Thailand celebrates 9th UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining hands with southern Thailand's Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and other public and private agencies in celebrating Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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China Travel boom: What makes China such an appealing summer gateway for global tourists?
As extreme heat grips much of Europe, a new travel trend is taking shape. Increasingly, travelers are looking beyond their own borders in search of cooler summer destinations, and China is emerging as one of their top choices.With its cool climate and picturesque landscape of green hills and clear
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Munao Zongge: powerful dance of the Jingpo people
Check out this powerful dance performed in the rain. Known as Munao Zongge, it is a traditional art form of the Jingpo ethnic group from Yunnan Province. With its rousing rhythm and vigorous movements, the dance has captivated audiences and gone viral across Chinese social media.
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Domestic films shine as China's summer box office tops $812 million
China's 2026 summer box-office revenue, including pre-sales, surpassed 5.5 billion yuan (about $812 million) as of July 25. Total box-office revenue for 2026, including pre-sales, has exceeded 21.2 billion yuan.Domestic animated film All Wishes Come True has stood out for its fresh take on the
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Chinese Arts Week brings tradition, vitality to New York
Densely drumbeat-paced movements of lion dancers and hip-hop rhythms converged at a Chinese Arts Week at New York's Lincoln Center, showcasing the cultural vitality and diversity of contemporary China.
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Live intangible cultural heritage show at Yuke Grassland, Sichuan
An outdoor gala showcasing intangible cultural heritage was live-streamed on 23 July on the Yuke Grassland in Sichuan, southwest China, attracting numerous tourists.
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Animated feature grounds legendary immortals in humanity, winning wide audiences
A beloved Chinese legend is captivating a new generation of moviegoers. Animated feature "All Wishes Come True!" has become one of this summer's biggest hits, reimagining the ancient Taoist myth of the Eight Immortals through an original coming-of-age adventure.
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Chinatown Festival celebrated in Vancouver, Canada
Chinatown Festival celebrated in Vancouver, Canada
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Jingdezhen inscription fills gap in World Heritage List for porcelain
The Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List on Saturday, filling a long-standing gap in the list for porcelain heritage.Located in east China's Jiangxi Province, the sites consist of five component areas that together showcase the evolution of
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery agree to pause merger amid antitrust lawsuits
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to suspend their proposed merger amid two antitrust lawsuits separately filed by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America, according to a court stipulation filed Friday.
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Jingdezhen inscription fills gap in World Heritage List for porcelain
The Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List on Saturday, filling a long-standing gap in the list for porcelain heritage.
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Jingdezhen porcelain: A living heritage of craftsmanship and cultural exchange
The successful inscription of the Jingdezhen Handmade Porcelain Industry Sites as a World Cultural Heritage site marks a significant milestone in the global recognition of China's ceramic civilization.
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Sighisoara Medieval Festival celebrated in Romania
Sighisoara Medieval Festival celebrated in Romania
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A millennium of kiln fire: how porcelain lit the world
Today, China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites are officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located in Jiangxi Province, the legendary "porcelain capital" boasts over thousands of years of ceramic history. This World Heritage complex represents the complete handcrafted porcelain system that shaped world ceramic culture from the 10th to the 19th century.
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