Table-turning meets footwork mastery. From a first-person view of intangible cultural heritage, a Gen Z performer lifts, tilts, and spins a heavy square table with striking ease — light on her feet, precise in control, almost floating through the movement.

Sudanese university students gathered here on Sunday for the final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Sudan, viewing Chinese language skills as a gateway to a broader world.Jointly organized by the Mandarin Center and Chinese language

The Rwandan final of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College and Secondary School Students was held in Kigali, the country's capital city, on Sunday.The contest, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda and organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of

In the heart of Madaba, known as the "City of Mosaics," ancient history is not only preserved in archaeological sites but also recreated by a new generation of artisans.

Recent consumer spending data highlights a significant trend in China: the rapidly growing tourism, cultural and sports sectors are emerging as crucial drivers of service consumption growth.

At the foot of Mount Wutai, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site that has served as a center of Chinese Buddhism for nearly two millennia, the ancient and the virtual are converging.

Recently, the film Dear You has gained widespread praise, having crossed the 1 billion yuan ($146 million) mark at the box office, deeply touching countless viewers with family letters from over half a century ago. Each qiaopi, the handwritten letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese

China's word-of-mouth hit "Dear You" crossed the 1 billion yuan (about 146 million U.S. dollars) mark at the box office as of Sunday morning, according to ticketing platform Maoyan, reaching a major milestone for the low-budget, Chaoshan-dialect film featuring a largely unknown cast.

The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair officially opened at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday May 21. Beneath all the excitement, hidden treasures of traditional Chinese arts are quietly thriving at the fair. Let's take a closer look! (Produced by Wang Ruofan, intern Qiu Letao, Chen Hongxin and Zhao Yilin）

Tourism promotion for Guangxi held at Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest, Romania

Chinese-French co-produced musical staged in Paris

China's film market has crossed another major milestone in 2026. According to movie data platform Beacon Pro, the country's total box office revenue, including pre-sales, surpassed 15 billion yuan (about $2.11 billion) on Saturday.As of noon on May 23, the year's top five films at the Chinese box

Here at the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, Chinese culture is going global and this is where we can see it happening. China's cultural "new trio" ‒ online literature, online games and online film and television — is winning fans around the world. So how far has Chinese culture really gone in its overseas journey? Let's follow People's Daily reporter Rennie to find out! (Produced by Wang Ruofan, Li Mingzhi, interns Gong Mengting, Chen Hongxin and Zhao Yilin)

As Chinese media expand globally, Hunan Broadcasting System is finding new ways to share Chinese stories, creativity and culture with the world. In this interview, Gong Zhengwen, chairman of Hunan Broadcasting System, says the group's international communication strategy focuses on two key priorities: building stronger platforms and communication matrices, and creating high-quality content with global appeal. Gong says Chinese culture, with its profound heritage and strong creativity, should generate a global influence comparable to other cultural trends. This vision is what the group calls the "Chinese Wave." (Produced by Wang Ruofan, Han Xiaomeng, Qiao Wai, intern Cui Jianing and Wang Jingyu)

Southern California’s Muslim community is mourning after Monday's armed attack at a cultural center in San Diego left three men dead. But, community leaders say the tragedy has also strengthened calls for unity, resilience and solidarity.

The Forum on Building up China's Cultural Strength 2026 was held on Thursday in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Across both the main forum and sub-forums, one shared topic sparked lively discussion: why did Dear You become such a phenomenon?