Hidden Beijing: Alleys, brushes and inner-bottle art
Ditch the tourist crowds and discover the real soul of old Beijing! CGTN reporter Liu Mohan takes Olivia Rene Hutchinson from Jamaica through Beijing's historic Liulichang and Yangmeizhuxiejie areas, where the timeless beauty of traditional China comes alive. They discover inner-bottle painting, a
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Clothing woven in the mountains
In Longsheng, Guangxi, ethnic communities have lived among the same mountains and rivers for generations. The landscape of terraced fields stretching across the valleys carries layered cultural memories. In this episode of Village Voyage, CGTN host Julian Waghann and Filipina singer Eliza Arce
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Conversation and connection: Chinese folk concert debuts in Ottawa
A Chinese folk music concert was recently held at the Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa, Canada. Presented by the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra as part of the Music and Beyond Festival, the performance used music as a bridge and melodies as a medium to create a cultural dialogue between Chinese and
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US teens from One Voice Children's Choir arrive in Xinjiang
Invited by the China Education Association for International Exchange, over 30 members of the One Voice Children's Choir arrived in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China on Sunday. Over the coming days, they will share experiences with Chinese students from Huashan Middle School.
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78.
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How 'Dear You' challenges China's blockbuster formula
A low-budget, regional-dialect film with no movie stars, no franchise backing, and no major marketing push has become one of the biggest surprises in China's film industry in years -- and it is forcing studios and investors to question a formula long regarded as the safest route to box-office
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Turning pages into journeys: literature-inspired travel captivates young Chinese
Amid Beijing's wealth of historic landmarks, an unlikely attraction has captured the imagination of young visitors -- the "ocean" in the Temple of Earth. While it's unclear how the spot went viral, the Temple of Earth has long enjoyed a devoted following thanks to its association with the late
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Vietnam's Da Nang int'l firework festival concludes
Vietnam's Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 concluded in the central city of Da Nang on Saturday night with a grand finale.
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Peach festival celebrated in Lebanon
Peach festival celebrated in Lebanon
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Chinese embassy in Philippines holds Open House Day to boost exchange, understanding
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines held an Open House Day on Saturday, welcoming over 1,000 members of the local community.
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Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer scores strong opening
Kung Fu Soccer, the latest film directed and written by Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow, opened in cinemas in China on Saturday, grossing over 100 million yuan (about $14 million) on its official release day, according to box office tracker Maoyan.
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Herbs go hip: Creative TCM products a big hit with young people
At her 27th birthday party, Shi Qian planned all kinds of fun activities. But the biggest hit was a DIY booth for traditional Chinese medicine sachets.
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Museum of Art Pudong marks five years with nearly 4 mln visits
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in Shanghai is celebrating its fifth anniversary, having welcomed nearly four million visits and staged close to 30 major exhibitions since its opening.
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Uniquely Chinese ways to survive the summer heat
Summertime usually promises longer days, blue skies, outdoor meals and the pleasure of being outside, soaking up the sun. In China, though, the summer heat can be a lot to handle. When temperatures climb into the mid-to-high 30 degrees Celsius, daily life becomes a search for shade to escape the
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