A wind turbine spins against a glowing sunset in Huanggang, Hubei Province, making its silhouetted blades appear like the hands of a giant clock.

Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road hub in Northwest China's Gansu Province, attracts millions of visitors from home and abroad every year. But what is it like to experience its desert dunes, ancient grottoes and Silk Road heritage for the very first time? At the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, first-time foreign visitors told People's Daily what surprised them most—from ancient Buddhist art to the warmth of the local community. (Produced by Xu Zheqi, Zou Yun and intern Li Jialu)

A group of police officers in Kunming recently gave an energetic performance of the traditional Jingpo knife dance, showcasing powerful moves, lightning-fast footwork and impressive strength. Rooted in ancient martial arts, the dance showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Jingpo ethnic group.

Five universities from Hong Kong remained in the top 10 of the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, with the University of Hong Kong retaining the number one spot, according to the latest release from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading international higher education research organization, on

The 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened on Tuesday in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province. The three-day event has brought together around 1,200 representatives from more than 50 countries and regions.

Representatives of 38 media organizations from 23 countries gathered in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province on Tuesday to plan the next stage for the Belt and Road News Network.

A group of young American students from the University of Central Oklahoma joined Chinese performers for a musical celebration of friendship at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. Set against the backdrop of the desert oasis, the

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "copyright"? And more importantly, what does copyright have to do with ordinary people? Let's look for the answers together. (Produced by Xu Zheqi, Zeng Yichen, Li Zhuoman and intern Li Jialu)

Copyright protection is helping transform cultural heritage into creative products, bringing traditional culture to younger audiences and opening up new opportunities in global markets.

After watching the Chinese drama series The Early Spring, Vietnamese marketing analyst Pham Thi Thuy Linh listened to its soundtrack every day — not just for the story, but for the moments that felt deeply familiar and echoed her own life experiences."

Inside a hulking former industrial gas holder, now transformed into an arts venue in Beijing's 798 Art Zone, the scene looks straight out of a science-fiction film — yet the future it depicts feels closer than ever.

October in Shanghai sees fashion spilling beyond the runway and into the city's tree-lined streets and bustling shopping districts.

The excavation of a large Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC) settlement in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, demonstrates how archaeology conducted before construction can enable systematic research in a region that once served as an ancient capital.

Inside a darkened theater in Central China, rivers wind through forests as scenes of hunting, fishing and farming unfold across a panoramic screen.

China will step up international archaeological cooperation over the next five years to promote mutual learning among civilizations, according to a new development blueprint.