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From pixels to physics: China's AI video...
From pixels to physics: China's AI video models enter the real world
When Bloomberg recently noted that "the clearest evidence of China's prowess may be in video," it highlighted a striking reality which is that in the era of generative video, Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) labs have established a decisive presence across the global market.
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Warhammer 40,000 tie-in draws young dono...
Warhammer 40,000 tie-in draws young donors, shows power of pop culture in public welfare
For a few hours, the Shanghai Blood Center looked more like a fan convention than a medical facility.
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Chinese animated hit 'All Wishes Come Tr...
Chinese animated hit 'All Wishes Come True' makes North American premiere
Chinese animated fantasy-comedy "All Wishes Come True" held its North American premiere Thursday night in Los Angeles, ahead of its theatrical release across the United States and Canada on Friday.
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Digital tools help safeguard Longmen's a...
Digital tools help safeguard Longmen's ancient stone art
At the Longmen Grottoes, digital restoration begins with a strict rule: Do not imagine what is missing.
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Tracing 30 years of Chinese contemporary...
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Tracing 30 years of Chinese contemporary art evolution
What does 30 years of artistic transformation look like in a single exhibition? Taikang Art Museum invites visitors to explore Blues on White, an exhibition running from August 4 to October 7 in Beijing. Join People's Daily reporter Li Bowen for an inside look at how Chinese contemporary art has evolved over three decades. (Produced by Li Bowen, Li Yuanxin and intern Liu Xinru; Cover image designed by Li Mingzhi)
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'Eat well': The simple phrase behind a w...
'Eat well': The simple phrase behind a wartime story of humanity
What can preserve the warmth of everyday life amid gunfire and ruins?Once Upon a Time in the Middle East looks for the answer in a simple place: a kitchen, a dining table, and a phrase familiar to many Chinese people – "eat well."Set against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, the film
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Beijing's Temple of Heaven: Six centurie...
Beijing's Temple of Heaven: Six centuries of architectural splendor
The Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is a stunning showcase of traditional Chinese architecture and a defining landmark of the city's rich architectural heritage.
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What does a Swiss tourist actually think...
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 pres...
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 ta...
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 ca...
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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 t...
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 qu...
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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