The Liuli Pavilion in Beijing's Beihai Park Photo: Li Hao/GTA museum built directly atop the ruins of an ancient city at the heart of what once was the Wuyue Kingdom opened to the public on Wednesday, offering visitors a rare, close-up look at urban life in the ancient kingdom more than a

As several historical sites along Beijing's Central Axis have been brought back to life and set to open to the public soon, the capital will advance the opening of the Zhengyangmen Gate Tower in 2026, demonstrating its latest efforts in promoting the creative reuse of cultural relics and historical

Since opening in 2023, the Zikawei Library in Shanghai's Xujiahui District has quickly emerged as a new cultural landmark, often likened by visitors to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from British author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels.

Inside a greenhouse at the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (YAAS), a newly bred Chinese rose once known only as No.4815-27 blooms quietly among thousands of new varieties. The pink flower has recently been renamed "Jiaolong" in honor of a late official. Since the academy first invited the

Just as spicy hotpot is to Sichuan and hulatang (spicy soup) is to Henan, zao cha (morning tea) is the culinary soul of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province.Recently, a set of new regulations governing Guangzhou morning tea culture has been adopted at the 47th Session of the Standing

When Xi Cheng, a literature editor, receives a new manuscript, she always finds herself pondering the same question: How can these words truly connect with today's readers?This is a key challenge faced by many editors in publishing houses. As China prepares to implement its first national

Chinese scientists’ recent research suggests that early humans in Central China may have begun using hafted stone tools and other significant technological innovations between about 160,000 and 70,000 years ago, challenging the long-held archaeological view that Paleolithic cultures in East Asia

A model presents a creation by Matthieu Blazy for Chanel during Paris Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 in Paris, France, Jan. 27, 2026.

Laba Festival celebrated in China

As winter's chill settles over much of China, the Laba Festival ushers in a time of warmth and anticipation.

Voice Beyond Horizon, a music program centered on Silk Road cultural exchange, will premiere on February 5, airing every Thursday evening on Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV.

Int'l brands launch Year-of-the-Horse-themed products to compete in Chinese Lunar New Year market

Amazon MGM Studios' science fiction thriller "Mercy" took the top spot at the North American box office with 11.2 million U.S. dollars in its opening weekend, dethroning Disney and 20th Century's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" after 5 weeks.Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, "Mercy" stars Chris Pratt as a

Special temple fair tailored for children kicks off in China's Tianjin

Various activities held across China to welcome upcoming Laba Festival

A vendor makes Jiande tofu buns at a theme event promoting the culture and tourism of Jiande City, in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 24, 2026.