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A cut above: Students model paper-cut robes at university anniversary in Xi'an
Students took the runway in handmade paper-cut robes during an event marking the 20th anniversary of Xi'an Kedagaoxin University in Shaanxi Province on November 1. Five robes, featuring traditional Chinese motifs including dragons, phoenixes and peonies, were made over the course of a month under the guidance of an instructor. The students said they felt honored to present their work as a gift to their university.
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London lights up for Christmas celebrations
Christmas lights on London's Regent Street and in St James's were illuminated on Thursday evening to welcome the festive season.
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Gamers get nostalgic as Zelda remake hits shelves
Gaming fans around the world excitedly welcomed the release on Thursday of Nintendo's latest addition to its long-running Zelda series, "Ocarina of Time".
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Dunhuang's creative products draw international visitors at Silk Road expo
LANZHOU, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- At the cultural and creative exhibition area of the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, a series of products blending traditional charm with modern design drew visitors' attention.The expo, held from Monday to Wednesday in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, brought together around 1,200 representatives from more than 50 countries and regions. It featured forums, cultural exhibitions and artistic performances to showcase Dunhuang's rich culture and promote dialogue on global cultural cooperation.Dillon Thomas Longey, a 20-year-old student from the University of Central Oklahoma in the United States, and his companions moved from booth to booth, admiring Dunhuang-themed products with keen interest. Some bought postcards printed with mural patterns, while others were drawn to plush camels.This is so cool! Longey said, describing the integration of history and culture into modern design as a fascinating way to communicate. Sharing Dunhuang's culture and history through these products is really great!Because of a tight schedule, Longey only had time to buy a few postcards, but he hoped to choose more cultural products to take back to the United States for family and friends.Briana Corazon Donovan, a 22-year-old American student from the same university, was equally impressed. Buying a product means you can take culture home with you, she said.These cultural and creative products from northwest China are becoming a window through which foreign visitors can learn about Dunhuang and experience Chinese culture.Dunhuang was once a hub on the Silk Road in northwest China. For centuries, merchants and envoys from different regions passed through, helping create a rich cultural heritage that includes the Mogao Caves. Today, from classic mural figures such as flying apsaras and the nine-colored deer to a wealth of Silk Road elements, ancient Dunhuang culture is being woven into daily life through modern creative design....
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Kuliang Forum highlights people-to-people exchanges in China-US ties
"Kuliang Story" is a brand of China-US people-to-people exchange activities. And the third Kuliang Forum was held on Wednesday in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Participants from China and the United States gather to discuss how people-to-people exchanges can bring the two countries
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TV Drama 'I See You' begins filming in Ningbo
Filming of a TV drama focused on a group of medical professionals working in an intensive care unit (ICU) has begun in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province.
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Young artists converge for China Wulin Conference in Jinhua
On location at the filming of the China Wulin Conference and Jinhua City Theatre Festival, over 20 distinct regional opera styles and more than 30 prestigious troupes from across 17 provinces have converged to record 96 classic opera excerpts.
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UNESCO official: Cooperation, China's vision to protect heritage
During the 2026 Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, addressed the question of how nations can jointly safeguard shared cultural heritage from excessive tourism commercialization.
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Dunhuang: more than just an ancient city
You may have heard that Dunhuang is an ancient city, but what you might not know is that it is also a field of study in academia. So what exactly are Dunhuang studies？Why do they matter?
People's Daily reporter took these questions to Neil Schmid, the first foreign full-time researcher at the Dunhuang Academy. (Produced by Xu Zheqi, Zeng Yichen, Zou Yun and intern Li Jialu)
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2026 WAPA International Youth Arts Festival opens in Beijing
The 2026 WAPA International Youth Arts Festival launched on Tuesday in Beijing, bringing together eight top laureates from world-leading classical music competitions across four continents for a seven-day celebration of young artistic talent and cross-cultural exchange.
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Shenzhen eco-park blends green innovation with urban leisure
At Shenzhen's Nanshan Energy Ecological Park in south China's Guangdong Province, household waste is turned into electricity, while a former industrial chimney has been transformed into a 72-meter-high coffee bar overlooking the boundless sea. The waste incineration facility processes 2,300 tonnes
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A home across oceans: 95-year-old American's lifelong bond with China
Born in New York, David Plymire was brought to Huangyuan, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, before his first birthday. He spent 17 years growing up in this small town on China's Tibetan Plateau, where his father had devoted himself to treating the sick, teaching practical skills and helping local
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China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
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Sunset glows behind wind turbine
A wind turbine spins against a glowing sunset in Huanggang, Hubei Province, making its silhouetted blades appear like the hands of a giant clock.
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