After quitting her job as an international trader in Paris, France, Yang Yuxiao returned to her hometown in Zhejiang province, breathing new life into the ancient art of Linhai paper cutting. By blending her family's rich heritage with contemporary techniques, she is ensuring that this traditional craft not only survives but thrives.
The "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition has drawn participants from more than 100 countries worldwide. Among this year's standout contestants was Ravanov Eldar from Azerbaijan, who won the Excellence in Style Award at the global finals.
Students from the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi wear traditional Chinese attire during the "China-Benin Fashion Show" in Cotonou, Benin, on Nov 8.
With a paintbrush in hand, Qumu Shiwu patiently draws unique patterns on a piece of lacquerware, freehand yet with unerring precision.
A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province.A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo by Luo Hao/For chinadaily.com.cn]
When an X1.7-class solar flare erupted on November 9, a photographer was able to capture the rare visual spectacle – the entire process of a sunset, complete with a magnificent "flare" effect.
Nearly a century after his great-aunt ventured into war-torn China as a young journalist from the United States, Adam Foster has come to understand the profound impact of her work and how the bridges she helped build continue to inspire cross-cultural friendship.
Beijing's Moshikou Historical and Cultural Block, a 2,000-year-old hub with deep ties to trade and literature, has been revitalized through urban renewal to blend history, modernity and tourism appeal.
The academic journal Research on Hongshan Culture was officially launched on Sunday in Shenyang, Liaoning province, marking the creation of a long-term, systematic platform for academic exchange in the study of Hongshan culture.
A China-ASEAN seminar for administrative schools and think tanks opened on Monday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, as officials and scholars sought to deepen cooperation on governance, training and policy research across the region.
Chinese takers of the International English Language Testing System, more commonly known as IELTS, are becoming increasingly diverse in their motivations and regional backgrounds, reflecting how globalization and workplace demands are reshaping English learning across the country, according to an industry report.
Talented professionals from extended regions of the Chinese mainland are set to enjoy relaxed multiple-entry permits to Hong Kong and Macao, according to an announcement on Monday. The initiative is among 10 measures set to streamline border immigration controls rolled out by China's National Immigration Administration, which are designed to "support high-level opening-up and high-quality development". Effective on Wednesday, eligible mainland professionals — including high-level talent and specialists in research, culture, education, healthcare and law — can apply for multiple-entry permits to the two special administrative regions. The permits are valid for up to five years, allowing stays of no more than 30 days per visit, with applications based on official talent certification.
When Ahmed Sheraz, a member of the Pakistan Tariff Commission, came across the Chinese proverb, "All living things should flourish without harming each other;"I was inspired by the focus on people — on inclusion, innovation and environmental awareness," Bayoumi said. "Modernization in China is not only about material progress.
A grand ceremony honoring Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor, was held on Wednesday at the Huangdi Temple in Jinyun county, part of Lishui city in Zhejiang province.
When Xu Dongdong's Beijing exhibition opened on Saturday, people in the city had already embraced the seasonal changes that mark the end of autumn: several days earlier, shuang jiang (Frost's Descent), the last solar term of autumn, arrived to bring colder days, diminished sunlight, and trees in shades of red and yellow.
For James Long, co-chair of the Durham Sister Cities Kunshan Committee, his connection with China began in the classroom.
On a summer morning this year in the Huang-Bohai New Area of Yantai, Shandong province, volunteers transferred lively fish seedlings into water buckets. Nearby, team members carefully poured these buckets into an inflatable waterway, releasing the young fish. The seawater carried them toward the open sea, marking the sixth China-South Korea joint release of fishery resources for stock enhancement.
During the "Discovering Shanxi's Ancient Chinese Architecture — Overseas Media and Students Tour", held from Oct 14 to 18, the North China province of Shanxi revealed its culture and vitality to a group of overseas visitors.
Walmart China has announced that Liu Peng has joined the company as president of Sam's Club China, its membership-store format, highlighting the retailer's push to integrate digital innovation with the in-store experience as it accelerates growth in the Chinese market.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Tuesday released its 2025 synthesis report on nationally determined contributions (NDCs), showing improved quality, credibility, and economic coverage.
President Xi Jinping has called for giving full play to the role of the Palace Museum and turning it into an important window for the world to better understand Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, as he visited an exhibition marking the museum's 100th founding anniversary on Monday.
The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. What are the historical origins of China Studies in Spain and Latin America? What is the current state of cultural exchange between China and Spain? How can the world better understand China?
For five years, I've lived in Beijing, photographing its temples, courtyards and the impressive details of its imperial architecture. I thought I had come to understand the language of Chinese design — the colors, proportions and symmetry that express the nation's sense of harmony.
As the third Liangzhu Forum commenced in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on Oct 18, a group of international culture enthusiasts and Gen Z content creators gathered to explore the roots of Chinese civilization in the city.
The performance of Kunqu Opera classics from the Imperial Palace at Shanghai Grand Theatre on Friday night marked the opening of the 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.
According to organizers, the four sub-forums will discuss the modern relevance of ancient civilizations, archaeological site protection, museum innovation and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Standing at a new starting point, the century-old Palace Museum in Beijing is drawing on its past experiences to enhance international engagement and open a new chapter for the future, experts said at a key international cultural event.
To some observers, the breakthrough of Pop Mart's Labubu collectible dolls as a worldwide craze is a random, even ephemeral event. But to business experts, it reflects something deeper, a transformation from the "Made in China" brand to a new label, "Created in China", and is symbolic of the rise of China's cultural exports.
A boy points at a poster for the premiere of the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2in a cinema in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct 2.' or 'What about (insert political issues).' The positive reception marked a rare and notable shift." Both Deng and Pereira said Labubu fever is a signal.
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