opponent Feng Xiaocan in a UFC tournament in the Macao Special Administrative Region in November, China's mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Shi Ming solidified her reputation - not just through her athletic performance, but also for her identity as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner.

In response to the recent increasing prevalence of AI-modified videos parodying classic Chinese TV series, China's National Radio and Television Administration issued a notice on Sunday that said these videos blur the line between real and fake and distort classic works.

A number of 300,000-year-old human fossils from Hualongdong site in East China's Anhui Province have been identified as the earliest archaic humans in East Asia to transition toward modern Homo sapiens. The site has provided significant research materials for exploring the origins of modern humans in East Asia. This finding was announced at the 2024 Hualongdong Site Academic Conference on Sunday, according to Xinhua News Agency.

A fish-scaled armor was recently found in the #tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-AD25). The armor's smallest piece is 1 centimeter wide and about 0.2 centimeters thick. Following a preliminary restoration study, experts said that the armor was crafted by using iron-lacquered, bronze-lacquered, and leather-lacquered materials. This detail indicates that the technology used in armor-making during the Han Dynasty period had achieved a very high level of excellence, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.

The restored Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris officially reopened on Saturday with a grand inauguration ceremony after being devastated by a fire five years ago. The news has grabbed Chinese people's attention as specialists from China's Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum also assisted with restoration.

The NBA China Games will be held in 2025 after a five-year hiatus, the NBA announced Friday, but the series will be held in Macao Special Administrative Region rather than traditionally being held in Chinese mainland cities.

Tucked away in the northeast corner of the Ancient Cultural Street along the Haihe River in North China's Tianjin Municipality, a shop proudly displays the large plaque of Niren Zhang Family, or the Family of Clay Figure Zhang, attracting the attention of many visitors on the street.

An independent report reaffirmed that the World Anti-Doping Agency's handling of the contamination cases involving 23 Chinese swimmers in 2021 had no fault, a WADA Foundation Board meeting revealed on Thursday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where WADA's Executive Committee also approved several recommendations to strengthen anti-doping protocols, the Global Times has learned from WADA on Friday.

Three of Chinese cultural elements, namely traditional Li textile techniques: spinning, dyeing, weaving, and embroidering, Qiang New Year festival, and traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges, were added by UNESCO to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday.

Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, 54, was found dead at her home in Tokyo's Shibuya district on Friday morning, the police department said, according to NHK, Japan's national public broadcaster.

The 14th Beijing Reading Festival kicked off at the Lao She Theater in Beijing on Thursday.

The successful inscription of "Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity signifies global recognition of China's efforts to protect intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

The Chinese national short track speed skating team took to the ice rink on Thursday in preparation for the ISU Short Track World Tour Beijing which kicks off on Saturday at the Capital Indoor Arena.

Ring! Ring! Ring! I quickly got out of bed, slammed my alarm clock off, and hastily pulled on some clothes. I ran downstairs and took three deep breaths. "I can do it," I thought as my mind slowed down, "I can definitely finish my first novel."

A group of foreign students who recently immersed themselves in the historical charm and modern vibrancy of Puyuan, a picturesque town in Tongxiang, East China's Zhejiang Province. Known for its iconic knitting industry and rich cultural heritage, Puyuan is also seen as an important stop along the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

As the gates open, tourists rushing into the National Museum of China (NMC) in Beijing queue up to take photos with the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix crown from the best possible position, resulting in a long line that snakes through the exhibit hall. This scene is reminiscent of daily scenes in front of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre.

Sanya isn't just about beaches. Explore rainforests, coral islands, and rich ethnic culture in this tropical paradise in South China's Hainan Province.

Now living in Norway, Beijinger "Nuowei Lao Wang" has celebrated the Spring Festival with his Norwegian family and friends for the past two years. They make dumplings, watch the Spring Festival gala, and play mahjong together. His friends have gotten so into it that they now always eagerly ask him when he will begin celebrating the following year.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added "Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held on December 4, 2024.

Sixteen Japan-born crested ibises, offspring of birds originally sent from China, officially settled at the Beijing Zoo on Wednesday after completing a month-long quarantine.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long been a treasure of Chinese culture that plays an indispensable part in global medicine.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in China hosted an award ceremony in Beijing on November 30, at which Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China, Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II to Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment (MEE) Huang Runqiu and Xie Zhenhua, China's former special envoy for climate change, affirming their outstanding contributions to the success of the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference held in Dubai.

A report highlighting China's continuous efforts in recent years to secure cultural access for individuals with visual impairments was released on Tuesday, International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan jointly inaugurated the 2024 Tourism Year of Uzbekistan in China and Uzbekistan-China Tourism Investment Forum in Beijing on December 3.

The Austrian Cultural Forum Beijing and the Embassy of Austria in China inaugurated an evocative art exhibition titled Vienna Calling in Beijing on December 1. Featuring the captivating Austrian artist Rudolf Fitz, the exhibition offered visitors an opportunity to explore the architectural beauty of Vienna.

With the support from the Embassy of Malaysia in China and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, the Malaysia-China Youth Leadership Camp was held in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, from November 28 to 30, to strengthen student relations.

Jakub Kumoch, Polish Ambassador to China, visited Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on December 2, meeting leaders in the city to explore cooperation opportunities in various fields.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added "Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held on December 4, 2024.

Qiong Yao, one of the bestselling Chinese romance writers, died in New Taipei City at the age of 86 on Wednesday. According to the local police and fire department, the writer was found deceased after taking her own life at her residence, Xinhua reported.

An ancient tomb complex dating from the Warring States period (475BC-221BC）to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) has been discovered in Luohe, Central China's Henan Province, yielding more than 1,000 artifacts, including bronze, pottery, iron, and jade items. Among them, a bronze sword has attracted particular attention due to its blade being still sharp after over 2,000 years.

For many young people in South Korea, a spontaneous weekend getaway to China has recently become a great post-work adventure. With flights from South Korea to some Chinese cities taking just a few hours and China's visa-free policy for South Koreans eliminating the hassle and cost of visas, the demand for quick trips to China has skyrocketed.

The Shanghai-based linguistic journal Yaowen Jiaozi, which pioneered the tradition of selecting annual buzzwords in China since 2008, has recently announced the Top Ten buzzwords of 2024.

"Hand in hand, regardless of who we are. Heads up high, walking forward. Let the world know we are Chinese." When Andy Lau, a renowned Hong Kong singer and actor, loudly sang the lyrics of the song "Chinese People" that expresses patriotism and national pride at the Taipei Arena during his concert tour in the island of Taiwan in November, the chorus resonated with the audience at the venue.

Sun Yingsha of China competes in the women's singles match at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 3, 2024. The Chinese team defeated the US team 8-1 to qualify for the quarterfinals.

The fully completed Shanghai Museum East, a branch of the Shanghai Museum, officially opened to the public on Tuesday during the just commenced 2024 M20+ International Museum Conference.

Several new archaeological discoveries, including the remains of a Song Dynasty (960-1279) city gate, have recently been made at the Shuomen Ancient Port, an archaeological site in East China's Zhejiang Province.

Marking its latest effort to optimize its accessibility environment, the Palace Museum has opened the Sensory Experience Gallery, a space integrating multi-sensory experiences to make culture more accessible for people with disabilities.

The hashtag "Chinese malatang (spicy hotpot) goes viral in Japan" surged to the top of trending topics over the past few days. Numerous malatang restaurants have become a hot culinary trend in Japan, with long queues outside restaurants becoming a common sight.