By 6:08 p.m. on Saturday, the total box office revenue of China's National Day holiday had surpassed the 1.1-billion-yuan (about $155 million) mark, according to online platform data.
Models showcase new collections from NEXY.CO at the Shenzhen Futian Fashion Day in Paris, France on Sept 29.In 2024, the added value of the fashion industry accounted for 15 percent of regional GDP, with over 1,700 significant enterprises generating more than 524 billion yuan ($73.59 billion) in annual revenue.

China showcased the unique charm and vibrant vitality of its culture and tourism attractions at the Tourism EXPO Japan held in Aichi Prefecture.
The 2025 China International Online Literature Week kicks off in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.As Chinese stories travel across borders through online literature, the medium has become part of the "new three pillars" of China's cultural exports—alongside online dramas and games—serving as a key bridge for sharing traditional Chinese culture with the world.

Dozens of Pi's creations — from sci-fi automatons to anime characters — are now on display in the park's showroom. For Pi, this is more than an exhibition.His income has stabilized, and he is now considering building up a small team of assistants. The models are not limited to paper art.
The China-Hungary cultural exchange event was held in Budapest, Hungary, September 26, 2025.CMG has long been committed to promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Hungary.

A grand ceremony commemorating the 2,576th anniversary of Confucius (551-479 BC) was held in Qufu, the hometown of the ancient philosopher in East China's Shandong Province, on Sunday.
Ouyang An, director of the China National Tourist Office in Tokyo, said cultural exchanges between China and Japan are growing steadily, with tourism cooperation gaining momentum.

As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches, public transportation in Guangdong province — particularly train services — will be heavily disrupted starting on Tuesday, while most coastal cities in the province have suspended school, work, production and business operations.

In the heart of the Gobi Desert, where the sands whisper tales of ancient times, lies an unexpected culinary delight immortalized in stone — perhaps indicative of the world's oldest barbecue party.

In hand with a masala dosa, a crispy South Indian crepe stuffed with spicy potato curry, Chinese youth Yang Rui, 21, began his one-day exploration of India. He boarded the Hyderabad Metro to the English and Foreign Languages University, eager to dive into a culture he could experience outside textbooks.

Zhang Ruiyang, who only began skating at the senior level this year, has emerged as a legitimate hope to break the long-standing stranglehold on women's singles of Russian, Japanese and North American heavyweights.

Doctors in Guangdong province are urging people to adopt healthier eating and exercise habits to control uric acid levels, as the coastal region records a significant number of gout patients.

China has received more than 36,000 young people from the United States through exchange programs in the past two years, inspired by President Xi Jinping's "50,000 in Five Years" initiative, a senior education official said on Tuesday.

The UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education was officially inaugurated in Shanghai on Sunday, marking the first establishment of a UNESCO Category 1 Center in China.

According to Beacon, as of 4:17 p.m. Monday, the Chinese movie "Evil Unbound" had grossed over 1.25 billion yuan (about $175.72 million), ranking among the top five box-office earners of 2025 in China.

The United Nation's Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inaugurated an international institute for STEM education in east China's Shanghai on Sunday.

Anta brand Arc'teryx and Chinese visual artist Cai Guoqiang on Friday ignited a large-scale firework show titled "Ascending Dragon" in the Himalayas, Xizang Autonomous Region. The event drew online criticism for allegedly showing disregard for the local environment.

A dance performance in progress during the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo on Sunday in Dunhuang, Gansu province."I hope the expo will inject deeper civilizational strength into promoting harmonious coexistence of civilizations and building a community with a shared future for humanity," she said.

The Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo provides a vital platform for dialogue among civilizations involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, where "each culture can share its uniqueness", said Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy. "Each civilization is beautiful in its own way, and better together."

The growing popularity of Chinese language education in South Africa is offering young people not only a new language skill but also a gateway to Chinese culture, further strengthening ties between the two countries.

A Chinese youth music festival has made its first overseas appearance in Singapore, drawing young audiences from across Asia and beyond.
At the end of his workday at a consulting company, 34-year-old Hu Jie has a novel way of unwinding in his small apartment in Beijing's Chaoyang district — he makes furniture.
At a wind farm in Zunyi, Guizhou province, summer nights are marked by clear skies and an expanse of stars.
A Greek singer sings a song together with a local children's choir at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, Sept 13, 2025.


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The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened on Wednesday in Beijing, providing an important platform for countries to showcase their service industries and professional expertise. Barbados Ambassador to China Hallam Henry told China News Service that the fair offers Barbados a unique opportunity to promote its tourism, services, and cultural assets while pursuing deeper economic cooperation with China.
The 10th Colorful World exhibition and exchange opened on Wednesday at Hall 9 of Shougang Park in Beijing, one of the main venues of the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services. The event runs until Sept 14.


Dongchongxiacao, or Chinese caterpillar fungus, found in Alpine regions, is a wild plant under China's national second-class protection.
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