China's online literature tops 33 mln, expands global reach
HEFEI, July 30 (Xinhua) -- China's online literature industry continued to grow in both scale and global influence in 2025, with the total number of online literary works exceeding 33 million and the overseas readership reaching about 250 million, according to a report released on Thursday.The figures were announced during the 2026 China Online Literature Forum hosted by the Chinese Writers Association in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province.
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AI-powered restoration of ancient dragon vats in China's 'porcelain capital'
In east China's Jiangxi Province, a group of ceramic researchers has been restoring dragon vats, a type of vessel considered one of the most challenging large ceramic vessels in the country's ancient porcelain-making history.
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Angkor Thom laterite wall restoration in Cambodia's Angkor park eyes year-end completion
A restoration team from the APSARA National Authority (ANA) is working to reinforce a deteriorating section of the laterite wall at Angkor Thom, located within the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, said an ANA news release on Wednesday.
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Chinese film 'Dear You' wins hearts at New York Asian Film Festival
The Chinese film Dear You closed the 25th New York Asian Film Festival on July 26, marking its North American premiere. Founded in 2002, the festival is one of the major events celebrating Asian cinema in North America.
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Chinese-built schools inject fresh vitality into Peru's education
In the early morning, a cool breeze sweeps from the Pacific Ocean into Callao, a major port city north of Peru's capital, Lima.
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Beyond movie screenings: Chinese cinemas embrace diversified business models to drive new growth
China's summer movie season is heating up. With a string of new releases, including Kung Fu Soccer and All Wishes Come True hitting theaters, students and family audiences have become a major source of traffic during the summer holiday.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' starts strong in China
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is off to a strong start in China. According to the movie data platform Beacon Pro, the film made more than 100 million yuan (less than $15 million) from preview screenings and advance ticket sales before opening on July 29.
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China's web novels, micro dramas, video games integrated into IP value chain
China's web novels, micro dramas and video games -- collectively dubbed the "new trio" of China's cultural exports -- are now a fully integrated IP development ecosystem, according to scholars and industry insiders at a public dialogue during the just-concluded 34th National Book Expo.
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Myanmar's century-old cinema reopens as int'l-standard red-carpet theater
Myanmar's century-old Wazira Cinema has officially reopened as an international-standard red-carpet theater in Yangon after a major renovation to preserve its cultural and architectural heritage, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday.
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Xinjiang museum wins families with AR, fossils and kid guides
Drawing over 2,000 visits a day this summer, the Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum has become a family favorite – thanks in large part to its "Little Docent" program, which trains children aged 7 to 15 to guide tours through its 12,000 exhibits.
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Brazil's Amazonia theaters earn UNESCO World Heritage status
UNESCO on Monday added Brazil's Theatro da Paz and Teatro Amazonas to its World Heritage list.The two buildings, located in the cities of Belem and Manaus respectively, are a legacy of the Amazon region's "Golden Age," the United Nations agency said.
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Young voices, shared visions: the 8th Silk Road Sand Painting Art Festival concludes successfully in Beijing
The 8th Silk Road Sand Painting Art Festival ran successfully from July 18 to 20 at Blanc de Chine–Dehua Porcelain Beijing Center, bringing together young artists, cultural representatives, experts and guests from various fields to explore the power of art in connecting civilizations and fostering
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Four Seasons Reading List: The Charm of Summer, 10 captivating books for your summer days
Editor's Note: Under the scorching sun, ancient people sought relief from the heat by enjoying the lush shade in the mountains or frolicking in the water with friends. Those with a more refined taste, like the Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Wei Zhuang, would "move their reading couch by the water."
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China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List
China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking China's 61st World Heritage Site. Covering full handmade porcelain production chains across 5 clusters, the site preserves uninterrupted 900-year ceramic craftsmanship spanning four ancient dynasties.
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