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'Mural doctor' devotes over 40 years to ...
'Mural doctor' devotes over 40 years to protecting ancient murals
At the Dunhuang Academy's conservation research institute in northwest China's Gansu Province, Fan Zaixuan, a "mural doctor" and a researcher at the academy, briefed colleagues on a new challenge shortly after returning from Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province: restoring murals buried
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Shanghai tailoring hub becomes a must-vi...
Shanghai tailoring hub becomes a must-visit destination for global travelers
On Tripadvisor, the globally renowned travel review website, the South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market, or the South Bund Custom-Made Center, ranks second on its list of Shanghai's top attractions.Located in Huangpu district, the tailoring center specializes in fabrics and made-to-measure
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Four retired passenger planes on auction...
Four retired passenger planes on auction in Chongqing city, can be converted to cafés, restaurants
Four retired passenger planes — an Airbus A321, an A320, an A319 and a Boeing 737-700 — will be auctioned as a package on Tuesday in China with a starting price of 4 million yuan, the Global Times learned on Alibaba's judicial auction platform.
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Director Wen Muye's two magic words conn...
Director Wen Muye's two magic words connect with international cast
The summer hit "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" remains a box office draw. With an international cast, how did director and screenwriter Wen Muye bridge the language barrier and build a creative connection with his actors? In a recent conversation with CGTN host Tian Wei, Wen reveals that
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Think tank report highlights value of China's new popular literature, art
New popular literature and art, characterized by broad public participation in the era of the internet and AI, are helping China better express itself and contribute to a fairer global cultural order, according to a think tank report released on Sunday.
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China Everything Vlog | Beijing Internat...
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China Everything Vlog | Beijing International Food Carnival: Where global flavors and cultures meet
The 2026 Beijing International Food Carnival is in full swing at Chaoyang Park in downtown Beijing, where chefs and foodies from around the world have gathered to share their culinary traditions. From sizzling barbecue and fresh tacos to authentic paella, food brings diverse cultures together in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Taste the world right here in Beijing! (Produced by Wang Ruofan, Lu Dong, intern Zhang Sisi and Yang Ziyu)
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Shanghai Paradox Museum returns with new...
Shanghai Paradox Museum returns with new optical illusions
Paradox Museum in Shanghai returns with brand-new illusions! It's packed with interactive illusions that twist physics, optics and perspective. The museum is the perfect spot for tourists, local families and anyone who loves mind-bending photo moments.
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Chinese box-office hit 'Dear You' opens ...
Chinese box-office hit 'Dear You' opens in North America
The highly-anticipated Chinese box-office hit "Dear You" opened Friday in a limited theatrical release across North America.Distributed by Well Go USA Entertainment, the Chinese word-of-mouth family drama film is screening with English and Chinese subtitles at more than 160 theaters in major North
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China-Brazil joint concert staged in Sao...
China-Brazil joint concert staged in Sao Paulo
This photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a scene of a concert at the Sala Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Jointly presented by the China National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Orchestra and the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, the concert showcased the cultural charm of China and Brazil through
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Shanghai welcomes a major Morandi retros...
Shanghai welcomes a major Morandi retrospective
A major retrospective of Italian artist Giorgio Morandi is now on show at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai, bringing together more than 200 works and exhibits.
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Freshmen showcase martial charms during ...
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Freshmen showcase martial charms during military training
On September 2, freshmen from Beijing Sport University took to the stage to show off their martial arts talents with swords and spears during a break in military training. (Produced by Li Zhuoman, Ma Yunzhe and intern Zhao Wenchang)
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Interview: Song Yadong on visualization,...
Interview: Song Yadong on visualization, self-belief and the KO that changed everything
Song Yadong didn't sleep at all on the night of August 29, after registering the most significant victory of his UFC career so far."I was too excited to sleep. The excitement still hasn't fully worn off. Every time I open my phone, it's all about me," Song told Xinhua on Thursday.In the main event
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Visitors experience VR projects at 83rd ...
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Visitors experience VR projects at 83rd Venice International Film Festival
Visitors experience VR projects at 83rd Venice International Film Festival
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Quick-fire question: rice or noodles?...
Quick-fire question: rice or noodles?
Which starch would you choose: rice or noodles? Food is a key ingredient of any cultural immersion, including the experience a group of American students had in China.
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