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)

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A few photographs can preserve a history that some people would rather forget. On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender.

In Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road city in northwest China, even rain has caught the attention of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

People visit the 2026 Shanghai Book Fair at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 12, 2026. Opening on Wednesday, the ongoing 2026 Shanghai Book Fair features two main venues, the Shanghai Exhibition Center and the Shanghai Book City.

In 1972, then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai presented White Rabbit milk candies as a state gift to visiting US President Richard Nixon. More than half a century later, the Shanghai sweet is making another journey abroad – this time through its wrapper.

2026 Shanghai Book Fair opens

At the Seventy‑Two Wonder Tower scenic area in Zhangjiajie, you can often spot a young girl chatting with foreign visitors. Eight‑year‑old Li Anqi is a native of Zhangjiajie.

China's 2026 box-office revenue including pre-sales has exceeded 24.6 billion yuan (about $3.6 billion) as of noon on Wednesday, with domestic releases leading the chart, according to data from online Chinese ticketing platforms.

China's animation industry is having a blockbuster summer, with the animated film "All Wishes Come True" emerging as a surprise hit.