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.
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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.
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