Back in his hometown in the United States, Connor Burke reflected on his life-changing decision: leaving behind his job in the real estate industry and starting over in China.At 30, the young American returned to the classroom as a first-year medical student, thousands of miles from home.His story

In the closing scene of the hit Chinese film "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East," sunlight fills a post-war restaurant as a waiter introduces the house specialty, namely "Xu Fu Rice Stew," a humble dish born out of wartime hardship.It begins as a simple pot of braised rice, made by a Chinese cook

French and Chinese artists and artisans are bringing centuries-old craftsmanship into contemporary dialogue through a new cultural project in Shanghai.Conceived specifically for China, "la Galerie du 19M SHANGHAI" exhibition brings together 31 creative practitioners from China and France, alongside

A simple fish hook carries a powerful story of sacrifice and perseverance from the Long March. Today, at Beijing Bayi School,ninth graders are revisiting The Golden Fish Hook through art — using brushes, tablets and AI to turn a chapter of history into their own visual stories. From appreciating

Animation is becoming more than just entertainment in China, as new technologies, original franchises and cross-industry collaboration reshape the sector. The 2026 Beijing Animation Festival, held in the leadup to China's National Day on October 1, brought together more than 70 animation IPs,

The ninth China Now Music Festival kicked off Friday night at Carnegie Hall in New York City, bringing together musical works that evoke the shared memories, aspirations and enduring bonds of the American and Chinese peoples.The festival, running from Oct. 2-11 under the theme "Chasing Dreams," is

China's 2026 National Day holiday box office has surpassed 466 million yuan (US$69.5 million), including pre-sales, as of 14:30 p.m. on October 3, according to Chinese movie data platform Beacon Pro.

China will put stronger protection and broader international cooperation at the center of its cultural heritage preservation policy for the upcoming five years

Cambodia's APSARA National Authority (ANA) has reattached the heads of two ancient deity statues at Angkor Thom's Victory Gate, located within the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, according to an ANA news release on Friday.

Autumn turns northeast Chinese Province of Jilin into a sea of colors, with golden forests stretching across its mountains and valleys.

A firework show lit up Urumqi Culture Park on Oct. 1, as people of all ethnic groups gathered to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

A fashion designer from has brought a touch of Chinese culture to Milan Fashion Week. Designer Zhao Huizhou presented its Spring-Summer 2027 collection, "The Fan Code," using the traditional Chinese fan as a starting point to explore culture, craftsmanship and modern fashion.

China's National Day holiday is in full swing, with travelers fanning out across the country on the second day of the break, from bustling city hubs to scenic rural destinations, bringing fresh energy to the holiday economy.

In Maizidian Street, Chaoyang District of Beijing, commercial areas interweave with residential compounds. Home to residents from more than 60 countries, the neighborhood also sees thousands of delivery riders traveling through every day. This diversity poses unique challenges for community

A warrior queen. A powerful king. An empire at its zenith. Then, 3,000 years of silence.A great tomb was unearthed – hers – and with it a story of war, power—and a love that refused to fade, carved into oracle bones.The bronze remains. The bones remember.

The growing popularity of cultural landmarks is enriching the cultural tourism offerings around them. Now, let's visit Haikou and Sanya – at the northern and southern ends of China's Hainan Island – to see how a clock tower has witnessed the passage of time and how a statue has welcomed visitors