China Weekly News Quiz: January 19-25, 2026

1

China's gross domestic product (GDP) totaled 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.12 trillion) in 2025, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on January 19.‬ How much was the growth rate?

5 percent
4 percent

1 / 5

2

The return capsule of China's Shenzhou-20 spaceship landed safely back on Earth on January 19 after an extended stay in orbit, with engineers hailing the return as another landmark test passed by the country's space program.‬ Why was the spacecraft's planned return last year postponed?

Space debris impact
Change of cargo delivery plans

2 / 5

3

China has built the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on January 21.‬ What percent of expressway service areas in China have charging piles?

Over 98 percent
Over 88 percent

3 / 5

4

A new plant species named Neocinnamomum citratum has been discovered in the limestone mountainous area within Xingyi Global Geopark in southwest China's Guizhou Province.‬ What does it smell like?

Cinnamon
Lemon

4 / 5

5

Major Cold, the last of the 24 solar terms on the traditional Chinese calendar, fell on January 20 this year. What is commonly eaten during this term?

Stews and glutinous rice dishes
Seasonal iced desserts

5 / 5

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