At the recent launch ceremony for the Week of Chinese and Russian Literature 2025 and China-Russia Writers Dialogue Conference in Beijing, Dmitry Bak, director of the V.I. Dahl State Museum of Russian Literary History (State Literary Museum) told the Global Times that he appreciated his Chinese

Disney's "Zootopia 2" has ignited China's year-end box office, delivering a burst of momentum after a relatively sluggish post-National Day period and bringing the industry's ambitious 50-billion-yuan (about 7.07 billion U.S. dollars) annual revenue target clearly within reach.

Sichuan bamboo fishing rods, a traditional craft from Southwest China's Sichuan Province, are made using rare arrow bamboo and a meticulous process that includes straightening, sanding, binding and shaping the rod tip. When cast, the rod bends gracefully like a crescent moon, adding to its aesthetic. This craftsmanship is listed as part of Sichuan's sixth batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage. (Video source: Kuaishou; compiled by Fan Yuting)

Digital technologies are fundamentally reshaping how museums across China connect with their audiences. Whether physical doors are open or closed, visitors can now explore high-definition artifacts and participate in virtual archaeological excavations and restoration work.

The final of the first Chinese Character Chess Championship in Bulgaria was held at the China Cultural Center here on Saturday.

"Blue Planet Outside the Window" or "SHENZHOU 13," China's first space documentary filmed in space, was screened here on Sunday, showcasing the wonders of aerospace technology.

Gummy bears, licorice and candy canes are on display in London for the delicious Gingerbread City exhibition."The theme this year is play, so we're putting play at the heart of urban life," said Melissa Woolford, founder of the Museum of Architecture.

The final of the first Chinese Character Chess Championship in Bulgaria was held at the China Cultural Center here on Saturday.This competition, the first of its kind in Bulgaria, was jointly organized by the Confucius Institute in Sofia, the China Cultural Center in Sofia, and the Chinese

Art exhibition 'Iraqi icons' held in Iraq

In pics: exhibition on cultural relics from Shang Dynasty at Tianjin Museum

China's latest on-site evaluation reveals marked improvements across its national nature reserves.

Egypt has recovered 17 ancient artifacts from Australia that had been smuggled out of the country, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.The ministry said the pieces date to different periods of ancient Egyptian history.The repatriation coincides with the 75th anniversary of

The Michelin Guide unveiled its Thailand 2026 edition on Thursday, with 10 additional star-rated dining venues, including the country's second restaurant to receive the three-star accolade.The world-renowned restaurant guide has chosen 468 establishments in Thailand for its Michelin Selection list,

The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties, including ten original Terracotta Warriors.Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han

A series of high-profile visits by senior U.S. defense officials to the Caribbean has heightened concerns that Washington may be preparing for potential military action against Venezuela.

Du Liniang, the heroine of the classic Chinese Kunqu opera The Peony Pavilion, steps out of her ethereal garden and unexpectedly meets Juliet Capulet, the iconic heroine of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Two women from distinct eras and dramatic traditions, are separated by oceans yet united by timeless love. In this poetic crossover, they share a quiet moment beneath the same sky, speaking in their own tongues yet understanding each other fully. Their conversation weaves themes of love beyond death, universal human emotions and the pursuit of love and freedom.