What does a Swiss tourist actually think of Dali, China?
We met a traveler from Switzerland at Dali Airport after he had spent seven days exploring Dali in Yunnan, China. From the peaceful ancient town and lively modern streets to an unexpected hotpot addiction, he shares his honest impressions of the city.But his biggest highlight wasn't a famous
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China National Peking Opera Company presents performance in Tunis
The China National Peking Opera Company presented a performance on Tuesday at the "Folklores of the World" event during the 60th Carthage Festival in Tunis.
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Chinese Huangmei opera heroine brings tale of courage to Edinburgh
Minutes before going on stage in Edinburgh, Han Zaifen sat before a dressing-room mirror, humming softly to herself as the final touches were put on her makeup.
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Confucius Institute, Chinese medical team hold martial arts injury prevention training in Sao Tome and Principe
The Confucius Institute at the University of Sao Tome and Principe and the 20th Chinese medical team to the country on Wednesday launched a training program on the prevention and treatment of martial arts injuries at the university.
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Every vein, every leaf: all paint, no cabbage
Are those real Chinese cabbages? Look closer. A Chinese artist renders every crisp leaf and delicate vein in stunning detail. A lifelike dragonfly rests on the leaves, so real you may need a second look to tell the painting from reality.
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Decades later, the photos behind 'Dead to Rights' still speak
A few photographs can preserve a history that some people would rather forget. On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender.
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Xi Story: The rain, the caves and the quest to preserve Mogao Grottoes
In Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road city in northwest China, even rain has caught the attention of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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2026 Shanghai Book Fair opens
People visit the 2026 Shanghai Book Fair at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 12, 2026. Opening on Wednesday, the ongoing 2026 Shanghai Book Fair features two main venues, the Shanghai Exhibition Center and the Shanghai Book City.
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Why White Rabbit's vintage wrapper is trending on Western social media
In 1972, then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai presented White Rabbit milk candies as a state gift to visiting US President Richard Nixon. More than half a century later, the Shanghai sweet is making another journey abroad – this time through its wrapper.
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2026 Shanghai Book Fair opens
2026 Shanghai Book Fair opens
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Young voice tells the Zhangjiajie story to the world
At the Seventy‑Two Wonder Tower scenic area in Zhangjiajie, you can often spot a young girl chatting with foreign visitors. Eight‑year‑old Li Anqi is a native of Zhangjiajie.
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Homegrown hits lead China's 2026 box office
China's 2026 box-office revenue including pre-sales has exceeded 24.6 billion yuan (about $3.6 billion) as of noon on Wednesday, with domestic releases leading the chart, according to data from online Chinese ticketing platforms.
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Beyond Ne Zha success, China's animation goes global
China's animation industry is having a blockbuster summer, with the animated film "All Wishes Come True" emerging as a surprise hit.
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Symbiosis | Harvesting the Sun in the Desert
Twelve thousand heliostats track the sun day and night across Dunhuang's Gobi Desert, site of China's first 100‑megawatt molten‑salt tower concentrated solar power plant.
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