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Chinese language competition held in Iraq's Kurdistan region
The Iraqi final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held on Wednesday at Salahaddin University in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region.
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Hit series The Heir sparks cultural tour...
Hit series The Heir sparks cultural tourism boom, cross-media synergy
The recent hit historical drama series The Heir is driving a significant surge in cultural tourism and appreciation of intangible cultural heritage, while generating international interest.
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Yi embroidery stitches its way onto 2026...
Yi embroidery stitches its way onto 2026 FIFA World Cup stage
In a workshop in Nanhua county, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, embroiderer Gong Yongxiang carefully stitched delicate Yi embroidery patterns onto a peaked cap designed for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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China steps up summer harvest efforts am...
China steps up summer harvest efforts amid growing flood risks
China is accelerating its summer harvest and planting campaign while stepping up efforts to guard against floods and other weather-related risks, as heavy rainfall and the arrival of the country's main flood season pose challenges to grain production in several key agricultural regions.
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Grace in heels: stunning Cheongsam rope ...
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Grace in heels: stunning Cheongsam rope routine
Heels high, cheongsam tight and the rope flying! Yan Feng from Tianjin, China, is entirely self-taught and has spent nearly five years mastering her craft. Watch her combine the high-speed footwork of a boxer with incredible grace and control. Pure elegance meets a serious challenge!
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China unveils latest findings on cultura...
China unveils latest findings on cultural interactions during Bronze Age
A research institute in southwest China announced on Tuesday that carnelian artifacts unearthed at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins saw early cross-regional trades, revealing China's commercial network and cultural ties throughout the Bronze Age.
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Lithuania's Vilnius turns pink for iconi...
Lithuania's Vilnius turns pink for iconic cold beet soup festival
A festival honoring Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink.
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Western lens, Eastern wisdom: Lyes Hamma...
Western lens, Eastern wisdom: Lyes Hammadouche's artistic dialogue
Paris and Beijing-based French artist Lyes Hammadouche has brought a unique dialogue between East and West to life in his latest exhibition, which is now running at the Beijing Exhibition Center.
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China's most beautiful highway Duku Road...
China's most beautiful highway Duku Road reopens to tourists
Known as China's most beautiful highway, the renowned Duku Road reopened on June 1 after its extended winter closure, immediately drawing throngs of tourists captivated by its dramatic Tianshan Mountain landscapes.
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Intangible cultural heritage connects Ch...
Intangible cultural heritage connects China and Europe in Huangshan
From May 28 to 31, atop Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, East China, pine-scented breezes welcomed guests.
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China's biodiversity | Bubble Bamboo mee...
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China's biodiversity | Bubble Bamboo meets red-crowned cranes
Join Bubble Bamboo, a fluffy giant panda, on his journey to reunite with childhood friends. In this episode, Bubble Bamboo visits the wetlands of Northeast China to help a shy red-crowned crane blend into the flock and express itself. Native to these vibrant ecosystems, red-crowned cranes rely on healthy wetlands to survive. Thanks to years of conservation efforts, both these majestic birds and their habitats are now being steadily protected. (Produced by Cheng Weidan, Wang Zi, Li Zhuoman and He Jiahao)
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How fish skin becomes a canvas for creat...
How fish skin becomes a canvas for creativity
When you think of fish skin, do you think food or fine art? Originating from the fishing traditions of Chagan Lake in northeast China, fish-skin craftsmanship is being reimagined by artisans who transform the material into paintings, ornaments and jewelry.
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Colorful cloud phenomenon appears over E...
Colorful cloud phenomenon appears over Ergun
A colorful cloud formation, often referred to as a "rainbow cloud," was recently spotted over Ergun City in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
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Relic-inspired collectible toy wins over...
Relic-inspired collectible toy wins over young consumers
Meet Lucky Chick, a character inspired by the famous Ming Dynasty doucai chicken cup, which sold at auction for HK$281 million (about $36 million).
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