Chinese author highlights power of cross-cultural travel, AI in writing at London Book Fair
Travel is not only movement through space, but also a way of understanding the world, Chinese author Xu Zhiyuan said on Tuesday during a discussion at the 2026 London Book Fair. The fair, held in London from Tuesday to Thursday, brought together publishers, writers, and industry professionals from
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Trending in China | Lianhualao: Time-honored folk art
Lianhualao ("fallen lotus") blends storytelling and song in a time-honored Chinese tradition. Two performers—one leads, one responds—shake branches adorned with red lotus paper flowers for rhythm. It features blessings and folk tales and was designated a national intangible heritage in 2011. (Video: Kuishou; compiled by Fan Yuting)
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Chenghuang temple fair held in Jieyang, China's Guangdong
Chenghuang temple fair held in Jieyang, China's Guangdong
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Chinese painting exhibition on horse opens in Kyrgyzstan
An exhibition of Chinese paintings on the theme of the horse opened Tuesday at the National Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek.
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China-Shanghai Film Week opens in Sao Paulo
On the evening of March 4, a packed house of more than 200 film enthusiasts cheered as China-Shanghai Film Week kicked off in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city.
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Chenghuang temple fair held in Jieyang, China's Guangdong
Chenghuang temple fair held in Jieyang, China's Guangdong
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Xiamen artisan keeps ancient dragon and tiger lantern alive
The dragon and tiger lantern, or longhu deng, continues to glow in Xiamen, Fujian Province, thanks to the dedication of three generations.
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AI in education: Enabling large-scale, personalized talent cultivation
Artificial intelligence has transformed education through the integration of large-scale and personalized talent cultivation, Xu Kun, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said on Wednesday.
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Chinese programs to be aired on Ethiopian TV to promote cultural ties
A total of 18 Chinese TV programs will be screened on Fana, a leading Ethiopian media platform, over the coming weeks in March, to promote cultural exchanges between China and Ethiopia. This decision was announced at a launch ceremony at the headquarters of Fana Media Corporation (FMC) Tuesday in
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A true warrior doesn't need two shoes
On March 4, in Puning, South China's Guangdong Province, this young girl lost her shoe mid-performance but never missed a beat. She was performing the Yingge Dance, also known as the "Chinese Warrior Dance"—a powerful tradition from the Chaoshan region. Her composure shows the true spirit of a warrior! (Video source: Douyin; Compiled by Yao Yuhe)
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Traditional temple procession held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Traditional temple procession held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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'Village T' fashion show held in China's Guizhou
'Village T' fashion show held in China's Guizhou
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Healing Xizang and the world: Mingkyi Tsomo's Tibetan medicine journey
Healing Xizang and the world: Mingkyi Tsomo's Tibetan medicine journey
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A Miao song by a mountain stream
By a quiet mountain stream in Guizhou, Miao women sing as their voices echo gently through the valley. These melodies grow out of everyday life and have been passed down through generations. Though languages may differ, the feelings within the songs remain warmly familiar.
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