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Shanghai – November 07, 2026 -- Visitors to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) can see Pigeon's new Lamb Blessings Newborn Bottle Gift Set, a debut inspired by the traditional Chinese zodiac. The baby feeding and care company is attending the expo for the fourth consecutive year under the theme "Boundless Joy of Newborn."

Bottles from around the world appear together at CIIE for the first time

Pigeon has gathered its most popular baby bottles from markets worldwide. Each carries newborn blessings and draws on the company's decades of feeding research. A dedicated newborn care area covers feeding, cleansing, and delicate skin care for a newborn's daily routine.

Shenzhen – November 06, 2026 -- Visitors to Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt can see ELEGOO's first 3D scanner, an upgraded resin printer and one still-unannounced printer at booth 12.0-C02 from November 17 to 20.

ELEGOO brings its first scanner and large-format printers to Frankfurt

The show takes place at the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Center. ELEGOO will display FDM printers including the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo and the large-format Orangestorm Giga.

The M1 Ultra is the company's first all-in-one smart 3D scanner and marks its expansion into 3D scanning. According to ELEGOO, it combines multiple scanning modes with a streamlined scan-to-model process designed for professional workflows.

Two new printers get a first look at the booth

Visitors will see an upgraded resin 3D printer and another printer that has not yet been announced. ELEGOO says further details will be revealed at the event.

Changshan – November 05, 2026 -- Changshan County in China's Zhejiang Province drew 503,000 tourist visits over the 2026 National Day holiday, up 22.8% year on year, and overnight trips jumped 40.1% to 267,000 as lantern-lit streets, village carnivals and food markets kept visitors in town after dark.

The visit total ranks 10th in Zhejiang Province and first in Quzhou for growth. Overnight growth was the second-fastest in the province and the fastest in Quzhou. The county ran the holiday under the theme "Meet U in Changshan: Immerse Yourself."

Night tours and torch carnivals keep visitors past sunset

The Beimen Historic and Cultural District staged Beimen Abuzz: A Theatrical Stroll Through Changshan, with flying aoyu fish lanterns, traditional box lanterns and street acrobatics evoking the Song dynasty. Holiday attendance there reached 191,500, up 10.69%.

Linhai – November 04, 2026 -- Trail runners in China now have a new support network to use: Salomon launched its TRAILHEAD Trail Hub at the Tsaigu Trail race in the Kuocang Mountains, with more locations planned for next year. The race brought together 6,500 runners, including 20 Chinese and international Team Salomon elites, and closed out Salomon Trail Week.

Salomon athletes took eight of 18 podium places

Across the men's and women's 25K, 50K and 105K races, Team Salomon athletes claimed eight of the 18 podium spots. The women's 50K was the team's best race: Salomon athletes swept the podium and took five of the top six places.

Milan – November 03, 2026 -- KOVE used EICMA on 3 November 2026 to unveil five new motorcycles: the 125 RALLY, 350 RALLY and 650RR, plus the electric BONIC and E-500RR. The brand also showed its in-house KOVE Electronic Clutch and its 2027 racing lineups.

The 125 and 350 RALLY both run a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel

The 125 RALLY weighs 122 kg dry and is pitched as a lightweight way into adventure riding. The 350 RALLY uses a 349.9cc engine, a 21-litre tank and long-travel suspension for longer rides. Dual Counter-Balancers reduce vibration, and dry-sump lubrication supports demanding off-road use.

Shenzhen – November 03, 2026 -- A new documentary, Shenzhen: People Who Build the Future, follows seven residents of the Chinese metropolis and is guided by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Malcolm Clarke, who writes and narrates it.

Seven people carry the story of the city

The film skips the familiar skylines and the headline economic growth. Instead, it presents the city through seven individuals from different generations, whose personal journeys define Shenzhen's pulse.

The lineup spans the early builders who laid the city's groundwork, tech dreamers working on supercars and robotics, international educators, and artists who carry Chinese culture abroad.

Clarke's perspective shapes the film

The documentary focuses on the resilience, grit, and imagination of a place where the future is built by hand rather than only envisioned. Clarke narrates throughout, giving the film a single guiding voice.

Shanghai – November 02, 2026 -- Fans of Hatsune Miku can now see two new 1/12-scale collectible figures from toy brand Blokees: a Gomora-themed ULTRAMIKU and a Snow Miku. Both debuted at the "MIKU WITH YOU 2026" concert in Shanghai, held from October 31 to November 1, where Blokees was the official strategic partner.

Two DaaLaMode figures make their debut

The BLOKEES-DaaLaMode 1/12 ULTRAMIKU "Kaiju Party" Collaboration Series Gomora Ver. pairs a fully articulated figure with a plush costume. It draws on the monster from Ultraman for a cross-IP design.

The BLOKEES-DaaLaMode 1/12 Snow Miku follows Snow Miku's winter-inspired look. It has detailed costume elements, a translucent gradient hairstyle, dedicated accessories and 18+ points of articulation.

ZHANGJIAGANG – – November 01, 2026 -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival is open to visitors through November 29, with rail itineraries to smaller Yangtze River Delta cities, RV camping exchanges along the river and a cultural market on the program.

Thirteen village leaders open the festival with river water

The festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, in Jiangsu Province. Thirteen village Party secretaries each brought water from the stretch of the Yangtze flowing through their hometowns. Joined by guests, they used the water in the opening ceremony.

Two exhibitions also opened at the Yonglian Art Museum that day, including Art Without Borders: A Joint Exhibition of Works from Community Collaborative Art Museums.

Hong Kong – October 31, 2026 -- OlloBot's OlloNi SS1, a home companion robot built to bond with people rather than just complete tasks, was named an Honoree in the Best in Home & Entertainment category of the IFA Innovation Awards at IFA Berlin 2026, the brand's European debut.

OlloNi SS1 reacts to touch, sound and facial expressions

OlloNi SS1 runs on OlloBot's proprietary EmpathCore emotional engine and Affinilog interaction system. Together, they let the robot respond dynamically to touch, sound and facial expressions.

At IFA, OlloBot built an open, home-inspired space under the theme "Touch. Feel. Bond." so visitors could interact with the robot directly. OlloNi SS1 also appeared in IFA's "Robots on the Runway" showcase, where its emotional engine let it react to its surroundings in real time.

West Palm Beach – October 30, 2026 -- American Independence Gold, a veteran-owned precious-metals company, is urging retirees and near-retirees to review their savings before the midterm elections, rather than rushing into gold or silver.

Election night will end, but household expenses will not. The company's core question for savers is whether their mix of assets will meet their needs in the years ahead.

Election results have not moved gold in a consistent way

An October 22, 2026 World Gold Council report says U.S. election results have not had a consistent, clear effect on gold prices. Policies that follow and global demand can matter more.

Overseas buying is one example. CNBC reports that China imported more than 1,000 tonnes of gold in the first eight months of 2026, compared with 886 tonnes in all of 2025. China's central bank had also bought gold for 23 consecutive months, which CNBC links to efforts to diversify reserves.